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by BigBwanaD
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: weres the turkey contest ????
Replies: 37
Views: 8245

I am in agreement with you Yakman$ since we are getting such generous offers for prizes. We should try to eliminate any temptation. The other thing that would do is demonstrate to all that we are law abiding since we are doing this on Excalibur's web forum. All contestants could email me a picture o...
by BigBwanaD
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:38 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Surgery results
Replies: 22
Views: 5718

Good news and here's to a speedy recovery. Today's surgical techniques are amazing but don't over due it. A ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
by BigBwanaD
Fri Apr 10, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: weres the turkey contest ????
Replies: 37
Views: 8245

Seems like we're headed for individuals, no teams and how about we give bow hunters 1 point on their total. That way we need less prizes for the winners. Two classes would need double the prizes. I don't see a problem removing the date requirement if all agree to go on honesty. We have prizes offere...
by BigBwanaD
Fri Apr 10, 2009 1:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: weres the turkey contest ????
Replies: 37
Views: 8245

How about this as a basis to start? Please add suggestions/likes/dislikes. Together we can get a framework set. Entry requirements: You gotta have pics of the bird! Take as many as you need to to make sure you have what is needed for entry. At a minimum we need: 1-A picture of you, the bird, your we...
by BigBwanaD
Fri Apr 10, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Giving Up on the Groundpounder Mount
Replies: 47
Views: 12531

I couldn't agree more. What's also disturbing is how enormous came across that rogue video of Mike P. Another year of therapy is in order after witnessing that!!!!

I wonder if the little spiderman would be considered a mini "P"????
by BigBwanaD
Sun Apr 05, 2009 5:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Back up for sale, 204 Ruger,.22 PCP SALE/ TRADE??
Replies: 26
Views: 7120

Far from it for its purpose. The 204 Ruger was developed by Hornady and Ruger and it fires a thirty-two grain twenty caliber V-Max bullet at an advertised muzzle velocity of 4225 feet per second. This translates into a near instantaneous bullet impact and with little felt recoil, you can see the imp...
by BigBwanaD
Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:49 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bearded Mom
Replies: 15
Views: 3872

No disrespect intended but in Michigan you are able to take a bearded hen. Here is the language from the 2009 Spring Turkey Guide... Bag Limit—One bearded turkey per licensed hunter. See diagram for beard location. It is unlawful to take or possess a turkey that does not have a beard, or tag a bird ...
by BigBwanaD
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ExoMax Replacement Stock
Replies: 5
Views: 2182

ExoMax Replacement Stock

When my Exomax arrived the other day, the box had been beat up pretty bad. The limb yoke was wrapped in bubble wrap but due to excessive banging around chipped the stock between the trigger guard and the forend pretty bad. It's strictly cosmetic but it drives me nuts. I inquired if there was a thumb...
by BigBwanaD
Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:26 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: what is this
Replies: 13
Views: 4288

The chukar we take have a white breast, like a partridge. I understand Huns have red meat.
by BigBwanaD
Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: what is this
Replies: 13
Views: 4288

Do you have a hunting preserve by you? The preserves around here have them for put and take. Chukar tends to run more than fly and they let you get really close. Not a very bright bird as far as I can tell. The one preserve that I hunt, after the hunt, they watch the next couple of days and catch al...
by BigBwanaD
Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: NC Bowhunters Assoc stand against crossbows
Replies: 14
Views: 3151

Ischa, After 10 minutes of reading over there I see what you mean. Someone wants to meet in Lansing in April to unite crossbow hunters and immediately the bickering starts. It is shameful! It is no wonder why it feels that we are fighting an uphill battle. I have four daughters and a wife that all p...
by BigBwanaD
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: NC Bowhunters Assoc stand against crossbows
Replies: 14
Views: 3151

The Michigan Bow Hunters Association was not as extreme but mobilized their forces to stop the passage of Michigan's newest crossbow legislation. It appears that all of these organizations have become so narrowly focused that they miss some of the more rewarding reasons for this. Yesterday, I assemb...
by BigBwanaD
Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:04 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need some advice on Red Dots
Replies: 16
Views: 3874

I have two of these that I rotate on multiple guns, the strongest being my 20 gauge and my Tominator Shotgun which kicks like a mule because of 2 3/4 ounce shots. The cheapest I have seen them is $50.00 and they weren't camo. I can attest that they have never failed me and I like the ability to use ...
by BigBwanaD
Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Big Bucks + Big ($) Bucks = Corruption
Replies: 44
Views: 12920

Agreed and in my mind these guys are poachers too! Maybe even worse cause they've made a living of it. Who hasn't heard of Adams County, the Schmucker Buck or the Golden Triangle. In some ways, I think we create this element ourselves. A 200 inch whitetail is awesome and rare, imagine what all these...
by BigBwanaD
Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deal Alert!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2089

Nice looking arrows. I have a Gander Mtn. about 10 miles from my house. I'll go check it out. I have about 3 dozen 2317 xx78's that were never used, could I cut them down to use for bolts in an equinox or exomax? Or would they be too stiff. They are already crown dipped in white. Or do you need to ...