Has anyone ever tried or thought of using TenPoint Rail Lube on an ExCal, since it bonds with the metal and provids a protective finish I wonder if it would be better than putting the string wax on your center cerving which in turns lubes the rail, but wonder how much it builds up in the trigger ,
Excal advises just wax the whole string once, then keep the center serving well waxed by rubbing it in. The waxed serving keeps the rail lubed. Never heard of a problem w/ build up in trigger on an Excal. I've read where some guys use Horton rail lube on Excals, but I don't use anything, just another variable you can't control. You know, lube on, lube off, lube part on, part off........ I would think the wax is gonna displace any junk you smear on the rail.
I hate to admit it but I have never done anything to my trigger, not even WD40 the mechanism. I figure that the more lube on the trigger the more grit gets attached to it. Apparently lots of guys spray the trigger mechanism with WD40. One tip from me is to heat the wax with a hair drier after applying it to the serving. You'll find that here is less wear and applications.
I think the lube from Ten Point has teflon in it. If you applied it and let it set like any CLP over night and wipe it off it can only reduce friction. You may have to remove any wax from the rail with acetone before it can enter the pores of the aluninum tho. If that works then Molydiblendum Disulfide (MOS2) may work better(the same stuff that is used on bullets).
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well I was just wondering because you do not hear of strings having to be replaced as much on TenPoints as most of the others,, and with them and using the rail lube you do not wax your serving,
I hate to admit it but I have never done anything to my trigger, not even WD40 the mechanism. I figure that the more lube on the trigger the more grit gets attached to it. Apparently lots of guys spray the trigger mechanism with WD40. One tip from me is to heat the wax with a hair drier after applying it to the serving. You'll find that here is less wear and applications.
I think the lube from Ten Point has teflon in it. If you applied it and let it set like any CLP over night and wipe it off it can only reduce friction. You may have to remove any wax from the rail with acetone before it can enter the pores of the aluninum tho. If that works then Molydiblendum Disulfide (MOS2) may work better(the same stuff that is used on bullets).
Dnk,
I wouldn't recommend using WD-40 on any trigger mechanism. It would be alright in the summer, but it will freeze in the winter, rendering your trigger helpless!
I bought my Hunter[10point now] in1987 and shoot it regularly its on its second string. the first one got changed because the center severing got loose. which I consider pretty decent service.How long do they last on an exocet ? I have been considering one for some time but the accu draw would have to be mounted on it, is that possible? Lee
yes an accudraw can be mounted on an Excalibur,, Iam not sure how often you have to replace the string but from what I have read it sounds like they wear them out faster than what your Hunter will,, I have the TenPoint Proelite , and now an Excalibur Phoenix,, I know whick one I like shooting the best, I am going to replace the accudraw on my ProElite and have an Accudraw 50 put on it , could give you a good deal on the Accudraw if your interested,, and Dan Miller could mount it on an ExCalibur if you decide to get one this one even has the camo covers on it..
I will most likly use the one I have,although a friend is interested in my old hunter and he has a bad arm so there is a possibility he may want one. Lee
Lee: I get about 300 shots on my servings on my Phoenix and some what less than that on the Emax. The strings are still good, just need reserved.
I'm gonna go out on a limb here [lol] but I think the strings last a little longer on compounds than they do on recurves. It doesn't matter to the Excal guys, just reserve or throw another one on in a few minutes, no change in "zero". I get mine from Miller for $8 or $9 a pop. Having both the Emax and the Phoenix, I can't see where an E'cet is any advantage, although there are a ton of them out there. Maybe we can get some shooting in soon, sure would like you to try this Phoenix! and the Max and the Pdox lol
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