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by mchurch
Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:12 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Cranking aid question
Replies: 19
Views: 7202

Re: Cranking aid question

I use a crankaroo every time I target shoot with my Vortex and Equinox. Both have cheekpieces on and it doesn't get in the way. It must be one of the newer cranks. I am 34 and don't have a bad back, nor do I want one. They are well worth the money.
by mchurch
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Swhacker broadheads
Replies: 36
Views: 7744

Re: Swhacker broadheads

I used the 100 grain 1 and 3/4 inch cut. No, it did not go through the bulls neck. It was already deployed when it hit him. It did not go in that far. It hit him where the neck and head meet. At first I couldn't tell what happened. He was doing a really funny dance. Then I saw lots of blood coming o...
by mchurch
Mon Feb 06, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Swhacker broadheads
Replies: 36
Views: 7744

Re: Swhacker broadheads

I have used Swhackers numerous times out of my crossbow. They are a truly nasty head. They fly great and penetrate like crazy. I shot a bison in 2010 with one at 40 yards with a ten point phantom. The Swhacker blew through the cow and hit a bull in the neck on the other side that I swear was not the...
by mchurch
Tue Jan 31, 2012 4:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My take on the Excalibur Tac Pac
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

My take on the Excalibur Tac Pac

I just purchased an Excalibur Tac Pac and have had some time to play with it. My impression is that it is very well built, light and simple. The main thing that I have noticed that it has done for me is helped me shoot considerably tighter groups at distances beyond 30 yards with broadheads. I now f...
by mchurch
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: BEST Broadhead with Lite-stuff firebolts ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3064

Re: BEST Broadhead with Lite-stuff firebolts ?

With the stock Firebolts my vote would be for the Excalibur Boltcutters or the 145 grain Steel Force Phathead.
by mchurch
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Trying to make the Slick Trick 125gr Magnums work
Replies: 6
Views: 2054

Re: Trying to make the Slick Trick 125gr Magnums work

I recently purchased some Firebolts without the front insert from Danny Miller. I then put some 110 grain Goldtip laser 2 brass inserts into them. Those flew excellent with my 100 grain standard Slick Trick. If you want to stick with the stock aluminum inserts then I would recommend the Excalibur Bo...
by mchurch
Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: S5 Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1853

Re: S5 Question

It is only a very slight gap. The S5 is lined up with the risor.
by mchurch
Sun Jan 22, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: S5 Question
Replies: 4
Views: 1853

S5 Question

The S5 on my Equinox has one bumper sticking out a little further than the other. It doesn't really look like one wears out faster than the other. I was wondering if this is normal and could it affect accuracy?
by mchurch
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New Vortex Did well!
Replies: 8
Views: 1700

Re: New Vortex Did well!

Coop, I also have seen what Swhackers can do. What arrow were you shooting?
by mchurch
Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: arrow hold down spring ?????
Replies: 8
Views: 2352

Re: arrow hold down spring ?????

Call Dan Miller if you are in the USA. The spring on my Equinox was to high and the string was going under the arrow. The problem has been resolved.
by mchurch
Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: That was strange
Replies: 1
Views: 579

That was strange

I was shooting Excalibur Equinox tonight in preparation for this Saturday's wild pig hunt. I am using Firebolts and a dacron flemish string that I bought from Danny Miller. I was shooting bullet holes with Boltcutters and Steel Force Phathead 145 grain broadheads until the serving unraveled. That st...
by mchurch
Tue Dec 27, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: AZ EZ fletch, Which One?
Replies: 13
Views: 4678

Re: AZ EZ fletch, Which One?

I use the model for aluminum arrows with a 4 degree right offset.
by mchurch
Mon Dec 26, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fusion vanes
Replies: 6
Views: 2249

Re: Fusion vanes

It looks like the 2.1 inch fusion vanes have a slightly lower profile than the blazer vanes.
by mchurch
Mon Dec 26, 2011 12:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fusion vanes
Replies: 6
Views: 2249

Fusion vanes

I have used the 3 inch fusion vanes with good results. Are there any advantages to the 2.1 inch model? Any issues with them being to high of a vane?
by mchurch
Thu Dec 22, 2011 4:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ECLIPSE XT Crossbow
Replies: 38
Views: 10063

Re: ECLIPSE XT Crossbow

That is really nice.