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My bow has sat for 5 yrs. What to do to use?
Posted on 3/13/24 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 3/13/24 at 5:08 pm
So for various reasons my new Bowtech bow, was shot maybe 25 times to get sighted in etc and then I didn’t use it for 5 years. Stored inside in climate controlled house. Out of sun.
I’d like to hunt with it again. What would y’all suggest I do to check it out and what should I look for. What would a reputable outdoor place suggest and do and the likely cost? The string looks good but that’s the thing I’m most unsure of. TYIA.
I’d like to hunt with it again. What would y’all suggest I do to check it out and what should I look for. What would a reputable outdoor place suggest and do and the likely cost? The string looks good but that’s the thing I’m most unsure of. TYIA.
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Posted on 3/13/24 at 5:28 pm to Sixafan
What is your 20? For a few bucks, there are some good professionals they will check it out for you.
This post was edited on 3/13/24 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 3/13/24 at 6:26 pm to Sixafan
If you are in north LA go to TP Outdoors in Monroe, Simmons in Bastrop, or Spotted Dog in Columbia.
All of them have very good archery departments and I'm sure any of these would be happy to check it out for you.
All of them have very good archery departments and I'm sure any of these would be happy to check it out for you.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:37 pm to Sixafan
If it’s been inside your house I wouldn’t worry, just go shoot it.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 8:52 pm to Sixafan
Check cam timing, if gtg wax strings, shoot.
Posted on 3/13/24 at 9:22 pm to Sixafan
Personally, I'd probably just start shooting it again. I know I've shot bows with strings worse off than that.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 5:45 am to Sixafan
Shoot it.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:59 am to Sixafan
Send em.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 10:04 am to Sixafan
Nothing to worry about. Shoot it. Your strings should be perfectly stretched by now. You will likely need to retune which is no big deal. Are the timing marks still lined up?
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 10:08 am
Posted on 3/14/24 at 10:34 am to Sixafan
I would have zero issues shooting it. I actually would never even have thought of getting it checked out.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:32 pm to Sixafan
I agree with the above. Shoot it. Will likely need to be tuned.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 4:20 pm to Sixafan
I would turn the poundage down then shoot it. If everything goes well, crank it up.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 9:44 pm to Sixafan
Sell the bow and get you a raven crossbow.
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