Hi, I'm seeing some small pieces of my serving sticking up where it locks in to the bow. It's A Grz, shot two deer over 4yrs. + a few practice shots before seasons so it's not been used hard.Lubricated string and rail religously, is it time for a new string?
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Re: string life
I don't own a crossbow yet, but there's nothing wrong with replacing the string early rather than too late. You can always keep the old string for backup (accidentally cut the new one - things happen sometimes).
I alway keep the previous set of cables/string for my compound bow for that very same reason.
Maybe you already have a new backup string, & that's a good plan, too.
I alway keep the previous set of cables/string for my compound bow for that very same reason.
Maybe you already have a new backup string, & that's a good plan, too.
Re: string life
Without question, that is good practice!Driftless hunter wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:00 pmI don't own a crossbow yet, but there's nothing wrong with replacing the string early rather than too late. You can always keep the old string for backup (accidentally cut the new one - things happen sometimes).
I alway keep the previous set of cables/string for my compound bow for that very same reason.
Maybe you already have a new backup string, & that's a good plan, too.
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Re: string life
Lubricating the serving too often will cause it to soften and deteriorate quickly.
I wax my serving once a year max.
I wax my serving once a year max.
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Re: string life
This!Boo wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:03 pmWithout question, that is good practice!Driftless hunter wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 3:00 pmI don't own a crossbow yet, but there's nothing wrong with replacing the string early rather than too late. You can always keep the old string for backup (accidentally cut the new one - things happen sometimes).
I alway keep the previous set of cables/string for my compound bow for that very same reason.
Maybe you already have a new backup string, & that's a good plan, too.
I will say though, 4 years is a good go at it!
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Re: string life
Sounds to me like you have rough latches that need to be sanded down. Can't say if you really need a new string without seeing it but it probably at least need to be reserved. Hit up Boo (Don K.) for a new flemish string.henrycohunter wrote: ↑Thu Feb 11, 2021 11:10 amHi, I'm seeing some small pieces of my serving sticking up where it locks in to the bow. It's A Grz, shot two deer over 4yrs. + a few practice shots before seasons so it's not been used hard.Lubricated string and rail religously, is it time for a new string?
Thanks
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Re: string life
Even if you haven't shot it very much, being 4 years old you more than got your money out of that string. Replace it and get a spare set up as well so that you're never stuck needing a string.