Good choice. I've had a large number of bows in and out of the bow press and have yet to see any receive serious damage as a result of rapid limb pressure release. I'd bet there's a good chance that your particular bow may have had a hidden flaw from the go. Do the right thing and tell the truth. You're a better person for it. Ask yourself, do I enjoy being lied to? You'll have your answer.

Even if you "patronize" Cabela's with the ill gotten return money, you're still receiving another product at their expense. [&o] That's crap.