New Excalibur owner looking for some advice

[whoay]

I just ordered a Excalibur 350se and was wondering if the 20" Easton bloodline carbon bolts I have already will be ok the total weight is around 408 to 426 with lumenoks.... I have read many posts here before pulling the trigger on this bow and am finally a Excalibur owner crossbow will be here Thursday.... ordered stoppers from dan miller plus flat nock for the Easton boltsi already have plus some lumenoks.... any help will be much appreciated....

[Hunt it]

Congrats on your new Excalibur. Your bolts should do the trick just fine. Try them and see how they fly. Be sure to rotate the cock feather each shot until you find the sweet one. If you are not happy then get some Zombie Slayers for the next batch and I believe 18" is the go to length on the 350 but I could be incorrect on that.

[vixenmaster]

350SE fine model congrats

[paulaboutform]

The 20" arrows are fine but the only thing is that you can't rest your bow on the stirrup because the arrow will be sticking out too far. The overall weight is good but it depends on what your forward of center balance is with your setup. See how it works and be aware that your bow is easily capable of sub 2" groups at 60yards. If you're not satisfied with your current arrow recipe then, as mentioned, consider going to the Black Eagle Zombie Slayer arrows with a 92gr or 110gr brass inserts.

Paul

[whoay]

thank you all for the kind words and advice I will let you all know how it does....

[robertyb]

Looks like they are back up on eBay at the $549 price again.

You will love your new bow.

[whoay]

thank you I'm really excited for this years archery season Here in PA... I have another question for the experts here.. I've read on here that some people don't use rail lube on there Excalibur crossbows... what are some in's and out I should know.... and second should I Loctite every screw before shooting it for the first time? thanks in advance

[Riflemanz]

Clean your rail with wd-40 then wipe clean. Loctite all screws with blue loctite, scope base too. I shoot 20" arrows with great accuracy , I hang it from the stirrup with a screw in hanger. The arrow sticks out but it still works fine. Great bow you have!

[georgiaboy]

Welcome to the forum!!
I have the 350LE...shooting 18" BEE's out of mine, deadly accurate.

[maine hunter]

Congratulations!!! I have the 355 matrix, and love it!! I shoot 20' out of it, taken two bear and two turkeys from this set up.

[whoay]

thanks for the warm welcomes everybody I'm sure ill be asking plenty of questions when the time comes.....

[mr meat]

Welcome and congrats on the bow!!

[whoay]

ok I have two more questions..... 1. exactly what screws do I Loctite when I put my bow together... 2. would 20 grains make a big difference when it comes to sighting in the bow non lumenok arrow weighs 406 grains arrow with lumenok 426 obviously using arrow with lumenok while hunting so should I just sight the bow in with the heavier arrow.... your reply's are much appreciated

[Normous]

What I do is screw a small 20 grain set screw into the Black Eagle rear plastic nock so that I can practice at the same weight as my Lumenok arrows.

I only add a very small dab of removable Loc tite on the 4 small scope mount screws since these 4 screws seem to vibrate loose most often. The rest I don't Loc tite, my preference.

[884savage]

Congrats on the bow. You will NEVER regret the decision to buy an Excalibur. Your arrows will work, but I'll second the other's opinions that Zombie Slayers work great if you ever decide to change.