I purchased a new R-10. Out of the box the string is directly over the front cam dots. I shot it about 10 times thinking it would come back in time. It has not. The string is in the same place. Accuracy seems to be consistent but I need to spend more time with it to confirm accuracy.
Should I be concerned about the timing?
Is this a warranty issue?
Thanks!!
It's certainly no warranty issue and I agree with Fletcher in that this is not a problem. I'm sure your cables will settle in and stretch after shooting your R10 some. Hence, your cams will most likely rotate outwards a little which will move the cables closer to centering the dots.
If I worked for Ravin, I would certainly recommend all crossbows be shipped set up this way. But you do need to keep an eye on your ATA measurement over time because the cables and string will most likely continue to stretch.
If it drifts over 10-5/8", it might be time to invest in a press and read some of the great posts by Riflenut on how to twist up your cables and string to get your R10 back in tune.
When it's time to replace them, consider purchasing a new set from someone like Archery Shack strings. Their cables and string are pre-stretched before being served so they won't require as much attention once installed.