Thanks for the offer. Thats very kind of you. That leads me to another question. Why do some of the cams on the ends and some dont? Whats the difference? Do the cams make it easier to draw the string back?
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Thanks for the offer. Thats very kind of you. That leads me to another question. Why do some of the cams on the ends and some dont? Whats the difference? Do the cams make it easier to draw the string back?
The cam is used to create force to propel the bolt/arrow.
Ones without cams/wheels (recurve limbs) only use the limbs to generate force. They are simple to use/maintain. No pro shop or bow press needed to change the string on the recurves. There is a re-stringer that you can buy for less than $20.
I forgot to mention that many crossbow manufacturers also offer a cocking crank that mounts to the stock. Hook it to the string and turn the crank handle. It pulls the string back for you and it can even be used to let it down if you choose not to shoot it.
Ones without cams/wheels (recurve limbs) only use the limbs to generate force. They are simple to use/maintain. No pro shop or bow press needed to change the string on the recurves. There is a re-stringer that you can buy for less than $20.
I forgot to mention that many crossbow manufacturers also offer a cocking crank that mounts to the stock. Hook it to the string and turn the crank handle. It pulls the string back for you and it can even be used to let it down if you choose not to shoot it.
Sorry, forgot to mention that. Easiest method of cocking the bow by far. Otherwise, the standard, hand held rope cocking device reduces the poundage of the bow by half.
If you're looking for something that is easy to use and dependable I would say Excalibur. The only crossbow I can recommend.Paginghikingthehills
