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by mjm
Sat Aug 25, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: DISSIPATOR BARS VS S5 SYSTEM
Replies: 16
Views: 5177

Re: DISSIPATOR BARS VS S5 SYSTEM

I have a 08 Phoenix that I recently installed the S5 system on and will definitely remove the dissipator bars,if this is true.
by mjm
Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: take the string off?
Replies: 10
Views: 2975

Re: take the string off?

A couple of you folks have mentioned taking the D pads off when removing the string.I need to ask why?...mostly because I've had my string off now since last December and did not remove the D pads.
by mjm
Sun Jul 04, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Frayed string
Replies: 2
Views: 1178

Frayed string

I have an 09 Phoenix that is on it's 2nd string.I'm not certain of the string make but all of my equipment came from Danny Miller so,I believe it's a Excal Flemish. The 2nd string has very little shooting on it but,I've noticed that 2 or 3 strands of the string are broken about 5 " from the tip...
by mjm
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Cocking question
Replies: 23
Views: 7462

I have adopted the practice of the rubber band on the safety until I have full control of the crossbow: from the atv to the actual stand unless I have both hands on the bow. Thank you TPM!! :D http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff304/lscha/CIMG0908.jpg That's a great idea.I started doing the binder...
by mjm
Sat Sep 05, 2009 3:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Scent cover recipe
Replies: 6
Views: 2035

This is what I had in mind.It's as good as store bought at a fraction of the price. :wink: two 16 oz cups Hydrogen peroxide two 16 oz cups distilled water 1/2 cup baking soda 1 oz unscented shampoo mix in a gallon jug and let sit for several days with the lid loose to let the gases out. pour into a ...
by mjm
Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Scent cover recipe
Replies: 6
Views: 2035

Scent cover recipe

Does anyone have the recipe for homemade scent cover?I know the ingredients...just don't remember the quantities.
by mjm
Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:19 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Brace Heights/Pheonix
Replies: 5
Views: 1916

Phoenix ?'s

I too have a new Phoenix and am quite confused about all this.Sorry to be so dense but could someone please explain what I need to do or, the things I need to watch for and keep in check,like brace height,to keep my Phoenix in top working condition.
Thanks
by mjm
Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Dan Miller
Replies: 17
Views: 4047

The one problem in dealing with Dan Miller is that he will raise your expectations for customer service way beyond the reach of anyone else.
by mjm
Sun Aug 09, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: VixChix
Replies: 52
Views: 9746

Hope your B-day was great :wink:
by mjm
Fri Aug 07, 2009 8:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: emergency room visit(READ ESPECIALLY IF YOU USE CRANKAROO)
Replies: 46
Views: 13488

True Confessions

Thanks for that and I hope you recover fully.Good for us newbies to hear of the potential dangers.As long as were playing True Confessions...here's mine.Bought a new ladder stand a few years ago and you know how the instructions for every stand out there,warns you repeatedly in many places of the da...
by mjm
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New Phoenix and Lumizone question
Replies: 8
Views: 2132

New Phoenix and Lumizone question

Ordered a Phoenix from Dan Miller this evening and had him put a lumizone on it.Now,after spending an hour here and reading about all the problems there have been with the Lumizone,I'm wondering if I've made a mistake.Have they resolved the issues that I've read about here or should I call Dan in th...
by mjm
Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: new to croosbows-Phoenix/Fire Bolts
Replies: 22
Views: 5170

New Phoenix too!

This Saturday,I pick up my new Phoenix. I am really excited about it.... like a kid at Christmas. :D My ? is,I'm looking at a Barska scope for it.Does anyone know anything about Barska?

Thanks