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by Smong2000
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Customer Service
Replies: 7
Views: 2805

Re: Customer Service

They are good people and they really care. Don't see that much anymore... :thumbup:
by Smong2000
Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:49 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Long limb vs. short limb
Replies: 31
Views: 11449

Re: Long limb vs. short limb

I had a Micro 355 limb deconstruct while I was holding it, definitely a high energy event. I have a BD400, (now for sale) that developed a big splinter with no drama. Both were covered by warranty and repaired, the Micro sold unfired and the BD400 was repaired with latest generation limbs and is cur...
by Smong2000
Sun Aug 25, 2019 9:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Mico 335 Nightmare limb spintering
Replies: 32
Views: 9328

Re: Mico 335 Nightmare limb spintering

I had a limb on a Micro 355 blow up on me a couple years ago. Mine was more violent than yours and sounded like a rifle going off in my face. :wtf: The limb split length way down the middle leaving 2 half thickness pieces that held together at string and lock down plate. Took 2 years before I dared ...
by Smong2000
Sun Aug 25, 2019 8:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting platform
Replies: 43
Views: 12546

Re: Hunting platform

Do you get any heavy wind storms out your way? If so it might be a good idea to anchor the platform securely to the ground. A couple years ago out in Ontario I had put out a hub blind and thought that it was well anchored until we got a heavy wind storm and it ended up 10 feet up in a tree torn up p...
by Smong2000
Sun Aug 18, 2019 10:04 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A QUERY TO THOSE WITH 3 OR MORE EXCALIBURS
Replies: 21
Views: 6244

Re: A QUERY TO THOSE WITH 3 OR MORE EXCALIBURS

I have never had 3 crossbows at the same time during hunting season. Usually, I start the summer with 2 or 3 and by the season have decided on just 1 favorite and sell the others. This year have a BD400 to keep my Mission MXB400 company at least for a while. The Excalibur is for sale but I don't rea...
by Smong2000
Sun Aug 04, 2019 5:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: c2 crank
Replies: 4
Views: 1338

Re: c2 crank

I don't think that you can change over a C2, at least I don't see how it's done. If it is possible please confirm and post how to because I had to get a new cheek rest built so that the right hand version ratchet release will work with the cheek rest on the correct side for a lefty. I know that the ...
by Smong2000
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bulldog 380
Replies: 32
Views: 11619

Re: Bulldog 380

Sorry you had a problem and glad it wasn't worse. Sure hate to hear about these issues but good to hear that CS is on top of it. I have owned 2 Excaliburs and when problems arose on them, CS was excellent. Love those recurves just the same.... :thumbup: :)
by Smong2000
Wed Jul 10, 2019 9:13 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What's you deer combo for this year?
Replies: 37
Views: 11482

Re: What's you deer combo for this year?

I am hoping to use my "new to me" BD400 with her brand new limbs, need more trigger time before I finalize. Thinking about using 2219 shafts cut to 17 or 18" with 110 grain inserts and some lower profile fletch if I can find someone to build me a few to test, otherwise it's Excalibur ...
by Smong2000
Sun Jun 30, 2019 9:34 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: CR 2032 battery drain in X bow scopes.
Replies: 14
Views: 4738

Re: CR 2032 battery drain in X bow scopes.

I have a 6 year old Hawke scope and it still runs fine with the original CR2032. I don't ever use the light and took it out of my other scope so I wouldn't forget about it and have it leak and ruin the scope. Never found the lighted reticle useful for deer during legal shooting hours, maybe for blac...
by Smong2000
Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:57 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fun with the 'hot' BD400 yesterday. ...until my screws loosened up
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Re: Fun with the 'hot' BD400 yesterday. ...until my screws loosened up

Well there you go :thumbup: a responsible company fixing deficiencies in design and manufacturing. :eusa-clap:
by Smong2000
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:23 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur micro 315 stringing aid
Replies: 4
Views: 2425

Re: Excalibur micro 315 stringing aid

If you don't have a stringing aid it's simple to make one from 550 paracord. Just tie in 2 loops that are tight enough not to slip up the limb but have a small space you can pull the string through. Length of aid is not super critical, prior post is right, just long enough to put slack in the bowstr...
by Smong2000
Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fun with the 'hot' BD400 yesterday. ...until my screws loosened up
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Re: Fun with the 'hot' BD400 yesterday. ...until my screws loosened up

same thing :thumbup: happens if you dry fire against the adf. Been there with the Micro 355 I had. ..now I always install the screws with everything pushed as far forward as it will go to simulate where it would end up . Haven't tested that installation by dry firing -yet. Got a fresh tube of non p...
by Smong2000
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fun with the 'hot' BD400 yesterday. ...until my screws loosened up
Replies: 10
Views: 4346

Fun with the 'hot' BD400 yesterday. ...until my screws loosened up

Got to play with my BD400 a lot yesterday and it feels a bit different with the new hot limbs. Stiffer, faster, and a little louder were my first impressions and had to turn the speed ring up 20 or 30 fps. It shot great at 50yds with my 2 crappy Easton Diablo arrows with their shredded Blazers, pret...
by Smong2000
Thu Jun 13, 2019 8:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: Need a new prop
Replies: 21
Views: 5553

Re: OT: Need a new prop

Well that's an awful problem :oops: , hope your insurance covers it.
Hopefully nobody was hurt, looks like a serious hit (if it wasn't stolen).
My lower unit was stolen from a dealers yard when it was in for service a few years ago. They replaced it of course but it took a week.
by Smong2000
Fri Jun 07, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Age/ getting old /cocking a crossbow
Replies: 17
Views: 6928

Re: Age/ getting old /cocking a crossbow

I'm a young 64 y.o. whipper snapper with a few minor health issues, like leukemia, stroke, severe arrhythmias, severe arthritis in my shoulders, elbows, spine, knees, hips, stage 3 kidney failure, chronic vertigo and probably a couple other things that don't seem too important. I have to force mysel...