scaupstopper

That answers a lot of it. I was commenting on needing a fletcher because I dont have one, and I cant find anyone local that does a good job with fletchings. I plan to hold off buying one at this point and try to work more with my bow. If I cant get it shooting the way I want, I have a long time to get a xbow before season. This is a bad year to spend $600 on something I dont absolutely have to have.

lemoyne

scaupstopper, Do you understand the differance between drop and trajectory? Drop is measured down from an arrow shot at perfect level,trajectory is shooting the arrow at a slight upward angle to use the power of the bow to keep it close to the line of sight. For instance I sight my 2x rifle scope with one cross hair in dead on at 27 yards so it hits 3.5 inches high at 20 yd 2" high at 25yds and 2 low at 30 yds which is what I limit myself to since I don't like having to trail wounded deer that jumped the string. Lee

Hotburn76

I never had any problems with my compound needing maintenance other then string wear. I did a cam upgrade on my old Horton after about ten years and that came with new cables. The only thing I think sucks is that with a Compound style you will need a shop or a press for string service. It is a misconception about How powerful a CB is and how far they shoot. I have shot all mine within twenty yards for the most part. But Never intend on going past thirty. CB's are like high school boys on prom night, they come out screaming, but run out of gas real fast!! LOL!!

lemoyne

Hotburn76, I dont have a lot of experance with Horton's I have helped a few of the guys with theirs so I am not sure if this works on them it depends on clearance. You might try using a crank down like they tie down loads on a trailer or tie an ATV down on a trailer. we put a steel rod across the slot for the wheels and crank it down enough to loosen the string to work on it. Be carful not to put any pressure on the excetric wheels. Lee

scaupstopper

Lemon, I definitely used the wrong tem. Thanks. Even then, I was just surprised how much drop a bolt has. I guess I was so used to never varying more than 2 inches from the bow to the 30 yrd target that 16 inches of drop at 30 yds was a bit shocking. (from the Horton website)

I guess it will just take practice. Which is the reason I am wanting to get away from my upright [&:]

lemoyne

It will take some pratice but if you get set up right to start with you will be suprised how little. Lee