I am newbie to AR15.com.  But I have been a staff shooter for Parker Bows for the past four years. I also was a pro staffer for Athens Archery. If any needs advise or help with cross bows or compound bows I am here to help.

Ok. Can hunting tips be used on a crossbow? I'm new to them. I'm looking at the three blade ones. I'm guessing they need to be lined up with the odd colored fletch?

Edited to add: This is a serious question. No response in two weeks, guess your not really here to help?

I'll bite!

Is there much to screw up when replacing cables and strings on a crossbow? I have a Tenpoint Venom that would be on it's fourth season this year and I want to replace the cables and strings. I'm afraid the only place that has a bow press near me is Dick's and I'm wondering just how much trouble I'm in! Seems the strings and cables for that model are all pre-wound so one would hope it's not terribly difficult.

Thanks!
-Stooxie

From what my limited experience suggests, the strings should be ready to go.  The installation is where the difficulty lies.  Most archery pro shops have a vise that hold the crossbow and compress the arms to fit the string without damage to you or your equipment.  Play it safe, let a pro re-string your crossbow.