User Guide

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extend the life of your cables it is important to apply ARCHERY STRING WAX to all non-served
areas of the cables and string every 30 to 50 shots or when white fuzz begins to appear. If the
crossbow has been exposed to excessive moisture you may need to apply wax sooner.
Q: How long can I keep my bow cocked?
A: It is safe to keep your bow cocked while you are hunting in a stationary position. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY REASONS, DO NOT STALK OR WALK TO AND FROM YOUR
STAND WITH YOUR BOW COCKED. We do recommend that if you break from your hunt
that you let the bow down to the un-cocked position by shooting a target arrow into a safe
backstop. It would be good practice to let the bow down every 4 hours relax it for about ½ hour.
Q: Why does my bow shoot to the right or to the left?
A: This question can be answered as simply as checking to see if the bow is being cocked off
center. If the string is cocked off center to the left or right, the arrow will shoot off to the left or
right. The string being off center by as little as 1/8" could result in the shot being off several inches
down range. To remedy this, put a mark on the string's center serving where it crosses over the
flight track when the bow is not cocked. When you cock the bow to shoot again, make it a priority
to have the string's marks centered in the trigger mechanism. If it is cocked and still off center,
grasp the string and nudge it into the centered position, with the safety still engaged.
The other problem may be slightly more technical. Your bow could be out of till (out of square). If
you have made any adjustments to the limb bolts (the bolts that secure the limbs onto the bow) this
is a possibility. Measure from the point where the limb meets the prod housing back to the string.
Do this on each side of the prod housing. If the measurement is not equal then the bow is out of
till. It would be best to have a dealer make the till adjustment to correct the problem. All Barnett
Compound Crossbows are pre-set for tiller and proper draw weight at the factory.
Q: Why does my bow shoot high or low?
A: If you are using field points, you can simply adjust the sights to correct the problem. Also check
that all of your arrows are the same length and shaft size (i.e., 20" - 2219 with 125 grain field tip).
If you are using broad heads, you may be experiencing planing, which means that the blades of the
broad head catch air as they fly. This problem is only correctable by using a different type or brand
of broad head.
Q: What kind of broad heads should I use and what are the recommended grain weights?
A: The following recommendations are based on results of field-testing by our Service Department.
Various broad heads were used on our crossbows, shooting at 30' on an outdoor range.
Spitfire by New Archery Products: 3-blade mechanical broad head with a 1-1/2" cutting diameter, 125
grain.
HI-Tech Cam-Lok by WASP: 3-blade broad head with a 1-3/16" cutting diameter, 125 grain, used
with O-ring.