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by Venango41
Fri Oct 03, 2014 2:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Forum and Matrix 380 issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3157

Re: Forum and Matrix 380 issues

Thanks Bubba. Well, hopefully I can post having a good hunt next week. This 13" pull is a bit challenging. The speed is unreal.
by Venango41
Fri Oct 03, 2014 1:06 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Forum and Matrix 380 issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3157

Re: Forum and Matrix 380 issues

Thanks for the replies. I don't have a level on the bow, but will get one from Danny. With regard to me selecting this bow to start - I'm an old stick bow Trad guy, and the recurve appealed to me to be able to adjust the brace height and change strings without going to a Shop. I was dreading the tri...
by Venango41
Fri Oct 03, 2014 10:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Forum and Matrix 380 issues
Replies: 8
Views: 3157

Forum and Matrix 380 issues

I've had my new 380 matrix for a couple weeks now, and I'd like to thank the fellow forum members for posting their thoughts and findings on the matrix bows. The amount of information posted and in the Excalibur videos allowed me to understand my first crossbow before I began shooting it. Last night...
by Venango41
Wed Oct 01, 2014 1:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Help with stringing aid
Replies: 8
Views: 2707

Re: Help with stringing aid

Check the video of the stringing aid use, and pay special attention to the loop and where it is in relation to the scope. Shorten it to match the video - it worked for me. Same with the cocking aid.
by Venango41
Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix Brace Height
Replies: 21
Views: 7963

Re: Matrix Brace Height

I got my Matrix 380 a week ago, and the string was on the bumpers. I shortened the string to 1/4" off the bumpers, and three days later it was back on the bumpers. Initially I had to add about 12 twists to the string to get it to the 1/4", and I wondered why the strings were so long. Glad ...
by Venango41
Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Metal Detector
Replies: 27
Views: 13682

Re: Metal Detector

I have successfully used a metal detector to find my buried arrows. The carbon are really tough, because you must find the tips. The aluminum arrows I find perhaps 95% of the time.