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by Bill Gass
Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: National Wild Turkey Federation
Replies: 3
Views: 1317

Re: National Wild Turkey Federation

We have two chapters of NWTF in NB, Saint John and Sussex. The Saint John Banquet is on 21 April and there are still a few tickets left. We also have a promotional rate at the Hilton of $99 which is very reasonable for downtown Saint John. There will be 11 firearms and a crossbow to be won. NB has w...
by Bill Gass
Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: string give away "Winners"
Replies: 68
Views: 20662

Re: string give away

I'm in.
Bill Gass
by Bill Gass
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadheads
Replies: 2
Views: 1387

Broadheads

Another question from a newbie. Can I use any broad head on the firebolts for my Ibex as long as the arrow and tip add up to 350 grains minimum. Is there any difference between broadheads for compound bows and ones for crossbows, seems to be a pile of them on the market. I have my CB lined up using ...
by Bill Gass
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:50 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 20 Yard Grouping
Replies: 25
Views: 7597

Re: 20 Yard Grouping

I switched from a rolled up blanket to a sandbag and now I'm in the 2 inch group range at 20 yards.

Thanks for all the advice
Bill G.
by Bill Gass
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Shadow-Zone Scope
Replies: 11
Views: 6760

Re: Shadow-Zone Scope

I just put a shadow zone on my new Ibex and so good so far, I've only been practise and sighting shooting so far. Thats a good tip about adjusting the speed dial, I've just got minbe set roughly around where the charts say the fps is for firebolt arrows and the excell string and 150 grain field tip,...
by Bill Gass
Wed Apr 04, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 20 Yard Grouping
Replies: 25
Views: 7597

Re: 20 Yard Grouping

Thanks for all the advice. It's probably a combination of my shooting and a few final tweaks. Checked the spacer between the limb and riser and it doesn't stick out at all. I am shooting the firebolt arrows with the stock 150 grain field points. I will be back at it this weekend and see if i can imp...
by Bill Gass
Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 20 Yard Grouping
Replies: 25
Views: 7597

20 Yard Grouping

Good Day I am new to crossbows, purchasing my first earlier this year. I am trying to line up my crossbow. I have the Ibex (Aluminum rail) and shadowzone scope. What kind of grouping should I be expecting when shooting supported. I've made a few small adjustments and I'm just wondering how precise a...