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by lituani
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...
by lituani
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How cold is too cold
Replies: 4
Views: 2102

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...
by lituani
Sun Jan 14, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Scope recommendations again....
Replies: 6
Views: 16350

Re: Scope recommendations again....

IronNoggin wrote:
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:58 pm
I am still very happy with the Hawke I put on my Matrix 380.
^^ THAT ^^ Liked my first Hawke XB so much got a second one. Very bright image, uncluttered, and illuminated. Trifecta.
by lituani
Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: C2 crank hook broke
Replies: 9
Views: 15335

Re: C2 crank hook broke

Thanks everyone! Will contact Excalibur. Have a Matrix 380 with limb issue, so this will be a two-fer.
by lituani
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: C2 crank hook broke
Replies: 9
Views: 15335

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.
by lituani
Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How do you keep your feet warm?
Replies: 30
Views: 85419

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...
by lituani
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix question
Replies: 10
Views: 19816

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 ...
by lituani
Thu Nov 30, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Brown Bear
Replies: 6
Views: 6077

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?
by lituani
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Brown Bear
Replies: 6
Views: 6077

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...
by lituani
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Brown Bear
Replies: 6
Views: 6077

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...
by lituani
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
Replies: 36
Views: 20769

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...
by lituani
Thu Sep 14, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Beacon Illuminated Nock
Replies: 36
Views: 20769

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...
by lituani
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: 4420

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.
by lituani
Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Looking for Broadhead Target
Replies: 11
Views: 6252

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...
by lituani
Mon Mar 13, 2023 11:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: Canadain Firearm Buy Back Program
Replies: 445
Views: 450735

Re: OT: Canadain Firearm Buy Back Program

AJ01 wrote:
Tue Mar 07, 2023 4:56 pm
Apathy is the killer of freedom. :thumbdown:


Boo, I believe your tag line says it all....