Theoretically you could still shoot but less power is transferred to the arrow and you risk snapping the limb in two halves. A little update to my earlier question about broken, cracked and other limb problems with carbon express crossbows. Barnett universal crossbow owners manual barnett crossbows. Has anyone ever had to replace the limbs and if so would you think it would be cheaper to just get a new bow. Michael biersteker there have a problem with limbs cracking. Every crossbow forum on the net has stories of these things splintering limbs. I ended up putting the crossbow in the basement with my hunting equipment without ever shooting it. Does anyone know where i can find a replacement limb or limbs. A wide variety of crossbow limbs options are available to you, there are 110 suppliers who sells crossbow limbs on, mainly located in asia. Sep 10, 20 horton legend sl crossbow replacement limbs.
Yes, the legend sl is a very capable hunting crossbow. In extreme cases, the crossbow comes completely apart and broken pieces. Crossbow problem, this sucks michigan sportsman online. No matter what crossbow you decide to use, get comfortable shooting 30 or 40 yards consistently and accurately. Im not going to mention the brand because i dont know exactly what caused the break. Ive had others that ive had to fight with to get them fixed, but with mathews it has been no questions asked and extremely fast service. That translates into regular use that places a great deal of stress on the bow. It will add life to your bow, as leaving a bow cocked for extended periods can cause cracks or breaks in the limbs. I have done some target practice in the back yard and decided to take it out hunting this weekend when i discovered that there is a crack on the right limb. How you choose your bolts will literally make or break your. The model name appears on both sides of the stock on all models. I took it to the shop and he told me all mfg will replace the limbs for free.
Sep 21, 2016 barnett quad 400 limbs cracked possible new xbow. The excalibur guarantee gives hunters and target shooters peace of mind. Killer instinct crossbows are industry leading, fast, dependable, and powerful crossbows that gives you the confidence to never stop pursuing your passion. Jul 22, 2019 after 4 years of abuse my carbon spyder 34 had 2 limbs begin to splinter. Replacement fibreglass limb prod bow for 40lb rifle recurve crossbows, in black.
Some utilize a onepiece cable system with synthetic fiber strings. There is a ridge that extends from under the single limb bolt where it ys out. I was getting ready to restring my bow when i noticed hairline cracks in the pockets. If the string does not derail, the limbs cracked, the cable would slide and the axle would bend. Centerpoint archery introduces new line of crossbows at. The recruit compound crossbow from barnett requires 20 arrows fitted with field points, or 100 grain broadheads. Weve seen bent risers, collapsed cams, torn cable bosses, cracked limb pockets. Its advantage over other types of bows was its power and ease of use.
With recurved limbs, it offers another option to those looking for more traditional equipment, or those who understand the benefits of recurved limbs. It was made before those tough boy limb systems came out. If a crossbow is dryfired, before shooting it again, it is vital to inspect the bow from top to bottom, looking specifically for splinters and other signs of damage. Never place any objects or limbs in the way of the string to avoid serious personal. Check over limbs for any signs of splintering, cracking, gouging or delamination. I got it out last night to take the peep sight off, as i just ordered a scope for it, and i noticed one of the limbs was cracked. I got a call yesterday that i would need new limbs and a string and that buckeye outdoors could do the repair and save me some money. Walked over to the bow and my top right limb had cracked. I wouldnt think that the limbs would just crack on their own, but i do store it in my garage which gets up to about 9095 degrees and im sure thats not good for it. Most of our items are used and we do not know the history. Took my barnett quad 400 in to have the cables changed and got a call back today that the limbs are starting to crack. How to repair a fiberglass bow limb gone outdoors your. Patching a bow limb the bowyers edge with dean torges.
Ensure your limbs and bow frame are free of cracks and defects that could cause them to break. Shop glasses just in case the limbs break and splinter. A few things to avoid, dont dry fire a bow that means pulling the string and letting it go without an arrow attached to. It could have been a factory defect, or he might have dry fired it earlier and didnt want to admit it.
Features a best in its class compact footprint that. Any broken stands or cuts in your string mean a new string is required. Carbon express is relatively new to the crossbow manufacturing business, but they have proven to be quite the contender with these three models. Thanks swampbuck but they told me they could not fix the crossbow and to either buy a new one from them or go somewhere else. The guys at grafton archery and outdoors contacted hoyt and got me a new set of limbs sent in free of charge. Start with the string on every type of bow traditional, compound and crossbow. But a well made bow, that is well taken care of, should not break for a very long time, most bows will outlast the owner. Gotta watch those limbs hitting something for sure. When crossbow limbs undergo enough stress, they can crack.
