Excalibur Crossbow Forum

Redheart looks the best but ebony is much denser and could likely improve the call characteristics. I choose ebony.

I wouldn't take the shot either. I've found that patience usually pays off and quite often that Buck will stop and turn a bit or even turn completely around a come right back by you if you wait. If you have a particular spot in mind that you're hunting, and are in a place where that is the only shot...

Good to know!!! Even before my crossbow is ordered I ordered the S5 suppression system, 150 gr Boltcutter broadheads, and a stringing aid. Would've already ordered the crossbow but my wife wants to do it for my birthday so i don't know if it's ordered yet or not but I'll be ready!!!

Thanks! From everything I've read, most say Dalton's is all I'll need.

Congrats on such a fine trophy and for such excellent shot placement!!! You did extremely well on both counts... Outstanding!!!!

Wow!! Thanks for sharing & I want one too!!!!

Wow! More great tips! Thanks!!!

Thanks for the input. Was planning on buying some to try. Will look elsewhere.

Since I'm new to crossbow hunting, I'm gonna keep it stock until the season is over. After that, I'll definitely be doing a trigger upgrade! I'm one of those nasty old guys with many, many years of benchrest shooting; using basics, timneys, and other triggers that I stoned, coated, and fine tuned. T...

I agree with the Fox vote...

Thanks for the tips and the entertainment.. Had to stop and grab a bag of popcorn when it got exciting. Seriously, thank you for the tips. Real life experiences are far more valuable than any book, manual, or dvd. Your suggestions are very much appreciated. The jabs are very entertaining...

Prayers going out to the Miller family. May GOD bless them beyond measure with peace and understanding during this difficult time.

Great thread but there's got to be more tips than this from all of the Pros on here....

Thanks so much for your answers! I feel much better about ordering now.

Just getting ready to place my order for an Axiom and read somewhere that the Axiom has a plastic rail instead of aluminum. The primary factor that drew me to the conclusion of buying the Axiom was the short draw length because I'm 56 years old and 5' 8" on a good day.. My question is: "If...