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by bartbouse
Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: NAP FOC 170 gr broadhead
Replies: 10
Views: 5764

NAP FOC 170 gr broadhead

We were having bad luck with boltcutters and x-acts on turkey. Tried the NAP FOC 170gr crossbow broadhead. Four shots, four turkeys. Accuracy is good and maximum damage. I love Excaliburs broadheads for deer but these are a major improvement for turkey.
by bartbouse
Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Here, kitty kitty!
Replies: 37
Views: 9886

Re: Here, kitty kitty!

Oklahoma denied them for years until about three years ago after some were shot and run over by cars. Now you can shoot them if they are threatening you or your animals. Can't wait to see one on the farm as I'm sure it will be threatening my cattle if I see it. :D However, I've never seen one. I do ...
by bartbouse
Sat Nov 19, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Youth Model Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 9065

Re: Youth Model Rifle

My 10 yr. old shot a small buck this morning with her new AR in 6.8 mm that I mentioned in the previous post. Very satisfied with the 6.8. It is as pleasant to shoot as an AR is .223 but the 6.8 mm does a much better job on deer. [img][IMG]http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff256/bartbouse/310230_10...
by bartbouse
Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Youth Model Rifle
Replies: 25
Views: 9065

Re: Youth Model Rifle

I've put a lot of thought in this over the last two years, especially concerning rilels. That said, why not start with a Vixen II now? They are lighter than most rifles, no bang, no recoil. I bought pink ones for my 6 yr old and 10 yr old girls. The ten year old has already killed one deer with hers...
by bartbouse
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I need honest answers
Replies: 15
Views: 5667

Re: I need honest answers

Congrats! Please let us know how the hunt goes. Yes, we are impressed and jealous.
by bartbouse
Sun Oct 30, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The Excal X-Act Broadhead
Replies: 17
Views: 7427

Re: The Excal X-Act Broadhead

Stock firebolt and x-acts. No inserts. Very pleased.
by bartbouse
Sun Oct 30, 2011 1:05 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Is flemish string & 100 gr mech. problem for axiom scope
Replies: 2
Views: 1937

Is flemish string & 100 gr mech. problem for axiom scope

I have an original axiom with alum. rail. I put a lumizone on it and really like it. I added a flemish string and shoot 100 gr. x-acts. The lumizone ring has to be set to 325 for chevrons to hit perfect to 50 yards. I just bought an exomag on ebay from sportsmansguide outlet for $505 including shipp...
by bartbouse
Sat Oct 29, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The Excal X-Act Broadhead
Replies: 17
Views: 7427

Re: The Excal X-Act Broadhead

Stick with the girl you took to the dance. Both are great, x-acts and boltcutters.
by bartbouse
Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I love my bows!
Replies: 20
Views: 5925

Re: I love my bows!

The only crossbow dealer in our town just dropped his Barnett dealership. He is a gun shop that's been around for awhile. He started selling Barnett's in August and dropped this week. He's had a least ten blow up on customers. He's contacted Ten Point. I suggested he contact Excalibur. He said he pr...
by bartbouse
Sat Oct 29, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: firebolt vanes
Replies: 9
Views: 3847

Re: firebolt vanes

Thanks for all the replys. I called Woody's. Woody's said there is no color choice from Excalibur but you can call and see what they have in stock. They usually have several different colors. They indicated that the multicolor are no longer made. I ordered a dozen without vanes. They are $10 less wi...
by bartbouse
Fri Oct 28, 2011 1:08 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: firebolt vanes
Replies: 9
Views: 3847

firebolt vanes

What color vanes are available on the firebolts? Every time I shop for them there is no choice on color. I just got a half dozen in lime only. The first half dozen where white only vanes. The next half dozen were yellow, white, and lime. Then I got some that are orange, white and lime. And finally, ...
by bartbouse
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: Trophy Room
Topic: 2011 Trophy Room
Replies: 111
Views: 288449

Re: 2011 Trophy Room

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Jillian Bouse, age 10, first shot at a deer with her pink vixen II equals first crossbow deer. Thanks Excalibur. Now own two pink vixen II's, 2010 axiom, and exomax on the way. My six year old can't wait to shoot her pink vixen II.
by bartbouse
Mon Oct 24, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Munch Mount
Replies: 8
Views: 4351

Re: Munch Mount

Did you buy a phoenix rail separately or buy the pink furniture separately? Have you used the mount in the field? Does she like it and does it hold up well? I think I am going to order one for my daughter for her vixen ii.
by bartbouse
Thu Sep 01, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Anyone have problems with 100gr Spitfires?
Replies: 17
Views: 6754

Re: Anyone have problems with 100gr Spitfires?

I shot spitfire xp's and x-act's. The x-act's were twice as accurate. I was not happy with the performance of the spirtfire's. Buy some x-act's.
by bartbouse
Wed Aug 31, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Cost of Deer Hunting!
Replies: 26
Views: 8032

Re: Cost of Deer Hunting!

This could get depressing. $15 k in land payments, $3.5 k to fix the hunting vehicle, $300 in new camo for me and the kids, new bolts and broadheads, haven't checked the game cameras to see which ones are not working, haven't bought corn - use about 5000 pounds a year, haven't bought new batteries, ...