I just got a crossbow and have never had one before, first time i shot it, it didn’t act right and it looks like i snapped some of my strings. i know not to dry fire it, but im pretty sure my problem was i put the odd color fletching up instead of down and it caught the spring that holds it in place. I shot it 2 more times after and It worked fine. so i’m wondering if I should re-string it for safety or power or any other negative effect. If it’s okay that works better for me.

the top picture on one side of the bow looks good like when i bought it, but i believe i snapped the bottom one

It don't look horrible. I would think the string maybe needs a couple of more twists.

They need wax on the string and the rails if your not sure restring it before it blows up at a bad time not that’s there’s a good time. LOL My buddy gave me his old one that has a string that frayed in a couple places I’m replacing it before my elk hunt not taking any chances. Looks like $140 to get one restrung with a custom made string and cable combo.

I’m taking mine to MO to be restrung at a place that’s more familiar with crossbows they are not legal here without a permit.

Looks like a few twists on the string and a good waxing on the string and rails would take care of it.

But if you have doubts about it, get it re-strung to be safe.

I would definitely have a shop look at it and possibly restring it if necessary. You don't want to risk the thing blowing apart on you. Had that happen once , luckily everything went through other way but the xbow is history as it was a Horton and replacements parts are non-existent.

Here’s what I have I’m not taking any chances yours might get by with a waxing yours but keep a close eye on it.

Gone Trappin you could use a new string.
Is it a 10 Point crossbow?

Law Dog you really need a new set of cables and find the reason for the fraying in the first place
Something isn't working properly

yes it’s a wicked ridge invader

It came that way I’m thinking it caught a Broadhead maybe.

Shops recommend replacing every 2 years whether you use it or not.

Take it to the shop and get it restrung it's not worth taking a chance on !! Most times when a string breaks so do the limbs! And keep your thumb and fingers below the string.

Modern crossbows should have string/cables relaced EVERY YEAR. There is so much tension on those that going more than 1 year (even with light use) is a bomb waiting to blow up.

I wouldn't shoot that crossbow without a new set. Be careful.

Restring it! It's a safety issue. You can get hurt bad if it blows up.

I have a free one here, come get it.
I hear they make nice bright brush fires.

i had my Horton blow up. l was lucky that it was sitting against my truck and not on my shoulder.

Tenpoint recommends changing every 2