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Moving/cleaning houses found my old bow...can it be shot

bansil

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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:11:57 PM EDT

Without breaking the arms or getting hurt?

Darten Mustang? It has been in a plastic case for last 18 years stored in a closet, asked a couple local spot and the answer was NO! You'll die.

But they can restoring it for $200

That's alot more than I paid for it, great bow, it fit me and still killed animals.

It is still strung and has been...

Originally Posted By TacticalGarand44:
Bring it. Our side has a hundred billion bullets. Your side doesn't know which bathroom to piss in.

bondryan

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Posted: 8/27/2024 11:29:40 PM EDT

[#1]

I would change the string and cables.

hankforker

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Posted: 8/27/2024 11:32:46 PM EDT

[#2]

I would not chance it even after changing the bow string. Delamination is a thing and for $200 I would just spend a little more for something new.

DVCER

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Posted: 8/27/2024 11:37:00 PM EDT

[#3]

When a bow comes apart under tension it can really wreck your day. I wouldn’t even pay for a rebuild.

If life was easy nobody would quit.

bansil

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Posted: 8/28/2024 4:18:53 AM EDT

[#4]

Thanks! I will look for a new bow! Not worth it

Originally Posted By TacticalGarand44:
Bring it. Our side has a hundred billion bullets. Your side doesn't know which bathroom to piss in.

DVCER

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Posted: 8/28/2024 12:29:12 PM EDT

[#5]

Good call. I took a 20 something year old bow to my local shop just to donate for a new archer, or parts if they wanted it….

They didn’t want it for either, said the liability wasn’t worth it.

If life was easy nobody would quit.

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