Has anyone broken a 355 limb?

[Shadytree]

I ask because I just discovered a significant crack on my 380 limb.
I want a bow I don't have to worry about. I know it was just a bad batch... but I don't 100% buy it.
Why, because they completely redesigned the most problematic product.

So, are there any limb issues with the 355?

Thanks.

[Squirrel]

Is it a crack in the limb or in the camo? Post a picture and we'll take a look.
A crack in the camo is common after many shots and doesn't affect performance in any way. See this thread:

http://excaliburcrossbow.org/phpBB2/vie ... 13#p583811

I have a 355 with no issues yet, my friend's 355 has a crack in the camo and shoots fine, no big deal.

There is no crossbow made by any manufacturer that won't need service and replacement parts, so any crossbow you buy will need service at some point.

[L. E. Carroll]

355's are pretty bullit proof....There is a good reason they won the "Best Matrix Poll." I'm not sure I've seen more than one or two posts of a limb tip issues ?
That could most likely be attributed to a TOO LARGE string loop. I don't think I have ever heard of a limb splitting or breaking...Now, as with all models, edge splinters could possibly be a rare issue ?

Hopefully, as the new limbs become available and I secure a set for my Micro it too will be in the same bracket for me confidence wise.

Gene

[wildcatter]

Why would you ask about the 355, the cranked down model of the 380,,, If I was worried about a bow as fine as the 380, I would ask how many have had trouble with it.

I can almost assure you, that since I have no job, and my only hobbies are hunting fishing and shooting,, even with the grandkids around,,,, (Teach them young and you won't regret it later!),,, I have probably shot as many rounds through mine as any, and definitely more than most,,, that includes both of them,,, yes 2 Matrix 380's reside in my cave, and they are most shot bows, I have had all but the 310 and although they were all great bows the 2-405's,, about to be sold just because I don't care for them, and the 2-380's that will be going no place, I have yet in 2 years had a problem,, except for mine have a habit of wearing out arrows,,,,,

Seriously, this limb debacle is hard for some to believe because of how little they shoot their bows and get there experience from listening to the negeative and overlooking the 100's and 1000's of post you will find on all forums comending the quality traits of these bows!!! No bow will be 100%,,, well so they say, I say that because both of mine have been 100%, both have shot 1000's of shots, and both have killed deer,, a bunch of em!! as a matter of fact here in about 2 hours we heading out on our last RAHOO fo the year,, a 12 day hunt in big timber on public hunting grounds in Southern Ohio,, and the only thing are going with me will be 2 380 Matrix!! and trust me neither as a backup,, have found they don't need backup's, but I will be letting the weather decide which one get's used from day to day,,, I believe in being ready!!!


Trust me your bow is one of the finest bows available,, I have my doubts you are looking at a crack in the limb itself, a molding blem maybe, but I would never say no limb can fail, just maybe your's did, but I can assure you, the 380 is as reliable as any bow, and no matter which bow you are talking about in the Matrix line,, they all use the exact same limb,,, just different finishes on them! Don't believe me, search forums for Excalibur 380,, and you will sort through 1000 times as many good reports as any negative,, now if you want to be negative just search for negative 380 posts,,,,,

But trust me yes even some have had 355 limb problems, there is no bow currently made before the 2016 models that have never seen a failure,, none, but thats just part of man made creations of any kind. Don't worry about your 380, in my book they are the sweet spot in the Matrix line!!! and yes I have owned em all,,,,,

[W.Miguire]

I have a 355 Matrix and had the limbs changed for cosmetic reasons only. there was no failure at all goen on my 4th year now and I shoot a lot.
W.M. give Excal. a call and see what they say

[Shadytree]

The limbs are already in the mail for warranty. I just wanted to know the status on the 355, I'm thinking about changing models.
I know the warranty is excellent, that is not what this is about.

[foofoo]

the 355-s had limb tip issues early on. something with the glue. i had a set of snow camo limbs splinter and crack. there is no perfect model. but the 355 is close to it gets. i say get one!

[racking up points]

If you feel like Excalibur swindled you and others with bad limbs and you don't trust that they have fixed the problem...why do business with them at all?

[newbie]

the 355-s had limb tip issues early on. something with the glue. i had a set of snow camo limbs splinter and crack. there is no perfect model. but the 355 is close to it gets. i say get one!

Limb tip issues were more low brace without reds.

[L. E. Carroll]

racking up points,

I never heard mention the word "Swindle" until you brought it up.....
In fact I don't think I've ever seen it written in the same sentence with the name Excalibur ?

Sounded more to me like he was possibly considering dropping in weight after Excal. gets his 380 fixed back up What's the problem with that ? We have all, or most of us, traded and sold bows back and forth until we found that "One". that gives us the most pleasure and confidence....

I respect you guys with the 380's ..... However, in his origional post he was asking about 355's ..............I know I personally am very happy with mine especially where the confidence part in my equiptmment comes into play....

Quite possibly he would make some type of trade in the future....you guys wanting to go above your present 355's may want to make him an offer ?

I'll be sticking with mine.

Gene

[longbow joe]

Thats why i bought my 355 i like reliable things.I have 2 of the
"Limb problem " micros with a jillion shots on em and never had a problem . With that said ...I think the 355 is the fastest excal bow that has the least problems . On this forum rarely a peep about problems with them . Thats the bow i want. As with anything cars.boats .motorcycles.the faster you go the more on the edge of trouble you go its always gonna be that way. I think the 355 is a good compromise between speed n reliability.

[Heyu]

Yup. 355 brings in a sense of security.

[newbie]

I think there were a ton or tonne more 380s sold then 355s. It could also be why we dont hear as much about them.
Just like the micro when it was released i believe it sold 3 to 1 of every other model. Lots of them out there that had issues and lots that haven't had a lick of issues.
I still believe bows with the ADF have more issues. Guys that never owned a bow with one before and the arrow feels like its hit the latch but it's caught up on the ADF causing partial dry fires. 355 doesn't have one

[nchunterkw]

Some of the limb tip issues were string related as well. The loops on the strings were stretching so that even if proper brace was maintained, eventually the loops got big enough to come off the tips.

[robertyb]

I think there were a ton or tonne more 380s sold then 355s. It could also be why we dont hear as much about them.
Just like the micro when it was released i believe it sold 3 to 1 of every other model. Lots of them out there that had issues and lots that haven't had a lick of issues.
I still believe bows with the ADF have more issues. Guys that never owned a bow with one before and the arrow feels like its hit the latch but it's caught up on the ADF causing partial dry fires. 355 doesn't have one

I am not quite understanding what you are saying here.
If they partially cock the bow and get caught on the ADF the bow will not partially dry fire. It will do nothing till you finish cocking it. If they cock the bow fully and then shoot it without an arrow installed the ADF will catch the string and do its job as it was designed to do. The only way I know to get a partial dry fire is to not have the arrow against the string when the bow is fired or use the wrong nocks and have the string jump the nock. So exactly where is the benefit of not having an ADF installed?