Returning to Excals
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Returning to Excals
I have an interesting path into crossbows and Excals. A couple of years ago I geeked up my shoulder and elected to shoot a crossbow versus surgery. No biggie considering Va is all in with crossbows. My first crossbow was a SZ 350. Considering me and old Mr Murphy get along just fine, I was one of the few that had limb issues on a 350. It was week prior to season and Wyvern didn't have any limbs. I hit the panic button and sent it back and had him send me a Vortex. To me the 175's were more comfy because of length but still went with the Vortex. I am a hard headed Pollock
I really missed that 350 and ended up ordering one in black. Someone was looking for a Vortex and I sold them mine. Added a TP Turbo because I like having two bows to shoot and having an option if something happens. Before you nail me on the Excals not needing a back up....I get it .
Fast forward to me booking an out of state hunt this year and a possible remote Canadian bear hunt in 2014. I decided I better re-add an Excal to a hook in the man cave just for that remote hunt in 2014. Again, I know so don't say it! I really wanted an aluminum rail Ibex but those babies are like finding Elvis. Though nothing wrong with SMF version, I just like the Aluminum better.
With that, I found a very lightly used Phoenix on AT and got it for a pretty good price. It's due in today or tomorrow. My wife would kill me if she knew how many bows I have bought and sold since the 90's!!!! I considered waiting on a Matrix but I think I will let that play out a bit.
The Pheonix is not even here and I bought a flemish string, an S5 system, and placed an order with Boo. Last thing to buy is a cheek pad to fit on it. Glad to be back!
I really missed that 350 and ended up ordering one in black. Someone was looking for a Vortex and I sold them mine. Added a TP Turbo because I like having two bows to shoot and having an option if something happens. Before you nail me on the Excals not needing a back up....I get it .
Fast forward to me booking an out of state hunt this year and a possible remote Canadian bear hunt in 2014. I decided I better re-add an Excal to a hook in the man cave just for that remote hunt in 2014. Again, I know so don't say it! I really wanted an aluminum rail Ibex but those babies are like finding Elvis. Though nothing wrong with SMF version, I just like the Aluminum better.
With that, I found a very lightly used Phoenix on AT and got it for a pretty good price. It's due in today or tomorrow. My wife would kill me if she knew how many bows I have bought and sold since the 90's!!!! I considered waiting on a Matrix but I think I will let that play out a bit.
The Pheonix is not even here and I bought a flemish string, an S5 system, and placed an order with Boo. Last thing to buy is a cheek pad to fit on it. Glad to be back!
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Happy hunting!
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Re: Returning to Excals
You were correct ... that is an interesting path.
Welcome back to the Excalibur family and thanks for joining the forum.
If you don't mind, let us know how the hunts go you mentioned in your post.
All the best.
Welcome back to the Excalibur family and thanks for joining the forum.
If you don't mind, let us know how the hunts go you mentioned in your post.
All the best.
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Welcome to the forum!
I hears ya about finding a aluminum rail ibex. I did find an aluminum elvis tho!
I hears ya about finding a aluminum rail ibex. I did find an aluminum elvis tho!
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Sounds good to me ..welcome to the forum..
I dont know about the alum rail but Elvis has been seen at Walmart
I dont know about the alum rail but Elvis has been seen at Walmart
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I have an Alum rail Ibex and would not part with it at this point.
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x2bellerivercrossbowhunter wrote:I have an Alum rail Ibex and would not part with it at this point.
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I had an alum railed Ibex...sold it.
My motto now with excals...buy all, sell none!
My motto now with excals...buy all, sell none!
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Welcome to the forum!
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Once you get a taste of the pie you alway's return for more. Welcome to the forum.
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i just picked up alum ibex for my grandson. nice shooting bow.
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Welcome back. Good luck finding the bow you're looking for.
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