Blown chance !

[huntingmike]

Had a six point at 14 yards. Took the shot thought I had him. I came down from the tree after an hour of waiting found my bolt no hair no blood. A clean miss. It could not be. Alas I went home got my target stood 14 yards from it and shot . Eight inches high I could not believe it. The exomax was shooting great just a few days before. I searched for an answer checked every bolt to make sure they were tight, shot again it was still off. I tried for hours to get it right. With nothing else to check I finally thought I would change the string. I shot again and again and it hit perfect over and over. I inspected the old string and found a slight groove cut in the serving where it would engage the cocking mech. I do not know how the cut got there but I am relieved to have the bow shooting good again as I am going on a seven day hunt to the Cumberland Mountains this weekend. This was the first time this bow ever let me down as I have harvested many deer with it.
There is one lucky six point still walking around out there.

CHECK THOSE STRINGS.

Hunting Mike

[dougedwards]

Just sold my Exomax but also had four sets of extra strings. One of the advantages of hunting with a recurve type of bow is that the changing of strings can be done quickly and easily. Yes, check those strings frequently for cuts or abrasions as your experience could have been much more tragic for you than for the deer.

As it turned out it was a good day for all and both you and the deer are in fine shape to experience more encounters. Such is the joy of hunting.

Doug

[timinator]

"a cleand miss. It could not be." That made me smile. Stuff happens. I just went through a hidden, broken strand on my Mathews Z7. Caused a clean miss too and several peep adjustments. Finally tracked it down. Glad you found your problem.