FNG W/Plenty of Questions

[TheBig1]

Good day everyone, first time crossbow owner here and after doing some research, talking with friends, and reading reviews, I decided to buy an Excalibur.

Today I purchased the new Matrix Grizzly that came with Diablo bolts as well as the rest of the package deal. My questions pertain to the Matrix Grizzly and Diablo bolts specifically as my budget restraints will not allow for me to purchase a different type of bolts. This is what I got, so this is what I'll be using. I'll be hunting whitetail deer and turkey with this package.

After reading through the forums I have questions as it pertains to broadheads. I've read so many posts on here but am still just as confused.

I've read about Slick Trick's and Ramcat's but still need just a little bit more information. I don't care what grain I have to switch to, I simply want my broadhead to fly exactly like my field points.

So which broadhead flies as true as field points, what grain, fixed/mechanical, model of broadhead?

[bubba]

Well my friend i have yet to ever shoot a broad head that shot exactly like my field points, close but never same hole accuracy. But i think both Slick Tricks, and the new Ram cats would be close. Should not be much adjusting on your scope. A few clicks here and there and you should be good to go. Anyway welcome to the forum.. And congrats on your new Excalibur. Also good luck this up and coming season.. Keep us posted on your progress...

[TheBig1]

Thank you Bubba. With my vertical compound bow I was able to find broadheads that flew exactly like my field points out to 40 yards. I was hoping to be able to find the same thing with the crossbow without spending money trying different heads.

I've read about Slick Tricks and Ramcats but no one mentions model, fixed or mechanical, or grain.

[xcaliber]

Welcome aboard, and congrats. The stock arrows have aluminum front inserts, and I would recommend 125 grain heads minimum. Do not aim at the same spot twice if you wish to preserve those arrows, Robin Hood shows up often when shooting Excals.

Good Luck, and Happy Hunting.

[GrassyKnoll]

TheBig1...lol.. Welcome aboard...

I don't have any experience with the supplied bolts or broadheads but if time and $$ is an issue right now, I would say use what you have for now to get you through the upcoming season...

Sight in with the broadheads supplied with your package ( and buy replacement blades ) and worry about changing out at a later time.. Excalibur supplies hunting ready accessories in their kits. Some guys are perfectly happy using the Bolt Cutter heads on the stock arrows.. Just make sure when screwing on the heads, they spin clean with ZERO wobble.. I try to align my 3 blade heads with my fletching ( it makes me feel better ). There are guys who say it makes no difference as long as the head is aligned with the shaft properly.. different strokes

You did buy a stringer right? To adjust your brace height till the string settles.

Hmm. It seems as per this site that package does not come with broadheads... If you are sticking to the stock arrows then you are limited in your choice because of the field point weight and overall arrow weight and FOC. Front of center balance on the arrow.

Good luck with your new bow..

[TheBig1]

Grassy, no I didn't buy a stringer. I'm completely new at this. I guess I'll have to pick one up when I buy my cheek piece. I saw something about adjusting brace height. I guess you unstring it and twist the string to retighten the string right?

[xcaliber]

Yep, do not shoot the bow with low brace height. Twist Counter Clock Wise to tighten, or shorten brace height.

[TheBig1]

Thanks X, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on that.

Now just to find some broadheads that shoot accurately.

[Starvin' Hillbilly]

welcome aboard TheBig1!, broadheads . . . i first tried Nap thunderheads 100 grn . . . didnt shoot same as my 100 grain points but w/ a scope adjustment deadly, but i'm using Muzzy's Trocar in 100 grn. same as "MY" field points. jus like rifles or muzzle loaders your critter killer will pick what it like's to shoot, you just got to foot the bill

sacrifice a head to the accuracy gods, build yer confidence w/ it and go hunt'n!

-ken

[georgiaboy]

Welcome to the forum!!
Nothing wrong upgrading on arrows but you don't have to shooting at normal hunting range...40yds max for me. I shoot the stock excalibur firebolts, only change i made was to refletch with 2" blazer vanes. I've killed plenty of deer and hogs with them. I'm sure i could shoot tighter groups with better arrow's but i'm already busting nocks.
If your stock arrows have an aluminum front insert you would be better suited using 125gr heads or heavier. I shoot spitfire's for mechanical and slick standards for fixed...both with in a 1/4 of an inch of my field tips...minute of critter for me!!
Good luck

[xcaliber]

welcome aboard TheBig1!, broadheads . . . i first tried Nap thunderheads 100 grn . . . didnt shoot same as my 100 grain points but w/ a scope adjustment deadly, but i'm using Muzzy's Trocar in 100 grn. same as "MY" field points. jus like rifles or muzzle loaders your critter killer will pick what it like's to shoot, you just got to foot the bill

sacrifice a head to the accuracy gods, build yer confidence w/ it and go hunt'n!

-ken

Yep, I adjust my scope to the NAP Thunderheads every year. They are a great deal, kill deer, and most other game hunted, and the price is right! I never had a bad head from them!! Make your final adjustments to the heads you choose, and you'll be golden!

[TheBig1]

I appreciate your input Hillbilly. I'll definitely consider Muzzy's.

[Starvin' Hillbilly]

Yep, I adjust my scope to the NAP Thunderheads every year. They are a great deal, kill deer, and most other game hunted, and the price is right! I never had a bad head from them!! Make your final adjustments to the heads you choose, and you'll be golden!

-ken

[TheBig1]

Georgia and X, I truly appreciate it. Thanks for your time and advice.

[GrassyKnoll]

Video demonstrating the string changer...

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/videos/player/374