How long should I use a string before changing
06-19-2007, 07:39 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 122
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
Every situation is different. I'm still using the same Excaliburstring that cameon my Exocet. This will bethe start of my 4th season. I've taken three deer in the past three yearsand have maybe 75 shots on that string. Some guys shoot that much in a week. Isend so much time hunting and fishing that I really don't take the time to just target shoot like I ought to. I do have two new back up strings for when there needed.
06-19-2007, 09:26 PM
#4
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Posts: 5
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
Thanks guys for replies. I am new to crossbow hunting, so I really dont know the up keep as well as compound bows.To answer your questions, I have a PSE Viper. I have killed 4 deer, and I dont practice alot. My dad thinks that it is not good to shoot our crossbows like we shot our compounds. So I guess i have not really shot my bow as much as I see some of the other guys here have.
A.J.
A.J.
06-20-2007, 12:52 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,147
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
The strings themselves tend to last a long time as long as there are no signs of them weakening via broken strands or anything. The serving is usually the first to wear out. I've gone thru a serving in two or three days of heavy shooting, which is not a problem now that I serve my own.I shoot mine until I see the serving starting to fray bad, recently read where worn servings are detrimental to accuracy, so will be changing them out sooner now.
06-20-2007, 09:00 AM
#6
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 375
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
How do you reserve it....Isn't it too tight to the rail to hold up for a server?
I am being lazy here and asking instead of getting up to go look at mine!!!
How do you hold yours up? Do you use a regular serving tool? Have you ever used the heavy monofilament serving on crossbows?
Thanks in advance
I am being lazy here and asking instead of getting up to go look at mine!!!
How do you hold yours up? Do you use a regular serving tool? Have you ever used the heavy monofilament serving on crossbows?
Thanks in advance
06-20-2007, 09:14 AM
#7
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Findlay, Ohio
Posts: 3,286
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
ORIGINAL: Dryridge
How do you reserve it....Isn't it too tight to the rail to hold up for a server?
How do you reserve it....Isn't it too tight to the rail to hold up for a server?
06-20-2007, 09:59 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newtonville, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,896
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
ORIGINAL: Dryridge
How do you reserve it....Isn't it too tight to the rail to hold up for a server?
I am being lazy here and asking instead of getting up to go look at mine!!!
How do you hold yours up? Do you use a regular serving tool? Have you ever used the heavy monofilament serving on crossbows?
Thanks in advance
How do you reserve it....Isn't it too tight to the rail to hold up for a server?
I am being lazy here and asking instead of getting up to go look at mine!!!
How do you hold yours up? Do you use a regular serving tool? Have you ever used the heavy monofilament serving on crossbows?
Thanks in advance
06-20-2007, 10:50 AM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Posts: 385
RE: How long should I use a string before changing
TenPoint suggests changing them every 3-4 years. Even if the string looks good, it has been under pressure for a long time. I do get calls from guys that have had their bow for 5-8 years and they still have the same string, but they are asking for trouble at that point. Performance gets effected as well.
Randy
Randy