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by James Hutchison
Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Stirrup Noise ?
Replies: 15
Views: 6328

Re: Stirrup Noise ?

All of the above mentioned stirrup noise solutions are ok. The stirrup acts as a toning fork magnifying vibrations from the limbs thru the rail. I would suggest a piece of rubber between the stirrup and rail to help reduce vibration before getting to the stirrup. Then consider the other suggestions ...
by James Hutchison
Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ballistics Help
Replies: 16
Views: 6294

Re: Ballistics Help

Bryan the best choice of calibers listed for me would be the 45-70. That said a modern rifled 12 ga slug gun with good optics and practice would be hard to beat out to 200yds by any of those cartridges. If you are comparing shotgun vs those calibers for a one time "do all" purchase, extra ...
by James Hutchison
Tue Jan 28, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Anitperspirant and warm feet
Replies: 41
Views: 12495

Re: Anitperspirant and warm feet

For still hunting or short stands about an hour I use Muck Wetland boots with a polypropylene base sock and a pair of heavy SmartWool knee socks. Long stands same socks with Lacrosse Iceman pack boots. I stay warmer with high quality socks and less layers, leaving some wiggle room for my toes.
by James Hutchison
Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???
Replies: 23
Views: 7753

Re: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???

Dan Miller Leupold Crossbones quoted price is $239.00. Best I found anywhere. Dan convinced me the VX-1 fulfilled my needs better.
by James Hutchison
Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Warranty Registration Failure????
Replies: 6
Views: 2571

Warranty Registration Failure????

I was unable to register my new in the box Excalibur Exomax that I just got from Amazon today. When asked to enter the model only the new 2014 models appeared and I was blocked from typing in Exomax and couldn't register. Is this an error or changing warranty policies. I personally don't put much st...
by James Hutchison
Wed Jan 22, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???
Replies: 23
Views: 7753

Re: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???

I hunt in western Wisconsin wooded hills and farm fields. Hunting in woods I would not expect any shot more than 40yds maximum. My open field stands would give shots 40, 50, 60 yds. But I am 68 and old age taken some of my shooting skills so 40yds is my maximum. The xbones recticle is finer and coul...
by James Hutchison
Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:03 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???
Replies: 23
Views: 7753

Re: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???

Thanks for the info enormous. Called Dan Miller and ordered the VX-1 2-7x33m with Heavy Duplex on his recommendation. Very informative 15 minute talk with Danny.
by James Hutchison
Sun Jan 19, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???
Replies: 23
Views: 7753

Leupold Crossbones or VX-1 2-7x33mm LR???

I would appreciate knowing any experience or opinions forum members have on either of these scopes. To be used on my Exomax estimated speeds 320 - 325fps. The crossbones is simple with correct speed settings and recticle is good 30,40,50,60. Does the VX-1 LR with the power setting zeroing the cross ...
by James Hutchison
Fri Jan 17, 2014 9:06 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Exomax Listing on Amazon
Replies: 12
Views: 4080

Re: Exomax Listing on Amazon

I have been watching Excalibur bow prices on amazon since oldmanstand posted about his $360 Equinox. Amazon seems to select a certain model that has high inventory and a decreasing demand. They reduce the daily listed price by approximately 1% until one is sold. That price was frozen for one full bu...
by James Hutchison
Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Exomax Listing on Amazon
Replies: 12
Views: 4080

Exomax Listing on Amazon

Amazon has an Exomax Open Sights #6780 listed for $383.06 with free shipping. I just got an Exocet 200 at Christmas, but couldn't pass on an Exomax at that price.
by James Hutchison
Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Discontinued for 2014?
Replies: 46
Views: 15538

Re: Discontinued for 2014?

I have no regrets that I bought a now discontinued Exocet 200. Exocet and all Excalibur long limb bows have time tested reliability and performance. Excalibur cannot sit back and fail to evolve their product line or someone will eventually build a better option. Width was the a negative with the dis...
by James Hutchison
Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Discontinued for 2014?
Replies: 46
Views: 15538

Discontinued for 2014?

Have the Equinox, Exomax, Vortex, Exocet200 and Eclipse XT been discontinued for 2014? I am a new member of this forum and have learned volumes reading topics for a couple weeks. Just got my first Xbow an Exocet 200 this Christmas.