Excalibur Crossbow Forum

Stripes on "Down" Fletching: Do any of you guys know what might cause black vertical stripes on the “down” fletching; sort of looks like the stripes on a turkey feather. This has only happened on three out of thirty-six new arrows. I am suspecting that these black stripes might be caused m...

I read a scholarly research article in an academic journal several years ago (I am unable to remember the name of the journal) that tested and evaluated how deer react to different colors in the spectrum. The research question that was asked was: How deer perceived colors based on the differences in...

Hunter Safety System (HSS) is the only safety harness to use. I have several friends who will live in wheelchairs for the rest of their lives. The cause - falls. These falls were not from lock-on’s or climbers at 25’. These falls were from climbing up or climbing down little 12’ ladder stands. Pleas...

Dirt & Pine wafers - Only.

I hunt in the pine belt region of southern Mississippi where storm-downed pine trees are a frequent occurrence. I hang Dirt & Pine wafers around my ground blinds.

If I lived a little farther north in the state, I would use Dirt and Oak or Acorn wafers.

Sausage making is too involved of a process to discuss in a short message. However, I make all of my ground meat one way and we use this formula for all recipes that call for ground beef; whether it be burgers for grilling, casseroles, meatloaf’s, etc. For 10 lbs. of finished product: 10 white onion...

If you live in Mississippi and would like to join the newly formed Mississippi Crossbow Federation (which is a chapter of the American Crossbow Federation), please send me a Personal Message with your e-mail address and I will e-mail you a Membership Application.

Best,
Meat Hunter

No matter what you read in the marketing literature regarding the range of VHF handheld radios, it is absolutely not true; except possibly in the unimpeded flat desert country and possibly not even then. That is a fact. Some of my hunting friends, who have the same problem with range in terrestrial ...

Sorry guys.

I am reading several links that refer to terms that I am not familiar with.

What are "STS" and "NGSTS"?

Thanks for all the good advice. The Vixen was assembled today and the field-ready weight (scope, flip-up scope covers, quiver, four arrows and sling) only weighs 8 lb. 14 oz. – Since weight was my prime concern; that is absolutely remarkable. The string installed, centered and the bow will stand coc...

My Vixen, with the older (longer) stock, arrived today and this is the first recurve crossbow that I have ever held in my hands. Would one you experienced Vixen shooters have the time, to please give me the full Step-By-Step procedures regarding the pre-stretching a recurve string. I will be using E...

Kenny, With Excalibur, there are no bad crossbows; All are great and all meet the needs of specific individuals. Read what these knowledgeable folks have written about string wear, speed and weight. I have just recently set aside my “Other Brand” $1,900 crossbow because at my age. When it is fully f...