Excalibur Crossbow Forum

I would show a pic except that this forum requires that the image reside at another URL, i.e., another web site. For some reason, this forum s/w doesn't allow attaching an image directly to a forum response. Other forums I have used allow attaching a pic directly to a response and then uploads the i...

After sighting-in my Phoenix at the local range, I realized that to properly sight it in, I needed better support to steady the crossbow. No bench supports are avaiable - it is an outdoor range. In thinking about the problem, I remembered a camera monopod I got from my Dad years back. In thinking ab...

Visited the local archery range yesterday and sighted in my new Phoenix. Really like that crossbow. I purchased the accessory package with the scope which came with the rope cocking aid and also purchased the crankaroo separately (think of it as insurance). Tried the rope cocking aid first - it real...

Two things I have noticed on my new Phoenix: 1. if the safety is "on", i.e., "down", when trying to latch the string, it will NOT latch. I can hear it clicking, but it just doesn't latch. Maybe this is a "feature", Don't know. I have learned to check the safety and thum...

wabi - I like your idea of dis-assembling the crossbow for packing. As you say having "two long thin packages" would be tremendously easier. Re-assembling when necessary is easy enough and another reason top keep the wrenches together with the crossbow. Hmmm, need to work on a way to perma...

Received my Phoenix last week :D. Plan on visiting the local archery range this week to sight it in. I have used a small leather pouch I got at the local Dollar Store and a small cable tie to attach the allen wrenches to the crossbow - actually to the underside of the Excalibur quiver attached to th...

I thank you for your advice. I have and am perusing the archives and have read much to enlighten me.javascript:emoticon(':D') In my search through Google for a more compact form of advice, I ran across the following book and a review thereof: "Iolo's Frist Book of Crossbows" David R. Watso...

Loking for the best book on crossbows. Not really interested in the history, but will accept if that is included in the book. Really want information on use and maintenance. Also on crossbow bolts, their use, construction and maintenance and crossbow strings. Sorry if this has been answered many tim...