Excalibur Crossbow Forum

Just found Normous's older post on the cabelas 8 rod bag. http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=57742 The post was in response to a vortex so will just need to check the matrix 380 is not larger in any dimensions when broken into riser and stock configuration. Length should...

Thanks I will PM him.That's the sort of idea I had, to re-purpose something similar if need be.

gents for a matrix broken into two pieces can anyone suggest a basic rectangular bag, roll or 'scabbard' ? I only need it as long as the crossbow stock in this config and minimal width to slip the two pieces in lenghways. Something like a crossbow version of a hoyt takedown vertical bow bag/roll may...

Thanks for the replies folks. And insight into others sleeping habits

Thanks for the replies.Long range shooting idea would mostly be for target, 3d, fun etc, I might wait until I get the hang of the factory scope first before branching out .

Coming from a previously rifle background, just curious as to what folks wear hunting out there. Does camo help?

Thanks again!

Hi Gents, on a matrix 380 running at about 360fps, what is the best option if I want to shoot things out to 80-100 yards? If I range something to ''75 yards'' for example, can the XB30 be used with estimation between the aiming points, or will it be too inexact? I'd rather have the cheaper and simpl...

Thanks Paul. I wondered if anyone can suggest the breakup for spares/ components. I'd like to get some arrows from jerry fully made up, as a guide. Also some spare shafts and components. Just wondered what the ratio of spares would be. I assume I only need 1 insert per arrow for example. How many no...

Thanks Paul I will ask Jerry about the bag. So I take it this type of bag is not much good at stopping or surviving broadheads then?

Thanks Paul. I have emailed Jerry to change my order to the configurations you guys suggest, and also ask about his glue. So, apart from the stock 380 blackout package I have the following on the go. Danny's puller pliers and stringing aid from Boo Custom strings from Vixen Master The arrows above f...

Great review, filled in a lot of gaps in my newb knowledge.

Hmm good point, and cuba, Greenland, and a lot of central America are part of the North American continent too by the looks. I guess I was going for the more common usage term. I'll just quit with the geographical references I think.

Thanks fellas. Paul the plastic nocks sound substantially less complicated. Would I lose much weight with the shorter vanes and plastic nocks? part of my aim was to have a bolt around 410-425grains. Jerry mentioned he could add some further weight to the insert as well so it wouldn't be a problem ei...

Thanks fellas for that info. I will have to see how my butchering skills stack up for speed. In the hotter months its 100f+ so I probably don't want things laid out too long before I pack it and walk out. Its an added technicality of the tropics, I am thinking for real hot weather I won't be hunting...