Stretch
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I just thought I would put this info out there... i believe that Hoyt updated the Pro Series floating head limb bolt in the 2017 product line to remove the delrin washer from underneath (the white plastic washer).
If you have an older Hoyt riser with these bolts be careful (HPX, ION-x, Prodigy etc). I'd heard people complain before but it didn't happen to me until recently. The washer came unglued from the bolt head... no big deal you just kind of wiggle it until the washer is above the limb. However, I managed to get the limb in above the washer and string the bow before I realised. I now have a nice groove on my limb butt. Purely cosmetic but annoying.
On close inspection. The limb bolt cap has a retaining ridge to keep the washer in place. This serves nicely as a saw edge if you use the bolt without the washer in place.
Morale of the story? Check them often and glue them if they are coming loose!
I am now using an old school limb bolt (from an early RX), which is a lot lighter and the bow sounds the same (all be it it is alloy so I have to make tiller adjustments with the bow un-strung). Not sure if I'll put the pro series back in once the glue dries... which also means if you are thinking about updating an older riser/ budget riser with these I would spend your money on something that makes a difference (unless you constantly twiddle your tiller!)
Generally I like the idea of the floating head and the fuller bolt to butt contact but in reality it doesn't appear to make a significant difference.
YMMV
Stetch
If you have an older Hoyt riser with these bolts be careful (HPX, ION-x, Prodigy etc). I'd heard people complain before but it didn't happen to me until recently. The washer came unglued from the bolt head... no big deal you just kind of wiggle it until the washer is above the limb. However, I managed to get the limb in above the washer and string the bow before I realised. I now have a nice groove on my limb butt. Purely cosmetic but annoying.
On close inspection. The limb bolt cap has a retaining ridge to keep the washer in place. This serves nicely as a saw edge if you use the bolt without the washer in place.
Morale of the story? Check them often and glue them if they are coming loose!
I am now using an old school limb bolt (from an early RX), which is a lot lighter and the bow sounds the same (all be it it is alloy so I have to make tiller adjustments with the bow un-strung). Not sure if I'll put the pro series back in once the glue dries... which also means if you are thinking about updating an older riser/ budget riser with these I would spend your money on something that makes a difference (unless you constantly twiddle your tiller!)
Generally I like the idea of the floating head and the fuller bolt to butt contact but in reality it doesn't appear to make a significant difference.
YMMV
Stetch