I need somebody to help me calm my nerves! I haven't even fired an arrow through my new Mathews Helim when I thought I would check out my bow. I had a new release pulled back and it misfired and yes I felt like an idiot when I heard the WHACK! I inspected the bow thoroughly while trying not to throw up, I couldn't see or find any cracks in the limbs, the cams looked ok even though I'm not a bow repairman by any means. I also checked the strings for any frays and damage, I couldn't find anything wrong there either, I went ahead and test fired a few arrows and everything seemed fine. Please somebody tell me my bow is ok, I'm more nervous than a teenager after the prom taking a pregnancy test! Anyone?
Well the good news you already risked further injury and nothing worse happened. So that is a good sign. I would still take it to a shop you trust before shooting another shot. Lesson for the day. Never draw a bow without an arrow nocked. Good luck!
Man that sucks. Glad to hear it sounds alright but like mentioned I would have it checked. Sent from my DROID X2 using Tapatalk 2
Glad you didn't get hurt! If it ever happens again, DO NOT shoot it until you have it looked over. If something was wrong it could have blown up in your hands! Also, never pull your bow back w/o and arrow in it. Still a very good idea to take it in.
This is my 3rd Mathews and the first time I have ever done this! Yes, it will always have any arrow on it from now on when I pull it back, again I'm sick over this whole deal...could have been a lot worse!
While i was letting my new bow down last summer i accidently let go of the string because my hands were sweaty. The string came off the cams and made a whack sound. I brougth it into the shop put the string back on and she works good as new but i was the same way I just about started to cry.
Man, I appreciate all the feedback! I have a Hoyt Rampage XT on lay-way for my boy, when I go get it I think I will take my Mathews in for a quick look over to make sure I'm not missing anything. I think the string suppressors(Dampners) helped save the bow!
Get that thing to a shop, regardless if it seems OK. Today's bows store a ton of energy and without something to put that energy into, it puts a lot of stress on the limbs, cams and strings. Have it looked over by a good tech. Chances are, and it sounds like it, you dodged a bullet this time. Better safe than sorry though.
My prediction for the next thread: I accidentally shot my refrigerator with my Mathews Helixm. I was pulling it back in my living room when my release let go. It barely missed my wife and impaled our milk. Will my fridge be ok?
You really need to have it checked by a dealer. There could be minor cracks or a warp in the cam. If you explain to them what happened and if there is something wrong they maybe able to help you get it warrantied. Please get it checked so when you draw back on that deer you do not second guess what you are doing and rush the shot
So, we all agree that it needs to be checked out, but my question is, did the new realese malfuntion or did you hit the trigger? I am only asking this because if the bow does have damage, most makers will not warrenty dry fire. If it was the release that malfuntioned, you might have a case for them to replace the bow. Just a thought.
You have no case for a malfunctioning release as you should always have a arrow nocked. If you prefer not to nock a arrow in fear you will put a arrow through something you shouldn't I would recommend getting a bow shop safety release that a lot of bow shops have. That way when you draw it back it is impossible to dry fire.
The release let go, didn't touch trigger. I generally put my index finger behind the trigger for safety.
You need to get it to a shop. The cams need pulled, the bushings/bearings checked, the axles rolled to check for straightness, the limb pockets need checked and someone needs to go over the whole surface of the limbs with a cotton ball to check for hair slivers.
