This bow comes with no user manual other than 12 sentences on the outside of the box. Is it okay to leave it strung for long?
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I've had mine over a year strung up. No issues yet. But by no means am I an expert.
399536
I had to have my string replaced and went to a archery shop that services Horton two weeks ago. Ten Point who bought Horton is planning on supporting the reverse draw crossbows that Horton sold. No warranty available since Horton went out of business. Check local arechery shops for horton support.
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Your bow should be fine. I think the response concerning the crossbow was a bit "overstated". I'm shooting a 60# compound w/field tips and they went in 3-5 ". I've taken mine apart after more than 2000 shots and recycled the contents into a replacement bag cover which I highly recommend doing! ;0)
2264591
The hard part of putting the crossbow is stringing it. You need a strong person to bend the bow and you can string it. The scope I think is a cheap one so I left it off the bow. If you are a good shooter, you won't have trouble shooting it.
40841
I have never had any problems with this bow. Very sturdy and goes together very easy out of box.
238765
George,I would not under any conditions buy from this company. These people have no customer service they only want your money. The cheap plastic tips will crack the first few days even if you don't shoot the bow. The string is the cheapest of crap I have ever seen and will surely fail in short order. Buyer beware!!!!!!!!!!
1592160
Absolutely. It is so simple and easy to assemble, and although the pull says it's 50-55, it's really only about 30 or so with the string that it comes with. The arrows that come with it are great and very durable, and they are not too difficult to replicate at your local archery or hunting store. Fires well and you'll love how easy it is to store by it being a compact bow.
361531
Yes you do need to buy a clamp sold separately, but I have people installing the string going through the bow cable, in which case there is no need for clamp, but that looks more complicated.
2212371
EliteBogenMuenchen on youtube has a short and simple video making it very easy to understand how it is done. I'll only add the note that while doing as the video shows be sure to keep the bow from flexing either left or right. Make sure it is a even and strait when flexing the bow.
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Hello, I bought it for my nieces 7th bday and its a nice starter bow. It will require a bit of practice and assistance until she gets the motion down but if she's interested I think it is awesome and you should go for it!
966389
It comes with the strings but you have to put them on place and the bow it's good
1950101
It depends on the 12 year old. Ours was on the weaker side. Small, not to active. When we got this he couldn't pull the string even though it is pretty weak. It took about a year before he had the ability to do so, but now he enjoys it. If you are concerned, go with a traditional short-bow. It is far easier to draw than the compound.
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I just got mine so i have not had to replace it.I did think about it though and would probably take it to a bow shop.I know Cabelas has cocking devices at their archery shop and cord looks like it would be the same.
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Yes. But i would use the string that came with your bow for awhile,until you get use to it. Because the endless loop or excel sting is alot more forgiving in case of a dry fire. a dry fire with the fff could damage you or the bow.But the fff string is anywhere from 10-17 f.p.s. faster.I shoot the fff on my bows for more or less that reason. But i also have a anti dry fire mount. Good luck with your new bow. Pitbullman216
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I don't know anything about a video from the vendor. But there are many videos on youtube on how to string a bow. The stepthrough method is highly effective on this one, but is a little dangerous to both the bow and the archer if done incorrectly. The safest method is to use a bow stringer. Which is a device that fits on the tips loosely, you step on the rope with your foot, and pull the middle of the bow up. Bracing it enough to slip the string in the knocks. Hit up youtube and watch both methods before deciding which you are more comfortable with.
7179
I also had a long bow and string length of 4 inches shorter seemed to work.I was not concerned with the string tension. Hope this helps
506816
I can't honestly answer this question. What I will say is that this bow is 5' tall unstrung and almost exactly your height strung. My intuition says that it's not the correct size but I'm not an expert. I would suggest going to your local sporting goods store and asking.