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by huntingpret
Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What's in your pack.....
Replies: 20
Views: 7310

Depends on the season, time of year, and weapon I’m carrying. The basics that are always there are: Hat light Two LED hand lights small Matches in waterproof container Magnesium fire starter Lighter Survival knife Large pocket knife About 50’ heavy cord About 50’ light rope Plastic ties Rubber glove...
by huntingpret
Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:12 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Vari Zone Scope
Replies: 6
Views: 3172

I purchased a Varizone and after installing it on the xbow shot it a about 10 yards to get it close then moved to 20 yards and sighted it in. No problem at all. I then set up my Crony and shot through it with with field tips and broad heads both to get an idea of the average speed. mine were averagi...
by huntingpret
Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need opinions
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

I mixed carbon and aluminum bolts just out of curiosity to see what the different POI would be and if one was more consistent then the other. Surprisingly they hold the same POI with field points or the same broadhead. The Slicktricks and Sonic also held the same POI with aluminum or carbon. I'm sho...
by huntingpret
Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: string changer
Replies: 13
Views: 4962

I'm a newby so I'm not sure if I should be doing this or not but I use my crankaroo to pull back the stringer and hold it instead of the trigger.
by huntingpret
Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need opinions
Replies: 3
Views: 1831

Need opinions

I quit bow hunting a couple of years ago. I shot a compound and started having trouble with my fingers releasing without my say so. I figured it was a carpal tunnel problem but the doctor told me it was just good old arthritis due to getting older. I got a crossbow and the permit needed to hunt in P...