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omega5m14
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New to the Forum & a new Eclipse XT

Post by omega5m14 »

First, a little about me as a way of introduction. I'm a 63 yr old Vietnam Vet,
TET survivor 1968 and 69. Been in Law Enforcement of one kind or another
for most of my adult life. I plan on retiring sometime within the next year.
Married 45 yrs this December 26th, 1 child, a daughter. I live back in the woods
of East TN on 28 acres I own. Two 4 wheel drives, a Polaris Ranger and a Harley
Davidon Ultra Classic. If it all goes south, I think me and mine can make it. :wink: Folks call me Dano. Comes from the old Hawaii 5-O. When I first
became a cop, 1969 Washington DC Metro, we walked beats and didn't have
radios. Times sure have changed.
My supervisor (and friend) has been expounding the virtues of the Excalibur
for years now and I finally decided to pull the trigger on one of my own.
He's a member of this forum. UPS just delivered a brand new Exlipse XT. I won't have time to put it together tonight, I want to watch the video again and I get up at 0430 hours. If I get started, I won't stop; so it's best if I wait till this weekend. I can hardly wait. This little black beauty looks like it's going to be a blast to shoot. I have several deer rifles, RemingtonVTR in .308, a .308 Mauser, Marlin Lever Action 30-30 as well as a Rem 870 w/ full rifled bbl, a Hoyt bow and a S&W
.44 mag model 29 but this is my first Crossbow. When I retire, I plan on putting
all of them to near continuous use. Deer, hogs, turkey, coyotes; I plan on going
after them all.
Anyway, if any of you have any advise to offer before I start putting it together,
please reply.
Thanks in advance,
Dano
TET Survivor 68 & 69
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Welcome to the forum!!!! :D :D
Watch the instructional dvd, don't shoot at the same place twice once you get her sighted in, keep your digits below the rail & have fun!!! :D
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Welcome to the forum man! You sure picked the right crossbow!
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Welcome a board!
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Post by Mo wannabe »

Welcome watch the video it's all there!
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Welcome, you still live in the DC area :?: all good advice given, shoot safe.

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Welcome ...Make sure your arrow/bolt is on deck before you pull the trigger and keep your thumb and fingers below the string and enjoy
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Post by Boo »

Stop smiling after you shoot, you'll get extra wrinkles :mrgreen:
I love my Eclipse!
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Post by MarkMarine »

First of all, Welcome Home! (something our generation did not hear when it mattered most). I second all the other post prior to mine. A simple bow, quite forgiving to the hunter - but not so much to the hunted lol

I will add a caveat, do not allow yourself to get caught up in the bolt/broadhead race prematurely. Shoot what came with it, establish that out of box standard of proficiency. THEN, and ONLY then if you desire, begin to experiment with bolt/broadhead combinations, strings, and FOC. What you have is guaranteed accurate the way it is now. After you establish that baseline of accuracy would be the opportune time (if desired) to begin experimenting.

Welcome to the forum, and, again, Welcome Home Bro!

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Post by maine hunter »

:D welcome, the guys here are great,very nice and have alot of info to share. good luck dano.
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Post by ELLIS »

Keep that string and serving well waxed! Doing that will give it a much longer life. For string care information check out " http://boocustomstrings.com/importantstuff.html ".

Enjoy the bow, you bought a beauty.

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Re: New to the Forum & a new Eclipse XT

Post by omega5m14 »

Thanks to everyone, for the welcome and the advice. I'm sure I'll have
a few questions to ask. Right now, I don't know enough about it to even
know what I need to know. Just another reason to go thru the whole
video series Excal has before I start. This one came with the
Lyte package and Shadow Zone scope. I've got an older Block target
that's still in good shape. Hope it's enough :)
Again, I appreciate everyone's response.
BTW: Welcome home Mark.
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Post by strum »

welcome to the forum and congrats on the new bow..your going to love it..
also THANK YOU for your service.
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Re: New to the Forum & a new Eclipse XT

Post by awshucks »

Welcome home and to the forum! I don't know if 'lite stuff' package includes a stringing aid, but you will want one asap. Two blue or black plastic thingys w/ a 1" hole tied together by a string like on rope cocker.

You can use it w/ rope cocker by sliding the plastic sleeve out of the way of the rc hooks.

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Re: New to the Forum & a new Eclipse XT

Post by papa bear1 »

Welcome to the forum, Dano !!! Your in the right place, with the right people.

Welcome Home , Bro :wink: :wink:

Dave :D
Be safe in all you do! See ya in the woods!!!
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