String jumps bolt.
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String jumps bolt.
String has jumped the bolt a couple of time, anyone know what causes that?
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String jumps bolt
Gary is absolutely right about the flat nocks!
When I first got my bow,it came with 4 bolts with moon shaped nocks.
I had a couple of jumps,and erratic flight.
I filed down the ends to be flat,and the problems all went away.
Bob.
When I first got my bow,it came with 4 bolts with moon shaped nocks.
I had a couple of jumps,and erratic flight.
I filed down the ends to be flat,and the problems all went away.
Bob.
Bob Vandrish.
String jumps bolt.
You guys are amazing, 2 replies in a few minutes.
I know that if the end of the bolt does not contact string it could jump, but this happened two shots in a row, being human, I could possibly not set right the first time, but know I would focus much more on the second.
The string brace height is off a bit, will reset that, how bout lubricant on the string?
Since I bought the bow, (Exocet), there has been a burning smell after shot, but have been told that is normal.
Thanks!
I know that if the end of the bolt does not contact string it could jump, but this happened two shots in a row, being human, I could possibly not set right the first time, but know I would focus much more on the second.
The string brace height is off a bit, will reset that, how bout lubricant on the string?
Since I bought the bow, (Exocet), there has been a burning smell after shot, but have been told that is normal.
Thanks!
there has been a burning smell after shot, that is a norm...
If you are shooting the right size bolt with flat nock, then check and see if your riser is tight. Check all bolts to riser and limbs, then if that don't work e-mail Excalibur or call them.
One more thing are your bolts straight
If you are shooting the right size bolt with flat nock, then check and see if your riser is tight. Check all bolts to riser and limbs, then if that don't work e-mail Excalibur or call them.
One more thing are your bolts straight
Always learning!!
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the burning smell is what happens with the anodization on the aluminum bolt subjected to friction. Moon nocks will WORK if positioned correctly-they were designed to correct the rare jump that happens with the bottom release Horton bow.
I tell even horton shooters (I was one once ) to use the flat nocks -its too easy to put the wrong vane down in the track and have your moon in the wrong position.
never heard of too much lube causing this and I have been shooting xbows for 30 years.
I had ONE case of this-yep-the bolt wasn't seated firmly
I tell even horton shooters (I was one once ) to use the flat nocks -its too easy to put the wrong vane down in the track and have your moon in the wrong position.
never heard of too much lube causing this and I have been shooting xbows for 30 years.
I had ONE case of this-yep-the bolt wasn't seated firmly
String jumps bolt.
Ok, I 'll go with user error, I am new to this.
I carry point down, is it possible the bolt slides out a bit?
I will adjust the string, check all fasteners, and try some new bolts.
Also emailed Excalibur.
Thanks again!
I carry point down, is it possible the bolt slides out a bit?
I will adjust the string, check all fasteners, and try some new bolts.
Also emailed Excalibur.
Thanks again!
Re: String jumps bolt.
Yep it is possible for you to jar the bolt out a little...always check and make sure bolt is back all they way. I would carry bolt up if stalking other wise it is not cocked untill I get to my spot.Dennis wrote:Ok, I 'll go with user error, I am new to this.
I carry point down, is it possible the bolt slides out a bit?
I will adjust the string, check all fasteners, and try some new bolts.
Also emailed Excalibur.
Thanks again!
Always learning!!
Home fer now!
Home fer now!
Got in on this late, but I noticed you said:
If they are factory flat nocks, I'd check them for any possible damage.
The only time I ever had the string jump off the arrow (one time in hundreds of shots!) I had set the bow down with the arrow in place (stirrup down) and figured I'd jarred the arrow off the string.
Did you, or someone else by chance grind off half moon nocks to make them flat? If so, I'd say they may not be perfectly square. If they had a slight angle in relation to the arrow, they might actually be making the string jump off.Forgot to mention, 2219's, and ground flat nocks
If they are factory flat nocks, I'd check them for any possible damage.
The only time I ever had the string jump off the arrow (one time in hundreds of shots!) I had set the bow down with the arrow in place (stirrup down) and figured I'd jarred the arrow off the string.
wabi