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by Smong2000
Tue Oct 24, 2017 8:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Grounded
Replies: 25
Views: 9127

Re: Grounded

That's a tough thing to find out but try to treat as a 'bump in road'. You can get through it still doing the things you love - don't give up. We have a great ability to adapt to challenges and attitude is very important. My motto has been 'it could be worse, I'll make the most of it'. Worked for me...
by Smong2000
Mon Oct 23, 2017 11:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Got my Micro 355 replacement front end, thanks Peter
Replies: 3
Views: 1902

Got my Micro 355 replacement front end, thanks Peter

Well after a few days short of a month from when I sent it in my new front end has arrived!!! :D It is new and identical to the one that I sent in except it has a black and gray string rather than the blue one that came with it. Now I have to shoot it a few times before it sells or maybe I'll keep i...
by Smong2000
Sun Oct 22, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Dicks sporting goods and excalibur bows
Replies: 15
Views: 9189

Re: Dicks sporting goods and excalibur bows

I saw an Excalibur in our Vermont Dick's just today.
by Smong2000
Sun Oct 22, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Tree Stand Umbrellas
Replies: 8
Views: 3087

Re: Tree Stand Umbrellas

I used one quite a bit in the past and worked very well if not really windy. Shot 2 or 3 bucks using it, it was nice on sunny days too. Haven't used it in a long time, now days I prefer ground hunting and have a chair blind for nasty weather. Probably should use it again for travelling light...thank...
by Smong2000
Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Truglo titanium broadheads
Replies: 12
Views: 4422

Re: Truglo titanium broadheads

I picked up a pack of Titanium broadheads very similar to those, I think they were NAP branded, at Walmart a few years back for very cheap. I haven't found a bow that will shoot them consistently either vertical or horizontal. Mine don't spin true and I think are Ti nitride coated steel made in Chin...
by Smong2000
Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2017 Ontario Moose Hunt - 2 bulls down
Replies: 33
Views: 14069

Re: 2017 Ontario Moose Hunt - 2 bulls down

Nice! Congrats to you both!
by Smong2000
Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Spooked Deer Return
Replies: 11
Views: 5410

Re: Spooked Deer Return

I agree with Boo and Vixenmaster, usually if they spook in my area but don't have a scent confirmation they come right back. When they see or hear something scary and don't smell it or circle downwind to scent check, they aren't that alarmed. I think it take multiple senses to really spook them out....
by Smong2000
Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Shot to vitals, bolt deflects into the guts!
Replies: 25
Views: 9913

Re: Shot to vitals, bolt deflects into the guts!

Congratulations on your deer. I just had almost exact scenario this morning, I was on the ground at base of a big tree, deer was slightly angled toward me, about 40yds, relaxed and feeding on acorns. Hit the edge of the scapula and exited through front of ham wit 2.125" Swacker. No blood but I ...
by Smong2000
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Where is customer service?
Replies: 17
Views: 7696

Re: Where is customer service?

I sent my Micro 355 front end in over 2 weeks ago and still have not got my replacement. It's peak of the busy season and maybe caught in Customs if you are in US. I know it's tough but have patience and understand the logistics.
by Smong2000
Wed Oct 11, 2017 5:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: M330 popping noise after cocking
Replies: 15
Views: 6033

Re: M330 popping noise after cocking

Is your tiller still right on? Also check ends of your limbs where they attach to riser. Splits can occur within the limb along its length and show up at the end first.
by Smong2000
Fri Oct 06, 2017 2:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lumenoks
Replies: 22
Views: 8703

Re: Lumenoks

My arrows are 16 BEES with either 90 or 110 grain brass inserts, I have both. They have Blazers, one set offset and one set helical and I shoot 125 grain Swackers or 100 grain depending on which insert. The arrow flight is OK until it gets windy and then the helicals do pretty well but the offset Bl...
by Smong2000
Wed Oct 04, 2017 8:50 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Micro Split Limb
Replies: 11
Views: 5150

Re: Micro Split Limb

Still waiting on my replacement, I will post when it arrives. Sure glad that I have a backup bow...season starts Saturday.
by Smong2000
Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Micro Split Limb
Replies: 11
Views: 5150

Re: Micro Split Limb

My Micro 355 split a limb last week too and I called Dan Miller. He had me ship front end to him and called when he received it to tell me Excal is sending him a new front end to send me. Seems like an extra step in there but I am happy to get it replaced and he is a GREAT guy to deal with. He got m...
by Smong2000
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:45 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My homemade vanilla killer recipe
Replies: 59
Views: 28261

Re: My homemade vanilla killer recipe

Sounds great and probably real good in your tea or coffee. ..may have to give it a shot. Around here guys make something similar but instead of maple syrup they use apple cider. A friend uses it in a spray bottle to get a meat doe every year and tells me they come in licking their noses.
by Smong2000
Sat Sep 30, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lumenoks
Replies: 22
Views: 8703

Re: Lumenoks

I just picked up my first set of Lumenocks. Sounds like you are not pulling them out far enough. There are 2 small wires that make contact with the arrow and it's easy to pull out the nock so it goes off but a small bump turns it back on. I pull them out around 2 mm and seems secure. That said I am ...