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X bow string? - MCavity - 22 May 2013
I've just been digging around my loft and found my old rifle Xbow with thestringer and a few bolts.
Needless to say its seen better days as its been left for years with the string on the bow.
So- I have managed to get the old string off the bow and order some new string. The problem I can see is the old string is 25 inches, the span on the 'bow' is 26 inches nook to nook and the stringer is 28 inches.
I have ordered some 26 and a half inch strings as they were the only ones on the site. Will this work on my bow as its a real bugger to cock the 25 inch string? Can you get different size strings, or is it one fit for all?
All I can tell you about the bow that its a Barnett, and has ' Veloci - speed glass' written on the arm.
I just know you are the right peeps to ask about this
RE: X bow string? - Mortblanc - 22 May 2013
Probably one of the Wildcat series.
Nominal draw weight was 150#
the limbs were usually rated at 26" so that string should be correct. If the string seems too short give it a few twists before you string the bow.
RE: X bow string? - MCavity - 22 May 2013
Ahh cool Ta Mort - Wildcat does ring a bell
RE: X bow string? - Dave13 - 22 May 2013
Possibly early panzer I've got a panzer ll with the same length string and same fibreglass prod
RE: X bow string? - Steve - 22 May 2013
(22 May 2013, 20:00)Mortblanc Wrote: Probably one of the Wildcat series.
Nominal draw weight was 150#
the limbs were usually rated at 26" so that string should be correct. If the string seems too short give it a few twists before you string the bow.
Should that be "if the string is too long give it a few twists..."
RE: X bow string? - MCavity - 24 May 2013
Added thought- would tying a knot either side in the string do it any damage?
RE: X bow string? - Talon - 24 May 2013
(24 May 2013, 08:20)MCavity Wrote: Added thought- would tying a knot either side in the string do it any damage?
I wouldn't advise it, tying a knot will cause a weak spot and greatly increase the risk of the string snapping on you (never fun).If you need to shorten it just give it a couple of twists.
RE: X bow string? - NorthernRaider - 24 May 2013
(24 May 2013, 08:20)MCavity Wrote: Added thought- would tying a knot either side in the string do it any damage?
Yes dacron has its sttength in twisted form under extension, you would weaken it notting it.
RE: X bow string? - Mortblanc - 26 May 2013
(24 May 2013, 08:20)MCavity Wrote: Added thought- would tying a knot either side in the string do it any damage?
Yea, what "MCavity said!
That's what I get for posting a mistaken thought and leaving for two days in the woods!