The only thing you need is the lube. Though you should also get string wax as tenpoint recommends. Don’t silence the limbs, it will just slow down your crossbow. You can achieve the same thing by shooting a heavier arrow/broadhead combo. The bow has to use more energy to push the additional weight and won’t be as loud. And you’ll get the benefit of more energy downrange. With the string dampening there are no additional benefits. Also while the fixed blade broadheads may penetrate better, you are better served with a mechanical rated for crossbows. I like the 3” swhackers and either double band them or use the heavier (orange) band that comes with them. The fixed blades will not shoot as straight without a lot of work to tune them. And if you’re shooting an animal at any distance you need to be accurate. Additionally, In my experience fixed blade broadheads do not leave a good blood trail. Which makes tracking and recovery more difficult. Finally, you should not take your first shot at 20 yards. I realize tenpoint bore sights them at the factory and say they can hit a 7” circle at 20. But you are better off shooting at 10 yards first. If you’re close at 10 then move out to 20 and start to sight in. But if you’re way off at 10, then make some adjustments before moving to 20.
thx for the comment I myself do not like mechanical. I am going to use a heavier arrow also. This prevents the arrow from jumping. Losing some speed is no big deal being this bow shoots at 415. How ever this comment may help others.,
Bought this as my first crossbow thanks to you. This things a beast. Keep the videos coming. ❤
I was thinking about getting this same exact crossbow ! Thanks for the advice
thoughts on just removing the foot stirrup ?
I did consider that but I use it to hang in the tree stand.
You are destroying the cross bow by let it slide over the bench!!!!! Use the correct tools!!!!!Bad information!
The only thing you need is the lube. Though you should also get string wax as tenpoint recommends.
Don’t silence the limbs, it will just slow down your crossbow. You can achieve the same thing by shooting a heavier arrow/broadhead combo. The bow has to use more energy to push the additional weight and won’t be as loud. And you’ll get the benefit of more energy downrange. With the string dampening there are no additional benefits.
Also while the fixed blade broadheads may penetrate better, you are better served with a mechanical rated for crossbows. I like the 3” swhackers and either double band them or use the heavier (orange) band that comes with them. The fixed blades will not shoot as straight without a lot of work to tune them. And if you’re shooting an animal at any distance you need to be accurate. Additionally, In my experience fixed blade broadheads do not leave a good blood trail. Which makes tracking and recovery more difficult.
Finally, you should not take your first shot at 20 yards. I realize tenpoint bore sights them at the factory and say they can hit a 7” circle at 20. But you are better off shooting at 10 yards first. If you’re close at 10 then move out to 20 and start to sight in. But if you’re way off at 10, then make some adjustments before moving to 20.
thx for the comment I myself do not like mechanical. I am going to use a heavier arrow also. This prevents the arrow from jumping. Losing some speed is no big deal being this bow shoots at 415. How ever this comment may help others.,