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by gundog
Mon Mar 07, 2011 10:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excal scopes
Replies: 13
Views: 3978

Re: Excal scopes

So if you sighted in with a different weight arrow would it also be bang on? Would different arrow weights not fall at a differnt rate or does their formula work for all weights at all distances?
by gundog
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excal scopes
Replies: 13
Views: 3978

Excal scopes

I was wondering how bang on are the scopes? Sight it in at 20 yarrds and back off to 50. Adjust speed tell your spot on. The Question I have is how does arrow weight affect the in between 30,40 settings. Would some arrows hit a little different because of their weight at the 30 and 40 mark? Or is it...
by gundog
Mon Mar 07, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: s5 brace height question
Replies: 6
Views: 1856

Re: s5 brace height question

After Playing with the S5 and seeing a line of wear develope I was thinking you could twist the rubber around a bit to even out the wear. I still have to play around to find out how much preasure aganist the bumpers works.
by gundog
Sun Mar 06, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Faces and Names
Replies: 62
Views: 17588

Re: Faces and Names

The best little buddy you could ever ask for.Image
by gundog
Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: S5 report
Replies: 4
Views: 1857

Re: S5 report

Sounds like a good week end no matter how you slice.Played with the brace height a bit today. Sound is less when there is no gap between the string and bumper. Not really surprised. I only changed it 2 twists. Sure would like to see a slow motion picture of the S5 in use.I still have a S88888 load o...
by gundog
Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: S5 report
Replies: 4
Views: 1857

S5 report

Just got the call, the shop got my set of S5's in. Went down and installed them. Shot at the indoor range after the install. Noise seems to have come down and the tone seems easier on the ears. The machine work seems to be bag on. The brace height is 1.125 right were I had it. Since I can not compar...
by gundog
Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Scope rings
Replies: 6
Views: 2292

Scope rings

Are the Excal rings up to the job or should a person go to the gun store and up grade?
by gundog
Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Endless loop reserve
Replies: 1
Views: 897

Endless loop reserve

I have some dacron strings that need new end loops reserved. What is the proper matreal to use. Would Angel Maj. 026 work?
by gundog
Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: STS
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Re: STS

Made a mistake not sts but the string stoppers that are not made by Excal is what I am looking for.
by gundog
Sat Feb 26, 2011 4:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: STS
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

STS

Where would the raging masses suggest to purchase a pair of STS. I have a pair ordered from Excal but I would like to compare.
by gundog
Wed Feb 23, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Range finder wanna bee
Replies: 8
Views: 2996

Range finder wanna bee

What range finder would you buy, and why. I wish to purchase one and need a little help picking one.
by gundog
Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Diy serving jig
Replies: 8
Views: 2801

Re: Diy serving jig

Got to work and served a string this afternoon. After watching Boo's video 32 times. The jig seems to work fine. Nice and tight .157 diameter on a dacron string not sure how the diameter ended up but I think it is good.
by gundog
Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: Trophy Room
Topic: How To Post Pictures.
Replies: 96
Views: 257294

Re: How To Post Pictures.

Thanks Vixchic with your insight I was able to post a pic. The pc is not my strong suit. Any hints on avatar set up?
by gundog
Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Diy serving jig
Replies: 8
Views: 2801

Re: Diy serving jig

Thanks Boo I hope I did not infringe on your pat pending. Your idea ,done with matreal that I had. No good with wood but steel is my thing. Just have to figure out a set of legs like Munch has on his.
by gundog
Sun Feb 20, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Diy serving jig
Replies: 8
Views: 2801

Diy serving jig

As promised Here is a picture of my serving jig fresh of the press. Thanks for the hints, should be able to reserve anything I will need to do. Had one of my boys in the shop whip it up. Image