Search found 2986 matches

by Cossack
Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:05 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: ungluing nocks
Replies: 8
Views: 2733

Re: ungluing nocks

Saw a video that may help you. It involves a 1/8" steel rod longer than the arrow' Remove the arrow's tip and insert the rod through the insert to the backside of the nock, then tap with a hammer. Haven't tried it but it worked several times for the video maker. Mine are mostly aluminum and ret...
by Cossack
Tue Sep 23, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Aging Deer Meat/ advice and tips
Replies: 11
Views: 4027

Re: Aging Deer Meat/ advice and tips

I don't age my (eater) deer at all. Skin em same day as killed, let em set up overnite, bone out, and package in vacuum seal bags. No longer cut the chops into individual servings, freeze them in serving sized portions and cut into chops if necc. The venison is great this way.
by Cossack
Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: lighted nocks
Replies: 3
Views: 1361

Re: lighted nocks

Firebolt has inside diameter of .297. Luminocks makes one that will fit it.
http://www.amazon.com/Lumenok-Excalibur ... =lumenocks
by Cossack
Sat Sep 20, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Deer ribs
Replies: 11
Views: 3462

Re: Deer ribs

I'll give it a try. I'm a convert after making some wonderful 'veal' shanks and alos great barley vegetable soup out parts that most folks throw.
by Cossack
Sun Sep 07, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Kids and crossbows
Replies: 10
Views: 2737

Re: Kids and crossbows

If you hunt with your kids you won't hunt for them later.
by Cossack
Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:07 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: loc-tite ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2800

Re: loc-tite ?

Be safe and use PURPLE, or just a tad of blue. Most forks use too much and it makes it permanent after it sets up.
by Cossack
Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: shooting from an elevated position/tree stand
Replies: 14
Views: 11176

Re: shooting from an elevated position/tree stand

Once again. The arrow is affected by gravity over it's HORIZONTAL distance to the target! i.e. from the base of the tree your stand is on to the target. Height has no affect. In fact shooting low may not cause the arrow to pass through the vitals. Try to visualize where the arrow will exit -after go...
by Cossack
Sun Aug 31, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Help With Accuracy
Replies: 16
Views: 4622

Re: Help With Accuracy

It could be the scope itself, loose reticule adjustment. Only way to test is a different scope. If so, say goodbye to it. If it's a Excalibur scope it's covered by warranty. I'm sure someone here has Danny Miller's phone # (Excal warranty dude).
by Cossack
Fri Aug 29, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Strings
Replies: 13
Views: 4953

Re: Strings

I make both Flemish and Endless Loop (not for sale). Much prefer the Flemish string for recurves like Excal. They are lighter (ergo faster) stronger and a tad quieter, all things being equal. The stock Flemish string by Danny is definitely a bargain but Boo makes them into a work of art. Check out h...
by Cossack
Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:50 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Installing Scope Mounts
Replies: 6
Views: 2297

Re: Installing Scope Mounts

I use a scope leveler off the rail/action, same as I do when mounting rifle scope.
Plumb bob is fine assuming the bow is perfectly level.
by Cossack
Mon Aug 18, 2014 10:15 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Serving on Flemish strings
Replies: 7
Views: 2054

Re: Serving on Flemish strings

Try reserving your string of changing ends and turn flat spot spot over if serving bottom has been worn flat by rail. Also check arrow retention spring pressure to make sure your arrow is laying flat. Chec arrow run-out too by rolling along flat surface (vanes past edge) to make sure arrow is straig...
by Cossack
Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:55 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What's up with that?
Replies: 0
Views: 918

What's up with that?

Can't post attachments of pictures. First get message that file is too large. After resizing, get message that 'Board has reached limit of attachments,' yet see others do post with pics. I only have only one image stored in my control panel. What gives? (BTW this board has most arcane picture postin...
by Cossack
Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Truglo (red dot) scope question
Replies: 2
Views: 1030

Re: Truglo (red dot) scope question

Unfortunately yes. And it's why I gave up using them.
by Cossack
Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Fusions versus Blazers
Replies: 12
Views: 4057

Re: Fusions versus Blazers

I use both with no decerable difference. Helical works best on slower bows, like 300 fps and <.
by Cossack
Mon Aug 11, 2014 9:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Tree stand gear pull up rope
Replies: 23
Views: 7973

Re: Tree stand gear pull up rope

There ya go. Super strong, won't rot. dries fast, olive drab color, use a match on the cut ends and because its nylon it melts so no unraveling. Great stuff Any rope will get chewed on by critters they like the salt left on the rope from our sweaty hands.[/quote] So true. Found that out the hard way...