5 simple maintenance tips to keep your crossbow shooting perfectly

#4  COMPONENTS

Lubricate exposed nuts or bolts to keep them from rusting. Compound crossbow axles and wheels should also be lubricated to ensure they move and rotate smoothly. Check all bolts with your fingers, as a loose bolt can cause string problems or even catastrophic failure. Most bolts are installed with thread-locking fluid, such as Loctite, and rarely need tightening, but if they do, check the manufacturer’s recommendations for torque and the use of Loctite.

#5  CLEANING

Use mild soap and water to clean mud, blood and any other unwanted material from the crossbow’s stock and assembly, then completely dry everything to prevent discoloration. Clean your scope lenses with a proper lens cloth or pen—never use paper products or a shirt sleeve, which can scratch the expensive and crucial coatings. Also check the focus ring and make sure the reticle and distant targets are clear and focused. After all, having a scope on a crossbow is only an advantage if you can see out of it.