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by longbow joe
Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: outdoor life micro test
Replies: 33
Views: 12308

Re: outdoor life micro test

They did not mention arrow type. I readcrossbow revolution tests on vacation they get 324fps 3.o8 trigger that at least seams realistic again no one mentions arrow type .i think these magazines just wing this stuff anyway just to get it done not fair
by longbow joe
Wed Jul 22, 2015 1:01 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Scope Decision Time
Replies: 27
Views: 8393

Re: Scope Decision Time

I have a crossbones and a nikon bolt .the bolt would be perfect for your bow dosnt have a speed ring but it is calculated for a bow of 305 fps almost dead on for your bow. The nikon works great for my 330 i got heavy arrows draggin the velocity down to that level its perfect....i agree with others t...
by longbow joe
Tue Jul 21, 2015 11:28 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: outdoor life micro test
Replies: 33
Views: 12308

outdoor life micro test

Anybody catch the aug. Outdoorlife crossbow tests . They claim the micro chronoed 308.64 and has a 4lb 2 oz trigger wonder what happened there! Wonder if they were shootin a decocking arrer! Dont shoot the messinger just saw it i got one too. However it was praised for its stock
by longbow joe
Mon Jul 20, 2015 4:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: stupid northern deer
Replies: 7
Views: 3416

stupid northern deer

I was vacationing in murtle beach this week n went in bass pro picked up a local sportsmans news there. Some schmuck writer was goin off about how he hunts a minimum of 26 feet because the southern deer were so smart n how people go up north n just come back with these trophy deer because there so e...
by longbow joe
Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hunting setup!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4753

Re: Hunting setup!!

Shot a big ten last season 220 lb walkin away from me 50 yards 440 gr xx75 with a spitfire deer didnt jump string arrow went thru entire length n kept goin . Dont be afraid of a little chunk in yer arra! Bow was a 330 matrix
by longbow joe
Fri Jul 17, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrows for Micro 335
Replies: 2
Views: 1863

Re: Arrows for Micro 335

My micro loves 16.5 2219s in my opinion more weight up fron t the better they fly 175 gr. Slick tricks fly great . I put weighted inserts up front to 53 gr and 125 grain spitfires reach a total of 173 grain close enough. Both broadheads same inpact . I love alluminum arrows never saw the need for ca...
by longbow joe
Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Factory Trigger Mod
Replies: 50
Views: 23258

Re: Factory Trigger Mod

Wow ...remember dont talk about god.religion. politics. And triggers on the forum...dont run off shady. I liked the post . Some of us have trouble with scope mount screws. We dont need any pushing on something that advanced. I understand you. Its just a touchy subject.. lol
by longbow joe
Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:05 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow weight
Replies: 2
Views: 2280

Re: Arrow weight

I would think them stingers would really group awsome with a little weight in there past 30 yards my bolt cutters were great but wen i added the 53 grain insert much improvement past 30 yards. Im in pa too i rarely shoot past 30 yards but its good to know you can
by longbow joe
Tue Jun 30, 2015 10:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow weight
Replies: 2
Views: 2280

Re: Arrow weight

Brass 2219 inserts are almost non existant .ten point makes one but its loose in the shaft. .ive been grinding the shoulder off a2219 insert and putting a small home depot countersunk machine screw in. (In other words im epoxying an extxra insert in first then a normal on on the outside) this extra ...
by longbow joe
Sun Jun 28, 2015 10:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: matrix 330 arrow length
Replies: 8
Views: 3968

matrix 330 arrow length

I just got my matrix 330 new nikon bolt . Didnt have bolts for it so i was shootin my micro 2219s at 16.5 inches 175 head to match my slick tricks . This things driving tacks with these arrows is any one else shootin this shorter arrow in their matrixs . I assume the heavy head is helping me a littl...
by longbow joe
Sun Jun 28, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Expandable Broadheads & the Vixen II
Replies: 11
Views: 5125

Re: Expandable Broadheads & the Vixen II

You wouldnt hesitate using an expandable out of a verticle bow at that speed . Just use something like a spirfire n youl be fine keep a40 yard limit.
by longbow joe
Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: micro paronoia excalibur legacy
Replies: 0
Views: 2038

micro paronoia excalibur legacy

Thanks everyone for the feedback to my micro par. Post. I have been a recurve longbow shooter for thirty years.and have chose them for their simplicity and reliability .i never thought i was more of a man because i shot them i just thought it was way more fun than a compound.i got a kick out of the ...
by longbow joe
Tue Jun 23, 2015 11:44 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: micro paronoia
Replies: 46
Views: 14178

micro paronoia

I remember when i was a kid i worked at a kawasaki dealer we all had motorcycles we all had 1981 gpz 550s . The regulator rectifiers were known to go bad so we all had an extra one taped under our seats because it was gonna go....got flat tires many other issues put 25ooo miles on the bike it never ...
by longbow joe
Sun Jun 21, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: how many shots on your MICRO?
Replies: 18
Views: 8523

Re: how many shots on your MICRO?

500 gonna need a string soon . No limb issues yet . But im semi scared lol. Love the little thing a lot.
by longbow joe
Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: My Ghillie Suit Project To Date
Replies: 11
Views: 4513

Re: My Ghillie Suit Project To Date

Its gonna work .you snuck up on that sleeping cat!