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by Rufus
Thu Oct 28, 2010 5:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Saftey seems way to easy to move to the fire position
Replies: 17
Views: 5055

Re: Saftey seems way to easy to move to the fire position

I have always carried my bow cocked and loaded as i often hunt in and out of my stand area, both my bows will sometimes come off safety when carried on a sling the safties are not bad and are working the way they should i wish they where made with a lock on them but sinces they are not i always but ...
by Rufus
Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Whats with ppl ?
Replies: 30
Views: 4832

Re: O/T Whats with ppl ?

I think you just needs some rain and cool weather to make you feel better i will send you some down from Kansas this week let me know if helps. I would miss your post as i am new to crossbow hunting and need a little help some times, and dish it out i can use it.
by Rufus
Fri Sep 24, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Short vs Long Arrows
Replies: 10
Views: 3206

Re: Short vs Long Arrows

I shoot 17" 2219s from my ibex 150gr broadhead with blazers it will group 3" to 4" at 50 yards, Do not foreget to pull your arrow if you uncock my hand are it will go through your foot.
by Rufus
Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Installing STS
Replies: 34
Views: 9145

Re: Installing STS

Yes you will have to cut the back end of the rubber off after you cut the rods the dacron is to add to your serving, i did not use mine and have no trouble without it.
by Rufus
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:14 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Couple of Newbie Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1664

Re: Couple of Newbie Questions

I always carry cocked loaded except crossing a fence are creek are getting in a tree stand. I have found on all Excaliburs i owened the safety has a way of coming off when you carry it on a sling. I now but a rubber band around the pistol grip up over the safety when i carry it with a sling and remo...
by Rufus
Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:50 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Only seen patents on Internet but none for sale!
Replies: 29
Views: 5538

Re: Only seen patents on Internet but none for sale!

Like i said i am not sure i can make it work the rope cocker is the best for me, but i will sure give it a try. See if you can get a better drawing on here for everyone to see. I am thinking something like a goatsfoot with four arms that will come up and back and under the butt to get enough leverag...
by Rufus
Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:58 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Only seen patents on Internet but none for sale!
Replies: 29
Views: 5538

Re: Only seen patents on Internet but none for sale!

Back in the 60s there was a xbow that came with a cocking handle however it was a short bow. I have a gunshop/machine shop as a side job when i am not at my real job. I believe it can be done with a leverage point as in a elbow somewhere on it body some what like a chain tightener, i will give a try...
by Rufus
Sun May 16, 2010 10:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: scent-lok
Replies: 7
Views: 2953

Re: scent-lok

I never thought it could work very well, but how did they prove it.
by Rufus
Sun May 09, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: anti dry-fire system for excalibur crossbows.
Replies: 47
Views: 13867

Re: anti dry-fire system for excalibur crossbows.

It could be nice if it worked 100% of the time, but unlike a rifle safety i always unload and let the string down by hand. I would never give that up as long as i am able.
by Rufus
Thu Apr 22, 2010 5:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Denver Area?
Replies: 2
Views: 913

Re: Denver Area?

There are some just west of town in the foothills, i lived there but it has been awhile. Call a local bow shop they should fill you in. There are more birds in the southern part of state.
by Rufus
Wed Mar 03, 2010 2:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ??? arrow holder noise
Replies: 2
Views: 1136

Re: ??? arrow holder noise

Thank you i will try the kit.
by Rufus
Tue Mar 02, 2010 3:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ??? arrow holder noise
Replies: 2
Views: 1136

??? arrow holder noise

Has anyone tryed to put heat shrink tubing on the arrow holder to cut down on vibration and noise, is there anything else that will work .
by Rufus
Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Brace height ??????
Replies: 15
Views: 7410

Re: Brace height ??????

Thanks everyone, i will start low and go up until i like it.
by Rufus
Fri Feb 26, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Brace height ??????
Replies: 15
Views: 7410

Re: Brace height ??????

Which is more accurate high or low does it matter.
by Rufus
Fri Feb 26, 2010 3:18 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Brace height ??????
Replies: 15
Views: 7410

Brace height ??????

Can someone tell me where does an excalibur seem to shoot the best with brace height low or high.