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by coolhl
Tue Jan 03, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deepest Sympathy to the family of xcaliber Dan
Replies: 66
Views: 31291

Re: Deepest Sympathy to the family of xcaliber Dan

Dan, Sorry to hear about this. Rest in peace.
Norm
by coolhl
Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Micro limb broke again, 4th time
Replies: 26
Views: 14215

Re: Micro limb broke again, 4th time

'Im gonna' call BS on this post..... I went and checked your past posts and in one you mentioned having a 4th set break ..Since joining you have made 8 posts with 5 concerning various broken limbs and the remainder asking broadhead questions. You are either the un-luckiest person I have herd of...o...
by coolhl
Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Speed comparison: 380, 400,405
Replies: 8
Views: 4501

Re: Speed comparison: 380, 400,405

no wonder so many people love their M380

norm
by coolhl
Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 34 Years
Replies: 41
Views: 13915

Re: 34 Years

Dan,
congratulations....
too many people get divorced nowadays...
don't they realize the ex gets half their crossbow collection!
norm
by coolhl
Thu Jul 07, 2016 9:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Waxed dental floss on serving?
Replies: 22
Views: 9417

Re: Waxed dental floss on serving?

I guess I am not the only crazy one: I didn't do it on the servings but did use it to overlay the loops when they started getting a little loose, but it was on a compound bow with only 100 lb limbs...worked fine....
it did not build up any bulk.
norm
by coolhl
Sun Jun 05, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Vortex XBR mounting
Replies: 8
Views: 4373

Re: Vortex XBR mounting

keep in mind if you plan to put a switchview throw lever on it you will need the higher Vortex rings or it may rub against the rail with even medium rings....
norm
http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vor ... lever-sv-1
by coolhl
Fri May 27, 2016 7:56 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Lumenok
Replies: 15
Views: 8257

Re: Lumenok

you don't need any special tool... hold the end of the lumenok between tour thumb and index finger...jiggle the arrow up and down by briskly rotating your fingers up and down. your fingers should stay in the same plane but the point of the arrow goes up and down many inches using your pinched finger...
by coolhl
Thu May 19, 2016 11:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Salute to Vixenmaster expert string maker
Replies: 16
Views: 9498

Re: Salute to Vixenmaster expert string maker

Mike makes a great string at a low price and is a credit to our crossbow community.
norm
by coolhl
Wed Apr 13, 2016 9:01 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Happy Birthday xcaliber
Replies: 20
Views: 7695

Re: Happy Birthday xcaliber

Dan,
Happy Birthday! you are one of the really good guys always willing to help a fellow enthusiast..
norm
by coolhl
Sat Mar 12, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How Much Speed Is Really Needed
Replies: 55
Views: 25207

Re: How Much Speed Is Really Needed

He specifically asked about shots between 40 and 50 yds!!!!!!! even a 350 FPS bow drops one inch/yard between 40 to 50 yds. a 300 FPS bow drops 1.5 inch/yard between 40 to 50 yds. a 250 FPS bow 2 inches/yard (all with 400 gr arrow) especially at low light in the evening it is difficult to get an exa...
by coolhl
Thu Mar 10, 2016 1:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: How Much Speed Is Really Needed
Replies: 55
Views: 25207

Re: How Much Speed Is Really Needed

My bow shoots basically same speed as yours and I don't feel comfortable shooting over 30 yds. After 30 yds your ranging better be very accurate because the arrow drop accelerates. Look at the arrow drop chart EXCALIBUR has under support:arrow performance. Not only does the faster bow offer more spe...
by coolhl
Fri Feb 26, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: most accurate arrow & broadhead
Replies: 25
Views: 14533

Re: most accurate arrow & broadhead

for Micro
zombies
2 inch Blazers radical helix
Ramcats
by coolhl
Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: best crossbow target
Replies: 17
Views: 8898

Re: best crossbow target

Twisting a carbon arrow can ruin the fibers from what I have read...best to do a straight pull back. norm
by coolhl
Thu Feb 18, 2016 1:16 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: amythntr
Replies: 47
Views: 15203

Re: amythntr

Happy birthday!
Norm
by coolhl
Sun Feb 07, 2016 11:04 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: OT: Suffield Alberta - The Praire Elk Experience
Replies: 33
Views: 14652

Re: OT: Suffield Alberta - The Praire Elk Experience

except for having no bruises, aches, and pains, I feel like I was right there with you....thanks for taking the time to write such an excellent detailed account
norm