Need help from the crossbow guys.......

[Porter]

I'm new to the crossbow thing. Been bow hunting for 20 years and decided to give it a try. I picked up an Excalibur based on reviews and what several have said on this forum.

Now to the issue. I put the new crossbow through the paces to get it sited in today, and the vanes on one side of the bolt are hitting the riser. The bow seems to be shooting fine, but obviously there is an issue if the vanes on one side are being deformed. You can clearly see the plastic/paint transfer on the end of the riser that is coming from the white vanes. I have only shot the bow at 20 yds, but I assume beyond that the accuracy will be severely suspect due to the contact.

Any suggestions on what I can do to correct the issue?

 

[doctorjj]

It sounds like your knock(s) need to be clocked.

 

[Porter]

It sounds like your knock(s) need to be clocked.

The bolts don't have nocks.

 

[dennishoddy]

Excaliber doesn't use knocks like you said. Mine is out in the shop. I'll take a look and be back.
Edit: I don't see any way you could be hitting a riser. I have the Excaliber.
Take some pics, or PM me, and we can figure this out.

FYI when I first bought it, I took the stirrup off and inadvertently put it on backwards. Saw my accuracy go away.

I noticed a mark on the stirrup, and figured out the broad head, and fletching's were hitting it. Turned it around, put a little blue locktite on the screws, and back to business.

 

[aviator41]

I believe Excalibur recommends flat nocks. are you sure there are no nocks on the bolts?

 

[doctorjj]

The bolts don't have nocks.

They are completely flat? Not mooned at all?

 

[dennishoddy]

They are completely flat? Not mooned at all?

That's correct.

 

[Porter]

Damage to vanes after 1 shot:




You can see where the white plastic has transferred to the right side of the riser:

 

[dennishoddy]

What do you see when you cock it, put in a bolt, and with the safety on, push the bolt up the ramp, and watch the fletching do its thing?

 

[Okie4570]

My Ten Point does this as well, I just thought it was a crossbow thing...........no?