Oil on Bow Strings

[CamoCandace]

I was recently given a product to try out but I'm a bit nervous. I received gun oil, fishing reel oil & bow string oil. I am hesitant about using bow oil on the actual strings. I know you can oil the cams/wheels but what about the string? Currently I use wax like most. I asked the company about it & they said they use it themselves & it's good because it penetrates each fiber & it helps with waterproofing. but I'm still not sure. Any thoughts?

[clayg08]

I would be EXREMELY concerned about using it. To me, "oil" + synthetic fibers = no bueno. What's the name of the product ?

[doppelganger]

noted

[Rat]

What is the name of the product? We would like to check it out.

I would not put oil on my string though. Wax penetrates each fiber and also waterproofs; not sure why you would want something else to do that when wax does a good job of it already.

Do you know how to strop the string to get the wax to penetrate the string fibers?

Watch this if not:
Waxing your string

Also, when oiling the bow (not the string) be careful. Oil will pick up debris (dust and pollen) and could cause premature wear of the lubricated surfaces. I use graphite dust for lubrication because of this.

[enewman]

Your suposed to wax your strings. I must be replacing my strings to often

[CamoCandace]

It's wolf premium oils. They state the oil can be used for all parts of the bow if needed. I only wax my string & yes heat it/use leather. Never had problems with my string. I don't put oil on my bow anyway just keep them clean & free of dirt & dust. But for a product review that's what I'm supposed to do but I will prob only use the gun & fishing reel oil & decline on the bow oil. It's too risky to me. Thanks for the answers. Let me know if anyone has any other opinions.

[Rat]

It says it can be used on the string. I may get some an d try on my string; it's close to being replaced anyway.

Might be a cool new thing, never know.

[CamoCandace]

It says it can be used on the string. I may get some an d try on my string; it's close to being replaced anyway.



Might be a cool new thing, never know.

Yeah I read that & the owner says he has had a lot of positive reviews but I'm hesitant. My strings are still fairly new so hard to try it out right now.

[JW]

I use Scorpion Venom now. That's it.

[Aggiehunter08]

I use Scorpion Venom now. That's it.

Good stuff

[Muddy Bud]

Never heard of the stuff. But if some one on here is brave enough to give it a shot, please let us know. I'm kinda of curious now.

[JW]

I don't know about the other but all Scorpion Venom products are made for bow strings. They even have a cleaner. I don't use factory strings so I make sure to take care of my customs. This stuff works great.

[old killer]

I don't know about the other but all Scorpion Venom products are made for bow strings. They even have a cleaner. I don't use factory strings so I make sure to take care of my customs. This stuff works great.

Does it come off as a spray during the shot? Probably wouldn't be good with a lens or wearing glasses.

[Bill]

20 years here bowhunting and daily on hunting web sites to feed my addiction and this is the 1st time I've read about using an oil on bowstrings. I would not.

I would also be hesitant to oil the bearings/ axles simply because oil attracts grit and dust and eventually will gum up. My 2 cents on the topic. I have tapped powdered graphite into mine in the past.

[CamoCandace]

Thanks for the input. I advised them I wasn't going to use it. I did really like the gun oil & cleaner though. Was able to clean guns without passing out from the smell of solvent!