Excalibur Crossbow Strings
One advantage of Excalibur's recurve design is that restringing doesn't require a bow press - a dedicated stringing aid handles it in the field or at home. This page covers which string fits which series and how the stringing process works.
Excalibur crossbow strings are built with BCY DynaFlight 97 material and a proprietary center serving to reduce string creep and extend service life, but the exact string still needs to match your crossbow's series.
Pros
- No bow press needed - Excalibur's stringing aid handles restringing directly
- Strings are matched by series, reducing the guesswork in fitment
- BCY DynaFlight 97 material and proprietary center serving extend string life
Cons
- Matrix, Micro/DualFire, and Excel strings are not interchangeable across series
- DualFire-equipped models use a different stringing process than the standard aid
Matching a string to your series
The Matrix string fits the full Matrix and Bulldog series line (Matrix 405, 380, 355, 310, Grizzly, GRZ2, Bulldog 400, 380, 440, and 330). The Micro/DualFire string is built for Micro and DualFire series crossbows specifically. Older EXO-series crossbows with Mag-Tip limbs (Equinox, Exomax, Phoenix, Vortex, Axiom SMF, Ibex SMF, Vixen, Exocet, and Eclipse) use the separate Excel string instead - none of these three are interchangeable across series.
How to string an Excalibur crossbow
Excalibur's standard stringing aid lets you change a string on the range or in the field without a bow press, working with all Excalibur crossbow models except those equipped with DualFire. For DualFire-equipped models, a separate stringing process applies given the different limb tip design.
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Flemish strings for EXO-series crossbows
The Excel Flemish Dyna-Flight string is a hand-made option built specifically for EXO-series crossbows with Mag-Tips, combining a traditional twisted-string technique with modern DynaFlight material. It does not fit Matrix, Micro, or DualFire series crossbows, so it's a distinct option for owners of older EXO-platform models.
When to replace a string
Watch for visible fraying, serving separation, or noticeable stretch beyond the string's original brace-height setting - all recurve strings wear with use, and replacing one early is cheaper than dealing with a failure mid-season. Keeping the rail lubricated (see Maintenance & Parts) also reduces string wear over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I string an Excalibur crossbow?
Use Excalibur's standard stringing aid, which works without a bow press on all models except those equipped with DualFire, which need a separate process.
What string fits my Excalibur crossbow?
It depends on series: Matrix string fits Matrix and Bulldog series models, Micro/DualFire string fits Micro and DualFire crossbows, and the Excel string fits older EXO-series Mag-Tip models.
Can I restring an Excalibur crossbow myself?
Yes - Excalibur's recurve design and dedicated stringing aid are built so owners can restring without a bow press, as long as the correct string and stringing aid are used for the model.
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