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by Cossack
Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Tree stand gear pull up rope
Replies: 23
Views: 8070

Re: Tree stand gear pull up rope

Green paracord (bought in bulk) and snap, leave one attached to each ladder stand. Adjusted so that bow hangs off ground when attached. Be sure to check for squirrel chewing. :?
by Cossack
Sat Aug 09, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: String jig designs
Replies: 55
Views: 13775

Re: String jig designs

Can't wait for 'real' hunting season to start, way too much SNIPING here lately.
by Cossack
Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:46 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Got the old Phoenix out today
Replies: 5
Views: 1304

Re: Got the old Phoenix out today

It's the one bow that I sold that I should not have.
by Cossack
Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Looking for a scope, maybe a red dot, advice please
Replies: 12
Views: 3856

Re: Looking for a scope, maybe a red dot, advice please

I will be using it mainly for hunting. I would like to shoot up to 50 yards if possible but I understand this is difficult in the woods. I may be hunting on the edge of a field so that would give me a clear shot at least, if I did want to extend my range. Shooting "out to 50 yards" is pre...
by Cossack
Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Help, my back cant take it..equinox
Replies: 34
Views: 8899

Re: Help, my back cant take it..equinox

Been there done that. Just buy a shorter rail.
by Cossack
Sat Aug 02, 2014 7:44 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sound Suppression Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1952

Re: Sound Suppression Question

Yes string stoppers, heavier arrows and even cat whiskers help to reduce noise and vibration. A BIT. But, while they may please our ears -marginally- they do NOT 'quiet' a crossbow to the point where an alert deer won't react to the noise. Most everything is relative...including noise. (Based on my ...
by Cossack
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:37 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sound Suppression Question
Replies: 5
Views: 1952

Re: Sound Suppression Question

Anything you add to string or limbs will affect arrow speed and not do anything meaningful for noise reduction. Just the nature of the beast called crossbow, esp recurve. Learn to shoot at relaxed, reasonably close deer.
by Cossack
Wed Jul 30, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: When is a string worn out?
Replies: 12
Views: 2995

Re: When is a string worn out?

I reserve 3 times max and throw. They don't seems worn out by then, just like making Flemish strings :D
by Cossack
Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Blazers hitting my rail
Replies: 17
Views: 5978

Re: Blazers hitting my rail

The old style Blazers w/o the Blazer logo are actually taller than their replacements. had that problem with a Parker I shoot. Went to 3" Fusion, work great.
by Cossack
Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:48 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who Uses A Ghille Suit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4404

Re: Who Uses A Ghille Suit?

I use mine as an ultra portable blind. Carry it to the 'stand' site in the pouch it comes in, put it on. Don't notice the heat that way and can move in a hurry to anew site. Same procedure Cossak but it is still a hot early season sit Exspecially with the wheather of the last couple years Obviously...
by Cossack
Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who Uses A Ghille Suit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4404

Re: Who Uses A Ghille Suit?

I use mine as an ultra portable blind. Carry it to the 'stand' site in the pouch it comes in, put it on. Don't notice the heat that way and can move in a hurry to anew site.
by Cossack
Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who Uses A Ghille Suit?
Replies: 15
Views: 4404

Re: Who Uses A Ghille Suit?

I use one occasionally, had a young buck within 5 yards... on the ground. Knew it was working when a squirrel jumped onto my lap.
by Cossack
Thu Jul 10, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Thinkin bout a Leupold on Phoenix
Replies: 19
Views: 6190

Re: Thinkin bout a Leupold on Phoenix

Hi I just got word that Hawke has a pile of last years XB30 scopes (the ones with the big base HK3248) that have been replaced by the "pro" models this year still sitting around. I basically freaked them out and ordered a huge pile of them. We are going to be clearing these out!!!!! Ready ...
by Cossack
Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I had four screws loose on my matrix today!
Replies: 17
Views: 4116

Re: I had four screws loose on my matrix today!

Yes, blue loc tite works great. Don't overdo it in case you want to remove the base some day. Best method is to put on screw threads and let dry before installing.
by Cossack
Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What's the best serving nowadays?
Replies: 27
Views: 7783

Re: What's the best serving nowadays?

In my opinion, how serving is applied has more to do with serving separation than what is used. I had all sorts of issues with separation until Boo taught me how to serve a crossbow string: Super tight. Some serving wears better than other, Angel is best, Halo close second. Even BCY will do the job ...