Any feedback from Matrix 380 owners?

[R.J.]

I have no complaints ... Love the compact set-up and balance > Sighted it in > Average # of shots out of it .

1st hunt test = It did the job on a nice Tom @ 35 yards > whistled a Carbon Diablo with a 130 grain Wasp Broadhead thru him from behind > game over > quick expiry > and first blood for my Matrix 380 .



(Excalibur Matrix 380 , Boo Custom String , Munch Mount , what a cool set up ... )

[Oelof]

Hi Kevin,

No probs! I've actually been doing a lot of research on the Matrix 380 & quite a few people have been experiencing the same problem as you. It would be interesting to know what speed your bow would get with a 100gr field point. Please let me know if you ever get the chance to chrono it like that.

Congrats on your first kill Bronzeback! I was just wondering what difference the Boo string would make? And what other upgrades can be done without impacting on speed?

[Elktracker]

I recently purchased a Matrix 380 package and had to send the new tact zone scope back the windage adjustment dial was backwards. Excalibur promptly sent me a replacement scope which I mounted. It will shoot 2"inch groups at 20 yards but if I go to 30 yards it will shoot decent about 3" group with 3 arrows and when I shoot another 3 arrows from the same bench rest the arrows are all,over the place no consistency at all absolutley pathetic. I am using the diablo 18" bolts it came with and the 150gr field tips. I would never dream of using this crossbow for hunting no accuracy at all is anyone else having these issues? I have been hunting for 35 years so I know how to shoot from a bench in calm conditions. I keep reading how accurate these crossbows are supposed to be but not getting any results does anybody out there have any ideas? The bow itself looks fine no problems I can see.

[newbie]

I recently purchased a Matrix 380 package and had to send the new tact zone scope back the windage adjustment dial was backwards. Excalibur promptly sent me a replacement scope which I mounted. It will shoot 2"inch groups at 20 yards but if I go to 30 yards it will shoot decent about 3" group with 3 arrows and when I shoot another 3 arrows from the same bench rest the arrows are all,over the place no consistency at all absolutley pathetic. I am using the diablo 18" bolts it came with and the 150gr field tips. I would never dream of using this crossbow for hunting no accuracy at all is anyone else having these issues? I have been hunting for 35 years so I know how to shoot from a bench in calm conditions. I keep reading how accurate these crossbows are supposed to be but not getting any results does anybody out there have any ideas? The bow itself looks fine no problems I can see.

Do a fastener check. Make sure everything is snug. Scope mount caused me the same issue with my 355. You Should be getting much tighter groups at twenty.

[IronNoggin]

And carefully check over the bolts holding the scope to the rings. Had similar issues with my 380 due to only one of them being a tad loose. Described here: http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... =1&t=48430

Since that fix, my Matrix now averages ~ 1 - 1.5" groups at 50 yards.

Something simple probably I'd guess. these bows are inherently very accurate.

Cheers,
Nog

[massbow]

Had the same problem with my 355 until I marked a cock feather.

[ranger]

I just received my 380 Blackout and I'm shooting the DIABLO arrows with 150gn field points that weigh in at 396.5 396.0, I have shot 10 arrows through it now with a constant speed of 350 FPS I had one go through at 344 but that's because I was real close to the Chrono all other shots were 3ft away from chrono. The only thing I did was to use a older rope cocker that was a little longer then the one that came with it, was easier to hook the string, I did however order a C2 cocker today for after my surgeries this July.

I'm totally happy with my Matrix 380, it's still 30fps faster then my Y25 and 40fps faster then my Turbo XLT.
I guess I could shoot 350gn arrows to get 380fps but that's pushing the limits with the 380.

[mr meat]

Some thing is loose! check all your screws

[bob watkins]

with a good hunting weight arrow of 420 gr. you should be about 350. you wont see 380 i truly dont know anyone useing a350gr arrow to hunt with other than that this bow is a great shooter very nice to handle in a tree stand very acurate

[Bronzeback]

My Matrix 380 Recipe:

BEA Executioner wacked down to 18"....92 grain brass inserts....100 grain field point....flat plastic nock.....blazer vanes....382 grains total weight....358-360 fps with the stock string.

Incredible Accuracy!!!