Continued use often causes stress marks or cracks to appear on the bow. Mounting a scope is simple, and the rail is made from durable aluminum for a. A crossbow is a type of bow that was invented in the middle ages. Compound limbs on a crossbow are available in both solid and splitlimb configurations. When you cock the crossbow string, it stores potential energy in the limbs. A few things to avoid, dont dry fire a bow that means pulling the string and letting it go without an arrow attached to it. Dec 16, 2009 it is important to note that bow presses that squeeze the limbs in the middle or near the bottom can easily crack crossbow limbs. New wicked ridge crossbow limbs and riser opening after i. Starting in july every year not a day goes by that we dont get a call from someone that has a crossbow with a broken string. Here, well take a quick look at using rawhide to patch a small crack in the back of an osage selfbow. Crossbow replacement parts at wholesale hunter replacement parts for sale at great prices.
That bow went all over the world with me and took most of all my record book entries. Hi everyone, i hope this is the right place to ask this. When you cock the crossbow string, it stores potential energy. I have seen bows returned perfectly good limbs thinking that this tooling line was a crack. I recently received my grandpas horton hawk sl 150 lb crossbow.
Weve learned that fixing a broken bow is no big deal we do it all the time. I purchased the bow 5 years ago so im not sure the limbs will be covered under warranty. Say what you want about mathews but theyre not the only bows that have had cracked limbs. Carbon express covert tyrant crossbow kit features. Aug 15, 2010 i have been shooting it for 3 years now and have never noticed it before. Barnett quad 400 limbs crackedpossible new xbow discussion in crossbows started by polkahero, sep 21, 2016. It has been said that with the hairline crack in the outer lamination, the crossbow can be cocked and hunted with, and would not ruin your hunt. The limb is the part most likely to break during use, and it can cause harm to the user if it does. Tenpoint crossbow technologies recalls crossbows cpsc. I have a horton sl 175lb crossbow that has a cracked limb. Sep 29, 2011 after looking the bow over i noticed a fine hairline crack on one of my limbs. Barnett is one of the most famous brands of crossbows and they have a huge variety of models in their offer. Before buying it i checked it over and at the time didnt see any cracks in the limbs.
Get new limbs because the energy of the shot is stored in the limbs. Great prices on barnett, excalibur, first string, horton, sa sports outdoor gear, stone mountain strings, tenpoint crossbow technologies, wicked ridge and more. Crossbow maintenance is less demanding than taking care of a regular bow, which sometimes leads people to believe its of lower importance. Carbon express crossbow xforce piledriver 390 badlands camo w crank xbow kit archived. Compounds have more weight on the nose, which can make shouldering the bow to hold the crossbow ready in shooting position awkward at times. The compound limb and cable system enables manufacturers to deliver equal performance with a more compact stock and limbs than a recurve limbed crossbow. Because you dont need power tools or metalworking skills. If you dont put a arrow in rdt165s and pull the trigger your going to break the string. May 14, 2018 with recurved limbs, it offers another option to those looking for more traditional equipment, or those who understand the benefits of recurved limbs.
One tenpoint titan extreme model crossbow and one wicked ridge warrior hl model crossbow were specially produced in black, rather than the camouflage pattern that is standard for those models. At that point, the cams can crash into the limbs and leave deep cracks or indentations. How to know if you should replace your crossbow limbs. When a crossbow is dryfired, the bowstring vibrates much more than it does when equipped with an arrow, thus adding added stress to the limbs. I got it out last night to take the peep sight off, as i just ordered a scope for it, and i. Having a string break in the field can end a day of hunting or even cost you a nice buck. It was my very first crossbow and it was the best thing since cotton candy. Unfollow crossbow limbs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. But he has to mail them in, fine, but his labor charge was 100. The top countries of supplier is china, from which the percentage of crossbow limbs supply is 100% respectively. Lighter limbs mean that the crossbow is easier to cock. I had noticed small hairline cracks in my x bow limbs. Acquiring proficiency in bow hunting or sportbow shooting requires years of practice.
