When I place the string on my recurve crossbow, it seems like its too short, and the frame is hard to bend. How do I resolve this?
First things first, make sure that you have purchased the right length of string for your crossbow; the best way to do that is to use an old string that posed no problems, and figure it that way. If you are unable to check with an old string, read the owner’s manual, and look for suggested material and length. If the string is the right length and the bow itself has not been modded any, then it’s probably just the basic difficulty of spanning a recurve crossbow. Crossbows above 150lbs are incredibly difficult to span, and to help with the process, you can purchase a cocking device.
