joebobhunter4 Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 i was letting my sisters boyfriends younger brother try pulling my bow back and he doesnt shot bow much so he tried pulling it back with his finger infront of the release... he got it bout 3 or 4 inches back and hit the trigger and it kinda dry fired but only a few inches... would this hurt the bow or not? or would it effect the sights at all or anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? It should not hurt the bow, but to be on the safe side sheck and make sure that all the screws are still tight and check the limbs for cracks. 3" or 4" should not be enough to hurt anything, but anything could happen. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? thanks a lot i think ill bring it to my local pro shot n have her checked out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? Sounds like you got off lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? double check the axles and next time tell him to use an arrow before he draws man. i would change the axles out for sure. they can catch up to you in the end and your trying to draw and get to full draw andhave the bow come apart not cool and painful rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunterforlife Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? probably didnt hurt the boy but bet you hurt the kid huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebobhunter4 Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? na i was kinda leaneient on him cuz i didnt tell him to put his finger bhind the trigger.... so was partially my fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? never let anyone pull your bow back unless their is an arrow in it. Treat your bow like your first born son!!!!! If you treat your bow with respect, good things will come from Budda!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? Correct me if I am wrong, but the damage that is caused by a dry fire, is a result of the rotation of the cams, resulting in energy traveling through the brace/risers/ect.... If the bow wasn't drawn enough to engage the cam, there shouldn't be any damage??? should there, or am I missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 7, 2005 Report Share Posted September 7, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? Your right billy but none he less cant hurt to have it shecked out I would if it happend to my bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJJ Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? 3 or 4 inches is not going to hurt it. you have to pull it back enough for the cam to rotate. it should be fine. unless it was a freak accident that it did get a crack in one of the limbs. good luck to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? Your bow should be fine, if you need reassurance, take it to a bow shop, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? [ QUOTE ] Sounds like you got off lucky. [/ QUOTE ] YUP I AGREE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? First time/last time my friend tried to fire my bow, he was shooting at a target and won a prize of a nice welt from his elbow to his wrist. That will teach him to mess with my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Re: would this hurt the bow? If you want to save some time and effort just draw it back (WITH AN ARROW) inside and listen for any creeks moans or groans (FROM THE BOW) and also look at your axles when you draw it to see ifanything is off kealter. These bows are tough and I know I wouldn't want something I rely on for performance to break from some kid moving it only 3-4". It'd be a piece of crap if it broke from such little stress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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