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by nchunter
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:08 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New TOTA 3 blade broadhead
Replies: 20
Views: 1246

Re: New TOTA 3 blade broadhead

My only issue is that they put most of the weight in the ferrule and I have had their blades bend/break on harder hits. I’ve had that happen too. A blade sheared right off when the arrow went through the deer and into the ground. Surprised me; I thought, being machined out of a solid piece of steel...
by nchunter
Mon Jan 08, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Heated Vests
Replies: 6
Views: 33932

Re: Heated Vests

I got an Oro heated vest on Amazon last winter. It was a game changer for me! Especially as I get older, it’s impossible to stay warm in a tree stand after a few hours when I’m not moving, no matter how much clothing I wear. The vest has three heat settings. I rarely use the High setting, mostly the...
by nchunter
Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Any new hunting products?
Replies: 15
Views: 11909

Re: Any new hunting products?

New for me this year is I’m retiring my 21 year-old, 40-lb climber for a new Ambush Evolution Climbing stand that is half the weight: https://xopoutdoors.com/products/ambush-evolution Also paired it with a Molle backpack frame and straps to carry it. Twenty pounds lighter is a huge deal when you’re ...
by nchunter
Fri Aug 18, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sho' Nuff...
Replies: 28
Views: 16496

Re: Sho' Nuff...

I’m confused: how is it you’re able to deer hunt in North Carolina already?
by nchunter
Thu May 11, 2023 6:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Strykro 370
Replies: 10
Views: 5765

Re: Strykro 370

What’s “HO” an acronym for?
by nchunter
Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Looking for Broadhead Target
Replies: 11
Views: 6240

Re: Looking for Broadhead Target

Check out the article on Crossbow nation. Manufacturer Corner section, Excalibur crossbows, Cheep BH Target. Three bags of rubber mulch in a cardboard box. This sounds like a good idea! For broadheads, I use the blocks of styrofoam that you can get from Tractor Supply for free. They get them in as ...
by nchunter
Sat Feb 18, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Venison Chili
Replies: 13
Views: 5112

Re: Venison Chili

Venison Chili 3 lbs ground venison 2 Tablespoons cumin 2 Tablespoons chili powder 2 Tablespoons smoked paprika (optional) 1 Tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon red pepper (gives the chili a low-to-medium heat) 4 onions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional) 4 bell peppers, (preferably red/yellow/orange,...
by nchunter
Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Mechanical broadhead test
Replies: 12
Views: 3131

Re: Mechanical broadhead test

Lusk Archery has tested a few Thorn broadheads. Here’s one of them: https://youtu.be/-KIb7mFblu8 It’s penetration was rather poor, compared to most of the other broadheads tested. He shoots them into ballistic gel, and measures the inches of penetration. Then he also shoots it through compressed cor...
by nchunter
Wed Oct 26, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boltcutter Broadhead Review
Replies: 9
Views: 5250

Boltcutter Broadhead Review

This test of Excalibur’s Boltcutters may be of interest to some:

https://youtu.be/Arf0gC3_YJs
by nchunter
Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 4 doe weekend - 3 on Tactacam
Replies: 22
Views: 4115

Re: 4 doe weekend - 3 on Tactacam

You’re certainly blessed with a target-rich environment! I’m envious.
by nchunter
Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting Blunders. Asking for a friend.
Replies: 55
Views: 11103

Re: Hunting Blunders. Asking for a friend.

AJ01 wrote:
Fri Sep 02, 2022 9:57 am
Rope cocker for the crossbow. Can't seem to hang on to the blasted things! I now have at least 4 of them...

A: 1 in the bow case.
B: 1 in my backpack.
C: 1 in the truck.
D: 1 in the...Oh hell... :wtf:
^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^
by nchunter
Sat Jul 23, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The sky is not falling
Replies: 15
Views: 5437

Re: The sky is not falling

I"ll keep my hardhat on too. Twenty three years working in the manufacturing side of the corporate world I can assure you Capital firm's first mission is to cut and gut. Those who survive will be expected to show "continuous improvement" in order to increase profit margin. In my humb...
by nchunter
Sun Jun 26, 2022 9:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Is a shoulder/scapula shot a concern for a modern crossbow hunter?
Replies: 30
Views: 9131

Re: Is a shoulder/scapula shot a concern for a modern crossbow hunter?

I've seen a dozen or more hit in the shoulder and the near shoulder doesn't appear to be much of a problem. In my experience it is the opposite shoulder that is more of a concern. On both archery bucks I shot last year, I did not get a pass through because the far shoulder stopped the arrow. In bot...
by nchunter
Fri May 06, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Packs?
Replies: 7
Views: 1774

Re: Packs?

I’ve used the Badlands Superday pack for about five seasons now. It’s pretty good for carrying your xbow or rifle.

https://www.badlandsgear.com/products/superday