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by WNYBILL
Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bolts for Grizzly and Axiom
Replies: 4
Views: 2914

Re: Bolts for Grizzly and Axiom

Have to use a 20 inch bolt for the Axiom and it looks like I can use 18 or 20 for the Grizzly. Just have to keep total weight above 350 for either one. So, yes I can use the Axiom bolt on the Grizzly. Do you concur?????
by WNYBILL
Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bolts for Grizzly and Axiom
Replies: 4
Views: 2914

Bolts for Grizzly and Axiom

Can I safely use the same bolts (length and weight) for a Grizzly and a Axiom?

Bill
by WNYBILL
Mon Jan 09, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Noisy trigger system
Replies: 20
Views: 9803

Re: Noisy trigger system

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by WNYBILL
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: indexing arrows
Replies: 17
Views: 9929

Re: indexing arrows

I index my single shot rifles, even index my reloading, I also weigh every power charge, cases, bullets and sometimes primers. It cuts my 200 yard groups down from 1.0 inch to 0.75. Is it worth it? Not for a hunting rifle, but for me....yes. When you index your bolts, how much do you reduce your 5 s...
by WNYBILL
Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: indexing arrows
Replies: 17
Views: 9929

Re: indexing arrows

So, you have indexed your arrows. How much difference does it make in your 5 shot group at 40 yards?
by WNYBILL
Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: X-Bow noise, I saw the light
Replies: 12
Views: 5920

Re: X-Bow noise, I saw the light

It is the noise when the steel pin releases the string. You can hear it on the instruction video that Excal has on their website. It is a noise I never noticed before and I see no way to alleviate it.

Bill
by WNYBILL
Mon Dec 26, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: X-Bow noise, I saw the light
Replies: 12
Views: 5920

X-Bow noise, I saw the light

I have done about everything to quite my Axiom. Finally noticed the noise while I de-cocked it. The BIG twang is when you pull the trigger and the string releases. There is no way to quiet that! Maybe a Flemish string would help a little. Anyway, I had a deer "jump the string" again this y...
by WNYBILL
Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need help with Spitfires
Replies: 23
Views: 9957

Re: Need help with Spitfires

3/16 med or heavy on e-bay from China. $1.00 for a lifetime supply. Can't hurt. Recurve starts fast and slows down, compound starts slow and speeds up. That puts a lot of stress on retainer clips. Put the bands on the shaft, screw on head and roll band down over head. On impact they just roll up the...
by WNYBILL
Thu Nov 17, 2016 8:41 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Un-string a Recurve for Off Season
Replies: 11
Views: 5321

Un-string a Recurve for Off Season

I have way too much time in the stand. Got to thinking (dangerous) does it make sense to remove the string on a re-curve for off season storage? Don't see where relaxing the limbs can hurt.
by WNYBILL
Mon Nov 14, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excal Triggers
Replies: 7
Views: 3630

Re: Excal Triggers

That sounds good, now how does the trigger group come out? Does somebody have a drawing or a video?
by WNYBILL
Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excal Triggers
Replies: 7
Views: 3630

Excal Triggers

We have 2 Axioms, one had a decent trigger the second is creepy and heavy. I realize I can get a Trigger Tech, but wonder if there is anything I can do to the factory trigger. I haven't even figured out how to get it out to work on it.

Bill
by WNYBILL
Mon Nov 14, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow drop shooting up hill
Replies: 11
Views: 6464

Re: Arrow drop shooting up hill

Think of it this way. If you were shooting straight up in the air, you would not aim high or low. If you were shooting straight down, you would not aim high or low. Shooting up hill or down hill, there is not as much drop as shooting level. Same with a rifle. If you shoot perfectly level and drop an...
by WNYBILL
Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Crisis At The Canadian Border
Replies: 32
Views: 13084

Re: Crisis At The Canadian Border

Love the humor, but what is not funny are the demonstrations going on in the cities. I realize it is the result of the Democratic breeding program, however I don't recall anything like this happening in "fly over America",when Barry won in 08 and 12. News story this morning reported that t...
by WNYBILL
Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Thoughts on wrapping the stirrup in paracord?+checkingScrews
Replies: 21
Views: 9748

Re: Thoughts on wrapping the stirrup in paracord?+checkingSc

To avoid the possibility of vanes hitting the para cord wrapped stirrup, I used foam pipe insulation with the adhesive and then wrapped it all with plastic electricians tape. I was careful not to build up the top of the stirrup. I can replace or add to the electricians tape when it wears.

Bill
by WNYBILL
Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:02 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Older Excalibur Bows
Replies: 13
Views: 7702

Re: Older Excalibur Bows

I have an Axiom and like the accuracy and ease of cocking... and uncocking. Excalibur made their reputation with these long limbed bows! How much harder do the short bows cock? I have been thinking about a Grizzly or ???????

Bill