I have been shooting it for 3 years now and have never noticed it before. I took my crossbow into buckeye outdoors to have it sent to horton for repairs. Limbs on the crossbow the forward movement and strength of the crossbows limbs, combined with the length of the power stroke, determine the ballistic performance of the arrow it launches. After looking the bow over i noticed a fine hairline crack on one of my limbs. After 4 years of abuse my carbon spyder 34 had 2 limbs begin to splinter. Crossbow limbs are extremely stiff and pressing them from the middle puts more stress on the limb than it was designed to take. Itll send all the power into the limbs and will break it.
Fortunately, all the commotion tends to be directed away from the shooter, so dryfire kabooms dont always result in major damage to the shooter, but. Carbon express makes 3 xbows that we consider among the best on the market. Do you guys think thru limbs were just defective from the factory. Typically, a pin knot travels across the width of a limb and cannot take the compression. The 10 commandments of crossbow safety grand view outdoors. When the bow is at full draw, the ridge seperates slightly.
Up for sale for parts only a horton legend sl 175 pound draw crossbow. Oct 03, 2010 broken crossbow limb discussion in bowhunting started by addiction, oct 3, 2010. I am not sure if it is a crack or if it is the cut line of the waterjet when the limb was made. Its capable of shooting an arrow at up to 370 fps, and features quad limbs for more strength and better accuracy. I apologize about the slow return call time we are still in the process of moving. I have a horton i bought 20yrs ago, and wish it would break so i would have to by a new one. The 2019 ata new product introductions for industry leader centerpoint archery include the heat 415, dagger 390, amped 415, mercenary 390 and the headliner, the cp 400 powered by helicoil technology. Our crossbows have proven time and time again to be the toughest, most reliable and accurate on the market and the only crossbow that can be fixedinthefield.
It might be a lot of weight to cock the bow, but its only over a short distance. There will be a limited amount of stock, by buying one now you will reserve yours to make sure you get it. Repairs of the fiberglass material from which the bow is made integrates. Fortunately, all the commotion tends to be directed away from the shooter, so dryfire kabooms dont always result in major damage to the shooter, but they frequently result in major damage to the bow. If you can spare 90sec, let us explain why your choice when buying a crossbow should be excalibur. An unlucky one results in collapsed cams, warped cam tracks, cracked limbs, axles torn from their limb pilots, etc. Two cracked limbs, two bent cam axles and the cable lands in the idler where cracked, needless to say hes lucky he was not wearing the whole setup, and to top it off pse was told the story and replaced the parts free of charge except for the shipping. Barnett quad 400 limbs crackedpossible new xbow michigan. It has been cracked for 2 weeks and hasnt gotten any worse and really looks cosmetic but certainly might not be. If you are using a recurve style crossbow, make sure the string is sitting fully in the nocking points.
Inspected the bolt and it was shattered down thru the knock. Both limbs are cracked and that is why its being sold for parts. Make sure all strings and pulleys are sound and properly strung with no frayed cords or strings and no chipped or cracked pulleys. New wicked ridge crossbow limbs and riser opening after i cracked the other set of limbs cocking the bow.
Maybe you are wondering what exactly this really is or how bad it is for the health of your bow. While it is rare to have to replace your crossbow limbs, it is a problem some hunters will run into at some point in their hunting career. New wicked ridge crossbow limbs and riser opening after i cracked the other set of limbs. Accurate affordable dependable crossbows killer instinct. Just tell the guy at the pro shop the truth and i dont think he will have any problems getting the limbs replaced.
Mine has the same issue and i am waiting until the 14th to send mine in. It may sound harmless to a person who hasnt fired a crossbow and isnt familiar with how one works. Dry firing is simply releasingfiring a cocked crossbow string without a bolt nocked in place. If it will crack, it will break when at or close to full draw. May 27, 20 new wicked ridge crossbow limbs and riser opening after i cracked the other set of limbs cocking the bow. Ballistic tests show that there is very little, if any, difference in the impact of broadheadtipped arrows shot from a crossbow and a compound bow. What every bowhunter should be doing in march outdoor canada. Patching a bow limb dean torgesthe bowyers edge sometimes bad things happen to the belly side of a bow, especially to bamboobacked bows that use quarter sawn slats. How you choose your bolts will literally make or break your shot, so be sure to pay attention to. Or sometimes a swirl in the grain will break loose.
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