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JPjunkie
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Matrix 380 question

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I know my 380 isnt shooting 380 fps so what should I set my dial on my scope on
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What arrows are you shooting and what grain tips?
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Set it to 380 and shoot, then adjust the dial back until the bolts are hitting where the scope is aimed.
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Mine is set at 370 shooting the 18 in diablos that came with it
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Re: Matrix 380 question

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Excal1 wrote:What arrows are you shooting and what grain tips?
18 inch Diablos 125 grain tips
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Re: Matrix 380 question

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Like Mo said about 370. Mine shot them 371-375 when I tested them
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Thanks for the info I love this thing Ill have to get used to the loudness Im used to shooting a relly quiet compound bow The crossbow is definately more violent when you pull the trigger Addicting :D
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Its very addicting. If you start trying different arrow weights/tip combos and need to chronograph the speed, let me know. We could met down at JP and I can bring my chronograph.
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