New to Excalibur crossbow hunting

[Mike C]

Avid hunter here just never even entertained the idea of a crossbow until about 2 months ago.My neighbor purchased a Vortex and thats all it took I was hooked ! So I clicked the buy button yesterday on a Equinox shadow zone lite stuff package! If this crossbow is anywhere as sweet as the Vortex I will be pumped.I have hunted all over south Georgia and never seen a Excalibur before much less shot one until recently.Now the wait is on for the big brown bus.

[maine hunter]

they are sweet!!!! bought my axiom 10 months ago, my wife got her vixen 2, 3 months ago. and now have an vortex coming this wednesday. carefully it's hard to have just one.

[Ont_Excal]

Avid hunter here just never even entertained the idea of a crossbow until about 2 months ago.My neighbor purchased a Vortex and thats all it took I was hooked ! So I clicked the buy button yesterday on a Equinox shadow zone lite stuff package! If this crossbow is anywhere as sweet as the Vortex I will be pumped.I have hunted all over south Georgia and never seen a Excalibur before much less shot one until recently.Now the wait is on for the big brown bus.

I envy you on the anticipation of your new experience.
You will love it!!
I bought my first one off a display at a local retailer after a recommendation by a very close friend!
Bought my second one at the same retailer!
Bought my third one at the same place!

You will not be disappointed!!
Any questions after you start shooting it then just ask!!

[Mike C]

I do have a few questions about arrow choice and wieghts and broadheads.Not really sure if I want to go with the mechanical heads or not.Most bow hunters I know use fixed broadheads.The only type of game I will be hunting is whitetail deer and might try an ole gobbler.I am perfectly happy useing a smaller broadhead to take game.

[gerald strine]

Mike a good fixed blade head for the Equinox is a Slick trick crossbow trick in 175 grain.
I use them and love them.
http://www.slicktrick.net/

Congrats on the new bow you made the correct choice you will be able to do all the maintenance yourself in the field if need be avoiding the high cost of bow shops and the time the bow would be in the shop for new strings and servings.

[vixenmaster]

Welcome to the Forum & congrats on buyin an Excal

[JT of PA]

Welcome to the forum and look forward to hearing about your new purchase once you get it and have a chance to put it through its paces. All the best.

[j.krug]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Excal. I hope the bus gets there soon.

[awshucks]

scope moves poi 1/2" per click at 20 yds, btw.

[Mike C]

Thanks for the warm welcome and info.I am sure they will be more questions to follow in the weeks to come.

[wabi]

Welcome to the forum!
Your new hobby could soon become an addiction.

[Chuck AA]

Mike a good fixed blade head for the Equinox is a Slick trick crossbow trick in 175 grain.
I use them and love them.
http://www.slicktrick.net/

Congrats on the new bow you made the correct choice you will be able to do all the maintenance yourself in the field if need be avoiding the high cost of bow shops and the time the bow would be in the shop for new strings and servings.

Hi

Gerald what make the 175 better than the 150gr boltcutter just curious as I am new to the game as well.

[awshucks]

Gerald what make the 175 better than the 150gr boltcutter just curious as I am new to the game as well.

The 25 gr gives a tad more FOC if needed..........

[mr meat]

Welcome to the forum!! you will love the bow!

[Mike C]

I have been seeing FOC,could someone tell me what that means?