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by mikew
Tue Jan 10, 2006 7:15 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to xbows...advice please
Replies: 10
Views: 4439

Hi! You might want to check out the arrow performance charts on Excalibur's web site: http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/arrow.html The draw weight isn't ll that important, in my opinion - the arrow performance is. For example, I can't count how many times I've seen the sage advice that (at last for d...
by mikew
Sat Jan 07, 2006 3:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: mikew please read
Replies: 1
Views: 1088

Thanks!
by mikew
Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:59 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Exomag 185LB FS/ SOLD
Replies: 10
Views: 4382

If only the power stroke were shorter....I'd jump on this!

-Mike
(vertically challenged at 5'7") :(

...on second though - Gary, check your email.
Thanks,
-Mike
by mikew
Sat Jan 07, 2006 10:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Phoenix for a Tall Guy
Replies: 7
Views: 3288

Hi,
BTW GaryL has just posted an Exomag FS - looks like a GREAT deal, BTW...

I'd jump on it, but I'm short (5'7") and the Exomag has a longer power stroke than I'd like to try to cock.

Good luck,
-Mike
by mikew
Tue Dec 27, 2005 9:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Still Deciding between Phoenixand Exocet
Replies: 14
Views: 4369

Thanks again gang! Jim, only the possibility of some larger game in the future pushed me to the Phoenix over the highly regarded Vixen. Big Dog, sorry to hear you've suffered the same fate as me, but I am heartened to know that you're able to use the string cocker on the Phoenix as well. Golden Eagl...
by mikew
Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:00 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Still Deciding between Phoenixand Exocet
Replies: 14
Views: 4369

Thanks

Thanks for the great advice! Yes, I didn't mean to infer I would be taking long shots. I've been a vertical bowhunter for a few years and a stroke has made it, um, a wee bit diffucult for the near future to shoot a vertical bow well enough to hunt. :( Close shots ARE definitely preferred - I probabl...
by mikew
Mon Dec 26, 2005 11:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Still Deciding between Phoenixand Exocet
Replies: 14
Views: 4369

Still Deciding between Phoenixand Exocet

Folks, I'm having a dickens of a time trying to decide between these two bows... The Exocet shoots faster, which sounds nice from both a trajectory and "string jump possibility" standpoint, but... it's tougher to cock. Not having the luxury of testing these two sde by side, I have a favor ...
by mikew
Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My New Ghilli Suit Camo and Stealth Bicycle..
Replies: 6
Views: 2763

I can't see the Ghilli suit for the bicycle is in the way.

-Mike

:lol:
by mikew
Tue Dec 20, 2005 8:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2005 season
Replies: 4
Views: 1911

Pics didn't come through (at least for me), BUT - 3 generations - that's great!

I'm looking forward to teaching my sons (7 1/2 and 5) and hope to get my dad back in the woods too.

Good luck with the muzzleloader season!

Cheers,
-Mike
by mikew
Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sad news
Replies: 31
Views: 14135

You have my condolences.

Although I am new to crossbows and this forum, this it something that transcends all activities.

You and your family are in my prayers,
-Mike
by mikew
Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: targets,who uses what?
Replies: 15
Views: 7576

I'm REALLY liking these homemade suggestions.... MUCH cheaper considering I'm about to drop ~$800 (US) on a complete Exocet setup.


...pending purchase order authorization. :wink:

Thanks!
-Mike
by mikew
Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: targets,who uses what?
Replies: 15
Views: 7576

Is the Block Crossbow Target any good?

Would any of the "block-like" layered targets work for the 200lb Exocet?

Thanks,
-Mike, also pondering stopping these swift arrows with easy removal :?
by mikew
Fri Dec 02, 2005 7:19 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: favorite scope for hunting & is "righ stuff" w
Replies: 5
Views: 1848

Again, Thanks! I'm leaning more any more towards the Excal Exocet...this forum has played a part so far too. Seems that the Exocet w/ all the trimmings is a faster, lighter bow than the TenPoint Titan I'm also considering. Nevermind the fact that I think it's less expensive (now and in the long run)...
by mikew
Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: favorite scope for hunting & is "righ stuff" w
Replies: 5
Views: 1848

favorite scope for hunting & is "righ stuff" w

Hi, Another newbie set of questions here... What's everyone's favorite scope for their crossbow? Also, is the Righ Stuff package with scope (~$275) a good thing, or should I piece things together? One data point for the latter question - I'd be getting a crankaroo assist, so the string cocker would ...
by mikew
Thu Dec 01, 2005 1:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur vs. Ten point
Replies: 12
Views: 12362

All, Thanks! You folks are great. Since posting my original questions, I've talked to another shop...one with whom I've dealt extensively in the past and discovered a few tidbits of info. 1) They are sold out of Ten Point bows 2) They sell MORE Excalbur Xbows than TenPoint or any other brand And...p...