Excalibur Crossbow Forum

Slick-Trick mags, 100 gr. for fixed. Grim Reaper Crossbow for mechanicals. 110 gr. brass inserts (Thanks Awshucks).

You might also look at the Savage 220f. It's a 20 ga. rifled shotgun, built on a rife platform, with Savage's accutrigger. Very hard to find here in Southern Michigan, because they sell out so fast. One inch groups at 100 yds, four inch at 200, mild recoil, and a pleasure to carry. The H&R is al...

I know this might seem odd, but when I started training my german short-haired pointer pup with an electronic collar, I checked the "stimulation" levels in the palm of my hand. It will give you complete perspective when corrective action is called for.

Mike,
I like the right. It is more akin to the fine blackpowder rifles of the past. Very impressive work.

Bass Pro Shops sells socks with pouches sewn over the toe area for the handwarmers. Works great.

Ray, I use a Lucky's Tent Blind and love it. It was made for vertical bows but with a 7 1/2 foot base there's plenty of room for a crossbow. Can you leave it in the woods during the season? After a week none of the deer seem to pay any attention to it. Also, this blind holds up really well. A friend...

200# (Vortex), Deer. Broadhead,say expandable for discussion.

Sounds like I need to find a 50gr brass weight for the powerbolt to go with with my 100 gr head. Does one exist? Also, thanks to all the members on pulling the aluminum inserts out.

I was curious to hear from other members, when considering all the factors of putting a hunting arrow together, if you had to choose on a total weight of 350gr or 450gr, which weight would you choose? Thanks.

Tore mine in late March, surgery in mid April, My orthopedic surgeon told me maybe Nov 1st with the xbow, but I'm 52. I would think at your age you could get back much sooner. Physical theapy is no fun but this is what will get you back to 100%. Good luck.

Will the Wyvern insert work with the Firebolt?

100% ground blinds. I have taken several nice bucks with shotgun and muzzleloader in heavy cover, all 30 yards or less. Needless to say I was thrilled when Michigan OK'd xbows. I do most of my blind building and shooting lanes in March, for the following season. Naturally, wind direction is everythi...

Thank you. In my short time here everybody has been more than helpful.

I'm not sure how FOC is calculated, so could anybody tell me if I'm in the ballpark for FOC and total arrow weight.

1. Excalibur Firebolt (stock)
2. 112gr brass insert (Wyvern)
3. 125 gr Snuffer SS

I wanted to check before buying and replacing inserts. Thank you.

After thinking about what you were going to try, I'd suggest starting with calling Grey Fox if they are available in your area. Many shots would be within crossbow range, and they aggressively respond to calls. It would be a great way to refine your calling skills. Have fun!