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by mtnjim
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: kinetic energy
Replies: 6
Views: 2039

Re: kinetic energy

by mtnjim
Thu Apr 19, 2012 8:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: kinetic energy
Replies: 6
Views: 2039

kinetic energy

we've all heard the speed arguments.

what may be more important and seems to be increasingly recognized is kinetic energy of the arrow.

how is is calculated?

is there a minimum KE to strive for?

what other considerations about KE should be recognized?

mtnjim
by mtnjim
Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: GoPro camera mount? Done with Video
Replies: 76
Views: 22254

Re: GoPro camera mount? Done with Video

Pydpiper wrote:
mtnjim wrote: Did you consider a Velcro strap around the camera to keep it from coming off?
didn't mean the cam actually came off the mount at the shot, but it was enough to turn the recording off.

never edited using the zoom feature yet. good to know that the go pro resolution can handle that well, thanks.
by mtnjim
Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: GoPro camera mount? Done with Video
Replies: 76
Views: 22254

Re: GoPro camera mount? Done with Video

here's how I set it up on my Ghost 400 with an adapter kit from the boys over at http://insanearchery.com http://mtnjimfisher.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/04-13_0352a.jpg unfortunately, the shot vibration was enough to shock the camera off, which corrupted the video file for playback... :( I still...
by mtnjim
Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The REAL Birthday!
Replies: 27
Views: 5405

Re: The REAL Birthday!

happy birthday dude. did you shoot a turkey yet this spring? :)
by mtnjim
Sat Mar 24, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Colorado Legalization Efforts
Replies: 2
Views: 1262

Colorado Legalization Efforts

The anti-crossbow hunting during archery season regime here in Colorado is starting to piss me off...

What efforts do you know of have been attempted here in Colorado?

What resources can you refer me to to wage a battle here?

thanks,

Mtn Jim Fisher
near Drake, CO
by mtnjim
Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 2009 Crossbow Season Expansions
Replies: 10
Views: 3496

Re: 2009 Crossbow Season Expansions

excellent post Woody! do you have any updates? I just became a crossbow hunter last fall. I'm 56, and two of my older brothers have been using them in Michigan since they were made legal. I live in Colorado, but I don't know of any movement here to legalize them for archery season. We have a 9 day m...
by mtnjim
Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Twilight DLX scope
Replies: 18
Views: 5638

Twilight DLX scope

what is your opinion of the Twilight DLX scope, and what do you have it setup with?

thnx,

MtnJim
by mtnjim
Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best Place to Buy an Excalibur
Replies: 16
Views: 4926

Re: Best Place to Buy an Excalibur

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by mtnjim
Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 400 fps?
Replies: 35
Views: 13894

Re: 400 fps?

Michigan recently removed their 350 fps limit restriction, thus my question. thanks for all the thoughtful responses! recently experienced my first crossbow adventures, with a Barnett Ghost 400. long story short, it's going back to the factory with a note saying they can keep it! should have listene...
by mtnjim
Sat Nov 19, 2011 3:42 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 400 fps?
Replies: 35
Views: 13894

400 fps?

so when will Excalibur come out with a 400 fps crossbow?

Mtn Jim