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by jd4223
Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Big Buck Down...M355 Strikes Again!
Replies: 39
Views: 16412

Re: Big Buck Down...M355 Strikes Again!

Beautiful buck Drew! Give me a hint on where abouts you were hunting. I have property in Washtenaw County(Irish Hills),also relatives who have property in Brooklyn,Mi by the MIS Speedway. Those are the type of bucks I see on all the farm lands(private property). Am I close?
by jd4223
Sun Sep 04, 2016 12:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Confused newbie with ?s on broadhead wt
Replies: 5
Views: 2299

Re: Confused newbie with ?s on broadhead wt

I shoot the 150gr BoltCutters out of my Axiom. However,I use Eastons 2219 aluminum arrows. I have never had problems with finding my deer since all shots are complete pass throughs using aluminum arrows. No problems with blood tracking. I have never tried any different broadheads due to the accuracy...
by jd4223
Fri Aug 26, 2016 1:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Axiom fair price?
Replies: 11
Views: 6745

Re: Axiom fair price?

You can go on Ebay and buy them brand new for $419.00. The bows also are fully warranted. I paid $500 for my Axiom 3 years ago from Cabelas.
by jd4223
Tue Aug 16, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: If you could take a moment
Replies: 33
Views: 10798

Re: If you could take a momnet

Praying for positive results for your family member. Sometimes we have to make the tough and heart breaking decision to do whats best and humane for our best friend(s). Hoping you won't have to make that decision until years down the road.
by jd4223
Sun Jul 10, 2016 9:30 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hoisting a crossbow up to a treestand
Replies: 46
Views: 17391

Re: Hoisting a crossbow up to a treestand

I'm shooting the "old" Axiom and attach my rope to the foot stirrup when raising and lowering my bow from the stand. I cock my bow before climbing into my stand but never place an arrow in the bow! Never had an accidental dry fire while raising my bow into my stand. I also carry an arrow w...
by jd4223
Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Waxed dental floss on serving?
Replies: 22
Views: 9410

Re: Waxed dental floss on serving?

I'm thinking maybe he means he adds the waxed dental floss over the top of his serving(I hope). No way would I use it as a serving.
by jd4223
Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: x-act vs. boltcutters
Replies: 4
Views: 2714

Re: x-act vs. boltcutters

I use the BoltCutters but use them on aluminum arrows(Easton 2219). Excellent pass throughs on every deer I shot.
by jd4223
Sat Jun 25, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Range finder doubling for general uses?
Replies: 13
Views: 4750

Re: Range finder doubling for general uses?

Truthfully,its' primary use is more for range finding. The farther you range an object the less detail you see plus,depending on the display the range finder uses to target the object before it displays the yardage,could also interfere with the view.Unless I planned on using it for hunting during yo...
by jd4223
Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Diablo lumenock bolts
Replies: 5
Views: 3068

Re: Diablo lumenock bolts

I have been using 150grn Bolt Cutters on 20" Easton Aluminum arrows(2219). Shooting them out of my Excalibur Axiom and have been getting pass through on deer just under 30 yards. Don't see why you shouldn't try them on your Diablos'. I'm more out for penetration than speed. I believe you should...
by jd4223
Fri May 06, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2213?
Replies: 9
Views: 4343

Re: 2213?

My question(s) would be what bow are you shooting them with and what would the total weight of the arrow be? What type broadhead would you be shooting,mechanical or fixed? Finding a heavy enough weight mechanical to give the arrow proper weight for the bow being used would be a concern. You could al...
by jd4223
Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Trouble makers at it again!
Replies: 48
Views: 20355

Re: Trouble makers at it again!

I caught a thief stealing equipment out of my ice shanty one night when I went to use the shanty for Crappie fishing. Since I was armed(police officer at the time),I gave the thief the opportunity to do the walk of shame(minus his boots and coat of course) or just have me fill out a report of an att...
by jd4223
Sat Mar 26, 2016 3:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Range Finders
Replies: 33
Views: 13379

Re: Range Finders

I have the Simmons also. Never had a problem with it.Paid an extra $15 for a 3 year extended warranty. The range finder out lasted the extended warranty. The only difference between the Simmons and other range finders is Simmons is a cheaper price,and the Simmons uses a 9 volt battery where as the o...
by jd4223
Wed Mar 23, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Challenge complete
Replies: 12
Views: 4698

Re: Challenge complete

Good shooting! Be thankful you can still pull the recurve. Bad shoulder(s) forced me to give up the recurve and go to a compound,and now the crossbow. Hopefully I won't need a cocker but am glad to know it's available if the worst happens. Congrats on the pig...good eating!
by jd4223
Sun Feb 28, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: easton 2216 vs 2219
Replies: 14
Views: 9336

Re: easton 2216 vs 2219

I use the Easton 2219's with a 150 grain Bolt Cutter Broadhead.Once I sight in with this arrow and broadhead,I cannot target shoot with carbon arrows.My poi is off and I would have to resight my scope. My only alternative is to sight in using carbon arrows for target shooting then resight using the ...
by jd4223
Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New member-arrow/broadhead question
Replies: 7
Views: 2554

Re: New member-arrow/broadhead question

Trooper,I use the 150 grain Bolt Cutters broadheads but,use them on 2219 aluminum arrows.I get complete pass throughs on all animals shot. I first start off using the 150 grain field points on the aluminum arrow just to get me sighted in at the 20 yard cross hair.Once I'm sighted in at the 20yard di...