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Offline JasonG

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Bow strings??
« on: August 28, 2015, 09:08:59 PM »
I bought a used Mathews dr2 a few years ago from a friend. I have been trying to get enough range time to feel confident about a clean shoot. Anyway how long to strings last? I don't want to damage the bow. Thanks Jason

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Re: Bow strings??
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2015, 10:00:59 PM »
It depends on how often you shoot and how often you wax your strings. I bet you can get the hunting season out of it. Wax the hell out of it. I shot my used Switch back plenty for a long time on a used string....
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Re: Bow strings??
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2015, 10:06:59 PM »
I change mine every 1-2 years depending on shot count.

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Re: Bow strings??
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2015, 05:28:45 PM »
I change my bowstrings every other year.  I've been getting my strings from www.60xcustomstrings.com and have been pretty happy.

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Re: Bow strings??
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2015, 10:28:27 AM »
I change my bowstrings every other year.  I've been getting my strings from www.60xcustomstrings.com and have been pretty happy.

I replace mine every other year. Another vote for 60x. Best strings ive used and good prices.

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Re: Bow strings??
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2015, 10:34:41 PM »
I just replaced my first string, in 37 years of bow hunting.....   :o  I'm on my fourth bow in that time.   I did have a cable break once but the string was fine.   :chuckle:


 


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