Excalibur Crossbow Forum

I use "THE BLOCK"...great target for the Max.

Norm

I use the Competitive Edge Dynamics crono...nice unit.
Norm

Elegant couple...thanks for sharing...nice pics.

Norm

Tye,
22" will be heavier that the 20's, and heavier won't give you a flatter trajectory. Lighter arrows shoot flatter.... maybe heavier will stabilize the flight characteristics somewhat.
Norm

TYE,
An extra 2 inches will give you 2" more penetration...the longer the arrow the deeper the hole.
Norm

I had that problem too...so I started to patiently mentor my wife in the hunting pursuits...now I don't have that problem anymore and gained a great hunting partner in many ways.
Norm

My 91 #165 Exocet recieved new Mag Tip limbs, home made 1" Aluminum riser extension and homemade Aluminum angled riser shims to duplicate the newer style. Bolt speed with Golt Tips w/100gr tips is 318 fps.

Norm

TYE,
What brand of chrono did you use?

Norm

Tye, I've been using the Arizona 4 degree on my bolts for 14 years and Fletch-tite on the vanes or feathers. You can't go wrong with that setup. I cut a piece of pencil about 1/3" long that I place inside the Arizona as a spacer to bring the fletching position back some. Bill T. suggested the A...

Bring plenty of bolts and hunting tips and take lots of footage!
Have Fun!!!

Norm

Tom, I have been here only since Dec. 06, but have Excal experience since 91. I will certainly miss your educational imput, which is very helpful, I might add. That not only helps me but all other forum members as well, it would be a loss not to have you here. What ever you decide is fine and having...

Pork Chops on the BBQ. Congrats...nice pics.

Norm

Clean is good....I keep scent free comfortable clothing for the 1.2 hour drive to my hunting area. Once there I change into my scent free hunting clothing. I prefer a 2x2 carpet piece to stand on in the field while changing.

Norm

In my experience I found that Mink Oil softened the leather too much. I prefer Snow Seal or Biwax for my waterproofing needs.

Norm

Every Buck I've connected the dot with... ended up in the freezer.
About 10 in total.

Norm