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by Aero320
Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:37 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boat Access Only
Replies: 11
Views: 5555

Re: Boat Access Only

We had a private farm that had hunted for 15 years. Lost the lease a few years ago. Started looking for another place to hunt on some public land around a lake. First step was to drive around the land to see where it was accessible by vehicle. I then started looking at places that needed a boat to a...
by Aero320
Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Mounting Nikon Bolt XR on Exocet 200
Replies: 1
Views: 1496

Mounting Nikon Bolt XR on Exocet 200

After several years of hunting, my Lumi-zone scope has some problems so I decided to replace it. I ordered a Vari-zone scope from Amazon but decided to look at some other options. That eventually led me to the Nikon Bolt XR (I already have Nikons on my hunting rifles and muzzleloader). I mounted the...
by Aero320
Sun Nov 10, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Trigger tech mounting
Replies: 8
Views: 3417

Re: Trigger tech mounting

UPDATE: Stopped by Bass Pro this afternoon and purchased a new scope mount. Everything is back together and working correctly.
by Aero320
Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Trigger tech mounting
Replies: 8
Views: 3417

Trigger tech mounting

My Trigger Tech Hunter trigger assembly and the red trigger arrived Friday. Excellent product. I ran into a problem when I tried to remove the scope mount. The scope mount is held on with four Allen head screws. I was able to get two out but not the other two, the Allen sockets stripped out. I ended...
by Aero320
Sat Nov 09, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Why aren't the Excalibur broadheads more popular on here?
Replies: 18
Views: 5761

Re: Why aren't the Excalibur broadheads more popular on here

I lost two deer this year with X-Act expandable broad heads. It was late and blood trails were not real good. Switched to Hammerhead 100s with 2" cutting circle and watched the next three deer drop 40 yards from stand. Maybe I need to be a better shot.
by Aero320
Tue Nov 05, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Use two rubber bands with expandables
Replies: 9
Views: 4642

Re: Use two rubber bands with expandables

Spitfire73 ...

I have used the Spitfires but I like the 2" cutting circle that the Hammerheads produce. You may be a better shot than me and I need that extra margin of error!
by Aero320
Sun Nov 03, 2013 7:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Getting the dust off an Phoenix for squirrel season..
Replies: 10
Views: 3526

Re: Getting the dust off an Phoenix for squirrel season..

I used to hunt squirrels with my compound. Blunts will shoot through rabbits but they just knock squirrels out of the tree, then they run off. Shot one with a target point once and the squirrel ran off with the arrow in it. Get the points with the little springs that stick out and they will work fin...
by Aero320
Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Use two rubber bands with expandables
Replies: 9
Views: 4642

Use two rubber bands with expandables

Last week, I missed a clean, ranged, 40 yard shop. Missed deer completely. Later in the morning, I killed a buck at 21 yards. I am using Rocket Hammerhead 100aps that open up to a 2" cutting circle. Upon examining the entry and exit of the broadhead, it was obvious that the broadhead had expand...
by Aero320
Sun Nov 03, 2013 3:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting Public Land
Replies: 37
Views: 13475

Re: Hunting Public Land

We had a farm leased for 15 years that was pretty good. After losing the lease, I started looking around at public land and found that most lakes have public hunting areas. One of the lakes I have fished for years has about 4,000 acres of public hunting. I got a map of the area and drove all the way...
by Aero320
Fri Nov 01, 2013 8:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Range vs. Soybean Field
Replies: 18
Views: 6451

Re: Range vs. Soybean Field

I missed a doe shot at 40 yards last week and I had ranged it with the Vendetta (which compensates for angle). I don't know what happened but I found the arrow and it had nothing but dirt on it! Going again in the morning. Probably last trip out as next weekend the muzzleloaders will be out followed...
by Aero320
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting Stories with your Excal and TriggerTech
Replies: 1
Views: 1339

Re: Hunting Stories with your Excal and TriggerTech

Just ordered one of the Trigger Tech triggers!
by Aero320
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: range finder advice
Replies: 12
Views: 3981

Re: range finder advice

I just mounted the Leupold Vendetta on my Exocet and could not be happier. It is not the cheapest rangefinder on the market, but is well worth the money.
by Aero320
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First Time Crossbow Hunting 2003 Exocet
Replies: 14
Views: 3618

Re: First Time Crossbow Hunting 2003 Exocet

Congratulations on your crossbow kill. This is my third season with the Exocet and it is an excellent crossbow. I have had the best luck with quick kills by using the Rocket Aerohead Hammerhead 100's. They are an expandable and open up to a 2" cutting circle. I shot a doe on Sunday morning and ...
by Aero320
Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: just aint seeing any deer..
Replies: 33
Views: 8812

Re: just aint seeing any deer..

Hang in there. The second season I archery hunted (about 20 years ago), I killed the biggest deer I had ever seen in the woods. I had not seen a deer in the previous three weeks prior to that afternoon. I killed a doe this last Sunday morning right at the break of day. Saw five deer total. One deer ...