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by Northwoods
Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rangefinder & mount
Replies: 2
Views: 1319

Rangefinder & mount

I am interested in adding the Excal Rangefinder mount to my Ibex. Does any rangefinder work, or do I need a specific model. There is a Leupold on the set up on the Excal accessory page...

Thanks for the help! :D
by Northwoods
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen II missing bolts...help!
Replies: 6
Views: 2834

Re: Vixen II missing bolts...help!

I thought that too Rich... I have an archery shop myself but no limb bolts bolts/washers lying around... :roll:
by Northwoods
Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen II missing bolts...help!
Replies: 6
Views: 2834

Re: Vixen II missing bolts...help!

called Dan this morning...bolts on the way! :D
by Northwoods
Fri Oct 08, 2010 11:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen II missing bolts...help!
Replies: 6
Views: 2834

Vixen II missing bolts...help!

I got my Vixen II today... was very excited to get it together (I already have a Phoenix) but as I laid out everything there were no 5/16 socket head tapered bolts and special washers??? :( to bolt the limbs on the stock)... Wont be shooting her this weekend... :cry: I probably can find the bolts at...
by Northwoods
Tue Sep 28, 2010 12:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Favorite 5 star recipe
Replies: 5
Views: 2384

Re: Favorite 5 star recipe

Venison Stroganoff :twisted: 1 1/2 lbs venison loins cut into small 2 1/2-inch medallions 3 cups long grain/wild rice 2 beef boullion cubes 1/2 lb portobello mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup red wine 6 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup chopped shallots (can substitute onions) Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1/8 teaspoon ...
by Northwoods
Fri Sep 24, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: would you shoot one?????
Replies: 35
Views: 10010

Re: would you shoot one?????

Here's my opinion...many guys are real selective until some days go by w/o seeing a shooter...then they get unselective pretty fast... :roll: We have close to 1500 wolves, many bear, bobcats, coyotes, and a fair number of Cougar in the relatively small area of the UP of Michigan...Fawns are scarce a...
by Northwoods
Thu Sep 23, 2010 10:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excal caps
Replies: 1
Views: 1096

Excal caps

I searched the forum and emailed the company but still am looking to purchase a couple cool Excal caps... Can anyone help me???

Thanks! :D
by Northwoods
Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Short vs Long Arrows
Replies: 10
Views: 3589

Re: Short vs Long Arrows

I am shooting 22" Victory Xbolts out of my Phoenix and they fly great! 445gr
by Northwoods
Thu Sep 23, 2010 12:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Easton Power Bolts
Replies: 8
Views: 3354

Re: Easton Power Bolts

I am strictly hunting with my Phoenix and I am working hard to get mine HEAVIER...especially up front...for greater KE downrange and a quieter shot w/o STS or string silencers. Right now I have 22" Victory Xbolts which shoot great with 90gr brass inserts and 100gr heads to reach 445gr. I just o...
by Northwoods
Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Phoenix Slow Mo
Replies: 22
Views: 7222

Re: Phoenix Slow Mo

Hey Steve!
Good to see you on the Excal Forum! I also purchased a Phoenix a few weeks ago and LOVE it! If you liked the Victory arrows you will love the Xbolts also... They fly great from my Excal @ 445 gr. :D
by Northwoods
Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: decocking with the crankeroo
Replies: 6
Views: 2515

Re: decocking with the crankeroo

Thanks... I missed that one!

Looks like he carries a "waste " arrow as he cant do any of those methods...
by Northwoods
Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: decocking with the crankeroo
Replies: 6
Views: 2515

decocking with the crankeroo

I am setting up a handicapped gentleman with a new Excal, probably an Axiom... for deer hunting. He will need a crankeroo as he cannot pull more than 35 lbs. Question is...after cocking his bow how best to uncock it? :?: Can the crankeroo do this or does he just carry a practice arrow to shoot into ...
by Northwoods
Tue Sep 14, 2010 8:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My Phoenix LOVES Victory Xbolts!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1569

My Phoenix LOVES Victory Xbolts!!!

I have been shooting and testing several arrows from my new Phoenix.... Firebolts, Powerbolts, Lazer IIs and now Victory Xbolts. The Victory arrows came at 22" with steel flat caps, brass inserts, and offset 4" vanes. I added a 100gr bullet point to simulate the 100gr Xact Mech I plan on h...
by Northwoods
Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:58 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: PHOENIX OWNERS I NEED HELP WITH BROADHEADS
Replies: 15
Views: 5112

Re: PHOENIX OWNERS I NEED HELP WITH BROADHEADS

I have been doing a lot of testing with my new Phoenix... I ended up trying; 20" Firebolts+ 100gr= 370gr 20" Powerbolts+ 100gr= 405gr 22" Victory Xbolts+ 100gr= 445gr (brass inserts) They all shoot bullseyes at 20-30yds....The Victory bolts fly the best...I suspect the better FOC has ...
by Northwoods
Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: people asking bout slick tricks........
Replies: 13
Views: 5563

Re: people asking bout slick tricks........

They did a number on my big Iowa buck with my vertical bow last fall... I am thinking of trying the new 175gr Xbow version this fall...