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

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Old 06-30-2009 | 10:14 AM
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Default Worn String = lost accuracy??????????

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.
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Old 06-30-2009 | 03:34 PM
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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
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Old 06-30-2009 | 03:59 PM
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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.
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Old 06-30-2009 | 04:46 PM
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What Urban Legend said very good advice!
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Old 06-30-2009 | 06:11 PM
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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.
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Old 07-02-2009 | 04:36 PM
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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.
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Old 07-04-2009 | 03:13 PM
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I hope you are back to tack driving soon!
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