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by theoldarcher
Tue Jan 03, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 20" Gold Tip Laser II Weights?
Replies: 3
Views: 2242

Re: 20" Gold Tip Laser II Weights?

Am sure theoldarcher meant grains, not grams. A GT brass insert is usually 110 gr, the alum nock 22 gr. Alum inserts 32 gr. [3] 4" Duravanes 27 gr, [3] 2" Blazers 18 gr. A 'new' GT L II w/ brass inserts, alum nock and 4" vanes w/ 100 gr point is very close to 408 gr. Add 25 gr for 'o...
by theoldarcher
Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 20" Gold Tip Laser II Weights?
Replies: 3
Views: 2242

Re: 20" Gold Tip Laser II Weights?

I had a half dozen bare shafts laying aroung and here is the weights that I got with my scales.

Bare shaft-aluminum rear and brass insert - 280.9 grams
Bare shaft-aluminum front and rear insert - 214.8 grams

Plus or minus a couple of grams either way.
by theoldarcher
Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Browning X-Cellerator rifle sling
Replies: 4
Views: 2499

Browning X-Cellerator rifle sling

I always try to pass things along that seem to help me during hunting season and to me this sling is worth it weight in gold. I have used the Browning X-Cellerator sling this past season and love it. It adjust to the length you need for carrying simply by grasping the buckle and sliding it back and ...
by theoldarcher
Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: It's finally here!
Replies: 7
Views: 3082

Re: It's finally here!

Our season in the southern zone of georgia doesn't end until jan. 15th :P I've killed two bucks & two does with my excals :!: :D Our doe day's are over on the military base i hunt so i will probably finish the season out on my dads lease...one more nanny would be nice and i've never killed more...
by theoldarcher
Mon Jan 02, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bugs Build along
Replies: 265
Views: 72703

Re: Bugs Build along

This is going to be interesting. This is the first traditional style stock I have seen aging make.
by theoldarcher
Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: It's finally here!
Replies: 7
Views: 3082

It's finally here!

Well, seasons now officially over here in Georgia. :( I had a very good season; in fact, it was the best one I have had in several years. :D I ended up with 8 does and 1 buck this year…which beat not getting anything last year at all by a long shot. Hope ya’ll that are lucky enough to have a longer ...
by theoldarcher
Sat Dec 24, 2011 10:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Merry Christmas everyone
Replies: 3
Views: 1890

Merry Christmas everyone

Had'nt had much time the last couple of days :( to keep up with the forum but to those who have taken deer this week, CONGRATULATIONS! :D Spent all day today processing two does and still not done yet. :roll: :wink: But I wanted to get on long enough to wish every one a merry Christmas and best wish...
by theoldarcher
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A weak moment
Replies: 15
Views: 5248

Re: A weak moment

wabi wrote:Congratulations!!!

Nothing wrong with harvesting a young one if you can use the meat. Not as much meat, but it can't be beat for taste!
I have taken 7 does this year and one buck. The freezer is almost empty. :shock: My crew of 5 put it away quick.
by theoldarcher
Sun Dec 18, 2011 9:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A weak moment
Replies: 15
Views: 5248

Re: A weak moment

wabi wrote:Congratulations!!!

Nothing wrong with harvesting a young one if you can use the meat. Not as much meat, but it can't be beat for taste!
I have taken 7 does this year and one buck. The freezer is almost empty. :shock: My crew of 5 put it away quick.
by theoldarcher
Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A weak moment
Replies: 15
Views: 5248

A weak moment

With Georgia season quickly coming to a close and having four doe and one buck tag left, I took an opportunity that presented it’s self this past week. With darkness closing in and just a few minuets of light left this yearling and another came running in to an acorn flat that I was in. She stopped ...
by theoldarcher
Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: MY STAND NO MEANS NO!
Replies: 14
Views: 4759

Re: MY STAND NO MEANS NO!

Personaly, I don't think turning to violence would solve anything. :roll: How ever if you walk over and hand them a bill for rental of your stand or blind to the tune of a couple hundred dollars :shock: and then follow up with a civil suit (you can sue ANYONE FOR ANYTHING these days) :shock: :shock:...
by theoldarcher
Wed Dec 14, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: eleminate another source of noise
Replies: 14
Views: 6201

Re: eleminate another source of noise

Found this product that might be good to dip the stirrup in. its a rubber coating,I might have to dip it a few times to get a good coating. http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip I tried the plasti dip a few seasons ago. It does take more than one coat (usually 3 or 4) and it is not ver...
by theoldarcher
Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: eleminate another source of noise
Replies: 14
Views: 6201

Re: eleminate another source of noise

I wraped mine a week or so ago with the limbsaver wrap desigened to wrap around the handle of a verticle bow to take the hand shock out. I like it! It took so much of the twang out of the sound and muffed it to a thunk. Mades a big difference in my book. It along with the retention spring dameners a...
by theoldarcher
Sat Dec 10, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Video Hunt of My 2011 Crossbow Buck
Replies: 19
Views: 5737

Re: Video Hunt of My 2011 Crossbow Buck

Great video, congratulations!
by theoldarcher
Thu Dec 08, 2011 6:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: *A Safety warning*
Replies: 15
Views: 4559

Re: *A Safety warning*

bob1961 wrote:if the xbow you have is too high of a poundage for you, sell it and get a lower poundage one and so on untill you get the poundage you feel is right.........bob

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I have a 2010 model Phoenix in great condition I would swap some one for an Exocet :D :lol: