Excalibur Crossbow Forum

Happy Birthday today!

Hope nobody falls into the tree this Xmas.
Merry Christmas!

A couple forum folks turn 70 this month.

Happy Birthday Bill!

its not the easiest hunting in the rain but it pays off.
Congratulations!

I love the photos you all submitted to thus far...
Keep them coming in

Half dozen Heartbreaker going under a members tree.

Howe Island is fine deer hunting destination. You are very fortunate!
Congratulations!

I know you put a lot of time and planning into hunting the swamp. It paid off! Some smart packing strategy there! Congratulations! The hard work made the hunt more satisfying. I was happy to see my scouting finds were on target. This secluded little wood lot is heavily traveled by the deer. Bill On...

I know you put a lot of time and planning into hunting the swamp. It paid off!
Some smart packing strategy there!

Congratulations!

Tyler,
The Penetrator shaft is what I would choose first for added durability if I was choosing between the Heartbreaker, Penetrator and Switchblade.
Its my personal use xbow shaft out of my crossbow and the stiffest offered from SSCA.

Tyler ^^ 2 versions of the Switch Blade were made. The SB in the current configuration available weighs 8.5 gpi. For reference, the Zombie is 9.1 gpi. One can play around with the FOC somewhat easier with a shaft featuring less grains per inch. The Switchblade shaft stiffness is suitable for both he...

Members, please post your favorite photo of your child , grandson/granddaughters happy face when you took them hunting , fishing or outdoor family time. Photo should be ideally taken in the last couple years. Please provide a brief description of the event. We like to see kids having fun in the grea...

For those looking for excellent ALPACA socks got to Altera Alpaca socks ( alteraalpaca.com ). The Prevail over the calf sock is a really well made sock that any hunter could appreciate. My wife and I each own quite a number of socks from Altera because of their appreciated warmth features. Very warm...

Since you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism, how about asking your doctor to adjust your thyroid meds to optimize
output during the cold months.

Thyroid meds come in a very wide range of strengths. It may be just a matter of med tweaking to optimize your T3 and T4 output at this time of life.

A couple things I might suggest. First, battery heated insoles . If your feet sweat bring a backup pair of dry socks to switch out. Boot dryers between hunts make a big difference. Rubber boots with high insulation such as the LaCrosse Alpha Burly Pro 1600 gr is what my wife and I wear when it's dow...