horton EX 150 speed

[turkeyhunter]

I have had my horton for many years. I bought it the first year cross bows where leagle in tn. My questions is , is it possible for it to lose some of its speed? It seems like it does not shoot near as fast as it did when I first got it. The string and limbs are fine. And it still shoots great groups. But past 25 yards now i can see my arrow, and it does not seem to hit near as hard. Is there a way to adjust tension? Or am I imagineing things?

 

[turkeyhunter]

Is it possible for the string to stretch? or cables? They show no damage but im thinking something has changed in the way this thing shoots.

 

[stryker]

It's hard to tell but I myself have never had any crossbow slow down after time. IDK Hope u best of luck

 

[Savage Shooter]

I just replaced my string on my Horton. According to Horton CS they recommend replacing cables and string every 3 years regardless of wear. I'm not sure but I think the string could stretch over time. Especially if it's older than 4 or so years.

 

[turkeyhunter]

It is, and I think thats my problem.

 

[JohnnyDollar]

You would think that if it slowed down then your yardage pins would have to be adjusted farther apart due to the slower speed, especially at longer distances.

 

[turkeyhunter]

At 20 yds its still dead on. But I shot at a buck past 30, and missed short by alot. When I got home I shot target at 30 yds to ck out. It hit left and the arrow look like I threw it . I finished out season and killed deer but set a 20 yd limit. I will have it tuned up before next season.