I've had the 55# Hoyt Buffalo for two months now. Been a great shot and had a lot of fun with it.
Last weekend I was at the countryside and shooting my Buffalo for a whole day. I had the bow on a table and as the sun was shining I noticed some discoloration on the lower limb. Like it was matte.
After picking up the bow I noticed that both limbs have the identical discoloration in the middle of the limb, covering approximately 10 inches.
I inspected both limbs and the discoloration is caused by short (3-5 mm) horisontal hairline fractures on the surface of the lamination.
Is it a normal?
And no, it's never been dry fired, it always been dismantled after use.
Don't know, did you try calling Hoyt, I am sure they will help you out.
do you have a picture of it,
call your hoyt dealer.
here's a link http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n487/SuperSixTwo/Hoyt/photo.jpg
okay, give hoyt an mail or a call.
let us know what they say.
looks like the finish to me--call hoyt
I believe that it is the sticker of the Hoyt logo on the limb.
It looks like the finish to me too. I'd try some 0000 steel wool and polish it out with a cotton rag. if that doesn't do it call Hoyt.
That's in the finish. Pretty common. The areas you mention are where the limb flexes the most at full draw. If you have a particularly long draw, it exacerbates the problem. Just cosmetic though. Nothing to worry about.
Common sight--finish for sure. Call Hoyt before you get out the steel wool.
Yeap if you want it replaced defifinetely don't try the steel wool
Looks like all the older Bear bows I've seen. Just cosmetic, doesn't hurt a thing.