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by EJ45
Wed Jan 25, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Finally got my Vortex sighted in
Replies: 6
Views: 1880

Re: Finally got my Vortex sighted in

I plan on doing more shooting this weekend! At what point would a better string be recommended? I hope to tag a hog as soon as my schedule permits
by EJ45
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Finally got my Vortex sighted in
Replies: 6
Views: 1880

Finally got my Vortex sighted in

Well I finally got the opportunity to shoot and sight in my Vortex. I had it dead on at 20 yds with the third shot. I cant wait for the opportunity to do some hunting with it. A buddy of mine that shoots a compound bow came over to watch, he was really impressed with the speed and accuracy (so was I...
by EJ45
Mon Jan 23, 2012 2:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Game Cam Pics
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

Game Cam Pics

Here are a few pics, Nothing spectacular since they are small low fence properties with neighbors that shoot anything with antlers Young 10 that made it through the season, I hope he makes it til this fall http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/Ej45/MDGC0478.jpg Buck I took this past season http://i...
by EJ45
Fri Jan 20, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Good all around target
Replies: 32
Views: 11045

Re: Good all around target

Thanks for the feedback! I guess my next investment will be a Rinehart target!
by EJ45
Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Good all around target
Replies: 32
Views: 11045

Re: Good all around target

I saw that mentioned a few times, any experiences with the Block targets?
by EJ45
Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Good all around target
Replies: 32
Views: 11045

Good all around target

What would you guys recommend as a good practice target? I have yet to shoot my Vortex due to work, but Id like to have a good target for whevever I DO have the opportunity
by EJ45
Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:25 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Crossbow Axis and Blackbuck back from Taxi
Replies: 16
Views: 3108

Re: Crossbow Axis and Blackbuck back from Taxi

Great looking mounts
by EJ45
Sat Jan 14, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I got my 2011 buck mount back!
Replies: 10
Views: 2478

Re: I got my 2011 buck mount back!

Very nice
by EJ45
Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:40 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hog pics
Replies: 12
Views: 3098

Re: Hog pics

Nice hog! Those spotted ones have always been my favorite
by EJ45
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hog pics
Replies: 12
Views: 3098

Re: Hog pics

The big boars here pretty much only come out at night, they dont get big by making mistakes.
by EJ45
Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:26 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hog pics
Replies: 12
Views: 3098

Hog pics

Here a few hogs from over the years http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/EJ44/yard_hog1.jpg 360# boar shot in the "backyard" same one as my avatar http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y127/EJ44/GL_boar.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/Ej45/3intth.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/album...
by EJ45
Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Feeding winter wildlife
Replies: 7
Views: 2268

Re: Feeding winter wildlife

Here in Texas, seems everyone has a feeder going. I just got 2 feeders going on 40 acres we just bought. It doesnt take long for the animals to figure out a free meal can be had. I think I enjoy the game cam pics I get almost as much as I enjoy hunting.
by EJ45
Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:18 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to the Game
Replies: 25
Views: 7637

Re: New to the Game

Im down in Victoria, about an hour and a half south of San Antonio
by EJ45
Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:59 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to the Game
Replies: 25
Views: 7637

Re: New to the Game

Thanks for the warm welcome! We have plenty of hogs down here, In my younger days I hunted hogs with dogs and a knife so I look forward to sticking one with my crossbow. I have frequented a few gun forums in the past and Im glad to see a bunch of experienced AND friendly folks here willing to help o...
by EJ45
Thu Jan 12, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New to the Game
Replies: 25
Views: 7637

New to the Game

Hello from Texas! I have hunted all my life and have decided to jump into crossbow hunting. I have been reading your posts for a couple of months and recently bought a Vortex with the lite stuff package. I know NOTHING about archery/crossbows thus the reading as much as I can. I hope to learn/practi...