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by Eck
Thu Jul 25, 2024 9:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix to RevX transition questions
Replies: 3
Views: 15324

Matrix to RevX transition questions

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed hunting with my Matrix series bows (330, 355, and 380), and am looking at transitioning to a Rev X. I’ve got a “lifetime supply” of bolts made up of 16 3/8” Zombie Slayers, and from what I gather, this length should still work in the new bow. I know I’ll need to upgrade the n...
by Eck
Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: An interesting occurrence on the range . . .
Replies: 12
Views: 4695

An interesting occurrence on the range . . .

This past weekend I was at the archery range qualifying for a deer culling program. An archer arrived with “coyote brown” Excalibur (don’t know the model), proclaiming he hated, just hated the bow, and that Excalibur’s customer service “had gone downhill”. The left hand limb was cracked, and he had ...
by Eck
Wed Jun 12, 2024 9:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: Two Hunters Died of Rare Prion Disease
Replies: 2
Views: 2206

Re: OT: Two Hunters Died of Rare Prion Disease

This “story” has been refuted several times, by several sources. The latest: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-study-shows-chronic-wasting-disease-unlikely-move-animals-people#:~:text=A%2520new%2520study%2520of%2520prion,elk%2520and%2520moose%E2%80%94to%2520people.
by Eck
Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Please allow me to introduce myself…
Replies: 18
Views: 4447

Re: Please allow me to introduce myself…

Welcome aboard! We were all there once. There is a tremendous amount of crossbow knowledge shared on this forum.
by Eck
Tue Sep 14, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: String breakage?
Replies: 5
Views: 2364

String breakage?

Has anyone had their (Excal) crossbow string break without warning? A friend had his let go today. The serving was in good shape (no sign of abrasion or cutting) and just “let go” when he shot it. I’ve never seen heard of this before, but I’m not exactly surrounded by crossbow shooters where I am. J...
by Eck
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best hours for bear hunting ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1733

Re: Best hours for bear hunting ?

Please also indicate if you are shooting over bait. Some of us aren’t allowed to bait bears, so am curious what impact that has.
by Eck
Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:13 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ANYBODY ON THE RIGHT COAST OF US EXPERIENCING CWD?
Replies: 22
Views: 7851

Re: ANYBODY ON THE RIGHT COAST OF US EXPERIENCING CWD?

CWD is here in Virginia, in multiple counties that border WVA. I sat in on a CWD briefing earlier in the week put on by the Virginia DWR. According to them, CWD has also been detected in PA and Maryland. Of note is that deer can carry (and transmit) CWD for 18-24 months before showing symptoms of th...
by Eck
Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who Misses The Old Bows
Replies: 24
Views: 15819

Re: Who Misses The Old Bows

My Matrix 330 and 380 are my NEW bows!!

When I saw the subject line, I thought I was going to read about people missing their old ExoMags, and Phoenix “wide” bows!! As much as I liked my E-Mag, I do like Matrix bows better. There’s no cocking a Matrix without a cocking rope however!!!
by Eck
Tue Sep 01, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunt/Fish everyday.
Replies: 29
Views: 10182

Re: Hunt/Fish everyday.

Congratulations! Many here are green with envy!
by Eck
Thu May 14, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Just checkin' back in
Replies: 11
Views: 6414

Re: Just checkin' back in

Great news Gene, stay healthy-
by Eck
Sun May 03, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A successful Turkey hunt
Replies: 13
Views: 4866

Re: A successful Turkey hunt

I’m glad someone is having a good season!

Not a lot of gobbling going on in my part of Virginia!
by Eck
Sun May 03, 2020 6:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The little blasturds are out in full force
Replies: 14
Views: 6856

Re: The little blasturds are out in full force

I pulled one off over a month ago after a day of coyote hunting. I didn’t worry about them when I was much younger, but after having Lyme disease 2X, and reading about the new tick borne diseases . . . Bad, bad juju.
by Eck
Sun Mar 10, 2019 9:04 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best place to buy Matrix 380 parts
Replies: 6
Views: 4596

Re: Best place to buy Matrix 380 parts

FYI, replacing an entire front end (riser and limbs) will require you to rezero your bow as well. I’ve removed and then replaced the (same) riser several times on different Excaliburs with no zero change, but in my experience a different riser will shoot to a different Point of Impact.
by Eck
Fri Dec 21, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Parker Bows Goes Down
Replies: 11
Views: 6713

Re: Parker Bows Goes Down

Parker Bows were assembled in the US from Chinese parts.
by Eck
Sun Jan 14, 2018 2:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2018 ATA Show
Replies: 38
Views: 51673

Re: 2018 ATA Show

I would find a “walking deer” aiming point at each range MUCH more useful than a 10 or 20 MPH offset personally.