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by Mike C
Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Prayer Request
Replies: 25
Views: 4909

Re: Prayer Request

Prayers going up!
by Mike C
Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: newbie crossbow hunter
Replies: 12
Views: 3450

Re: newbie crossbow hunter

Welcome :D
by Mike C
Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broad Head Target Questions
Replies: 17
Views: 4567

Re: Broad Head Target Questions

I just purchased a Rhinehart Block for the Equinox to eat.I think its like 15" on all
sides.It has roughly 130 shots in so far with no chunking yet but I rotate it around.You can shoot practice tips or broadheads.
by Mike C
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: An official dry fire member now !
Replies: 11
Views: 3120

Re: An official dry fire member now !

I wont forget that dreaded sound ever! I could feel it all the way to my toes. After putting the string back on and a few scope adjustments I am back in the killing zone!! I thought for sure I would be boxing it back up for outgoing mail.Needless to say,I ordered a new string and string aid today ju...
by Mike C
Sun Dec 02, 2012 6:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: An official dry fire member now !
Replies: 11
Views: 3120

Re: An official dry fire member now !

Thank you vixenmaster,I just measured from the string to bumpers and its 1/4 inch.Could this be what threw all my shots off from yesterday?
by Mike C
Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: An official dry fire member now !
Replies: 11
Views: 3120

An official dry fire member now !

Well today I dry fired my Equinox.Only the second day of shooting my new xbow I was excited about shooting it.Blowed the string completly off. I got so sick to my stomach ! So, I come inside and pull up the website and search through the archives and find how to make a string aid.I get the string ba...
by Mike C
Sat Dec 01, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Equinox verdict is in!
Replies: 7
Views: 2069

Equinox verdict is in!

All I have to say is I am kneeling before the Excalibur gods ! This thing is so sweet! I picked up some Rage 125 gr.mech heads , they came with a practice point that resembled the actual hunting tip.Also picked up the Rhinehart block.I cant believe how bad a$# this crossbow is! Give me a second to c...
by Mike C
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Airguns and busytails.
Replies: 24
Views: 7203

Re: O/T Airguns and busytails.

Nice shootin there footed shaft.My son and I use Gamo fixed barrel's in our pecan orchard.
by Mike C
Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

It just seems like this is the site that just keeps on giving ! I will most certainly look into the bag and the 18-1 .Thanks for all the valuable info and the warm welcome.Maybe I can contribute some of that Excal.knowledge back here soon.
by Mike C
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

I have another question.Do you guys shoot bolts at targets with your broadhead?I see a lot of people talking about field tips for targets and I understand that aspect.But I dont see anyone talking about shooting bolts with broadheads at targets.
by Mike C
Tue Nov 27, 2012 4:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

Thanks for all the ideas.I have several hundred new large flat rate boxes,maybe lay 50 or 60 flat together and tie the corners? Its just an idea.I dont wont to ruin any bolts because I see they can get $$$$$. :D
by Mike C
Tue Nov 27, 2012 7:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

Any thoughts on as to whether a bale of hay will make a good set up for target practice?
by Mike C
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

I dont know which is worse ,waiting on my xbow to get here or knowing I wont be able to shoot some until the weekend.Ugh !
by Mike C
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:26 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

VixChix wrote:"front of centre" - how much weight is forward of the centre of the arrow.

Thank You,VixChix. I am learning the slang.
by Mike C
Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting
Replies: 33
Views: 7641

Re: New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

I have been seeing FOC,could someone tell me what that means?