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Archery Hunting Tennessee
CrossBow Talk
First season with a crossbow
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<blockquote data-quote="BlackBelt" data-source="post: 2469794" data-attributes="member: 5867"><p>Make sure the center serving isn't unwinding (that's the extra wraps of string around the center of the drawstring, where the arrow nocks to it). They have a tendency to come loose with a lot of use.</p><p>Don't oil or lube that center serving or it will damage the string/serving.</p><p>When the crossbow is cocked, look for tiny cracks in the limbs. Most manufacturers will replace any with cracks for free.</p><p>Get a crank cocking device if you are hunting from a stand. It's WAY to dangerous to try to chocolate chip cookie your crossbow by hand or with a rope from an elevated platform. If you are in a tree, spend the extra cash and get the crank cocker (don't ask how I learned this).</p><p>Make sure all bolts are tight, especially the main bolt that connects the bow part to the stock. Those can come undone just a little and cause all kinds of accuracy problems.</p><p>Don't over-lube the rails or the string.</p><p>Many crossbow manufacturers recommend replacing the string at 300-400 shots. Keep a "sort of" count of about where you are. I replace my strings every 3 years. You might not notice it, bu the strings will stretch over time and start losing their efficiency.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackBelt, post: 2469794, member: 5867"] Make sure the center serving isn't unwinding (that's the extra wraps of string around the center of the drawstring, where the arrow nocks to it). They have a tendency to come loose with a lot of use. Don't oil or lube that center serving or it will damage the string/serving. When the crossbow is cocked, look for tiny cracks in the limbs. Most manufacturers will replace any with cracks for free. Get a crank cocking device if you are hunting from a stand. It's WAY to dangerous to try to chocolate chip cookie your crossbow by hand or with a rope from an elevated platform. If you are in a tree, spend the extra cash and get the crank cocker (don't ask how I learned this). Make sure all bolts are tight, especially the main bolt that connects the bow part to the stock. Those can come undone just a little and cause all kinds of accuracy problems. Don't over-lube the rails or the string. Many crossbow manufacturers recommend replacing the string at 300-400 shots. Keep a "sort of" count of about where you are. I replace my strings every 3 years. You might not notice it, bu the strings will stretch over time and start losing their efficiency. [/QUOTE]
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