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by sumner4991
Wed Mar 26, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: String Jump
Replies: 36
Views: 12483

Re: String Jump

Just to clarify . . .I watched several videos of deer "jumping the string" . . .however, to me it looked like the deer were playing dodge ball with the arrow. Of course, the videos I watched were slow moving arrows compared to the arrows we sling today with these crossbows. I can't count t...
by sumner4991
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: To much arrow weight?
Replies: 13
Views: 5768

Re: To much arrow weight?

It's not just a matter of weight . . .it's the distribution of weight. You still want to maintain a reasonable FOC in order to keep the arrow from "nose diving".

Otherwise, downrange accuracy will suffer and those yardage markers on your recticles could be off.
by sumner4991
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: String Jump
Replies: 36
Views: 12483

Re: String Jump

I've seen deer not react to gunshot that was on the next ridge 100 yards away. I'm not so sure they react to sound as much as they try to avoid the arrow. I like your idea . . .just not so sure how useful it will be. Too many variables. We need to focus more on human error and eliminating that. I've...
by sumner4991
Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:11 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: A Word of Warning - Beware
Replies: 45
Views: 16446

Re: A Word of Warning - Beware

I always pull my trigger with the safety on before I load an arrow. . .how else do you know if the safety is working? :? I figured, worse case would be a dry fire. Boy was I wrong.

Never a problem.
by sumner4991
Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: first and last fletching jig
Replies: 24
Views: 9578

Re: first and last fletching jig

I have the AZ EZ and like it a lot. Only down side is the adhesive build-up . . .not sure if this is true for all jigs. I have had mine for 6 years . . .still as good as new.
by sumner4991
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Video on Youtube. Deer JumpinString
Replies: 15
Views: 5312

Re: Video on Youtube. Deer JumpinString

one shot scott wrote:I reckon she sounded like a sheep, a sick sheep.
I thought that was Mike laughing . . . :lol:

Cool video and great shot!
by sumner4991
Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Its here Its here Its here Its here!!!!!!!
Replies: 29
Views: 5675

Re: Its here Its here Its here Its here!!!!!!!

Congrats man! I'll take half that apple when you are done. :lol:
by sumner4991
Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Increased range with 405?
Replies: 49
Views: 13231

Re: Increased range with 405?

You can increase your range by knowing your equipment better . . .however, the better the hunter, the shorter the range . . .just the way it is . . .I mean, who wouldn't perfer to have a 20 yard shot over a 40 yard shot? Anyway, I set up for a 20-30 yard shot and that's what I normally get. That has...
by sumner4991
Mon Feb 03, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Wal-mart
Replies: 40
Views: 13268

Re: Wal-mart

So, Wes . . .you have money in an off shore account . . .and blaming Walmart for not considering it legal tender. :lol: Problem isn't Walmart nor off shore accounts . . .it's these fraud artists that use off shore accounts to rip people off. Should be easy enough to find another place to cash the ch...
by sumner4991
Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Put a leupold shotgun scope on my 355 hate it.
Replies: 55
Views: 16880

Re: Put a leupold shotgun scope on my 355 hate it.

I can't say enough good things about my Leupold.

However, the main thing is how easy it is to get the exact "zero" and then it stays there. It dials in smoothly . . .just love it.
by sumner4991
Sun Jan 26, 2014 10:48 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: About time for Excalibur
Replies: 7
Views: 3105

Re: About time for Excalibur

I perfer what we got . . . crazy posts actually help stimulate the mind sometimes almost as much as that black 380.
by sumner4991
Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Matrix string draw results
Replies: 27
Views: 8813

Re: Matrix string draw results

Congratulations guys . . .you may never need another string. I'm still shooting my Boo string from 2004 and it's been shot a ton.
by sumner4991
Tue Jan 21, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 405 speed?
Replies: 61
Views: 16359

Re: 405 speed?

No worries Boo, I can only pick them up consistantly at 0 speed.

Seriously, I have trouble picking them up consistantly due to the recoil . . .not the speed.

How is the recoil on the 405?
by sumner4991
Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Making a crossbow fish arrow
Replies: 7
Views: 2906

Re: Making a crossbow fish arrow

Have you tried it out yet? I'd like to figure out a way to convert my Vixen to a fishing bow . . .but, I do not want to cut down the rail. So, how heavy would I need to make the arrow and is there a weight that exceeds the recommended weight?
by sumner4991
Thu Jan 16, 2014 12:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Who Pre stretches their backup
Replies: 20
Views: 5785

Re: Who Pre stretches their backup

Pre-stretching is not a requirement to get the same POI as a stretched string. You will get the same POI if you use the idential string and same brace height. However, if you do not pre-stretch the string, then you will need to maintain it more closely while hunting. Your brace height could change s...