Worn String = lost accuracy??????????

[shooter50]

I have a parker terminator 150lb that i have had for 3 years now. I guess the crossbow is about 5 years old now. Anyway it has always been a tack-driver but at the end of last season I started to notice the accuracy going away a little and this year I have been shooting it some and it isnt impressing me like it used to. I used to shoot 2"-3" inch groups offhand at 30 yards and now im lucky if I can shoot a 8" group. I noticed the string looks like it is coming un-wound and the center serving looks rough along with the end serving around the cams. I am hoping that the worn string is the answer to my problems. I was just wondering if any of you could share some info. thanks.

[Urban Legend]

I would say it can't be good if all your servings are starting to unwind. I would highly recommend checking out Viper-X bowstrings. They make awesome strings that won't creep or stretch and the serving life is unbelievable. Check em out www.viperxstrings.com

[bushnlo]

Crossbow strings should be changed after about 500 shots.
It sounds like it's time to change your string.
Parker makes a Red hot accessory sting for you crossbow.

[coyote170]

What Urban Legend said very good advice!

[Cossack]

Change your string and cables and check the stock bolts for tightness. The 150n Terminator I used to have was a very accurate bow...still wish I hadn't sold it.

[bushanic]

My serving went bad on my Horton and had to replace the string and found out the old string had stretch 1/2 inch. The shop was out of the oem string so I went with a custom and what a difference in quality.I will have to shop around next time on cost.

[pdislow]

I hope you are back to tack driving soon!