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Author Topic: Just had a horn tip fail - Follow Up - “Hallelujah”  (Read 2240 times)

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Just had a horn tip fail - Follow Up - “Hallelujah”
« on: April 24, 2020, 03:06:08 PM »
Have been shooting a bit lately.  This morning on my 3rd shot the string broke and so did the nock on the arrow which rattled to the ground.  Bow is about 4-5 years old and bowyer is no longer making bows. Other than a hickey on my wrist and a shredded nock loop there appears to be no damage, cracks or distortion.  Glad I have a back-up.  Need to find someone to fix the horn tip.
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« Last Edit: June 05, 2020, 01:01:45 PM by Wudstix »
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2020, 03:33:15 PM »
Sorry about your hand and bow.  Hope both turn out okay.  Odd that the arrow nock would break at the same time as the string.  I take it the string broke due to abrasions from the horn nock on the bow?

Edit:  do you think the arrow nock could have broken first and the extra force of the resulting semi-dry fire caused the string to break?
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2020, 04:08:25 PM »
Man, that must really hurt.
I'm guessing your hand smarts too. :o
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2020, 05:09:06 PM »
I was not hurt physically, but I wept.  Thinking the tip broke on last shot yesterday because I had adjusted brace right before coming out and it was good then.  Found the phenolic piece on the ground beside the target cause I always lay my bow on top of target as I pull arrows.  String broke on 3rd shot this morning so I don’t think the tip was on the bow.  Looking for recommendations about who may be able to fix it.
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« Last Edit: April 24, 2020, 05:30:30 PM by Wudstix »
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2020, 05:35:13 PM »
Wow so sorry to hear.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2020, 05:41:55 PM »
I'm glad you were not hurt. Sorry about your bow.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2020, 07:26:33 PM »
Might check with Randy at Primal Tech , not sure if he does that stuff...

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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2020, 09:40:22 PM »
Wudstix, send it to me and Ill get it fixed free except for postage  and send it back to you.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2020, 11:33:34 PM »
Well there you have it Wud.  Sorry about your experience.  Glad you didn't get hurt too bad.  Kudos Brian.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2020, 08:16:27 AM »
Brian,
That is more than I could have hoped for.  Please PM me your address and I’ll get it shipped.  Thanks, so much.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2020, 08:48:46 AM »
Starting out as a much better day than yesterday, thanks Brian.
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60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2020, 12:59:09 PM »
A nice gift certificate with it would be a nice gesture. 😀
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #12 on: April 25, 2020, 02:34:55 PM »
That is a thought.  Already mailed bow back this morning.  I’ll for sure pay postage both ways.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2020, 01:42:52 AM »
Wow bigriver that's a very generous gesture. Wishing you all well.
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail - follow up!!!
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2020, 03:56:26 PM »
Just thought I’d do a follow up on this thread.  Postman just dropped off a tube at my front door.  I opened it and the tip looks better than new.  Also, included was a new string.  I’ll do some shooting this evening as it cools down.  Thanks Brian, my day is a bit brighter.
PM sent. 
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62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail - follow up!!!
« Reply #15 on: June 02, 2020, 06:18:26 PM »
Maybe tomorrow, just as I got her braced the heavens opened and it is supposed to last all night.  So I got string silencers in place, gentle thumbing and sounds real good.

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60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail - follow up!!!
« Reply #16 on: June 02, 2020, 06:19:26 PM »
Quote from: Wudstix on June 02, 2020, 06:18:26 PM
Maybe tomorrow, just as I got her braced the heavens opened and it is supposed to last all night.

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Re: Just had a horn tip fail - FOLLOW UP!!!
« Reply #17 on: June 02, 2020, 09:15:31 PM »
Good stuff :thumbsup:
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail - FOLLOW UP!!!
« Reply #18 on: June 02, 2020, 10:44:37 PM »
Just tried to bare shaft a tapered Maple from @11 yards and snapped off the last 14” of the shaft.  160 grain tip on 70/75# shaft from 66# longbow.  Guess I need to go heavier!!!
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« Last Edit: June 02, 2020, 11:51:19 PM by Wudstix »
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
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Re: Just had a horn tip fail - FOLLOW UP!!!
« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2020, 12:19:02 PM »
WOW!!!  Put about a dozen 2315 arrows through bow after the rain last night.  Just popping on string and launching.  @12 yards and under 3” groups just a few inches higher than back up bow.  “Hallelujah” is back.  Thanks Brian.
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« Last Edit: June 04, 2020, 10:13:32 AM by Wudstix »
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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