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by tomcat
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?
Replies: 17
Views: 7105

Re: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?

I’d most likely go the route of modding the Vixen rail. I’m sure even with an elongated hole it will still be square because of the side ribs and the square riser against true square rail joint. The bolt holes on the Exo series rails were/are already generous and I believe not the part that determin...
by tomcat
Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?
Replies: 17
Views: 7105

Re: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?

I think I’m going to trade my 308 for a Matrix and talk to my friend who is a CNC machinist into modding the Vixen rail for me..
by tomcat
Wed Nov 11, 2020 2:38 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?
Replies: 17
Views: 7105

Re: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?

i guess i'll just trade my 308 for a matrix then and put a vixen2 stock on it..
by tomcat
Wed Nov 11, 2020 11:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?
Replies: 17
Views: 7105

Vixen with Matrix Limbs possible?

Would a Matrix front end or limbs bolt onto a Vixen2 mainframe or would it require modification?
by tomcat
Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:57 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Using a ghost blind
Replies: 35
Views: 9653

Re: Using a ghost blind

I had the shorter one. I sold it after a season because it was more hassle than helpful. Bulky to haul around, no rain or scent coverage and above all, always a pain to have to shoot through slots or above it. IMHO I'm just better off with a cheap stakeout blind where I can raise or lower the height...
by tomcat
Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Top 5 excalibur crossbows
Replies: 40
Views: 19853

Re: Top 5 excalibur crossbows

1. Vixen2
2. Exocet
3. Paradox/Maxpoint
4. Vortex
5. Phoenix

I know offspring is tech a Stryker, but it fits in there somewhere as well..
by tomcat
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:59 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ramcat Hydroshock-X
Replies: 7
Views: 3191

Re: Ramcat Hydroshock-X

BTW, We've used the 100gr with 20"(422gr total) arrow out of Vixen 2 @ 278fps and 125gr version with 16"(410g total)out of 315 micro @ 302fps. Both Chrono'd.
by tomcat
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ramcat Hydroshock-X
Replies: 7
Views: 3191

Re: Ramcat Hydroshock-X

Have taken 2 deer so far with them. Nice blood trails on both despite high shoulder hits from 13 year old son who followed the blood to each about 50-75 yards to each one. I can say with high confidence, neither deer would have been recovered had they been an expandable combined with these shots. On...
by tomcat
Fri Oct 11, 2019 10:12 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: SAD & EXCITING AT THE SAME TIME!
Replies: 9
Views: 2458

Re: SAD & EXCITING AT THE SAME TIME!

Thanks, I'll probably go with Lumenoks anyways for the kid because of the price...
by tomcat
Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:50 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: SAD & EXCITING AT THE SAME TIME!
Replies: 9
Views: 2458

Re: SAD & EXCITING AT THE SAME TIME!

They are the cream of the crop...
How do you like the Firenocks?
by tomcat
Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:34 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: long limber
Replies: 8
Views: 2869

Re: long limber

Long limb Excals will shoot great forever...In fact my son almost always chooses my Vixen 2 over his Micro except when we hunt out of a blind. I've had several Vortex, Exocet, Phoenix, Exomax etc.. The traditional stock and the long limbs just seem to naturally balance the best and IMHO are the best...
by tomcat
Tue Oct 08, 2019 8:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Which spitfire BH
Replies: 7
Views: 2310

Re: Which spitfire BH

Did several tests years ago with Spitfires through paper tuning rack when I suspected they were opening in flight. With long limbed Excals shooting in the 305-325fps range the blades would consistently open on Broadheads that had been used or opened and closed several times. The blades rely upon a &...
by tomcat
Mon Oct 07, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Recommend Me A Reliable 100gr Expandable
Replies: 24
Views: 9857

Re: Recommend Me A Reliable 100gr Expandable

This is the second big Doe(160# and took Saturday)my 13 year old son has taken with the Ramcats and his Vixen. 35 yd shot as deer was turning. blew through shoulder blade, bent blade when it hit back bone, 1 lung, guts, and then embedded in the inside of the pelvis about an inch deep. The blade that...
by tomcat
Mon Oct 07, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Recommend Me A Reliable 100gr Expandable
Replies: 24
Views: 9857

Re: Recommend Me A Reliable 100gr Expandable

Rocket Steelhead or Nap Shockwave for 300fps bows and down, Rocket Sidewinder or Nap Spitfire(add rubber band) for everything above... Fly exactly like my field points beyond 50 yds as long as you orient them to spin true. If open to fixed blade, the Ramcats also fly to the same POI and work beautif...