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by Driftless hunter
Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T favorite hunting caliber
Replies: 35
Views: 7926

Re: O/T favorite hunting caliber

I have owned many over the years and still have several... but the .243 is just about perfect for the critters of the south. Just a joy to shoot with almost no recoil and for what ever reason, it kills way better than one would think. The Hornady 95 grain SST dropped this boar hog like he had been ...
by Driftless hunter
Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Passing it on
Replies: 10
Views: 2215

Re: Passing it on

I think I mentioned I gave my neighbor kid my 330 Matrix. This is a newer neighbor that has his dad teaching him, and his brother on a young man's salary. Anyway, the older boy is 10 now, and today I showed him how to do the shrink on fletchings. His father just buys arrows so he was amazed at the ...
by Driftless hunter
Mon May 31, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Which Scope
Replies: 23
Views: 7390

Re: Which Scope

Update... Well. I went with the Hawke XB (fixed 3x) As mentioned in the replies that I received, simplicity, rugged, and reliability, are the main thing... I do not need all the bells and whistles, a Scope with a name that I can not pronounce, or that costs 2 paychecks! This will be the first time,...
by Driftless hunter
Sat May 29, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need hunting truck
Replies: 9
Views: 2711

Re: Need hunting truck

Any of the locals here in Ontario know where I may find a 2500 Chevy or gm 4x4 with 6 or 6.2 litre Not looking for fancy just want to Work and hunt and no way about to buy new 2010 to 2014 I don't know what it is like in Canada, but dealerships in Wisconsin are desperate for good used pickup trucks...
by Driftless hunter
Wed May 26, 2021 1:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Which Scope
Replies: 23
Views: 7390

Re: Which Scope

Check excalibur scope. On ebay. Some nice deals. A decent scope is averaging $150 Better scope is $200 Premium can run 300 + 80 % of accurate kill shots is the scope! Better the optics , clearer the sight picture. I agree with non cluttered reticle for simple 30 40 yrd shots. I hunt the woods , rar...
by Driftless hunter
Tue May 25, 2021 6:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Which Scope
Replies: 23
Views: 7390

Re: Which Scope

My basic most important personal criteria for a scope is simplicity l don't want to be looking out at a fishnet looking reticle.....simple crosshairs and mini circles are just fine ...no need to reinvent the wheel. Next would be compactness. I've been looking through various scopes mounted on vario...
by Driftless hunter
Tue May 25, 2021 12:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Which Scope
Replies: 23
Views: 7390

Re: Which Scope

flightattendant100 wrote:
Tue May 25, 2021 5:35 am
Where are y’all ordering all these Nikon P3scopes from since Nikon is out of scope business?
Excellent point! Nikon scopes were a good value.

I've been very happy with my Nikon range finder.

Vortex CROSSFIRE® II 2-7X32 CROSSBOW looks like a nice choice. but it's not a fixed scope.
by Driftless hunter
Sun May 23, 2021 5:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix g340 and micro 355
Replies: 17
Views: 8718

Re: Matrix g340 and micro 355

mikej wrote:
Fri May 21, 2021 11:03 pm
Thanks again for the reply’s guys , went in a total opposite direction
What does that mean exactly?
by Driftless hunter
Mon May 17, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Equipment Failure
Replies: 8
Views: 2441

Re: Equipment Failure

This morning, while I was enjoying my coffee, I received a telephone call. The lady said she was calling from Intel Computers. It had been noticed that my computer had been performing in ways that was causing concern. She asked if I had noticed that my computer was acting strangely. Did it seem at ...
by Driftless hunter
Mon May 17, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix g340 and micro 355
Replies: 17
Views: 8718

Re: Matrix g340 and micro 355

Hey guys I’m looking to upgrade my bow , I’ve been and Excalibur shooter for years but I don’t know a lot about the new bows , the 2 models I’m considering are the g340 and the micro 355 , what are your thoughts on either as well as the specs for them ? Thanks Obvious points (beyond speed differenc...
by Driftless hunter
Sat May 15, 2021 1:57 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How many broadheads?
Replies: 25
Views: 7132

Re: How many broadheads?

I think my younger brother has use Thunderheads for 30+ years. He doesn't change things much. I think he would still own/use his first compound bow, but his first one split in half on him. That was an all wooden Browning compound. The wooden riser snapped in two when he pulled it back for the first ...
by Driftless hunter
Mon May 10, 2021 4:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Field Test for CWD Being Developed
Replies: 5
Views: 1879

Re: Field Test for CWD Being Developed

It doesn't sound to me like it is a "field test" every hunter can buy, but rather a "field test" where testing can be done by professionals at the check in station or what have you so tissue does not have to be sent to a lab. Any test that can be done with somewhat quick results...
by Driftless hunter
Mon May 10, 2021 11:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Field Test for CWD Being Developed
Replies: 5
Views: 1879

Re: Field Test for CWD Being Developed

CWD first appeared or was noticed about the time I bought my 72 acres of woods in SW Wisconsin in 2002. 18 years later (November/2020) I had my first positive deer (nice 8 point buck taken during the opening day of gun season). A very good friend has had two positives (2019 positive buck/opening day...
by Driftless hunter
Sat May 08, 2021 12:49 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: May TWINSTRIKE GIVEAWAY - Thumbs Down
Replies: 27
Views: 7916

Re: May TWINSTRIKE GIVEAWAY - Thumbs Down

No Excalibur dealers in my area either. Closest one is probably 175 miles away in one direction. Drawing should have been online! :thumbdown: The Internet shows an Excalibur dealer 62 miles from my house in Canton, Texas. I've been in that shop. Not a SINGLE Excalibur in there for sale. They do car...
by Driftless hunter
Fri May 07, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: May TWINSTRIKE GIVEAWAY - Thumbs Down
Replies: 27
Views: 7916

Re: May TWINSTRIKE GIVEAWAY - Thumbs Down

No Excalibur dealers in my area either. Closest one is probably 175 miles away in one direction. Drawing should have been online! :thumbdown: The Internet shows an Excalibur dealer 62 miles from my house in Canton, Texas. I've been in that shop. Not a SINGLE Excalibur in there for sale. They do car...