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by TheTinker
Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Anyone familiar with this treestand?
Replies: 8
Views: 2786

Anyone familiar with this treestand?

A neighbor has had this around for years and never used it -bought it at a garage sale. He said I am welcome to it if I could figure it out?!? I know zero about tree stands. This must be an old one.. I would guess there are some parts missing -maybe two sets of vertical spreaders? The ends with the ...
by TheTinker
Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 10 weapons you wont believe are legal
Replies: 3
Views: 2796

Re: 10 weapons you wont believe are legal

Me thinks if'n you have a mini-gun or a rocket launcher that was not properly registered with the BATF you might consider keeping it to yourself... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by TheTinker
Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lumenok
Replies: 22
Views: 6651

Re: Lumenok

--Best way to turn them off when they are tight is to wiggle them bavk and forth with a pair of Danny Miller arrow puller pliers before you remove the arrow from your target. Do not twist them when you remove them or you run the risk of damaging the post contacts. Hope this helps. F X2- Sage advice...
by TheTinker
Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New Trigger on my Y-25
Replies: 29
Views: 5834

Re: New Trigger on my Y-25

What is a Jesus ball Jesus! Where did that go? It is the very small safety detent ball. Well, you got me on that one.. . In Viet Nam, troops referred to the 'thingie' that kept the rotor on the Hueys as a "Jesus Nut". (ie: ..major safety concern :wink: ) .. Sooo I just assumed it was the ...
by TheTinker
Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Crossbow Strings & Thumbs Don't Mix!
Replies: 18
Views: 6305

Re: Crossbow Strings & Thumbs Don't Mix!

Unfortunately, 'that' is something everyone probably has to suffer through (to some degree or another) to really remember. Fortunately my 'thumb tweek' lesson was with the Medieval arbalist in the avatar. No cuts but only red and hurt like the dickens! Have not forgotten since :cry: What someone sai...
by TheTinker
Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix 355 Speed
Replies: 16
Views: 5296

Re: Matrix 355 Speed

Whoa nelly, 327 fps, i really thought they would get 340fps. If'en 327 wid a 400 gr arrow is all they will put out. I'll save my $900. My chrono unit is from the late 80's. The screen windows are very small and on a three foot beam. A bit hairy to get all lined up, but manageable. I have never used...
by TheTinker
Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix 355 Speed
Replies: 16
Views: 5296

Re: Matrix 355 Speed

Just checking a single DIABLO [401 gr] today from my 355, using BOO Flemish string at a constant 327 fps. Right hand offset. By the way varying the spacing of the bumper had zero- NADA effect on the velocity!
Tink
by TheTinker
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: entered the trigger
Replies: 10
Views: 2972

Re: entered the trigger

so now im deciding weather or not to go into mine, polish it up and file .3mm off the trigger catch latch to reduce creep. anyone done this and have any input to share? I say "Danger Will Robinson!" i hear ya... but the excal trigger system is a very simple design. i take it nobody has po...
by TheTinker
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: entered the trigger
Replies: 10
Views: 2972

Re: entered the trigger

so now im deciding weather or not to go into mine, polish it up and file .3mm off the trigger catch latch to reduce creep. anyone done this and have any input to share? I say "Danger Will Robinson!" X10 WRONG WAY TO GO ABOUT IT ! :shock: If you pursue your expressed thoughts, prepare to b...
by TheTinker
Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Aprils String Give Away
Replies: 48
Views: 12427

Re: Aprils String Give Away

My hat is in the ring :mrgreen:
Thanks, Tink
by TheTinker
Sat Mar 30, 2013 11:56 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: *** HAPPY EASTER ***
Replies: 16
Views: 4877

Re: *** HAPPY EASTER ***

Thanks for sharing John.
I am very sorry to hear that; ...has to be tough...
Keep the faith my friend.
God bless..
Tink
by TheTinker
Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix Accuracy = Bad News!
Replies: 19
Views: 6091

Re: Matrix Accuracy = Bad News!

SSAS Black Eagles? .. Shame on you :cry: :wink:
by TheTinker
Thu Mar 28, 2013 7:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lubricant on top of rail / arrow groove?
Replies: 29
Views: 7787

Re: Lubricant on top of rail / arrow groove?

enormous wrote:Thanks for the update Joe. I might add that my arrow retainer sports a Sims Rubber Vibration strip (1.5") attached the the center of the arrow retainer. It takes that tuning fork like vibration out.
"THANK YOU", Sir :wink: :)
by TheTinker
Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lubricant on top of rail / arrow groove?
Replies: 29
Views: 7787

Re: Lubricant on top of rail / arrow groove?

If your are interested in trying 3M™ Polyethylene Tape on your arrow retainer... The slip coefficient is very high on the 3M product. Also, it works well in extreme hot or cold temperatures. Lastly, it has sound dampening qualities and can help dampen the sound of your arrow sliding underneith it a...