anti-dry fire on Matrix 355

[lovelight]

Hey folks. Looks like Santa may be bringing me a Matrix 355 for Christmas and I'm wondering if the ADF is even needed on the 355. I see videos where people dry fire older versions of Excalibur bows but I wonder if the new models may have enough energy into smaller limbs resulting in the need to be prudent with an ADF. If so, I'll probably move that up on the list of options I put on there.

The 380 has it but I'm not sure if that is because it is their top of the line model or if it is really needed to protect the bow. Any and all input is appreciated.

[Hester0305]

I would put it on my 355 if I had one any dryfire isn't a good thing. I would recommend one for all the Excals. I don't know too many people that shoot alot that haven't dryfired their Excal.

[lovelight]

Thanks Hester. I'm definitely leaning that way. It just seems like a prudent addition.

[oldnbroken]

just got my 380 last month after years with exocet. I did dryfire the exocet one time and busted the string. just by the sound and speed I'd be fearful of the 380 going off unrestrained. Only problem with the 380 ADF is that I have trouble holding back, pepressing the ADF and pulling trigger. But I do have some serious neck shoulder and hand problems s might just be me. I solved my problem with an old broken arrow cut to 10" it falls away once it clears the shaft holder.

[needmorebacon]

I would put it on my 355 if I had one any dryfire isn't a good thing. I would recommend one for all the Excals. I don't know too many people that shoot alot that haven't dryfired their Excal.

Really? Ive had two excals in the last 15 yrs and have never done it. By no means being smart with you but how does one go about dry firing?

[onebigskittle]

I would put it on my 355 if I had one any dryfire isn't a good thing. I would recommend one for all the Excals. I don't know too many people that shoot alot that haven't dryfired their Excal.

Really? Ive had two excals in the last 15 yrs and have never done it. By no means being smart with you but how does one go about dry firing?

I cant speak for everyone else but I was running my mouth and just didn't load the arrow but now I don't shoot when someone is around talking and Bull chitin.

[maine hunter]

I would put it on my 355 if I had one any dryfire isn't a good thing. I would recommend one for all the Excals. I don't know too many people that shoot alot that haven't dryfired their Excal.

Really? Ive had two excals in the last 15 yrs and have never done it. By no means being smart with you but how does one go about dry firing?

ohh let me count the ways!!!!!

[flightattendant100]

Seems like in a fairly recent post Boo stated that Matrix 355 were the most replaced limbs in the line up. They dont come with an anti dryfire and they have strings that arent as forgiving as the Excel endless loop of the older series Excal bows.I could be wrong but I think I remember that.

[mr meat]

Only ever dry fired twice and both times was at Boo Fest two different years! my exocet 200,Matrix 355 never had a problem with either bow! Get around a bunch of people and it will happen

[Riflemanz]

I don't have one on my 355 and won't put one on it.
I like it simple.If i wanted one i would of bought the 380 with everything on it already.

[yooper_man]

There were some reasons why I bought the Matrix 355 vs the 380..
No ADF
No R.E.D.S. (I installed Danny Miller's Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers)
I also didn't need the extra FPS.
Plus I save money and weight.

I never dry fired my Equinox nor my Matrix 355 to date. I also have a system I go through way.before my finger ever touches the trigger.

Andrew

[Lake shooter]

I'm new to this, but I set the safety as soon as I hear the trigger click on cocking and don't let it off until I'm ready to shoot, like the instructions say. Hope it keeps working for me!

[bob watkins]

i just put one on my 355 just for the safety of it not only that but my grandson might use this some times it makes me feel better that if it goes off he wont get hurt jmo

[vixenmaster]

Well the older i get the more i dryfire! Good thing its usually on my Vixens wid dacron strings. It jus breaks a strand or 2 been real good on no limbs problems When i getstid a 355 i am puttin an ADF on it.

[Hester0305]

Get around a bunch of people and it will happen this is as true as it gets. Its real easy to get caught up in the moment when everyones having a good time. One of my dryfires came when I was testing some of the BEE arrows for accuracy and speed using my Chrono I guess I was worried more about the speed and accuracy than loading an arrow in the Excal. I thought it would never happen to me as most people would think but I was sure wrong when it did.