Excalibur Crossbow Forum

...do you mean "carved tip"....does't the Matrix 380 have mag tips and aren't the Flemish twist strings meant for Mag not carved?

....nope...I am gonna build everything from the bottom up....just want to begin and have fun and learn....if for nothing else just to give it a try Xcal...

...I thought I accounted for that in my equation? 55-8.5(loop 1)-8.5(loop2)= 38...

I quess I might be missing something...

...you know what I exaggerated (honest apologies): 1. First time I ordered 4 screws and washers (only 2 of each the correct size came in), 2. I called...received two washers (correct and two smaller screws incorrect), 3. I called...again received four washers and the same two smaller screws, 4. I ca...

Well that's a starting point...

So a string that begins at 55- 8.5" for each loop (55-8.5-8.5=38")...doesn't that come out too long for a string that ends up (according to the one I have) too long? (31")...

BTW thanks Excal for starting the dialog!

Anthony

Well....I love trying to make things...even if it more cost effective to buy them made....soooooo am considering making my own strings... I have watched just about all there is to watch on Youtube on constructing a Flemish Twist String.... Each person who constructs one says, "you just have to ...

Good luck trying to get replacement screws...four requests to get the correct longer screws which hold the stock to the bow section and each time smaller screws were sent....they were sent from their USA warranty company...they were great however in returning my money...I would have rathered the bol...

Affirmative here in Jersey

Congratulations to you and your son...What a great story.....warms your innards!

Anthony

Thanks!

Congrats....the wabbit looks like some of the deer my brother in law has shot in the past!....lol!

OK... I went to the Gold Tip Arrow website in an effort to build my own arrows: 1. I Shoot the Matrix 380 presently with the Diablo's (18"), 2. Everything I have read is FOC should be between 8 and 12%. Here is what I built step by step: A. Laser III ProSeries, B. Cut to 18" (Laser III Pro...

For some of us in the States....what is BBD and "controlled hunt?"....

You guys are wonderful....I now stand now having "learnt" something...my scopes are about 15 years old with the quick release base so I can easily remove the scope for traveling if need be....I gather I would be able to do likewise on the 380 Xbow.