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by hunter with MS
Thu Nov 12, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax
Replies: 19
Views: 8485

Re: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax

With a Disease like Multiple Sclerosis Wt. is the big issue the Disease has and is damaging my nerve fibers It has legs and so far one arm . As In strength I can not hold the bow up free hand for long I drop my arm with forward weight of more then say a few pounds and I sure won't be walking to far ...
by hunter with MS
Thu Nov 12, 2015 8:59 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax
Replies: 19
Views: 8485

Re: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax

Yes looked at the micro again not much wt difference for me . Again price is the issue $900.00 Plus . They are make them more compact yes but the wt is staying close to the same . Again I am not putting down the Matrix or the Micro both are great bows for some . As the clerk Stated I have one of the...
by hunter with MS
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:18 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax
Replies: 19
Views: 8485

Re: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax

I have to look at the wt as I have MS wt is a concern , I have to do my hunt from the ground using blinds so Length and width are not as much a concern with me . My wt numbers were a little off with accessories it is really 0.8 Difference . I am not saying the Matrix is not a good bow it just don't ...
by hunter with MS
Thu Nov 12, 2015 5:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax
Replies: 19
Views: 8485

checked out the matrix 355 keeping the Emax

Decided to drive the 2 hours to check out the Xbow for myself . I got to do what was I needed to short of shooting them I mainly was comparing the weight of the them to what I Shoot now Which is the Exomax . This is just my feeling not to put anyone or the xbows down so please don't take what I am a...
by hunter with MS
Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:19 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First turkey
Replies: 14
Views: 3848

Re: First turkey

Congrats . I like hunting turkey with my Excal more then my shotgun . I use a Mechanical broadhead on the Turkeys I want the arrow to slow down a bit . All other hunting I do Is with fixed blade . Again Congrats
by hunter with MS
Sat Nov 07, 2015 4:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I can't reach the trigger
Replies: 118
Views: 33682

Re: I can't reach the trigger

If you still are having the same issue Call Excal and talk to them.
by hunter with MS
Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: best ground blind for crossbows deer hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 6509

Re: best ground blind for crossbows deer hunting

Most times I just build a blind with the brush and stuff in the area . I have places where I have built these blinds years ago all I do with them is add some more limbs .
by hunter with MS
Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: added wt. of nufletch ignitors
Replies: 6
Views: 2278

Re: added wt. of nufletch ignitors

I should have noted that I shoot Gold tip laser 2 bolts and 125 Gr broadheads with an Exomax .
by hunter with MS
Fri Nov 06, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: added wt. of nufletch ignitors
Replies: 6
Views: 2278

Re: added wt. of nufletch ignitors

Not a problem I have used others and screwed up the flight .
by hunter with MS
Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: added wt. of nufletch ignitors
Replies: 6
Views: 2278

added wt. of nufletch ignitors

How much added wt. to the arrow does the nufletch ignitors on the arrow ?
by hunter with MS
Thu Nov 05, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Original Exocet Broadheads?
Replies: 13
Views: 5085

Re: Original Exocet Broadheads?

The inserts can be made of different things like brass and that effects the wt of the bolt . I shoot an Exomax and use gold tip laser 2 bolts they have brass inserts which make them a little heaver on the front I shoot 125 grain blades . But will sometimes shoot 100 grain field points for fun all th...
by hunter with MS
Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I can't reach the trigger
Replies: 118
Views: 33682

Re: I can't reach the trigger

try just untwisting the string a few twists . I had that happen to me a couple of times until I caught on .
by hunter with MS
Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I can't reach the trigger
Replies: 118
Views: 33682

Re: I can't reach the trigger

What Model do you have ? does the Model make a difference ? I am not sure can anybody answer that? Could he have got a another model trigger back ? I would contact Excalibur .
by hunter with MS
Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: shooting a longer arrow
Replies: 7
Views: 2722

Re: shooting a longer arrow

If I am still hunting walking back to the truck I wouldn't have the bow on my back it would be in my hands . When I have the bow on my back there is no arrow on the rail . Thanks For the info
by hunter with MS
Wed Nov 04, 2015 8:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: shooting a longer arrow
Replies: 7
Views: 2722

Re: shooting a longer arrow

Thanks That saves me a little cash . I shoot gold tip laser 2 off my Exomax .When I got the bow I picked up 6 dozen or so arrows .I hunt from blinds mostly if I use stands not very high .