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- Wed Feb 07, 2024 1:50 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: 2024 Season
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2235
Re: 2024 Season
2023 was worst season in a looong time. Only got two little ones. But, better than expected since I wasn't sure of getting out at all. One of my favorite "retreat to the woods" late season areas was hit by major windstorms last spring which brought down tons of trees and re-routed the deer...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:56 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: How cold is too cold
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2093
How cold is too cold
Our deer season in Michigan extends thru 01January on private land. We've had weather as cold as current (1F) before in December. WHich brings to mind the question: How cold is too cold to shoot an Excalibur? Those limbs will get more brittle at extremely cold temps. Does Excalibur have a "do n...
- Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Scope recommendations again....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16284
Re: Scope recommendations again....
^^ THAT ^^ Liked my first Hawke XB so much got a second one. Very bright image, uncluttered, and illuminated. Trifecta.IronNoggin wrote: ↑Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:58 pmI am still very happy with the Hawke I put on my Matrix 380.
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:36 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: C2 crank hook broke
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15291
Re: C2 crank hook broke
Thanks everyone! Will contact Excalibur. Have a Matrix 380 with limb issue, so this will be a two-fer.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:13 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: C2 crank hook broke
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15291
C2 crank hook broke
Just that. Are hooks available separately, or do I have to buy a charger rope and cannibalize it? It's used to charge my Suppressor 400TD. Surprised it would crack after <100 shots.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:04 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: How do you keep your feet warm?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 85137
Re: How do you keep your feet warm?
Hands & feet get cold when your core temp is challenged and your body reduces circulation to the extremities. Remember, 100% of your blood flows thru the kidneys. I sewed two small pockets at the kidneys on my thermals and place handwarmers in there. Hardly ever been cold or experienced cold fin...
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:51 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Matrix question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 19779
Re: Matrix question
For a back up bow I would look on Crags list or Ebay for a used Matrix. ^^^ THAT ^^^ I have a Matrix 355 and bought a Matrix 380 as backup on Craigslist. Liked it so much that I now have THREE Matrix 380's :shock: Hi, my name is Bob. EDIT: I just checked Craigslist in Detroit and there are several ...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:34 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Excalibur Brown Bear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6053
Re: Excalibur Brown Bear
Guy selling Brown Bear confirmed it's 175# draw. But, no REDS suppressors. Can those be retrofit, or would I have to swap risers?
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:35 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Excalibur Brown Bear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6053
Re: Excalibur Brown Bear
Dunno Boo. Found it on Craigslist and considering purchase, but only if lower draw weight. 175# should be manageable, but not 225# (which would be the 350fps you indicated). Guess I'll hold out for a used Exocet, Vixen, Ibex, etc. Any recommendations for low draw weight Excal for yutes? Stock length...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:54 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Excalibur Brown Bear
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6053
Excalibur Brown Bear
Looking for a used, wide limb Excal for Christmas gift for my 11yo goddaughter. Ran across a "brown bear" model. Any details on it? Is it just an Axiom with different looks? If it is the Axiom, thinking this is about the best starting place for an 11yo. Don't recall Excalibur made anything...
- Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:05 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
- Replies: 36
- Views: 20725
Re: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
I bought two sets of 3/$21 lighted nocks and they doubled my order free. 3 out of 12 didn't work at all. Didn't waste my time risking them in the field and am out $42 :x Sticking with Lumenocks. Or, perhaps changing over to these new Beacons. ....curious as to what brand?.....and YES, STICK to Lumm...
- Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:27 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
- Replies: 36
- Views: 20725
Re: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
I just looked online and Lmenoks run around $31 for 3 and other brands are as low as $21. I bought two sets of 3/$21 lighted nocks and they doubled my order free. 3 out of 12 didn't work at all. Didn't waste my time risking them in the field and am out $42 :x Sticking with Lumenocks. Or, perhaps ch...
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:59 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: 16.5" Bolt Shooters - how are you getting the weight up?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4411
Re: 16.5" Bolt Shooters - how are you getting the weight up?
My 16.5" BEEs tip scales around 442gr with 150gr broadheads. Spynal Tapps (as part of a xbow package buy last year) wear the same 150gr heads and come in around 462gr. Nothing heavier needed for whitetails up to 30 yards.
- Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:44 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Looking for Broadhead Target
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6242
Re: Looking for Broadhead Target
I've got my own home made. 24 beer can box, HARDcover book against backside, with lotsa densely stuffed jeans/cotton rags in front. Targets are 8.5x11 paper with orange dot placed in front of center of hardcover. Set it up on a stump or anything which will allow it to get knocked over by the inertia...
- Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:42 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: OT: Canadain Firearm Buy Back Program
- Replies: 445
- Views: 449430