New Micro 335

[L-DOG]

Hello nice to be a part of something so great !! I just bought a brand new 335 micro and got it all together and the string is touching the Reds. Does this mean I Can't shoot it or what ? It's the first Excalibur I've ever owned and I love this thing but I'm concerned about shooting with the string touching the Reds. What would you guys suggest me do ? Thanks

[wapster]

You need to put a couple twists in your string to shorten it up? Are you familiar with how to do this?

[Normous]

Watch the online video's to become familiar with your Excalibur and use a stringing aid and twist your string to shorten it before shooting it.

[ihunt]

Watch the online video's to become familiar with your Excalibur and use a stringing aid and twist your string to shorten it before shooting it.

After twisting, remove stringing aid, recock and leave it cocked with safety on for a day or two then uncock it, recheck distance.

[sproulman]

Do not twist it wrong way like I did....From outside of the bow limb tip looking in holding the string loop turn string ONLY counterclockwise to increase the distance from reds..mine is like 3/16 inch away from rubbers some use 1/4 inch..

you will need string cocker thing to do this...

[L-DOG]

Thanks for all the fine info I've got a the string changing devise on the way and I sure wish that came with the crossbow because after paying that big chunk of money. I was ready to shoot the bow when it came in !! But I love it and I will probably have to keep in touch with you guys on here so I can learn the process. bought a extra string and it's a Jack Pine. Will that be a good string in you guys opinion ?
Thanks Guys

[Normous]

A stock string is best for beginners.

[gerald strine]

Congratulations on the new toy, nice to have you here.

[L-DOG]

Thanks guys I have hunted with a Horton legend Sl for the past 13 years and a Horton super mag for 13 years before that. Killed a lot of deer with crossbows but the recurve bow is the first time and I'm never going back. I love the Excalibur line of bows. Thanks for the advise and the nice words and I sure love the way the micro 335 feels and one awesome looking bow !!!

[amythntr]

....Welcome aboard the Excalibur Express....yep, we be pickin up a lot of the folk who have been chasin wheels, cables and downtime at the pro shop for some time now...as we say in the Excalibur Lounge, "it's not if they come aboard, it's when they come aboard!"

...Welcome to the family, pull up a chair....a lot to learn....most of us, no matter how long we be shootin continue to learn....

...Why not complete your registration indicating where you're from...it helps us to direct you for help...if the need arises!

ANthony

[BrotherRon]

Welcome aboard, and congrats.
Good info given already, and the more you hang around the more you will learn about these fine excalibur crossbows
That Jack Pine string you got from Cal will be a very good string.
We also have some excellent string makers on this site.

[L-DOG]

Thanks guys for welcoming me and others to this fine site !! And thanks Anthony you made a great point about where I'm from. Not only did I find myself a great crossbow but I found great people who shoot great crossbows !!