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by xbowrook
Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: camo dip done.. and scored??
Replies: 16
Views: 8992

camo dip done.. and scored??

as i mentioned i wanted to do a spray paint camo dip on the buck skull i shot yesterday... so here it is... first pic is of the first step.. skinned out the skull and boiled in water and dish soap for 4-6 hours.. took it out every hour or so and power washed it... then i wrapped the antlers for clea...
by xbowrook
Wed Nov 16, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: got it done
Replies: 31
Views: 11387

Re: got it done

thanks everyone.. i still think about the whole event.. from first seeing him to watching my bolt hit him to him going down... got the head skinned out and am going to do a spray paint camo dip on the skull.. will post pics once it's done..
by xbowrook
Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: got it done
Replies: 31
Views: 11387

got it done

another member of our group and I went to our main bush this morning.. figured nobody has hunted it over the gun season ( we are the only ones allowed to hunt it) and with the rut on or nearing it's end , it may be a good time to see some movement. we parked the truck and started to our stands, the ...
by xbowrook
Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: hi strangers
Replies: 5
Views: 2223

Re: hi strangers

thanks all.. i am excited.. over double the size of our old house, and this one i have my own workshop.. which means?? i have a new big space to hang all my turkey fans and wall mounts now... woo hoo.. wife wouldn't let me hang any in the family room, so now i have to resort to my work shop.. but i ...
by xbowrook
Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:20 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: hi strangers
Replies: 5
Views: 2223

hi strangers

hi all.. sorry but i have been so busy lately that i haven't had time to come on and post.. i have been checking out the page and scanning some posts quick but not staying long.. we had a nice spring here and i got my boy his first ever kill when he shot his first turkey, a little 16 lb jake... then...
by xbowrook
Sun May 01, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: my boy got his first bird.. woo hoo
Replies: 13
Views: 4388

my boy got his first bird.. woo hoo

I really wanted to get out there and hunt with my boy.. I loaded the truck the night before and made sure we got a good night sleep. hit the road by 4:15 am, grabbed our coffee and started to the bush. got out there and set up in the field, facing the bush that we have had so many gobbles from. abou...
by xbowrook
Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: Big News!
Replies: 32
Views: 11945

Re: OT: Big News!

big congrats.. the first house is a big step and you will never be happier.. my wife and I bought our first house ( we still live in it) 10 years ago.. we are actually in the process of buying a bigger one... congrats and enjoy.. once the moving is done, you will get to sit back and enjoy...
by xbowrook
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:22 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Video tour of Excalibur
Replies: 8
Views: 4416

Re: Older video tour of Excalibur

I tried to visit but it says photo/video not found..
by xbowrook
Thu Jan 07, 2016 7:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boofest 2016
Replies: 74
Views: 23421

Re: Boofest 2016

don't wanna go crazy out on a limb here, but I may just consider going this year.. I will have to check my schedule at work and see if I can swing it, and of course, have to check with the boss (wife) to see if I could swing a couple days away... sure would be great to meet so many of the great peop...
by xbowrook
Tue Nov 03, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Dressed For The Show
Replies: 23
Views: 6066

Re: Dressed For The Show

dang, sweeeeeeet looking rig.. and shooting tacks as well. okay, I may be a little out of it, but what is that circle looking thing at the end of the rail, where the broadhead would sit?? is that part of the new foot stirrup? or is it to protect the broadhead in some way?? sorry, don't mean to ask s...
by xbowrook
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Exocet 200 vs Micro 335
Replies: 23
Views: 7289

Re: Exocet 200 vs Micro 335

I love holding and shooting all excaliburs.. but I was at the archery shop a couple days ago and held the micro 335 ( only Excalibur he had left in stock) and man, I would LOVE to have one of these micro's in my stand... looks and feels amazing.. wish I could shoot one, just to see how she feels..
by xbowrook
Sat Oct 31, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Torn
Replies: 21
Views: 7114

Re: Torn

I agree with your choice.. I told my boy ( this is his first year hunting) that whatever he chooses to shoot, shoot it and never feel bad for it... it's legal and it's good eating.. too many times other hunters will judge because of the size of deer we choose to harvest.. good on you for giving him ...
by xbowrook
Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vacation Deer Camp Starts Tomorrow
Replies: 27
Views: 6530

Re: Vacation Deer Camp Starts Tomorrow

good luck buddy, be safe and have yourself one heck of a great time.. hope you take pics of your adventure to share with the group..
by xbowrook
Wed Oct 28, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Why I Can't Get Another Excalibur
Replies: 23
Views: 6489

Re: Why I Can't Get Another Excalibur

i hear ya.. I am so broke I had to get a loan just to afford to get into this thread... lol..
by xbowrook
Mon Oct 12, 2015 1:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: axiom drops a slick head
Replies: 19
Views: 5496

Re: axiom drops a slick head

thanks all.. she will be good eatin' for sure.. hope you all are having some success...