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by jd4223
Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:14 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Few questions from first time crossbow buyer
Replies: 13
Views: 5155

Re: Few questions from first time crossbow buyer

Most of the crossbow shooters on here shoot carbon arrows. If you're worried about fps and penetration,I would go with an aluminum arrow(2219) with a150 grain boltcutter broadhead. Most of your shots will be under 30/35 yards. Any animal shot at that distance with that set up should be considered de...
by jd4223
Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bolt lenght
Replies: 9
Views: 3932

Re: Bolt lenght

The standard "Diablo" arrow which comes with the Grizzly is 18" in length. I personally wouldn't go shorter especially when adding a broadhead to it. I like the idea of shooting an aluminum 2219 arrow. I'm trying to talk my nephew into buying aluminum arrows for his Grizzly. He has sh...
by jd4223
Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Adding weight to a broadhead
Replies: 5
Views: 3112

Re: Adding weight to a broadhead

I know you want to continue to shoot your choice of broadhead,but try switching to a BoltCutter(150 grain)fixed head or maybe a BoltCutter Expandable head.I'm not sure of the weight on the expandable. Just a suggestion.
by jd4223
Fri Nov 03, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sat on the ground with my ghillie suit on.
Replies: 27
Views: 10406

Re: Sat on the ground with my ghillie suit on.

Any deer shot and recovered is considered a good deer(maybe even a trophy) depending on the hunt and the hunter. Congrats on a fine deer.
by jd4223
Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lesson Learned
Replies: 8
Views: 3222

Re: Lesson Learned

My first time using Lumenok arrows,the vane did not sit completely flat on the rail causing the string not to be center on the nock which resulted in a semi dry fire ruining the arrow and vanes.
by jd4223
Sun Oct 15, 2017 11:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My homemade vanilla killer recipe
Replies: 59
Views: 27785

Re: My homemade vanilla killer recipe

I haven't tried the home made vanilla killer recipe. I have always just used vanilla extract bought at the dollar store for $1 and either poured or sprayed the vanilla on a pumpkin I placed 20 yards from my ground blind. The orange pumpkin acts as a visual attractor while the vanilla scent causes th...
by jd4223
Thu Sep 21, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Range Finders
Replies: 19
Views: 9037

Re: Range Finders

I bought a Simmons LR600 for just under a $100 on sale over 6 years ago added a $15 2 year extended warranty which has long expired. Runs on a 9volt battery. Never had any problems with it and still use it.
by jd4223
Tue Sep 19, 2017 3:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bolts for Grizzly and Axiom
Replies: 4
Views: 2953

Re: Bolts for Grizzly and Axiom

I own an Axiom and shoot 20" arrows. My nephew has the Grizzly and he forgot to bring his 18" arrows and shot my 20" arrows with no problems at a distance of 50 yards when sighting in his scope. As far as shooting 18" arrows out of my Axiom,never tried it and more than likely nev...
by jd4223
Fri Aug 25, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Delima
Replies: 16
Views: 7340

Re: Delima

Instead of pulling the arrow back out ruining the fletching,push the arrow completely through the target. The fletching will come out better than pulling it backwards.
by jd4223
Tue Aug 22, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Zeroing in Zeiss xb70 on Matrix 380
Replies: 11
Views: 3872

Re: Zeroing in Zeiss xb70 on Matrix 380

Reverse the rings(put the back ring on front of scope and put the front ring on back of scope). Tried this one time for me and it worked...don't know why?
by jd4223
Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sunday morning shrapnel
Replies: 6
Views: 3169

Re: Sunday morning shrapnel

I remember the first time I tried to use the rope cocker to uncock my bow while in my living room. I didn't notice that 1 of the hooks had come off the string because I didn't keep tension on it. As soon as I took the safety off and pulled the trigger,the string ripped the rope handle from my hand a...
by jd4223
Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deer Crossing Bolts - who shoots them ?
Replies: 1
Views: 1758

Re: Deer Crossing Bolts - who shoots them ?

I have shot them in the past. I bought a dozen when they first came out. They had a special on them if you used a certain code number which a member on this site provided. I used them mainly for target shooting. For the price they were alright. If I was shooting competition,I would pass. I tried usi...
by jd4223
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur Broadheads
Replies: 6
Views: 4216

Re: Excalibur Broadheads

I bought my nephew an Excal Grizzly and gave him 6 Excal BoltCutters(150grn. He shoots 50 yard bullseyes off a cheap bench rest. He cannot aim at the same spot if he shoots a second arrow because he will split the first arrow. No reason to even think about using a different broadhead with results li...
by jd4223
Wed Jul 19, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: for those who know Dagriz---UPDATE
Replies: 39
Views: 15884

Re: for those who know Dagriz

More prayers to him and his family. May the LORD heal him.
by jd4223
Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: eBay scam?
Replies: 21
Views: 12096

Re: eBay scam?

I was 1 of the lucky ones. I bought a Grizzly off ebay brand new for $496,last November. Contacted seller to make sure he was authorized to sell Excalibur. No problems with the seller or the transaction. I used Paypal for that transaction. Doubt if I'll take that chance again. I'll go through 1 of t...