The time has come for an uncluttered thread concerning observations and findings - good and bad- concerning the SWAT XP.
At least 4 crossbows are in the hands of initial evaluators. Hopefully, we can keep this thread clear of political biases, etc or anything other than evaluations of this crossbow.
I expect that each of the evaluators will be doing at least a video(s) , written review or both. Most of us will be taking notes so this is an excellent place for including some of these notes and findings.
An example of findings could be such as follows:
“The dead silent cocker can likely be left in place while shooting at the range. This will save time. “
“ When using the Dead Silent cocker, unwinding 3-4 turns and moving the hooks forward, one at a time to a point that they are comparatively loose between the string and rail will reduce the chance of serving seperation”.
“There is no cable guide where the cables cross under the rail. This is a highly polished area which will likely not wear on the cables but will not reduce the friction of the cables rubbing against themselves. I’ve found that using a quality rail lub such as Rail Snot placed on the underside of the rail where the cables cross and the cables at this point also will eliminate any observable fraying of the cables/serving. 1,400 shots on the original SWAT and the cables here still look new. I did the same for the first 80-90 shots on the XP - no wear. Went without lub for the next 25+ shots and got fuzzing on the string here. Lub under the rail.”
LET’S KEEP IT CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED1
At least 4 crossbows are in the hands of initial evaluators. Hopefully, we can keep this thread clear of political biases, etc or anything other than evaluations of this crossbow.
I expect that each of the evaluators will be doing at least a video(s) , written review or both. Most of us will be taking notes so this is an excellent place for including some of these notes and findings.
An example of findings could be such as follows:
“The dead silent cocker can likely be left in place while shooting at the range. This will save time. “
“ When using the Dead Silent cocker, unwinding 3-4 turns and moving the hooks forward, one at a time to a point that they are comparatively loose between the string and rail will reduce the chance of serving seperation”.
“There is no cable guide where the cables cross under the rail. This is a highly polished area which will likely not wear on the cables but will not reduce the friction of the cables rubbing against themselves. I’ve found that using a quality rail lub such as Rail Snot placed on the underside of the rail where the cables cross and the cables at this point also will eliminate any observable fraying of the cables/serving. 1,400 shots on the original SWAT and the cables here still look new. I did the same for the first 80-90 shots on the XP - no wear. Went without lub for the next 25+ shots and got fuzzing on the string here. Lub under the rail.”
LET’S KEEP IT CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED1
Gonna have to bump up that speed about 70fps to get my money. 
