I have an XP 380 crossbow with a draw weight of 180 pounds, it shoots bolts at 380 feet per second.
The cocking string on it keeps breaking after a few shots. This can be very dangerous since the string and the two hooks go flying!
The last time it cracked a bone in my index finger and I have had my hand in two different casts for the last 3 weeks. It could have taken out an eye just as easily!
After the string that came with the bow broke, I have tried using heavy trimer line that is used on weed wackers (.095'). This worked OK for about 10 shots before it broke as well. Then I tried lighter trimmer line and it also broke after a few shots.
The bow looks like it is in good shape and shoots well until the cocking string breaks. Have any of you had this problem? How did you overcome it?
Thanks
Make sure that when you are connecting to the string that you put the cocking string around the back of the crossbow in the groove and then crank it. The crank does not crank directly on the string. Barnett now send a note with the bow showing how to do this. Hard to explain in words but go in to Cabelas South and they'll show you what I mean. Other within look at D-Loop material to replace the cocking rope.
Make sure that when you are connecting to the string that you put the cocking string around the back of the crossbow in the groove and then crank it. The crank does not crank directly on the string. Barnett now send a note with the bow showing how to do this. Hard to explain in words but go in to Cabelas South and they'll show you what I mean. Other within look at D-Loop material to replace the cocking rope.
This. No way you should break cords this easy. By doubling it as above you are gaining double the pull on the string. In essence you are cocking ai 380 lbs vice half. If you are doing it right get it looked at before you crank it again.
I have the same bow, and have had no issues with the string. I assume you purchased it from Cabelas, have them look at it, the string may not be properly strung on the crank and binding. Also take what’s left of the broken string and do a pull test, I doubt the string is faulty.
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