Dry firing a compound bow—releasing the string without an arrow nocked—can cause significant damage and is highly discouraged. Here's an explanation of what happens during a dry fire from the perspective of a bow technician: ### Structural Stress and Damage 1. **String and Cable Damage**: - When a bow is dry fired, the string and cables absorb a tremendous amount of energy that is usually transferred to the arrow. This can cause them to snap or fray, leading to immediate failure or progressive w
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Dry firing a compound bow—releasing the string without an arrow nocked—can cause significant damage and is highly discouraged. Here's an explanation of what happens during a dry fire from the perspective of a bow technician: ### Structural Stress and Damage 1. **String and Cable Damage**: - When a bow is dry fired, the string and cables absorb a tremendous amount of energy that is usually transferred to the arrow. This can cause them to snap or fray, leading to immediate failure or progressive w
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