Turkeys
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Turkeys
I’m looking forward to turkey hunting this year. I’ve used a Swat Crossbow Magnum on 3 of them. They were all body shots at the wing but at 40 yards and all passed through with the fletchings still in the birds. They are all didn’t take a step. Last year I killed 2 with my 20 gauge. I think I’ll use the crossbow again seeing that I’ll be getting a RevX in a month.
What are your plans for spring turkey?
What are your plans for spring turkey?
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Re: Turkeys
Will be out opening weekend with the 20 guage! I mounted a Nikon turkey scope on it last year and still need to sight it in...
A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your senses are suddenly alert to the movement on the forest floor and you realize that the moment of truth is at hand.
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I think you will be very happy with the new Rex X.
Best crossbow release at the ATA for sure!
Good luck April 25th.
I should have the newest 2024 SWAT XMAG STX for Ontario spring turkey and spring bear .
Rear blades thicken from .036 to .040.
Aero Trocar chisel point tip is new for 24 as well.
Also new is the 25 grain add on cup matched to fit the rear base of the STX. Now 100 and 125 gr options.
3.75" cut 4 blade. 2" x 1 3/4"
Best crossbow release at the ATA for sure!
Good luck April 25th.
I should have the newest 2024 SWAT XMAG STX for Ontario spring turkey and spring bear .
Rear blades thicken from .036 to .040.
Aero Trocar chisel point tip is new for 24 as well.
Also new is the 25 grain add on cup matched to fit the rear base of the STX. Now 100 and 125 gr options.
3.75" cut 4 blade. 2" x 1 3/4"
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Re: Turkeys
Killer!Normous wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2024 6:19 pmI think you will be very happy with the new Rex X.
Best crossbow release at the ATA for sure!
Good luck April 25th.
I should have the newest 2024 SWAT XMAG STX for Ontario spring turkey and spring bear .
Rear blades thicken from .036 to .040.
Aero Trocar chisel point tip is new for 24 as well.
Also new is the 25 grain add on cup matched to fit the rear base of the STX. Now 100 and 125 gr options.
3.75" cut 4 blade. 2" x 1 3/4"
A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your senses are suddenly alert to the movement on the forest floor and you realize that the moment of truth is at hand.
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I'll carry a 20 ga. I have that has a turkey choke and a red dot on opening morning. With TSS shot a 20 gauge is about as good as a 10 gauge used to be. 50 yard shots are not irresponsible. The bad thing is how ridiculously expensive TSS shells are. I may grab my crossbow later in the season for a change of pace.
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Think I'll trust the Remington this spring.
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Getting my 340 ready, 75 more days, can't wait
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My plans are to put my focus on getting my 8 yr old a shot at one. Last year opening day was super windy, so I went out and shot one within an hour. She went out a couple times after that, and never got a shot at one. This year she gets the priority no matter what. She's still set on using crossbow, so it'll be the micro with Innerloc Carnage broadhead again. I won't use those heads on deer, but they are awesome on Turkey.
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Re: Turkeys
Iv just picked up an assassin 400td. I’m really looking forward
To using this for the spring turkey hunt. Can anyone tell me the best broadheads to use? Would the Magnus turkey broadhead work on these cross bows?
I would like to hear everyone’s expertise
To using this for the spring turkey hunt. Can anyone tell me the best broadheads to use? Would the Magnus turkey broadhead work on these cross bows?
I would like to hear everyone’s expertise
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Absolutely!Newbie1977* wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:27 pmIv just picked up an assassin 400td. I’m really looking forward
To using this for the spring turkey hunt. Can anyone tell me the best broadheads to use? Would the Magnus turkey broadhead work on these cross bows?
I would like to hear everyone’s expertise
Assuming we're talking magnus bullhead's.
Use an arrow that extends past the end of the stirrup or bad things will happen.
Sight in the magnus bullhead by shooting it in to a pillow that can swing back after the shot.
Arrowed this mature Tom a few years back.
A touch of frost has heightened your awareness and your heart steadily beats in anticipation. Your senses are suddenly alert to the movement on the forest floor and you realize that the moment of truth is at hand.
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Sweet thanks. Any suggestions on other broadheads? This cross bow came with 16.5” bolts so I figured I’d have to get longer bolts. Just so new at this and don’t have anyone to teach me but myself so suggestions tips would be great.
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I just figured those Magnus bullheads would be a better idea so to take them out at the head/neck opposed to possibly hitting good meat. I know a lot of practice is needed before hand
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lol so many questions. Am I limited to Excalibur bolts? Or can I use any bolts as long as they have a flat knock?