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by coolhl
Sun Sep 27, 2015 12:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: sighting in scope
Replies: 16
Views: 5400

Re: sighting in scope

coolhl wrote:dan beat me to the punch...his method I am sure is better
norm
by coolhl
Sun Sep 27, 2015 12:22 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: sighting in scope
Replies: 16
Views: 5400

Re: sighting in scope

Dan, I will definitely try your method, thanks, norm
by coolhl
Sun Sep 27, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: sighting in scope
Replies: 16
Views: 5400

Re: sighting in scope

try sighting your bow at 20 yds for first reticle... then shoot an arrow aiming for the same point at 30 yds using the second reticle. you will be off a bit...adjust your magnification until the second reticle lines up exactly where the arrow actually landed... from then on your reticle should line ...
by coolhl
Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:55 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: sighting in scope
Replies: 16
Views: 5400

Re: sighting in scope

yes , and the whole idea of the speed dial is to line up your reticles with easy to remember numbers , like 20,20,40,50, not 20, 26,32 etc...once again, this is my understanding of second focal plane scopes with a speed dial , I could be wrong..
norm
by coolhl
Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: sighting in scope
Replies: 16
Views: 5400

Re: sighting in scope

I am no scope expert but I am pretty sure the speed dial adjusts the magnification so that you are lining up your reticles the way you want them (20/30/40 yds etc....) the ballistics chart is if you are stuck on one given magnification (in the case you show 2X magnification)for whatever reason.... s...
by coolhl
Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: sighting in scope
Replies: 16
Views: 5400

Re: sighting in scope

I have the XB30 Pro SR. Have you been using Hawke's ballistics calculator? If not, download it from their site to your computer and phone. I am a bit confused. I thought the whole idea of a speed dial is that you dont need to use a ballistic chart...I can see the need with a nikon bolt with no spee...
by coolhl
Sun Sep 20, 2015 8:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: -Captain Morgan Coup!
Replies: 31
Views: 8487

Re: -Captain Morgan Coup!

Mike, well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
first of many..
norm
by coolhl
Tue Sep 15, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: trigger tech
Replies: 14
Views: 5442

Re: trigger tech

If you got the single stage TT trigger it will be amazing compared to the stock micro trigger.....my micro trigger didn't improve after 250 shots so I got the TT trigger and it is perfect in terms of no creep and being crisp.
Norm
by coolhl
Sun Sep 13, 2015 8:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Opening day doe down
Replies: 30
Views: 8861

Re: Opening day doe down

congrats!
deer hunting with shorts and a T shirt...
love it,
norm
by coolhl
Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My Black 380 is 1 fer 1.
Replies: 25
Views: 7160

Re: My Black Biatch is 1 fer 1.

congrats!
in Georgia?
norm
by coolhl
Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:54 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Team Jersey Scores w 335 8:00AM
Replies: 65
Views: 16319

Re: Team Jersey Scores w 335 8:00AM

Anthony,
way to go!
I will be happy with all does this season...
you cant eat horns...
and does taste better...
norm
by coolhl
Sat Sep 12, 2015 7:30 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: thank you boo
Replies: 3
Views: 1634

Re: thank you boo

how many shots before the serving got chewed up before and after the polishing?
My servings only last 125 to 160 shots on my micro with SS TT trigger...
thanks, norm
by coolhl
Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Remembering 911
Replies: 10
Views: 3126

Re: Remembering 911

only good thing about 9/11 is it convinced me to get a carry permit...
norm
by coolhl
Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: shipping a crossbow
Replies: 5
Views: 2005

shipping a crossbow

what is the cheapest service
UPS USPS FedEX????
and yes, I know the hard way to avoid the package stores
thanks,
norm
by coolhl
Mon Sep 07, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Best Scope
Replies: 29
Views: 9503

Re: Best Scope

wildcatter
great review, very helpful, thanks, norm