The reason the cables will not fit properly in the grooves of
the cable slide, there are no twists in that area of the cable.
Think how a rope is made. A certain amount of twists give it
strength.
A crossbow press is required to make any adjustment.
Once the twists are added, one has to check to make sure
the cams are in time. This may require adding 1/2 or full
twists if a cam is behind. All my timing is done with the crossbow
in the cocked position. Cocked and uncocked should match
but will be in a different position.
Note: axle to axle measurements are just a guide line as tuning can
make a change.
Do not modify the slide. If anything after adding twists, get rid of the
cable slide and serve that area with BCY .030 serving and lube well.
Wishing you all the best.
Take care.

 

Dang appreciate the long response and your time. So this is a crossbow I bought so that I had one in time for the rut. My Barnett splintered quite a bit opening day in the blind. Should I try to return or what would you do in order to use by the 8th/9th or so? Bought at Walmart. Thanks again

 

Have you a crossbow or archery shop nearby? If so it would
not take long to add the required twists and time the cams.
I do not know if Wal Mart would accept returns.
Wishing you all the best with what ever you decide.
Take care.

 

I agree - unfortunately the e cables have no twist in them. It appears the string does but not the cables. Just need to twist the cables and time the cams afterwards. Will need a press to do this and if you don’t have one yourself will need to take to a bow shop that does and works with crossbows. Hopefully they know what they are doing to get it done correctly for you.

May check with Walmart but they might not take it back…

Good luck getting it corrected or swapped out for something else so you can get into the woods!