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- Wed Sep 09, 2015 3:13 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer movement when it is HOT
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5928
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:01 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Mecanical heads opening up upon firing
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6510
Re: Mecanical heads opening up upon firing
All of the procedures to ensure that mechanicals work properly that are described above, seem like fun! I think I'll just continue to screw some slick tricks onto my arrows and go hunting instead.
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:40 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Cancelling a Hunt - Bummed...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5101
Re: Cancelling a Hunt - Bummed...
Nobody needs to apologize for anything! My concern was that since the participants in this forum have so much in common, and so sincerely want to help each other and share interesting experiences, that we could get bogged down by what ever minor differences we may have and spoil a very good thing. A...
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 9:44 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Cancelling a Hunt - Bummed...
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5101
Re: Cancelling a Hunt - Bummed...
This thread started as a story about a canceled hunt with a legitimate political component. It seems to be deteriorating to a mudball fest with no hunting component. I enjoy a good political argument (I have had many of them), but I can't think of anything that would ruin an informative and entertai...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:37 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Two man Ladder stand
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3195
Re: Two man Ladder stand
Instead of burlap, you might want to consider a camouflage tarp to hang from your shooting rail. You can buy a grommet kit at Walmart to add grommets to hang it more securely. A tarp is more durable and will block some wind and rain. I bought mine at Menards but have seen them at other stores as wel...
- Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:47 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Ram cat broad heads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4617
Re: Ram cat broad heads
I read the user reports on Cabela's about Ram Cat broadheads and saw quite a few comments about blades coming loose and even falling out. Can anyone comment on what they are talking about? There was mention of a tiny allen wrench and need for frequent tightening. There was also reference to some kin...
- Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:38 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Blood Trail
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7902
Re: Blood Trail
Any good broadhead will kill effectively if you make a good hit, so just pick one and practice with it to become confident. If you can't get tight groups at 30 yards (unlikely to happen) try another head. A deer hit through the lungs can only live a maximum of 60 seconds, so they can only run so far...
- Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:30 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Ram cat broad heads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4617
Re: Ram cat broad heads
I saw in Cabela's catalogue that they are offering a single bevel edge version in 100 gr. only. Theoretically, single bevel (if aligned with the twist of the fletching), causes the blade to spin as it cuts, therefore cutting more tissue, blood vessels, etc. If they offered a 125 gr. I would be a buy...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 4:01 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Budget: Buy best crossbow and slowly purchase accessories?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7004
Re: Budget: Buy best crossbow and slowly purchase accessorie
The only crossbow I have ever shot is an Axiom with the smf rail. I did add a Danny Miller Flemish string, but my scope, trigger and quiver are all Excalibur. I don't know what other posters are talking about when they complain about original equipment scopes and triggers or when they say aluminum r...
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:28 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: outdoor life micro test
- Replies: 33
- Views: 12339
Re: outdoor life micro test
I haven't seen the Outdoor Life review on the Micro, but Field & Stream also tested some crossbows including the Micro in their August 2015 edition and they clocked it at 301 fps. They state that they were shooting 477 gr. arrows which may explain the low speed. The Cabelas Equalizer (really an ...
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:11 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: MO. Weather
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2920
Re: MO. Weather
I'm sick of mowing. Not only do I have to mow the grass at my house here in town every 5-6 days, I need to mow at the farm (85 miles away) every week to 10 days. I don't want the place to look like its abandoned so I keep it mowed. The constant very heavy rain has severely damaged our corn crop and ...
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 3:24 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer and tomatoes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7903
Re: Deer and tomatoes
I already have an electric fence transformer so I think I will dust it off and get the necessary accessories and start plugging it in at night. I appreciate all of the thoughtful suggestions. It's a pleasure communicating with the people on this forum.
- Tue Jul 14, 2015 3:20 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Broadhead for Moose
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6637
Re: Broadhead for Moose
Slick trick's literature suggests that less cutting surface (2 blade heads, 1" multi blade heads) add to better penetration on larger game. That said, with a 405 I would bet you could blow a 6 bladed mechanical through an elephant. We all already know this, but, if you use any head you have pro...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:18 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer and tomatoes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7903
Re: Deer and tomatoes
A venison cheeseburger with a slice of heirloom tomato does sound good but I live in an incorporated area and I don't think you can even legally shoot a crossbow outdoors.
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 4:56 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer and tomatoes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7903
Deer and tomatoes
Does anyone have a good way to keep deer from destroying my tomato garden? These are suburban deer and they have been raiding my tomato patch and eating both the tomatoes and the plants. They have eaten approx. 40-50 of the larger (ready to ripen) tomatoes on my plants in the last few nights. I have...