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- Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:04 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Question on C2 cocking aid
- Replies: 9
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Re: Question on C2 cocking aid
So if I look at the trigger at the point that the string latches, I will be able to see the trigger move?
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:59 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Question on C2 cocking aid
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2236
Re: Question on C2 cocking aid
Yes, I am extremely careful. I may use the antireverse lever at some point after I get comfortable with knowing the point at which the string is cocked. Without hearing it, I am afraid of overcocking, i.e., putting too much tension on the C2 and then it is difficult to take the antireverse off since...
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 11:52 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
- Replies: 6
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Re: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
Yes - I am very thankful for all the advice that was received on this forum. Also, it was good for me to actually go through all the steps involved in setting up the crossbow and scope and making the adjustments to the string/brace height instead of just picking up one in a store and thinking I was ...
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 8:04 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1828
Re: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
Yesterday I got the scope rings and mounted them. Vortex Viper 30 MM Low Height rings. Super easy to mount and they look super strong and stable. Since they are low mounts, when I bring the crossbow up the scope is right where it should be and I can see through it immediately. Something to consider ...
- Wed Oct 08, 2014 7:46 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Question on C2 cocking aid
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2236
Re: Question on C2 cocking aid
Finally got my scope mounted and started the sighting in process which involved actually pulling the string back instead of the stringing aid. I leave the antireverse clicker off on the C2 and I can now hear the point where the string is engaged. I also marked the side of the rail with a sharpie to ...
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 3:02 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Question on C2 cocking aid
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2236
Re: Question on C2 cocking aid
Thanks
So I take it that there is no way that the crossbow can be over cocked?
Also is there a magnified diagram available to see what it looks like when the string is engaged and ready to fire. I would just like to know in detail so I can visualize this process.
So I take it that there is no way that the crossbow can be over cocked?
Also is there a magnified diagram available to see what it looks like when the string is engaged and ready to fire. I would just like to know in detail so I can visualize this process.
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:33 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Question on C2 cocking aid
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2236
Question on C2 cocking aid
OK - another question as I move along the learning curve. I used the C2 cocking aid to pull the stringing aid back several times and with the antireverse latch on and clicking I couldn't hear the string engage at the top one time; so I basically overcocked the bow so the C2 rope was so tight that it...
- Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:05 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1828
Re: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
Thanks Normous
Had a Dicks Sporting goods gift certificate, so I decided on the Vortex rings, which I ordered online
Hopefully they will get here soon
Had a Dicks Sporting goods gift certificate, so I decided on the Vortex rings, which I ordered online
Hopefully they will get here soon
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 11:08 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1828
Next step - mounting scope - ring recommendation
I got the Hawke XB30 scope for my Matrix. Beautiful scope, replaced the battery and the crosshairs light up beautifully in red or green. There was a rail that the scope was mounted on with rings built in. The rail could be mounted on top of the excalibur rail, however it would cause it to be higher ...
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:52 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Help with stringing aid
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2443
Re: Help with stringing aid
Success!!
Thanks so much for the advice.
There is a lot of stretch in the stringing aid, so I shortened it up another inch or so to compensate for the stretch and I was then able to deal with the string as easily as it was done in the video.
Hopefully someone else can benefit from my learning.
Thanks so much for the advice.
There is a lot of stretch in the stringing aid, so I shortened it up another inch or so to compensate for the stretch and I was then able to deal with the string as easily as it was done in the video.
Hopefully someone else can benefit from my learning.
- Wed Oct 01, 2014 8:44 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Help with stringing aid
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2443
Help with stringing aid
Just recently got back from vacation and got a chance to start putting together the Matrix 330 that I got from Wyvern. I watched the video and read the manual, however, I am having difficulty with getting the string loop back on after I take one end of the string off to make adjustments. I believe t...
- Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:05 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: BBD...and now for the rest of the story!!!
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9532
Re: BBD...and now for the rest of the story!!!
Congrats on the great buck. Always good to see a happy hunter or his friends and family enjoying the success whether it's a buck or doe.
- Wed Sep 24, 2014 7:58 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Aging Deer Meat/ advice and tips
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4074
Re: Aging Deer Meat/ advice and tips
Always field dress and butcher as quickly as possible. That's how we have done it for many years. Not saying that aging is bad, maybe it works for you; however, we have best results with fast as possible from field to freezer. Cut off all fat prior to cooking - the fat is where the gamey taste resid...
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:17 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Matrix 355 draw weight too much for NY
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2005
Re: Matrix 355 draw weight too much for NY
The regs in NY are ridiculous - set by uninformed legislators. It should be based on arrow speed not draw weight - a reverse limb compound cross bow with a longer string draw and a draw weight well below 200 lbs will launch an arrow much faster than your 355. Not sure how the authorities in NY will ...
- Sat Sep 06, 2014 9:08 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Various questions for Crossbow hunting
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6596
Re: Various questions for Crossbow hunting
Thanks for all the replies. I'm sure I will have more questions. I can't really say now how well I can master the decocking process using the rope aid, especially in the dark until I watch the video and try it until I can do it routinely. There is no danger of the rope aid slipping off under pressur...