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by Gregoire1960
Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A "screwy"question.....
Replies: 10
Views: 2892

A "screwy"question.....

I purchased a 10 yr old "classic" Vixen for my daughter to begin her hunting career on her upcoming 12th birthday. I'm going to install a Varizone on it and it looks like I need 4 screws to attach the scope mounting bracket to the bow. Does anyone have the specs for these screws? Thanks!
by Gregoire1960
Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Broadhead Recommendations?
Replies: 13
Views: 2760

Re: Broadhead Recommendations?

130gr Wasp Cam-loks, I believe they were once the reccommended broadhead for Excaliburs back in the day....
by Gregoire1960
Sat Oct 08, 2011 8:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Approximate bolt speed
Replies: 6
Views: 1909

Approximate bolt speed

Can anyone give me an estimate of the bolt speed for a 1997 Exocet & a 1999 Vixen, both shooting excal carbon bolts. The combined weight of the bolts & wasp broadheads are 395.4 grains & both bows use the standard string. Thanks!
by Gregoire1960
Sun Oct 02, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Couldn't find my 8 pointer
Replies: 25
Views: 7672

Re: Couldn't find my 8 pointer

Even the most proficient hunter can miss by a few inches..... it happens. Not sure I understand why you're "pleased with the shot" however. Just curious why you only searched for 2 hours? You might be surprised what a more thorough search might turn up. I found the best deer I ever shot (1...