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by lucky strike
Sun Feb 03, 2008 5:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Wishlist for Crossbow Design Changes-All In & All Done?
Replies: 25
Views: 22775

improvement to excalbur

ONLY ONE THAT I CAN THINK OF!I WOULD LIKE TO SEE EX CAL COME UP WITH AN ADAPTER HANDLE THAT COULD BE ATTACHED TO EITHER SIDE OF THE RAIL FOR CARRYING THE XBOW WITH THE LIMBS VERTICAL-CARRYING THE XBOW WITH A TREESTAND OR BLIND ON YOUR BACK IS NOT EASY ON THE LONG HAUL--LS
by lucky strike
Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: DISSIPATOR BARS QUESTION
Replies: 6
Views: 1825

dissipator bars

I didn't understand, --"lowers the db by 2/3"-2/3 of what?-that deer isn't going to jump any slower with or without the bars and I've harvested alot of them-I just try to get close enough that the deer doesn't have time to jump the sound of the string or beat the speed of the bolt-I REALLY...
by lucky strike
Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:45 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: DISSIPATOR BARS QUESTION
Replies: 6
Views: 1825

DISSIPATOR BARS QUESTION

I shot my old exocet without pads and new phoenix with pads and didn't notice any difference in sound.My question is are they really needed? I wouldn't mind taking another pound of weight off my phoenix.LS
by lucky strike
Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:33 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: tree stands and crossbows
Replies: 6
Views: 2062

tree stands and crossbows

How do you fella's rest your crossbow while up in your stands? always looking for a better mousetrap.
thanks -LS
by lucky strike
Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:50 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: LONE WOLF SIT AND CLIMB
Replies: 0
Views: 840

LONE WOLF SIT AND CLIMB

HAS ANYONE FIGURED OUT HOW TO MAKE THE SIT RAIL INTO A SOLID REST FOR THE CROSS BOW- I LIKE THE STAND BUT THE COMPANY DOESNT SEEM TO BE TO CREATIVE IN THOSE AREAS THAT ARE CRITICAL TO COMFORT--LS
by lucky strike
Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:56 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: bitz tip
Replies: 1
Views: 818

bitz tip

I stopped at Staples and bought a repositional glue stick by 3m-smeared some on the shaft and on the vane base-put the vane into the bitzenberger jig and now I am able to position and reposition the vane until it sits exactly the way I want it to,without wasting vanes or getting frustrated because I...
by lucky strike
Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:31 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: rope cocking aid frustration
Replies: 11
Views: 4008

rope cocker

hey fellas it' me not the rope-or the serving.when i used my fingers as rail guides i was always on center. i'm getting older now. and as much as i try i am always pulling uneven with my arms. it would be nice to have a pull comming from one rope instead of two ,so no matter how the pull was made it...
by lucky strike
Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:24 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: rope cocking aid frustration
Replies: 11
Views: 4008

rope cocking aid frustration

I have tried the rope cocking aid quite a few times and can never get an even pull.The string is always off center. Has anyone found an infallable way to use this thing so no matter how it is pulled it will center the string??
ls
by lucky strike
Sun Feb 25, 2007 9:49 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: aluminum shaft preparation
Replies: 1
Views: 1018

aluminum shaft preparation

I just bought some economy grade Goat Tuff. I want to use Plastifletch or Duro vanes. What is the best shaft preparation for xx75 aluminum shafts?Should the vanes be wiped down? Also is the Goat Tuff high performance grade any better
thanks, LS
by lucky strike
Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: goat tuff viscosity
Replies: 2
Views: 1374

goat tuff viscosity

I have been using a product called miracle glue to fletch vanes on aluminum-As far as a bonding agent ,this stuff is fantastic.however there is a drawback.The viscosity is like that of water and consequently it will slide off the vane base with ease,making for a messy shaft.I have seen many posts on...
by lucky strike
Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:01 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Thaughts toshare with excal- designers/ developers/customers
Replies: 26
Views: 10746

STOCK

THE ONLY ADDITION I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IS A SMALL HANDLE MIDPOINT ON THE FOREGRIP THAT COULD BE ATTACHED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STOCK FOR CARRYING THE BOW VERTICALLY THROUGH HEAVY COVER,OR WHEN CARRYING A BLIND AND NOT BEING ABLE TO USE THE SLING, THE BOW GETS AWFUL HEAVY WHEN YOU HAVE TO WALK A LONG ...
by lucky strike
Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 165 # Exocet Question
Replies: 10
Views: 5352

thank you doe master.
ls
by lucky strike
Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 165 # Exocet Question
Replies: 10
Views: 5352

165# exocet

ps: I forgot to add, the reason I stick with 2117's is that the wall is thicker than the 2216 or 13- I have mostly shoot throughs with the bolt sticking in trees and ground and hardly ever a bent shaft. I know from 40 years of stick bow that the 2216 will not hold up as well. To be honest though the...
by lucky strike
Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 165 # Exocet Question
Replies: 10
Views: 5352

I shoot a 1998 165# exocet and always used2117's. You fellas are talking 22's .Did ex calibur change the channel width on later models to accomodate the larger shafts?The 2216 is virtually the same in specs as the 2117 but a hair stiffer.the 2213 a lot weaker than the others. So I guess I have 2 que...
by lucky strike
Thu Feb 01, 2007 3:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: phoenix question
Replies: 4
Views: 2248

phoenix question

can someone give me the length of the unstrung bow from tip to tip? i'm hoping they(the limbs) are a bit shorter as well as the stock than my exocet. and also ,i would like to see excalibur put a small handle on the side of the rail and on the stock portion that could be detached and put on either s...