Exomax limb question

The Butcher · Post by **The Butcher** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:51 pm

Got a new Exomax, and I noticed after stringing, that the center part of the center serving was not centered even on each side of the arrow trough. 1 and 1/4 inch on one side, 1 and one half on the other. So I then measured from the inside edge of the arrow trough on the right side to the limb tip, and did the same on the other side, and ended up 1/8" different. Is this normal? Could this have happened because I twisted the string unevenly to get the brace height right? I just wondered if it effects the power stroke, or is the amount it is uneven so slight, it does not matter. I have not shot the bow yet, but I'm new to this crossbow stuff. I've settled on 2216's, and hope that is a good choice. I'm trying to get ready for the late season. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Butcher

Jim C · Post by **Jim C** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 10:44 pm

assuming you COCKED The bow correctly no big deal. better to measure the tiller though-the distance between the limb and the string at a consistent point-if there is a difference you might have a problem though I have never seen it with an excalibur/

shoot it a few times and see if the serving trues up-sometimes twisting it will cause VERY Slight changes but if the tiller is even (ie the same reading for each limb when taken from symetrical positions) a slightly off center serving means nothing

STEELWORKER · Post by **STEELWORKER** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:03 pm

i had this off center serving problem with 2 strings on my exomag. i was new to the bow and didn't know better. My bow chewed up strings fast when the servings were out of center...so to me IT is a big deal. when i put a new string on the bow i make sure i START OUT DEAD CENTER WITH THE DECK, then while the string breaks in i adjust accordingly. just my opinion------STEEL

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:43 pm

Try turning the string around, same thing happened to me. Took the string off and swapped ends . Worked great, and does not cost any thing to try.

Digger

BUCKSHOT · Post by **BUCKSHOT** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:26 am

I always try to center my serving on the initial set-up, and then twist each side the same amount to take the stretch out after the string begins to settle! I think twisting each side may be better. Just a feeling, it seems like the rite thing to do! JMO

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 7:30 am

Are all your bolts good and tight? Are your dbars tensioned evenly on each side?

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 8:02 am

The Butcher wrote:Got a new Exomax, and I noticed after stringing, that the center part of the center serving was not centered even on each side of the arrow trough. 1 and 1/4 inch on one side, 1 and one half on the other. So I then measured from the inside edge of the arrow trough on the right side to the limb tip, and did the same on the other side, and ended up 1/8" different. Is this normal? Could this have happened because I twisted the string unevenly to get the brace height right? I just wondered if it effects the power stroke, or is the amount it is uneven so slight, it does not matter. I have not shot the bow yet, but I'm new to this crossbow stuff. I've settled on 2216's, and hope that is a good choice. I'm trying to get ready for the late season. Any help or advice would be appreciated. Butcher

Butcher I have the same problem...center serving is not even, tried the above suggestions and a new string...still off center serving...The Exomax is shooting A-OK

Maybe the next string will be centered better.

fletch · Post by **fletch** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 8:42 am

Thanks Butcher, by posting your ? you helped solved why I have to put a new string on my max approx. every 30 shots. New string will be centered. I am on my fourth string now. Thanks again.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 9:01 am

Fletch are you using a cocking rope or crankaroo

The hooks need to be improved as they pull your serving apart where the string bends toward the limbs... I put more of a cruve in mine on the limb sides and it helped a lot. I also put a small piece of thin leather in the hooks for a little give and now very little serving spread where the hooks draw on the string.

fletch · Post by **fletch** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 9:06 am

Gary I use the rope cocking aid. The shop where I bought it told me they thought it was sharp edges on the riser but the serving is coming apart where the trigger hooks hold the string.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Dec 13, 2004 9:48 am

Read that, a couple of the forum members have had that problem with a few other Excalibur's and they just smoothed off the claws. You should e-mail Excalibur and see if they will fix it..Or tell you how to smooth them off. Mine is not doing that one.

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