Where can I get custom crossbow strings?
 

I recently bought a crossbow. It is an entry levelto see if I want to try crossbow usage this fall. It is just a cheap 180 lb foldable limb recurve, "similiar" to a Barnett. I got it from Sportsmans guide. They do not sell strings and they cannot help me get another. Anyone know any online shops that make strings? If so, I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

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Stephen. Is it a compound or recurve?

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It is a recurve, 26 strand (appears to be a dacron string with fast flight server), 29" long, when strung.

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Send me your address via PM and you'll get a string in the mail. Are the limb tips carved or are they moulded like an Excalibur?

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BTW the string will have an even number of strands.

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Dnk, just curious when you make a endless loop string when you get to the end where and how do you fasten it .

Martinfaw

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I wondered about that myself. Oddly enought they are not tied down at all. You lay your strings past the ends of the loop serving and then the loop is served. I can only guess that the pressure applied by the serving compresses the bundle and the loop against the tip helps to hold it. Check out my thread on the endless loop jig. There is a link to a good site. I guess if one wanted to be AR about it the string maker could wrap the tag ends around the bundle a few times before serving but the way I explained it it certainly does not come loose.
Hope this helps!

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Way to look after him DNK!

I was looking at that bow last night on their website, congrats and welcome to to the club!:D

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There ya go Dnk!!

1. Put a ForSale Sign on the Beemer place!!
2. Go to Rio b. w/ me
3. Make and sell Chinese xbow strings to Sportsmans Guide!!!
4. I'll drive from here so you can knit a few up on the way down and back.
5.Tell Momma the farthest you can holiday is Niagra Falls til the new business takes off!! I'll pm all our buddies to start hounding S.G for xbow strings, hey, what are pals for?? lol

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I'm glad Dnk is solving your problem. I've seen those ads a million times, and am wondering what your imp[ressions of that bow are. I'm sure others here would like to know as well. Thanks

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I have the same xbow, thanks for the info DNK, I may need you too. It's actually a pretty serviceable bow for the price.

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1st let me say thank you to DNK for the generous offer for the string. As for weather or not this is a good crossbow, let me say that it is absolutely "entry level". I do however adhere to the old saying "I'd rather be known for the shot I made, than the weapon I made it with". I own quite a few single shot weapons. The crossbow has immediate shortcomings (in my opinion). The hand grip is too squarefor any sort of proper hand placement/ergonomics. I took old 1" military style nylon webbing and wrapped the handle. I used a hot glue gun to hold it and soaked the material with 3 coats of varnish to secure it. I did the same with the curved end of the stock, since I have long arms and wanted some additional length to the stock. Since thier is no recoil, the "softness" of the butt stock end of the stock does not concern me. I used 2 round key rings, to attach an old suitcase strap, as a sling (it is black so it looks normal)
The front sight had to go, since I am using a red dot scope and wanted a cleaner look. The scope rings would only fit the upper of the 2 rail ridges, and would sight in great at long distance but not lower yardages. A dremel quickly fixes that problem. The scope not sits almost directly on top of the rail, and sights in great at 20-30 yards. The arrows it comes with are 2013, 15". These are insuffucent in my opinion. I took old 2117's and custom cut them so they will clear a broad head just forward of the rail (now 17"). I will use a 100gr muzzy, so with the added length and weight of the arrow, I should have a sufficient amount of kinetic energy for deer. When season comes back, I will go to a carbon arrow, with a 125gr tip. I should then have picked up speed but maintained my energy due to the larger tip.
Is this crossbow worth the money? For me yes. If I win the lottery, no.
But until then.............