Well, had a disaster today. Went out for target practice, winding the crossbow in "silent mode." I did not release the handle, but the hand knob came off the bolt on the crank 1/2 way. I know this because I was still holding it at the end. The crank went wild and gashed my finger pretty good (the bolt that was still affixed to the crank).
Could have been a lot worse. I might need a stitch or two but for now I just butterflied it.
The crank subsequently cracked a chip off of the fiberglass on the bow. I don't think this is probably particularly load bearing, but wanted to ask you guys. I have the chip and it is a perfect fit so I could superglue it back on. Any thoughts on this? Compromise structural integrity? glue it?
Also the crank hit the turrent so hard it sheared off. Assuming the bow is OK it looks like I am in the market for a scope. Vortex seems reasonably priced... any suggestions?
Thank you,
QM
Could have been a lot worse. I might need a stitch or two but for now I just butterflied it.
The crank subsequently cracked a chip off of the fiberglass on the bow. I don't think this is probably particularly load bearing, but wanted to ask you guys. I have the chip and it is a perfect fit so I could superglue it back on. Any thoughts on this? Compromise structural integrity? glue it?
Also the crank hit the turrent so hard it sheared off. Assuming the bow is OK it looks like I am in the market for a scope. Vortex seems reasonably priced... any suggestions?
Thank you,
QM
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