I personally know that a bow is NOT to be dry fired... But there are some folks that get but don't know any better and will fire a bow without a arrow. I am offered different bows and am thinking about starting a collection other than just having my main two. My question is, are there any kind of ways to tell if a bow has been dry fired without actually seeing it happen? In the past if I got a used bow and even thought it was, I would get the string and cables replaced. Thanks.
In the past if I got a used bow and even thought it was, I would get the string and cables replaced. Thanks.[/QUOTE] I'm with you on that one. After seeing some scary pics of string pops and arrow snaps I find myself being reasonably over cautious.
I always replace strings and cables on any used bow i buy, whether they're new or not.... Just for this reason.
I have seen a lot of the guys on here say to inspect the limbs by taking a cotton ball and slowly rubbing it on all surfaces of the limb. If there are any cracks or splinters from a dry fire you should see the cotton catch and mark it. Hopefully this helps.
Also a dry fired bow will some times have play in the cams from where the bearings are stressed. Just had a friend with the problem Hutch
