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by Fred T
Wed Aug 14, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Thermacell
Replies: 38
Views: 12471

Re: Thermacell

I recieved one earlier this year as part of a OFAH membership kit.I was sceptical but ttook it along on a an evening turkey hunt for test.Skidders were absolutely killing me on my walk in to my spot.When I got settled I fired the thermacell up and to my amazment after a few minutes I was no longer g...
by Fred T
Sun Aug 11, 2013 12:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ibex or Axiom?
Replies: 14
Views: 5521

Re: Ibex or Axiom?

I had to make the same decision a few months ago.Ultimately I chose the Ibex after much back and forth between the two as I prefered the thumbhole stock.
by Fred T
Fri May 24, 2013 8:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What a Company
Replies: 6
Views: 2127

Re: What a Company

Awesome support.It's one thing to make a great product but to back it up like that is truly excellent.
by Fred T
Fri May 24, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boofest 2013 for Excalibur forum members
Replies: 417
Views: 76299

Re: Boofest 2013 for Excalibur forum members

Can someone tell a newb what happens at boofest ? Thanks What happens at Boo Fest stays at Boo Fest :lol: unless of course your reading Vix Chix's Boo Fest trash talking thread LOL LOL!Thanks for the links Boo,looks like fun. It's only a short drive so me and my daughter may make a day trip of it.
by Fred T
Thu May 23, 2013 11:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Coyote Hunting
Replies: 12
Views: 3635

Re: Coyote Hunting

Nice shot.
by Fred T
Thu May 23, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT - Update on daughter's fight with cancer
Replies: 26
Views: 6952

Re: OT - Update on daughter's fight with cancer

Great vid.She's a brave girl jumping out of that plane.I get woozy just looking at the ground shot when the door opens.Good she is on the road to recovery.
by Fred T
Thu May 23, 2013 11:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boofest 2013 for Excalibur forum members
Replies: 417
Views: 76299

Re: Boofest 2013 for Excalibur forum members

Can someone tell a newb what happens at boofest ?Location?

Thanks
by Fred T
Wed May 01, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 170 grain heads ok for firebolts???
Replies: 7
Views: 2672

Re: 170 grain heads ok for firebolts???

Just curious what is the weight of the Firebolts?
by Fred T
Wed May 01, 2013 8:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: S5's String gap
Replies: 12
Views: 3852

Re: S5's String gap

With my new Ibex there is about an 1/8" gap.
by Fred T
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My son apprentice hunter got it done
Replies: 23
Views: 5366

Re: My son apprentice hunter got it done

Great story congrats to both of you.He'll be hooked for life now.
by Fred T
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First crossbow
Replies: 12
Views: 3316

Re: First crossbow

Thanks all for the warm welcome.I may be picking your brains for some of the finer points on how to get the most out of our new purchase.Hopefully we will soon be able to post a pic of a nice big gobbler. :)
by Fred T
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First crossbow
Replies: 12
Views: 3316

Re: First crossbow

Actually I went today and compared them,and even shot the Ibex.I kept going back and forth between them,both felt very comfortable but I opted for the Ibex which was only an extra $25.I had a slight preference for the thumbhole and thought she might as well.I also purchased a set of S5 string suppre...
by Fred T
Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Opening Morning Bird
Replies: 14
Views: 2591

Re: Opening Morning Bird

Nice bird.
by Fred T
Sun Apr 28, 2013 11:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First crossbow
Replies: 12
Views: 3316

Re: First crossbow

Thanks,out of nowhere she took a real interest and last summer took the hunter safety course.I look forward to some quality daddy daughter time .I'm in the Peterborough Ontario area and we have two good dealers.I plan to go this week for a comparison of the two Excals to see which stock I prefer as ...
by Fred T
Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First crossbow
Replies: 12
Views: 3316

First crossbow

Having been out of hunting(gun only) for a few decades I'm diving back in because of my 15yr old' daughters taking a huge interest.I'v e never tried bow hunting but looking forward to the challenge involved.I was all set to buy a Barnett Jackal but possible reliability issues steered me in the Excal...