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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Klub708 on June 28, 2016, 01:33:21 pm

Title: Montagnard Crossbow Backing
Post by: Klub708 on June 28, 2016, 01:33:21 pm

I have a Montagnard crossbow I recently finished that I want to back while it is strung backwards in order to hold a reflex. I have rawhide and Yucca. Which would hold the reflex better and prevent breaking? Other Suggestions of natural material?

Title: Re: Montagnard Crossbow Backing
Post by: Klub708 on June 28, 2016, 01:58:34 pm

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Title: Re: Montagnard Crossbow Backing
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on June 28, 2016, 01:59:58 pm

Rawhide doesn't hold reflex, yucca may hold some. Neither will keep it from breaking. An even, properly distributed bending limb(s) will.

Title: Re: Montagnard Crossbow Backing
Post by: Pat B on June 28, 2016, 02:13:24 pm

Yucca probably stretches less.
 I have an old mahogany crossbow I got from a flea market years ago that looks similar to this crossbow. Same trigger especially.