string tension

Cardinalsfanforever · Post by **Cardinalsfanforever** » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:13 pm

New to crossbows. 6 week old matrix 380. had to put 3 twists in string to get it off the reds approx. 1/4". Do they stretch that much? How much overall stretch should I expect?

bigbowman · Post by **bigbowman** » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:24 pm

The strings do stretch. I only use custom Flemish strings and they only take about 30 shots to stretch them out. Good luck!

Cardinalsfanforever · Post by **Cardinalsfanforever** » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:26 pm

thanks

Buck · Post by **Buck** » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:39 pm

Some on this site have suggested to leave the bow cocked over night after putting on a new string. I have done it and it helps get the stretch out quicker.

Cardinalsfanforever · Post by **Cardinalsfanforever** » Sat Sep 01, 2018 8:59 pm

thanks

Boo · Post by **Boo** » Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:06 am

Nothing gets the string creep out faster than shooting. Alternatively you could easily build a jig (see my website) and put it under tension, wax it and get it hot by rubbing with your fingers and leaving it until it cools down.
When shooting a new string in, keep your brace height a couple of string widths or more above your desired mark. That will speed things up.

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