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by Raptorman
Sat Oct 05, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need parts for Matrix
Replies: 3
Views: 1130

Need parts for Matrix

Hi, I need 4 part # 99852 for an Excalibur Matrix 380. (spacer bolts) --- can anyone tell me the quickest way to get them? --- Appreciate the help. Thanks...
by Raptorman
Fri Oct 04, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What is wrong?
Replies: 75
Views: 21212

Re: What is wrong?

If you did not use a rope cocking device, you string may have been loaded off center. -- But I am pretty sure it was due to a partial dry fire, (arrow was not seated against the string), or you were using a 'moon nock'?
by Raptorman
Thu Oct 03, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Age of deer
Replies: 19
Views: 5276

Re: Age of deer

I agree with the others. 3.5 to 4.5---could tell better if the muzzle were more visible, and the space between the antlers were more visible.
by Raptorman
Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Killed a M&M @ 50 yds with Ibex SMF
Replies: 14
Views: 4768

Re: Killed a M&M @ 50 yds with Ibex SMF

Don't care much for the Matrix 380, so am going to sell it. Bought a Ibex SMF, really like it, -- Smooth, simple, and extremely accurate. --- I stuck a M&M on a paperclip, put in on target, and blew it away on second shot @ 50 yards. --- Last pic is of M&M dust. --- In all fairness, it was ...
by Raptorman
Thu Oct 03, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Killed a M&M @ 50 yds with Ibex SMF
Replies: 14
Views: 4768

Killed a M&M @ 50 yds with Ibex SMF

Don't care much for the Matrix 380, so am going to sell it. Bought a Ibex SMF, really like it, -- Smooth, simple, and extremely accurate. --- I stuck a M&M on a paperclip, put in on target, and blew it away on second shot @ 50 yards. --- Last pic is of M&M dust. --- In all fairness, it was a...
by Raptorman
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First Impressions of Matrix 380
Replies: 25
Views: 8326

Re: First Impressions of Matrix 380

Yeah the rope cocker is short on purpose, pull the string up to hook. The riser and rail both are aluminum not plastic. It is a beast bow to cock and aggressive on the shot but theres no free lunch for speed. The tactzone is a crap scope no doubt about it but the quiver is nice and like every other...
by Raptorman
Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First Impressions of Matrix 380
Replies: 25
Views: 8326

Re: First Impressions of Matrix 380

[quote="gendoc"]you said, "---Magic number on the Optimizer with factory string / setup was 26, indicating a solid 380 fps. ---" do you really think that formula is correct ? we have several real high speed wheeled cb's and none can be compared with any device except a quality ch...
by Raptorman
Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:13 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Swacker Broadheads
Replies: 46
Views: 19659

Re: Swacker Broadheads

They are excellent. The only ones I use.
by Raptorman
Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First Impressions of Matrix 380
Replies: 25
Views: 8326

First Impressions of Matrix 380

As a long time crossbow owner / hunter, I just wanted to leave my first impression of the Matrix 380. ---- First of all, it was much heavier than expected, I seriously doubt 5.9 lbs. Feels more like around 8 lbs. to me, (in stock form)---though I have not weighed it to see, so I could be wrong. ----...
by Raptorman
Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Leave bow stringed? (or is it 'strung?')
Replies: 8
Views: 2571

Leave bow stringed? (or is it 'strung?')

Hi everyone, was wondering if I should unstring the Matrix when not in use, (like we did the recurves), or do you leave it stringed during the season, and unstring it off season? ---- Appreciate the help, --Thanks
by Raptorman
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New guy here!
Replies: 9
Views: 2377

New guy here!

Hi everyone, have been lurking for awhile, and decided to saddle up. ---- Purchased a Matrix 380 today, can't wait to get it out and give it a spin. Should be here by the end of the week. -----Have owned about 8 other crossbows, most were awful, a couple were decent, and only 1 was worth my keeping....