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by deadeer
Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:06 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How affordable would a compound x-bow need to be to be attractive?
Replies: 15
Views: 3814

Re: How affordable would a compound x-bow need to be to be attractive?

I bought a Camx 330 last year for $275. It was used but in new condition. I loved it so much, I bought another brand new one for $250 this year. They are a joy to use. I love my Excals dont get me wrong, but the 380 is becoming a back breaker the older I get.
by deadeer
Wed Jul 15, 2020 11:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Whaaaat!
Replies: 9
Views: 2816

Re: Whaaaat!

My catalog went in the trash. I am disappointed in cabelas right now. The last 3 out of 4 orders have been backordered or cancelled even after the money came out of my cabelas club card. They charge before the item is shipped even they tell you they don't. Since the Bass Pro take over, they have we...
by deadeer
Mon Jun 15, 2020 12:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Summer Crossbow Hunt
Replies: 12
Views: 3167

Re: Summer Crossbow Hunt

Congrats. You guys are living a dream!
by deadeer
Wed Jun 03, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How many chances?
Replies: 1
Views: 1119

Re: How many chances?

Shoot bro, that's nothing! I blew 7 or 8 chances this season. Was using shotgun, but it didnt make any difference. Had a boss at about 8yd. He needed 2 steps but decided otherwise. Had them at 57yds 3 times, 50yds once. Got out of setup twice and had them looking at me. Finally decided to shoot a ja...
by deadeer
Sun May 17, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Mrs Hatchet's first kill
Replies: 11
Views: 3414

Re: Mrs Hatchet's first kill

Heck of a shot too!
by deadeer
Sat May 16, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Mrs Hatchet's first kill
Replies: 11
Views: 3414

Re: Mrs Hatchet's first kill

Awesome! Congrats to the young lady. Hard to imagine in these crappy times, something good could come out of it. But, a lot of family time has for many of us.
by deadeer
Tue May 05, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I got turkey hunting eyes
Replies: 7
Views: 2405

Re: I got turkey hunting eyes

Same story here. I work 2nd shift, and normally go to bed around 2am. So getting up at 4:30 has been killing me. I have finally burned out, emptyhanded so far. The IN season closes on Mothers Day, so I only got a couple hunts left.
by deadeer
Tue May 05, 2020 2:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Day 2 crossbow Turkey
Replies: 12
Views: 4097

Re: Day 2 crossbow Turkey

Nice bird, way to go! Indiana turkeys have been giving me the middle toe so far! I cant do anything right this year. Busted or blown the chance 5 or 6 times now. Sad.
by deadeer
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:01 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Wingbone call
Replies: 17
Views: 5087

Re: Wingbone call

I have made several as well. Used last year for first time, and it was a success! Easy, fun, effective, and a great conversation piece!
by deadeer
Thu Apr 02, 2020 2:57 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Another ammo crisis
Replies: 11
Views: 3813

Re: Another ammo crisis

I got caught with needing supplies last time around this crap happened. Vowed it would never happen again. Now sitting pretty. Very pretty. Lol.

Enjoy that 22 and airgun! Plenty good enough to scratch that itch.
by deadeer
Thu Mar 26, 2020 1:00 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: will be turkey hunting with crossbow
Replies: 13
Views: 3116

Re: will be turkey hunting with crossbow

Ours opens April 22, and there is rumor it may not open at all. We'll see, but you all have FUN. Good luck folks! :thumbup: Hopefully it's just that...a rumor!! I hope y'all get to make it!! If you do, good luck!! :thumbup: Thanks AJ. I call DNR today, left a message. Been checking the web, and not...
by deadeer
Fri Feb 14, 2020 2:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Living on the Road
Replies: 40
Views: 12220

Re: O/T Living on the Road

Glad you made it to your destination. Enjoy it my friend!
by deadeer
Sat Dec 28, 2019 10:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Shotgun Turkey Hunters
Replies: 65
Views: 18244

Re: O/T Shotgun Turkey Hunters

Easiest call is probably a push type box call. It's basically a push in knob or plunger that makes a Yelp. You can almost start a riot talking about what call type is best or when to make what sound. Lol. As for a decoy, we use a styrofoam ball with tail feathers stuck in. Mount it to a rod and push...
by deadeer
Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Shotgun Turkey Hunters
Replies: 65
Views: 18244

Re: O/T Shotgun Turkey Hunters

Plain Jane Remington Nitro #5 turkey loads have shot the most consistent out of several guns for us 12 & 20ga. It is one of the few that's buffered, so has the best chance of consistent launch. Price and availability cant be beat either. I pick them up at year end clearance deals. I am already s...
by deadeer
Sat Dec 21, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Trying something new this spring
Replies: 42
Views: 11103

Re: Trying something new this spring

Reading a lot of guys using .410 with the TSS successfully. Still not legal in Indiana yet though. I am a late start in life turkey hunter, but 30+ yr deer hunter. Only started 8 yrs ago, due to my buddy hounding on me to try it. He learned from a friend and his dad who are from TN. He is highly suc...