crossbow cheetah
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Howsit okes. 
I don't have a manual for the Crisbow, but I'll tell you what I know.
The first Crisbow that I saw was the Cheetah model (recurve single prod) with a draw weight of 150lbs. These came out in the mid 80s and I got one of those in Johannesburg in 1988. The crossbow was sold in a flat polystyrene box with two Easton Eagle 2117 bolts inside. There was no booklet or manual, but there was a foldout brochure about A3 in size, full colour, which showed the two versions of the Crisbow. There were basic specs on that sheet. If I remember correctly there was a simple instruction page, folded in four, black and white, showing how to load and shoot the crossbow. I don't have the sheet anymore but there is a small chance I still have the colour foldout.
The components (and probably the bows themselves) were distributed by a company called Taylor and Henderson, and in Johannesburg they had an office in Darras Centre (near Kensington).
It was from Taylor and Henderson that I ordered the compound prod and 4x32 scope to attach to my Cheetah, which effectively made it a Quadro 2000 such as what Leylan has. Mine is the same as Leylan's except that mine says Cheetah instead of Quadro. Also, Leylan is missing the front grip.
When I upgraded to compound, I handed the recurve prod in for a discount (I regret that decision).
Leylan: watch the rust on that Quadro in KZN. I have spent many a moon in Amanzimtoti and I noticed the bolt heads on the back of the prod getting rusty. It would help to treat those against rust. The same applies to the scope mounts and the cam bolts. Speaking of scope mounts, the original mounts suck badly. If you can get some Lynx mounts for your bow you'll have less problems with a shifting scope. IIRC the mounts I bought were the same as what people use on a BRNO 527 rifle.
Pics will be coming up, if there is specific pic you want.
I don't have a manual for the Crisbow, but I'll tell you what I know.
The first Crisbow that I saw was the Cheetah model (recurve single prod) with a draw weight of 150lbs. These came out in the mid 80s and I got one of those in Johannesburg in 1988. The crossbow was sold in a flat polystyrene box with two Easton Eagle 2117 bolts inside. There was no booklet or manual, but there was a foldout brochure about A3 in size, full colour, which showed the two versions of the Crisbow. There were basic specs on that sheet. If I remember correctly there was a simple instruction page, folded in four, black and white, showing how to load and shoot the crossbow. I don't have the sheet anymore but there is a small chance I still have the colour foldout.
The components (and probably the bows themselves) were distributed by a company called Taylor and Henderson, and in Johannesburg they had an office in Darras Centre (near Kensington).
It was from Taylor and Henderson that I ordered the compound prod and 4x32 scope to attach to my Cheetah, which effectively made it a Quadro 2000 such as what Leylan has. Mine is the same as Leylan's except that mine says Cheetah instead of Quadro. Also, Leylan is missing the front grip.
When I upgraded to compound, I handed the recurve prod in for a discount (I regret that decision).
Leylan: watch the rust on that Quadro in KZN. I have spent many a moon in Amanzimtoti and I noticed the bolt heads on the back of the prod getting rusty. It would help to treat those against rust. The same applies to the scope mounts and the cam bolts. Speaking of scope mounts, the original mounts suck badly. If you can get some Lynx mounts for your bow you'll have less problems with a shifting scope. IIRC the mounts I bought were the same as what people use on a BRNO 527 rifle.
Pics will be coming up, if there is specific pic you want.
Hwzt Odd Job,Guys
Thank you for replying OJ,info really helps.
We hunt conventionally with a 300 Win Mag and a 375 H&H ,wanted to try something different this year, resulting in me acquiring the Crisbow,it has a bit of history to it,some farmer shot a local with it and a buddy of mine eventually got hold of it (don't ask me how.) I was talking to him one evening about getting a Crossbow and voila ,it's now in my possession.
I'm on the North Coast OJ > Richards Bay,we hunt further up North > Pongola.
Yeah will definately treat other items against rust,bolts and nuts are stainless steel.
I've got a 4 x 32 UltraOptec scope and mounts.
Yeah,aware that front grip is missing,got bow without it.
Standing by for your pics OJ,can send more pics of my Bow if anyone needs some.
Tnks
Thank you for replying OJ,info really helps.
We hunt conventionally with a 300 Win Mag and a 375 H&H ,wanted to try something different this year, resulting in me acquiring the Crisbow,it has a bit of history to it,some farmer shot a local with it and a buddy of mine eventually got hold of it (don't ask me how.) I was talking to him one evening about getting a Crossbow and voila ,it's now in my possession.
I'm on the North Coast OJ > Richards Bay,we hunt further up North > Pongola.
Yeah will definately treat other items against rust,bolts and nuts are stainless steel.
I've got a 4 x 32 UltraOptec scope and mounts.
Yeah,aware that front grip is missing,got bow without it.
Standing by for your pics OJ,can send more pics of my Bow if anyone needs some.
Tnks
predator86
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www.archerytalk.com
good place to go for archery info, they have some international forums and xbow forums....you will pick up alot more info from there instead of a bang bang site.......
good place to go for archery info, they have some international forums and xbow forums....you will pick up alot more info from there instead of a bang bang site.......
Sorry Aussie, I don't have string details for that bow.
All I have is over here, mainly to do with the compound version:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=366870
All I have is over here, mainly to do with the compound version:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=366870
Sergeant Major
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Broken string
I've seen that this thread is a bit old but still i want to ask a question. I've got a quadro 2000 but the string is broken. I tried to contact SSA in Belgium by mail with this question. They asked me a question back wich i answered but i never got an answer back. Tried to mail them again today and i will see what happens.
Can the string be replaced by a custom made string? Maybe Odd Job knows as he seems to be the expert user with this bow.
I'm willing to sell the Quadro 2000, because i'm not using it anymore. The bow is in very good shape and complete and i still have the original box with it.
Thanks in advance for any response.
The SM
I've seen that this thread is a bit old but still i want to ask a question. I've got a quadro 2000 but the string is broken. I tried to contact SSA in Belgium by mail with this question. They asked me a question back wich i answered but i never got an answer back. Tried to mail them again today and i will see what happens.
Can the string be replaced by a custom made string? Maybe Odd Job knows as he seems to be the expert user with this bow.
I'm willing to sell the Quadro 2000, because i'm not using it anymore. The bow is in very good shape and complete and i still have the original box with it.
Thanks in advance for any response.
The SM
Hi SM
There is more up to date info on these crossbows on The High Road:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=366870
I have also tried to contact SSA recently, and they don't reply to emails (even when I phoned them first).
You should be able to get the string made, but if the cables or cams are damaged, I think it will be difficult.
If you can post pictures of your bow on The High Road that would be useful (it saves checking multiple threads).
There is more up to date info on these crossbows on The High Road:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=366870
I have also tried to contact SSA recently, and they don't reply to emails (even when I phoned them first).
You should be able to get the string made, but if the cables or cams are damaged, I think it will be difficult.
If you can post pictures of your bow on The High Road that would be useful (it saves checking multiple threads).
H
Holly
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String for Crisbow Ouattro 2000
Hi, can anyone help me? I need some informations about the crosbow in the title, most of all I need a new string (I think it is 432 mm long). In Germany I can´t find a shop and nobody have any information for me. Thank you very much, greetings from Germany, André
Hi, can anyone help me? I need some informations about the crosbow in the title, most of all I need a new string (I think it is 432 mm long). In Germany I can´t find a shop and nobody have any information for me. Thank you very much, greetings from Germany, André
Art Eatman
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Holly, welcome to the forum, but please start over with a new thread. It will save confusion...
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