Brace height

[Turkey slayer]

Hi name is Chris an I'm new to crossbows an crossbow hunting. i just got my second crossbow the matrix cub an checked the brace height an it's measuring 1 3/4 my question is that too high or should I take it to the pro shop to have it adjusted or will it settle in over time? My axiom is right at 5/16 an has been there for months of shooting . I'm in the process of purchasing a stringer, waiting for it to arrive. Any info would be much appreciated , Thank You

[vixenmaster]

Put more brace height on yer Axiom quickly 5/16" isn't enuff put at least 3/4" n hope its gotstid at least 4 twists in the string. Shoot the Cub's string in, 75-100 shots

[Turkey slayer]

I'm sorry I meant 15/16, I went into panic mode until I saw my mistake lol thank you for the quick reply

[vixenmaster]

good to hear about the 15/16"

[xcaliber]

The Cub I read about 7/8" the ole Mag Tip Model, 1-1/8" is where I set my Vortex, and Ibex.

[Turkey slayer]

So does these changes in brace height, change the arrow impact that much at 30 to 35 yards ? Say 15/16 an then twist to 1 1/8 ?

[xcaliber]

I did a study a few years back with about 1/4" variation and found less than 3 FPS variation, and 3/8" variation at 40 yards. This was done with a Vortex, and Matrix 355. I recommend you shoot at the lowest, and highest from a bench to see for yourself. The reason I did it was to calm down my OCD about leaving the bow cocked on stand for all day hunts.

[Turkey slayer]

Yeah I'm trying to make the transition from compounds to crossbows , it's a whole new learning curve an I'm liking it !!! Thank you for the information

[Riflemanz]

Buy a stringing aid and adjust the string yourself instead of going to a shop. It's very easy!

[wildcatter]

I did a study a few years back with about 1/4" variation and found less than 3 FPS variation, and 3/8" variation at 40 yards. This was done with a Vortex, and Matrix 355. I recommend you shoot at the lowest, and highest from a bench to see for yourself. The reason I did it was to calm down my OCD about leaving the bow cocked on stand for all day hunts.

X2,,, I did the same thing, I run 3/4" to 1" on both my Matrix 380's and there isn't enough to matter hunting out to 50 yards in that range,,, and where my bows seem to shoot best.

The micro I keep withing 1/8" above the BH mark on the rail and just touching it,,,, same thing!!!! set it,,,,forget it,,,, and hunt!

[richard]

You came to the right place. As you can see these guys know there stuff and are willing to help