CROSSBOW BASICS - HOW TO LUBRICATE YOUR CROSSBOW - STRING WAX, RAIL LUBE + OIL

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Keep your crossbow preforming at its best. How to apply string wax, rail lube and oil other moving parts.
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[@kevinmartin2096]

Best KZbin video I’ve watched all day

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@matthewwichtner2935]

Right on man, hunt, fish, Express thankfulness to God and repeat! Excellent way to live!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes!

[@yonblek4542]

A tip. Wash your hands with extremely hot water just before. Nice warm hands do wonders to help melt wax.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Interesting

[@2010jshafer]

I just got a killer instinct burner 415 for an anneversiary gift. Thank you for showing the proper tecnics to keep the crossbow lubed and clean. You thought me some stuff. Thank you sir.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You are welcome.

[@ozarklanding]

Just what I needed. Just picked up my first crossbow.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Right on

[@jamestoth1256]

Have mine ready freddy. Off to the trees tomorrow morning. Your advice is very good.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Stay in touch with how it goes.

[@jm4nier20]

You got a like just for the anchorman reference! Great info too. Thanks!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad you liked that!

[@matthewwichtner2935]

This is really important though. When I got my first crossbow I had no clue what the hell I was doing. And I blew my first string out after 30-40 shots. All because I didn't lube the rail. Hope more people catch on to how the lube properly. Thanks for the video man

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for the support!

[@TrailRat700xc]

Another great video Dave. Thanks

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Glad you enjoyed it

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Great shirt!! 🇺🇸

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks

[@philb9373]

Very informative show, learned from it. Thanks!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks

[@robertgothe4847]

Good information. Thank you . By the way, love that red hot seat in the background . That’s an antique!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

If you like the hot seat I have 2 things for you. One, I did a video just on old hot seats - kzbin.info/www/bejne/naeskmSFlqxnras Two, I had a humorous story about Heat Cushions published in InFisherman a few years ago, but you can read it here www.thefreelibrary.com/The+Heat+Cushion.-a0609817738 I hope you enjoy these look backs at the old Heat Cushions. Thanks for the support.

[@robertgothe4847]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors good video on the hot seats. Also good story . Gave me a chuckle!

[@marktrueman9043]

Really thorough and well explained video, thank you sir!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

thank you

[@chucky182fa]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You are welcome!

[@RapidAssaultDefense]

Very good advice that k you for putting this video out

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

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You're so awesome man🎉😂

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks 😅

[@jasonmiller9403]

Thank you for the info brother, God bless you in Jesus’ Mighty Name!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You are so welcome!

[@michaelrogers4285]

Thank you Sir, Happy New Year to you and your family

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

thanks

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@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors , You're Welcome

[@ccoreymcmillan]

Appreciate the advice

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks

[@kury.a8837]

Thanks for the video

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You bet

[@MM-oz4kq]

I want to hunt with this guy. He's f***ing hysterical

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for that!

[@ericanhorn811]

Great video Dave!! Keep up the great work. Also did you every do a review on broadheads? The pros and cons and what you like to use. God Bless you all too!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks and no broadhead review yet, but I did do a "Practice with your broadheads" vid if interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5iUoH6loLaGf80

[@JC-ll8xs]

Wasn’t rail lube an old, old wooden ship? 😅 Loved the Anchorman quotes ❤ First time viewer and soon to be crossbow owner - thanks for a great video and useful info 🙏 Will be tuning back into your channel - subscribed 👍🏻 Greetings from the UK 🇬🇧 and Merry Christmas 🎄 to you

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Awesome! Thanks for the support!

[@ChinaMitchell-hi6zm]

Thx for the waxing tips doc. I finelly broke out my gogun RX adder, and i just needed some waxing do's and don'ts. There's no waxing instructions in the box. Go figure.! Awesome video, and great info. Nice tips and trix. 👍👀🖖👻🤘😎🎸🎶

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thank you

[@gradychapman3511]

Thank you good video

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You are welcome!

[@markpro96]

Been enjoying all your fall series videos. I purchased a Barnett Black Cat last season and love it. Very simple recurve model. I use the bow wax on the strings and for the rails I spray silicone on a shop rag and wipe them down. Seems to work well. Loved the Promiscuous Doe Segment! Dave were you on a couple Spotted Cows or was that all natural? Best of luck to your camp this season!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for all the kind words Mark. I was channeling my inner Paul Rudd/Will Farrell and I was sober for the Promiscuous Doe! I'll be watching for your deer season stuff.

