Relatively New To X-Bows - Advise

[Mojotex]

Since 1962, I have been an avid archer and "bow hunter". But age and injuries have piled up along the way. In 2008 I tore the bicep in my left shoulder while acting like I was a 30 year old. I had to switch to a X-Bow or fore go archery season. Looks like I a going to have to stay with the X-Bow for a long while.

I clean the and wax the string regularly and keep the rail and cam axles lubed properly, and make sure nothing obvious is loose. Other than that I don't do much .... except start shooting about 2 months before the season starts. I have noticed that this X-Bow is pretty rough on server. Is that typical of the Ten Point design ?

Any advise on how to keep this gear in tip top shape is welcomed.

[Cossack]

It's more typical of factory strings, they're either machine made or on piece rate basis; neither is conducive to resulting in tight serving.
I apply mine very, very tight-on a stretched string- and have no problems whatsoever.
Try a good quality string like,Viper X, to avoid the problem.

http://www.viperxstrings.com/viperxs...X_Strings.html

Some tips:
1) wax the string but not the serving itself, wax softens the serving.
2) lube the deck, I prefer Jig A Loo (silicone spray-most any auto store or Home Depot). Apply light coat with a piece of rag, dries quickly leaving slick film, no messy goop to attract debris that can wear the string. Great for spraying onto arrows to facilitate release from target too.
3) Check the hooks for rough edges. I use a dowel wrapped in very fine emery cloth-of a size that fits into the hooks- to smooth rough edges.
Best luck

[Huntr2]

Welcome, hunting with a crossbow is great when the vertical has to be sold. Huntr2

[3Children]

Cossack gave you great advice. I also serve mine very tight, but we differ in the lube. I use Tri Flow silicone grease. I wipe it on the rails and then wipe off. Make sure you have no nicks on your rails for that will also cause some damage to the serving. Have a great season.

[mr.mc54]

My factory string on my Ten Point, wore out quick also. I also would agree that the factory strings are inferior.

[Dnk]

Originally Posted by Mojotex

Since 1962, I have been an avid archer and "bow hunter". But age and injuries have piled up along the way. In 2008 I tore the bicep in my left shoulder while acting like I was a 30 year old. I had to switch to a X-Bow or fore go archery season. Looks like I a going to have to stay with the X-Bow for a long while.

You're still a bow hunter and you are still bow hunting buddy!
Learn to serve your strings yourself and the next time you see wear starting to develop. If it is your latches that hold the string then go here and fix it.
http://boocustomstrings.com/importantstuff.html
If it isn't the latches then post a pic and we'll try to help.
I use Dalton 2000 on the string and serving.

[Turkeyssss]

I learned some things about my new bow and serving wear. I didn't have the main bolt tight enough and it created too much down pressure on the barrel - tightened it more and the string came up and No More Wear!

[websterz]

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