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Fire · 04-30-2008, 10:53 PM

so a friend of mine gave me an old recurve crossbow, circa 1980- I am guessing its about a 150 LB pull- fiberglass bow with wood stock- I used to see some like it back in the 90's- It has no string, so I am looking for a new one- there is not an archery pro shop near me, and I am guessing that it is not a high end model- there is no label on it, but it has a logo that looks like a stylized bow and arrow pulled back to fire..... anyone with crossbow knowledge got ideas on where to get a string?

echo5delta · 05-01-2008, 08:50 PM

I know jack shit about bows, but maybe if you're able to post pictures..?

I don't do archery, but I can do research!

MSD · 05-01-2008, 09:22 PM

The Dick's Sporting Goods near me has archery experts and even an archery shooting range. Maybe a local sporting goods store could help? If not, see if there are any bowhunting clubs or organizations nearby.

Also, post pics.

Fire · 05-02-2008, 12:32 AM

yeah- no digi cam at this time, but to update, I have tried two strings from seemingly comparable units, rated at 150 lbs, and both strings broke on the first firing- so at this point, after exhaustive searches online for any sign of this bows manufacturer, I am gonna hope that some local sporting goods store can point me at something...... anyone know of a good crossbow site......

04-30-2008, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Join Date: May 2003 Location: missouri	replacing a crossbow string so a friend of mine gave me an old recurve crossbow, circa 1980- I am guessing its about a 150 LB pull- fiberglass bow with wood stock- I used to see some like it back in the 90's- It has no string, so I am looking for a new one- there is not an archery pro shop near me, and I am guessing that it is not a high end model- there is no label on it, but it has a logo that looks like a stylized bow and arrow pulled back to fire..... anyone with crossbow knowledge got ideas on where to get a string? __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

05-01-2008, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
echo5delta Crazy Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Swamp Lagoon, North Cackalacky	I know jack shit about bows, but maybe if you're able to post pictures..? I don't do archery, but I can do research! __________________ "Peace" is when nobody's shooting. A "Just Peace" is when we get what we want. - Bill Mauldin

05-02-2008, 12:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Join Date: May 2003 Location: missouri	yeah- no digi cam at this time, but to update, I have tried two strings from seemingly comparable units, rated at 150 lbs, and both strings broke on the first firing- so at this point, after exhaustive searches online for any sign of this bows manufacturer, I am gonna hope that some local sporting goods store can point me at something...... anyone know of a good crossbow site...... __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

05-01-2008, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
MSD Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: CT	The Dick's Sporting Goods near me has archery experts and even an archery shooting range. Maybe a local sporting goods store could help? If not, see if there are any bowhunting clubs or organizations nearby. Also, post pics.