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by spike
Wed Aug 22, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: QUESTIONS FROM A NEWGUY
Replies: 5
Views: 1919

Re: QUESTIONS FROM A NEWGUY

Don, Boo answered your question about the parallex. I agree with him about the sights that come with an excal bow. Scope is better (depending on your eyes and on the light). I have used a red dot without any problems altho have now gone to a Hawk scope. I liked the red dots because they are small an...
by spike
Tue Aug 07, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: introduction and question.H
Replies: 14
Views: 3159

Re: introduction and question.H

Welcome,

I have a 200 lb vortex, a 150 lb Vixen, and did have a 175 lb. exocet. I should never have sold the 175 lb bow. If I was to have one bow only it would be a 175 lb draw. It is easier to cock and easier on strings. Lots of power for deer and even moose.

Spike
by spike
Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T No worries
Replies: 5
Views: 1598

Re: O/T No worries

In the breast of a hunter beats the heart of a poet.

spike
by spike
Tue Jul 03, 2012 4:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I'm in the club
Replies: 15
Views: 4028

Re: I'm in the club

The arrow absorbs the energy created by the string moving forward as it is released. If there is no arrow, the energy is transferred to the limbs. It is possible to break the limbs this way. Excals are very good for withstanding that shock. The dryfire is common especially to folks just starting (bu...
by spike
Tue Jul 03, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Roger's (Spike's) Knife
Replies: 4
Views: 1043

Re: Roger's Knife

I'm the "roger" in "Roger's Knife". I asked Darrel to post the picture because I'm technically challenged and find it impossible to post pictures. It is a beautiful knife and I am very pleased with it. This is the second knife I have ordered from da griz - the first was a present...
by spike
Wed Apr 25, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Collection / Donation for Awshucks
Replies: 49
Views: 14214

Re: Collection / Donation for Awshucks

Mark,

mine is sent via paypal. All the way from Ottawa Canada where we had frost this morning. Kentucky has to be warmer ?

Spike (roger)
by spike
Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Collection / Donation for Awshucks
Replies: 49
Views: 14214

Re: Collection / Donation for Awshucks

genius !
by spike
Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Thinking of .....
Replies: 43
Views: 9534

Re: Thinking of .....

DaGriz,

that is an extremely creative and generous idea.

Spike
by spike
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:51 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Testing the waters
Replies: 45
Views: 9364

Re: Testing the waters

Darrell, welcome back and looking forward to pictures of your handiwork. My brother loved the knive that you made for me as a gift to him. There will always be people who agitate and make hurtful remarks. They are the minority, especially on this forum. You just have to consider the source and not b...
by spike
Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deer Decoy s / Cheap
Replies: 19
Views: 4799

Re: Deer Decoy s / Cheap

Farmer,

did you use the decoy in the bush, or in a field ?

Spike
by spike
Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: forum dictionary
Replies: 25
Views: 6799

Re: forum dictionary

keep 'em comin' ! This is great and we all think we speak english.


Spike
by spike
Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: forum dictionary
Replies: 25
Views: 6799

forum dictionary

There are folks from all over north america (and offshore as well) that come to this forum. Many of you will use or know expressions that are peculiar to your area and chances are nobody else will use them. For example, I knew an older gentleman in the Gatineau hills (north of Ottawa, Ontario, on th...
by spike
Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:06 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: taking the hunter education course
Replies: 17
Views: 4471

Re: taking the hunter education course

Wabi,

wait 'til they get to the section "Hunting with Dinosaurs". You'll be giving the course.

Spike
by spike
Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: tree saddle
Replies: 4
Views: 2909

tree saddle

Anyone here ever use the trophy line tree saddle ? I have watched a couple of videos and two things strike me. Firstly, I'm not sure it is designed with crossbows in mind. Secondly, I cannot see how it would be comfortable for any length of time. Seems to me that your legs would tire. Any thoughts ?...
by spike
Fri Feb 03, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: GPS
Replies: 2
Views: 1180

GPS

I'm thinking of getting a new GPS. Currently have an old Magellan about 12 years old. I looked at the Garmin web site and saw the Etrex 10 & Etrex 20. Does anyone have either of these and are you happy ? Also, I'm not entirely clear what the difference is between the two models. Thanks. Spike