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by mike w
Sun Jun 01, 2014 3:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rookie lesson in stirrup foot hold
Replies: 15
Views: 6066

Re: Rookie lesson in stirrup foot hold

I had a release for one of my verticals, a four finger number with adjustable tension screw, I punched myself in the mouth twice at 72# draw! It still hurts when I think about it. Sounds like you got a degree from the school of hard knocks too! :lol: :lol: Glad you're OK! That makes me feel better,...
by mike w
Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rookie lesson in stirrup foot hold
Replies: 15
Views: 6066

Re: Rookie lesson in stirrup foot hold

vixenmaster wrote:So very true, never be in haste to cock yer Excal it may bite :)
It sure does Vixen!!! :lol:
by mike w
Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Rookie lesson in stirrup foot hold
Replies: 15
Views: 6066

Rookie lesson in stirrup foot hold

Good god! Yup, you really want to ensure that your foot hold on that stirrup is sound and true! Shot this new Xbow close to 100 times now (getting better each time) Now, free hand shots between 25 and 30 yards are a given harvest (which is a HUGE improvement since I've moved off of shooting from the...
by mike w
Sun Jun 01, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Huntin Tree Rats
Replies: 14
Views: 7088

Re: Huntin Tree Rats

I hear ya. There are times where I know I am just simply not admitting that I could use some glass in front of my eye. You might find you wish you'd done it years ago. Let me know, maybe I'll follow suite!
by mike w
Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Young lads first turkey
Replies: 12
Views: 3196

Re: Young lads first turkey

So cool! Congrats and enjoy!
by mike w
Thu Apr 24, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix 380
Replies: 9
Views: 3222

Re: Matrix 380

I took the same leap of faith and am so happy I did! I'm not qualified to suggest anything at all yet cause I'm pretty green to this equipment but the feedback on here is awesome so I'll be watching your replies and all the other ones on the board. Really an awesome benefit to this bow. Enjoy in the...
by mike w
Tue Apr 22, 2014 6:30 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Off Season Project for my Hunting Room
Replies: 40
Views: 12112

Re: Off Season Project for my Hunting Room

That is craftsmanship right there! Well done!
by mike w
Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My 380 is a BEAST!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 13426

Re: My 380 is a BEAST!!!

[quote="mike w"]Let us know when you find her sweet spot, Mike? Have fun shootin'... :D If your shooting the stock "Diablos" with 150gr tips? Took it out to 40 this evening and I can say it is truly a piece of art. I had the speed ring (pardon my terminology if it's wrong) set to...
by mike w
Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My 380 is a BEAST!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 13426

Re: My 380 is a BEAST!!!

It looks like an awesome bow!! It really is. I don't pretend to know very much about these bows in general, but I've seen and shot a few other ones (Parkers, 10 points). They are very nice but the accuracy I have been experiencing in my very rookie stages are breath taking and it's just one of thos...
by mike w
Mon Apr 21, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: He beat me like a drum.
Replies: 22
Views: 5672

Re: He beat me like a drum.

Great read! Must've been an awesome thing to experience! Very gratifying when you say screw it and abort the main plan, try something outside the box and it works. That's awesome!
by mike w
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My 380 is a BEAST!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 13426

Re: My 380 is a BEAST!!!

10-4, that :!: The G5 T3's are also "Wicked" heads... :wink:[/quote]

Just googled them, yup they'll work! I can't wait for my birthday in September... So much cool stuff!!!
by mike w
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Howdy - Newish to the Forum
Replies: 12
Views: 3369

Re: Howdy - Newish to the Forum

Just picked up a Matrix 355 but haven't had a chance to fire it yet. Been working 7 days a week for the last month or so Nice to meet you too! I hear you one working way too much and not getting to shoot nearly enough! Tough trade off but you gotta make hay while the Sun is shining... Some day it wi...
by mike w
Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My M405 is Good 2 Go~!
Replies: 13
Views: 4364

Re: My M405 is Good 2 Go~!

Very cool! Enjoy it!
by mike w
Fri Apr 18, 2014 9:28 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My 380 is a BEAST!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 13426

Re: My 380 is a BEAST!!!

Let us know when you find her sweet spot, Mike? Have fun shootin'... :D If your shooting the stock "Diablos" with 150gr tips? She should be flinging in the high 360's/low 370's... :wink:[/quote] Will do. I got 100 gr tips cause I like to additional speed you may get from the Xact broad hea...
by mike w
Thu Apr 17, 2014 8:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My 380 is a BEAST!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 13426

Re: My 380 is a BEAST!!!

Thanks, Mike! She's a hot one for sure. My first E/M 380 Xtra was also clocking 384-385 fps. I only shoot Excalibur factory strings outta my rigs. :wink:[/quote] Wow! I've shot out to 30 with mine but really only dialed it in at 20. I set the speed at 370 for now just assuming 380 was a maximum spee...