[@mattpavao1559]

Petroleum jelly works well, too, and you don't have to spend $15-20...

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

noted

[@thursdayswiththor8421]

Thanks Dave! Do you use different type rail lube in different weather conditions, like below zero conditions?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I never have, but you're right things are different at colder temps. Might be a good idea to for sure use an oil based lube on the rail instead of a wax based lube in real cold temps. Both are considered good options by most manufacturers.

[@matthewwichtner2935]

How do I get some of the special doe urine? That was good man, freaking hilarious!!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for that comment!

[@kurtglo]

If your crossbow has a power crank, what's your thoughts on waxing the cord that cranks up the crossbow string?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, I think it makes perfect sense.

[@Bvnbg0]

I use straight up whale oil. A plentiful source of it after harpooning one.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Interesting

[@edwardkomarasr6094]

And you know I shot a Wharton for like 20 years and I used to shoot veins I mean feathers instead of veins on my crossbows I shot feathers 125 grain muzzy they shot fantastic double x Easton

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Cool

[@imprez_cracked9135]

so I have been doing research and some people say to put in on the middle and some say you don't have too because of the barrel lube. Also were the cams are I mean there is wax on there would it hurt to put a little if it starts to dry up?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, I know what you're saying. I think the fear for recommending those ideas would be that some would over lube.

[@bait_caster_kam2936]

Is it normal to have a little scratch near where the string rest cause mine does I think it may be frome the rope cocker cause it went under the string a few times but I think it should be ok

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Not sure, keep an eye on it.

[@HolySword312]

Hello, I have a question that I would like to ask you. I tightened the main bolt connecting the bow head of the barnett XP380 in winter, will it damage the components due to expansion in summer?I screwed it very, very tight, so I wonder if thermal expansion will affect the parts

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I always leave my crossbows just how they are for hunting during the off season.

[@HolySword312]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors So, this should be no problem. Thank you for your reply

[@JeffB1961]

i use divers silicone on my string and rail .

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

cool

[@bobbybleak]

I just got into crossbows and didn’t realize you can over lube, lube surveys and my string has came off twice first time didn’t realize and did it a second time so decided to do some research and quickly realized…. I’m an idiot.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Live and learn right!

[@ueg-zm8wf]

coconut oil works also fine

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@HolySword312]

In addition, I use string wax to maintain the bowstring, but it still has some noticeable dryness and whitening. What is the reason for this? What should I do? I am looking forward to your answer very much

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

If it's dry it probably could use more wax.

[@HolySword312]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors ok,thanks

[@believingintheblood8540]

Is ther a way to adjust the dot? I cant see one but it is definately off

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I'm not sure what you mean?

[@novchild1968]

Do you find that your poi changes after lubing the rail?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Never really noticed maybe because I try to keep the rail lubed all the time. I guess it does add a few FPS compared to a dry rail though from what I've been told.

[@tripplebeards3427]

I know it’s been almost a half decade since you made this video. It’s there any other or better rail lube products on the market other than scorpion venom lube or rail snot? They both seem to collect dust and dirt for me.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Actually a few of these products I have recently bought and the ones shown in this video are the only ones I have experience with.

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Nice shirt

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thank you.

[@edwardkomarasr6094]

Why don't you have any Excalibur crossbows man I think they're great

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Maybe someday

[@SavageMcBeastdog]

I see a Hodag.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I was born in Rhinelander.

[@shekhjaved3661]

Can we use coconut oil or kerosene on Crossbow rail...

[@arbyjack2552]

I think kerosene would eat the material on the rail. At least discolor it. I would NOT use it.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I would stick to the light oil or light wax they recommend.

[@disband_thebbc5933]

I definitely wouldn't recommend kerosene as it's corrosive. Most of the rail lubes are silicone disulfide oil based some have added PTFE for friction reduction, you can find silicone disulfide based oil for treadmills much cheaper. You can make a paste wax for the string and cables with bees wax and coconut oil. However if you are still covered by the warranty it's advisable to stick to the recommended lubricants and maintenance schedule.

[@user-lv3jo3cx5z]

Hahaha 🤣😂

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

thanks for that

[@michaelswyers4779]

Killer instinct bows are junk , had one blow up for no reason , less than a yr. old only fired 8 times , switched to Barnett

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sorry to hear that!

[@user-lv3jo3cx5z]

Hahaha 🤣😂😅

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

cool