How often should you use rail lube on a crossbow?
Every manufacturer has different guidelines as to how often you should lubricate. A good general guideline would be every 50-60 shots. Just keep an eye on the rail. If it looks dull and dry, it’s a good idea to lubricate it.
How often do you wax a crossbow string?
about every 75 shots
It is recommended that you apply wax to your strings and cables about every 75 shots, but it won’t hurt to apply a light coat every time you take that crossbow out into the elements.
What can I use instead of rail lube?
Registered. I have used Vaseline on all of my crossbow rails and have had no issues . I use bow string wax on the strings and rub it in with my fingers once on the string .
How often should I wax my crossbow strings?
Should you wax the serving on a crossbow?
Horton: Horton String wax should be used frequently on your string to prolong it’s life. NEVER USE STRING WAX ON THE CENTER SERVING. To ensure safe and continual top performance, your crossbow will require minimal lubrication. To reduce friction and increase arrow speed, we suggest the use of our “Rail Lubricant”.
Can you use Vaseline as rail lube on a crossbow?
We HIGHLY recommend that customers do not use vaseline based rail lubes and/or lubricants on crossbows. Vaseline-like substances will build up in your trigger box and they also collect dirt.
How often should I wax my crossbow string?
Should you wax crossbow serving?
NEVER USE STRING WAX ON THE CENTER SERVING. To ensure safe and continual top performance, your crossbow will require minimal lubrication. To reduce friction and increase arrow speed, we suggest the use of our “Rail Lubricant”.
How often should you apply Lube to a Barnett crossbow?
Your owner’s kit contains a tube of lube wax, which should be applied to the flight track every 5 to 10 shots. Barnett Lube Wax should also be applied anywhere the cables make contact with the cable slide or Teflon tape, whichever is applicable, every 20 to 30 shots.
What should I do about my Barnett crossbow string?
Proper maintenance includes applying lubricant to the area where the string touches the flight track and keeping the flight track free of nicks, gouges, burrs, dirt, debris, etc. The string life can vary depending on the care and maintenance, the amount of shooting and weather extremes the string system is exposed to.
What kind of warranty does Barnett crossbow have?
Most Barnett crossbows are covered by a warranty, but the length of the warranty varies by model. Check your user’s manual or contact us to see if your crossbow is covered. The warranty covers manufacturer’s defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty excludes normal wear and tear, cables and strings, dry firing and misuse.
How often should you wax a compound crossbow?
You will want to wax the string, as well as the cables in the case of a compound crossbow, on a fairly regular basis. How often you should apply the wax depends on the type of crossbow (compound? recurve?) and the materials used.