Barnett Engineering RX150 - Manual (Page 12)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Arrow Flight
Possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows.
These differ greatly and have totally different fight
characteristics. Generally speaking, target arrows are
more accurate than hunting arrows. Because of the
surface area of the fixed bladed broad heads used in
hunting there is a tendency for the arrow to “plane”. To
help overcome this we suggest that practice be made
well in advance of the hunting season with the type of
arrows you will be using to achieve consistent groupings.
Consider the following when selecting arrows; heavy,
stiff spined arrows with fletching hold more energy for
humane harvesting at reasonable ranges (15-35 yards).
Lighter arrows are much faster however they hold less
energy.
1. If the string has been changed was it a Barnett string?
2. Are the arrows straight and fletches (vanes) in good
condition?
3. Does the arrow lie flat (true) on the flight groove? Is the
arrow retainer to tight or twisted? (Adjust bolt retainer
with a pair of needle nose pliers – USE CAUTION)
4. Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the
trigger mechanism?
5. When cocking your crossbow, are you pulling equally on
each side of the string? (Mark your new strings on each
side of the flight track as stated earlier) After cocking
the crossbow, make sure the marks are showing evenly
on each side of the trigger mechanism.
6. When cocking your crossbow make a conscious effort to
hold the string on the flight track so as not to lift over
the arrow retainer.
7. Are you putting one fletching down in the flight groove?
8. When using broadheads, line up the blades with the
fletches on the arrow (using o-ring).
9. Safety will not release? Was the trigger pulled before
the safety was released? If so, push the trigger pull
forward and this will release the safety from being stuck.
10. Sight Adjustment problems? Clockwise moves the blade
to the right. Counter clockwise moves the blade to the
left.