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by FORVOLS
Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ALMOST DEER TIME IN TN
Replies: 5
Views: 2669

ALMOST DEER TIME IN TN

Archery season opens Saturday 24sep here in TN. Hitting woods on Sunday with a Matrix 355/8ptbuck Flemish string/Hawke XB 1 SR/20" BEE with slick tricks, I think weighing about 428grs. What are you guys going to be/are using?
by FORVOLS
Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:33 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Show ur bow thread
Replies: 18
Views: 7507

Re: Show ur bow thread

That's some good xbow po*r*n* :D
by FORVOLS
Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sale @ B. P.
Replies: 12
Views: 5201

Re: Sale @ B. P.

Man I could use another excal I have a Matrix 355 but for a family member..I just aint crazy about the plastic rail? Can I get some feedback from grizzly owners regarding that rail design vs a Matrix rail? And yes I do love excal xbows, not even considering another for a second one. Guess I could us...
by FORVOLS
Tue Aug 02, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 20" arrows ???
Replies: 11
Views: 4593

Re: 20" arrows ???

Matrix 355 is my first crossbow. I shoot 20" BEE with slick trick broadheads, weight is 428grs(same with field pt). I also will limit my shots to 40yds. It will be first year hunting with the 355 and the 20"BEE so will see how it goes. The BEE are very accurate in my selected range, though...
by FORVOLS
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting weather in North Carolina
Replies: 5
Views: 1978

Re: Hunting weather in North Carolina

I don't know where you are in NC but here in NE Tennessee its been pretty hot as well low to mid 90s all week and only getting down to mid 70s at night. I also think the first of bow season is still going to be pretty warm. and yes tics are every where here...Will really see what its like when squir...
by FORVOLS
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The CLAW sling
Replies: 31
Views: 15070

Re: The CLAW sling

I got the mossy oak on my 355 also plan on using it on whatever rifle I choose to hunt with that day.
by FORVOLS
Sat Jul 16, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: So should the arrow hold lever be on the rail?
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

Re: So should the arrow hold lever be on the rail?

Thanks for the info, I have my matrix 355 broke down to install a TT single stage. So I will also pick up some heat shrink today and put that on. I may bend the lever up slightly -- but making sure I still have solid arrow retention. Also going to get a section of the black pipe insulation and stuff...
by FORVOLS
Fri Jul 15, 2016 5:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: So should the arrow hold lever be on the rail?
Replies: 5
Views: 2173

So should the arrow hold lever be on the rail?

My arrow/bolt hold down lever is right on the rail (maybe more that it should be) definite "tink" sound when I raise it simulate an arrow it place and let it go.

Do I need to bend it up some?
by FORVOLS
Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: brace hieght and string change
Replies: 4
Views: 1772

Re: brace hieght and string change

Yes I do have the stringing aid and used it. Now that it is mentioned -- no the string was not twisted when I installed it. Probably why I needed so many twist. Yes I twisted it CCW. Set BH right at the mark on the rail (that's about 1/4" off the bumper). Now string has settled to just barely t...
by FORVOLS
Wed Jul 13, 2016 8:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: brace hieght and string change
Replies: 4
Views: 1772

brace hieght and string change

I just pulled my Matrix 355 out of the case been there about a month the stock string was 1/8"buried in the stock bumpers. Thought oh no big deal good time to put on the EXCAL custom string I ordered. Now I have never put on a new string, but I have the stringing aid and cocking aid. What and a...
by FORVOLS
Thu Jul 07, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Torque spec for rail to stock and sound deadening
Replies: 3
Views: 1592

Torque spec for rail to stock and sound deadening

I have a new single stage TT to install in my Matrix 355. Is there a torque spec I should use when attaching rail to stock? Also when I have a part would it be of benefit to put any sound deadening material in the rail?
by FORVOLS
Thu Jul 07, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: FIRST
Replies: 13
Views: 4894

Re: FIRST

Second, glad the forum is back up
by FORVOLS
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Brand spanking new to crossbows
Replies: 17
Views: 5712

Re: Brand spanking new to crossbows

Wyvern creations, wealth of knowledge and great to do business with http://www.wyverncreations.com/ BRAND--- EXCALIBUR although Wyvern carries many brands(good website to browse) SIZE--- I went with a MATRIX 355 and upgraded to a HAWKE XB1 SR scope. 20IN BBE arrows. I did go handle the MICRO series ...
by FORVOLS
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: TRIANGLE OF PAIN
Replies: 18
Views: 7957

Re: TRIANGLE OF PAIN

All you can do is be as safe as you can, train who you can on safety with a crossbow. Be alert to people you hunt with and their handling of crossbows. Be alert in the woods not only for your prey...but other hunters. Not all verify game or what is beyond what they are shooting at. Crossbow/Gun once...
by FORVOLS
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Trigger tech
Replies: 3
Views: 2006

Re: Trigger tech

just ordered one for my excel 355