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by GGC
Mon Sep 05, 2011 3:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadhead problems
Replies: 32
Views: 11663

Re: Broadhead problems

Don't do that. The quik spin vanes are made with a little raised flap on the rear edge of the vane. The recommended offset is only about 1 degree or less. Check their website. You'll be wasting your money with that combo or go with blazers with the helical.
by GGC
Sun Sep 04, 2011 7:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Excalibur's Firebolt Carbon Arrow Insert
Replies: 2
Views: 1323

Re: Excalibur's Firebolt Carbon Arrow Insert

Measure the inside diameter of the firebolt. It is not .300. Double check with Excal., I'm sure they can help.
by GGC
Wed Aug 31, 2011 7:50 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadhead problems
Replies: 32
Views: 11663

Re: Broadhead problems

In a word, Yes. You can fletch your own or do the shrink fletch version. If you do your own, the vanes only need a slight offset. There is a little kicker on the vane to impart the spin. Practice with your hunting broadheads, and shoot off the most solid rest possible. That eliminates most of our ow...
by GGC
Tue Aug 30, 2011 6:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadhead problems
Replies: 32
Views: 11663

Re: Broadhead problems

If the arrows are indeed straight, try shooting with a different vane down. Just mark a vane and see if there is any change. Try another vane down until you get some positive results. This is guessing you are shooting flat nocks. You said the arrows were not shot often, but one bad pull from the tar...
by GGC
Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hog hunting outfitter in South Carolina
Replies: 4
Views: 3358

Re: Hog hunting outfitter in South Carolina

Just a few thoughts. I've hunted deer and hogs over 20 years around Estill,SC. Hogs and water go hand in hand, find a place near or on the Savana River. If you're stand hunting over a feeder or corn thrown on the ground, find out how long your shots will be. A stand 80-100 yards away from the corn i...