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Post by budd on Mar 12, 2016 14:05:27 GMT -5
First nice day of weather so I got my new Barnet Predator out, topped it with a Octane Dead Zone scope and sighted it in at 20, then shot it at 40 and started playing with the speed selector dial until I got that dialed in. Shot 6 shot groups from 20 to 60 yards and was very impressed with its accuracy off the bench. I plan to put at least a couple dozen bolts through it every week this summer to make sure it's good and broke in by this years season.
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Post by outdoorjoe on Mar 13, 2016 6:27:07 GMT -5
Let us know how long the string lasts. I've heard as little as 100 bolts
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Post by budd on Mar 13, 2016 9:23:21 GMT -5
Let us know how long the string lasts. I've heard as little as 100 bolts Do you recommend any certain aftermarket string/cable? |
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Post by outdoorjoe on Mar 13, 2016 12:52:28 GMT -5
You got me. I'm in the same boat as you. A new xbow owner looking to learn
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Post by medic22 on Mar 13, 2016 18:07:18 GMT -5
Did the same with my old Bear Truth, going to work up to 50 this year.
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Post by deadeer on Mar 14, 2016 6:49:45 GMT -5
Barnetts seem to be hit and miss on strings and overall longevity. They run more downpressure on the rail than most. Keep it lubed up a lot. My TenPoint has hundreds of shots and string and cables still look new. They recommend new set every 3 years and limited lube. My Excal has hundred of shots too, and other than adjusting for initial stretch, it looks great as well. I have never lube the Excal rail.
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Post by budd on Mar 14, 2016 8:29:47 GMT -5
I've been lubing it every 6-8 shots and waxing after each days use. Have not noticed any fraying yet.
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Post by wesb81219 on Mar 17, 2016 18:48:05 GMT -5
I recently got a wicked ridge invader g3 and I am thoroughly pleased. I lubed the rail and waxed string before I started shooting it and have roughly 50 + bolts through it and string looks great. ten point recommends lubing rail every 100 bolts
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Apr 4, 2016 9:11:58 GMT -5
Yep, I was told 100 shots too. I probably have more than that on mine now, so I'll have them changed before I give it away and buy a Horton.
Changing the main string every 100 shots wouldn't be too bad, but my cheap xbow isn't easy to change like some are.
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