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Crossbow question. #6609098
09/03/19 08:31 PM
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Hey guys, I’ve got a Parker crossbow and have a question about the accuracy. I’m using the factory scope that has lines at 20,30,40, and 50 yards, top to bottom. Normally, the bow is a tack driver from 20-50 yards after I sight it in at 20. Lately however, I’ve noticed that the bow has very tight groups at 20 and 30 yards, but it starts to get very inaccurate at 40 and 50. Any ideas as to why this is happening? Thanks


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609102
09/03/19 08:32 PM
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Have you used different bolts or heads lately?

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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609105
09/03/19 08:35 PM
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The longer range the dispersion is going to get wider.

Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609119
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String and or cable stretched letting the cams be out of time.


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Hodagtrapper] #6609133
09/03/19 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Hodagtrapper
Have you used different bolts or heads lately?

Chris

Nope. I’ve been using the same bolts for a long time.


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ohiowoodchuck] #6609148
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Originally Posted by Ohiowoodchuck
String and or cable stretched letting the cams be out of time.


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609180
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I’ve been using the string for 7 years, but it doesn’t seem to show any wear. Parker went out of business in 2018, do you think that the replacement strings would be hard to find?


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609196
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What are you using for sights? Scope? Check that whatever you have is tight. There is a lot of Spriong! going on in both directions when a crossbow is fired.
I have a Parker and it has been deadly accurate out to 50. All I need to know is if the end of the beer can is at 10, 20, 30, 40, or 50 yards, and I will hit it every time if I do my part.
Make sure that your issue is not "rusty Ave" related. Take your time and shoot it a bunch. I don't shoot mine often enough to be able to just grab it up and hit bullseyes with it. Since It doesn't fit me the same as my rifles, and the balance is different, it takes me a while to get back in the groove with it.

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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609218
09/03/19 10:34 PM
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Out of tune..x3.


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609226
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Cable stretch/ serving creep.
Sounds like that the problem
Or operator error.

Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609292
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Originally Posted by Ave
I’ve been using the string for 7 years, but it doesn’t seem to show any wear. Parker went out of business in 2018, do you think that the replacement strings would be hard to find?


Check on EBAY, there's strings there for parker crossbows.

Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Ave] #6609432
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Someone makes aftermarket strings for it. I change the strings on my vertical bow every 3 years minimum.


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Re: Crossbow question. [Re: Hobbs] #6609525
09/04/19 12:47 PM
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I put a set of 60x strings on my compound and been pleased with them . I looked on their web page and they also make xbow strings. I would have a shop ck the tuning and make sure the scope and mount are tight like others have mentioned here. Plus the limb assembly if it bolts to the front of the stalk.
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