Excalibur Crossbow Forum

I've been shooting a Micro Nightmare for almost a year now, several hundred shots done. Absolutely zero issues so far. 400gr arrows + Vixenmaster flemish string, no air brakes or anything. The Micro is as accurate as my Phoenix from the bench rest but handles better, moves better and is way easier t...

Hi and welcome. I would strongly recommend you get the Micro. As the others have said, you are not going to find a bow that is easier to shoot and handle. And the size is just awesome. IMO there's absolutely no reason you wouldn't be happy with that bow, it should be everything you need. It's VERY a...

Damn... you just take the best Micro pics When I was waiting for mine to arrive, I kept coming back to your pics to ease the wait

I have been playing around with this set up in preparation for turkey season and using 2.5" guillotine heads Not the best pics but still testing. More to come... https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TAhafjk-n4qLb5hWakx8hIyXFvZoWt-x20CVOn7ieU8=w310-h414-p-no https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s5gI...

So you're telling me, one can expect more than a few hundred shots per serving?
Honestly, I was under the impression that a few hundred shots per serving is pretty good. That's pretty much what I get on my Phoenix and my Micro.

Might have to start polishing myself...

I just got a Micro string from Vixenmaster, couldn't be happier with it. Highly recommend his work!!

flightattendant100 wrote:

JLH wrote:

robertyb wrote:Uncocking is actually easier than cocking. Scary the first time but easier.

This ^.....exactly.

X3. I know the first time I tried to uncock my Exomax, I was pretty spooked, but it wasnt to bad.

X4. Just grip tightly and be careful to not hit your pinky on the stock when it goes down.

Honestly, I'd go with neither and pick the Micro, unless you really need the extra power of the 380. If you're doing any stalking or blind hunting, the Micro is hard to beat and it is plenty fast enough for any game. The Micro Nightmares are in the 340s, almost as fast as the 355. And they're black,...

Thanks for the pics snuffbox. Spectra with 15000lbs breaking strength might be a bit overkill, I used the rope I got to replace my rope cocker, it's originally used for climbing and has a breaking strength of 500lbs I think. Worked fine though should I definitely decide to go that route, I'll take ...

Thanks for the pics snuffbox. Spectra with 15000lbs breaking strength might be a bit overkill, I used the rope I got to replace my rope cocker, it's originally used for climbing and has a breaking strength of 500lbs I think. Worked fine though should I definitely decide to go that route, I'll take s...

I'm playing around with a rope stirrup right now and find it's better than the stock one because you don't have to twist your back out of line so much... being flexible, the rope (and your foot) can be moved to the right more. I'll make up a T-shaped steel stirrup later today, shouldn't take long at...

snuffbox wrote:I fitted a T-Bar to my bows.
We have to cock by hand and I got a wonky foot on the right and a twingey knee on the left.
I can cock nice and central with no body twist whether I choose to use both feet or just one foot.

Hey, could you post a pic of this? Sounds like something I'd like to adapt...

I think I figured out how to cock the bow without throwing my back out. Never noticed how sucky my form was when cocking the Phoenix but the Micro doesn't let you get away with that. I might still cut down a rail because the idea of an even handier bow just appeals to me a lot but I think for now I'...

I just had exactly your problem, had real trouble cocking my Micro repeatedly. Listen to Norman and Tom, they have it right. Doing it their way I can cock my Micro without fear of hurting my back. Never noticed my lack of form when cocking my Phoenix. Do it this way: Put your (right) foot solidly in...

Thanks for your comments, appreciate it. I've been thinking about getting a C2 crank but they're not cheap (bout 200$ over here) and honestly I'd rather avoid having to lug one around. I prefer keeping things simple. I can cock it ok but after a few shots it just stops being fun. Maybe I need to man...