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by JT of PA
Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: It took exactly one month ...
Replies: 10
Views: 2243

It took exactly one month ...

I was working on the string last night and pulled the string changer back and thought I heard a click ... apparently not. After a "One thousand one" my first dry fire. Yep, you all were correct ... it gets your attention, BIG TIME. I think I did not pull the rubber tube up enough and it wa...
by JT of PA
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Incorrect target - 2 inserts lost ...
Replies: 3
Views: 1197

Incorrect target - 2 inserts lost ...

I received 6 Firebolt arrows with my Ibex. Two of them have now lost their field head and aluminum insert while being pulled out of a 3-D target. Both were hits in the upper leg region and it felt like the arrow was imbedded in some sort of internal framing/support in the target. Bottom line - my mi...
by JT of PA
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:21 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Second deer season with my xbow
Replies: 19
Views: 6690

Re: Second deer season with my xbow

Great Job and all the best on the next one. :D

JT
by JT of PA
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:17 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First deer ever with my Equinox!
Replies: 20
Views: 5487

Re: First deer ever with my Equinox!

Deerstalker ... Congratulations and Way to Go.

My wife is a South Carolina belle who spent summers with her Granny in North Carolina. I showed her your picture and she said, "Well bless his heart, good for him." :D

All the best on the next one.
JT
by JT of PA
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:11 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: vixen scores
Replies: 23
Views: 5586

Re: vixen scores

Masboy ... congratulations on your doe. I was visiting a friend the other day down in Pequa and I believe that might be close to your vicinity. Beautiful deer down in Southern Lancaster County near Chester County. Your blessed where you live. :D All the best on the next one. JT of PA (Lancaster Coun...
by JT of PA
Tue Sep 25, 2012 3:06 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: 4 finger rope cocking aid ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3268

4 finger rope cocking aid ?

The few weeks of having my Ibex have been great and tiring. Since the other two people I take cannot cock the bow I am the official rope puller. The other day that was 75 pulls in one afternoon ... I was sweating toward the end and feeling it a bit the next day. My problem is I have had carpal tunne...
by JT of PA
Wed Sep 19, 2012 11:29 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: welcom
Replies: 15
Views: 4834

Re: welcom

Congratulations on your new crossbow and welcome to the forum. I too just recently got an Ibex and am truly enjoying learning what this crossbow can do. All the best.
by JT of PA
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: The arrow information I have been looking for ...
Replies: 1
Views: 1253

The arrow information I have been looking for ...

Finally found it! http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arrows/hunting_arrows_selection_guide_chapter_1.htm The above link, to me, is the "Arrows for Dummies" type information I have been looking for. I needed an nice overview and descriptive "Here's what you need to know about arrows&q...
by JT of PA
Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:34 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: advantages of 2" vanes vs. 4"? lots of questions...
Replies: 6
Views: 3172

Re: advantages of 2" vanes vs. 4"? lots of questions...

BillK ... I found this link/information useful.

http://www.huntersfriend.com/carbon_arr ... pter_4.htm

Hope this helps out.

JT of PA
by JT of PA
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:33 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First 100 shots - gilding the lilly (trigger)
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

Re: First 100 shots - gilding the lilly (trigger)

flightattendant100 .... Thank You, you said my gist more succinctly, "BETTER than advertised". I was at the store today picking up some gear for my nephew's first hunt. There were five other guys there with crossbows of different brands. Being I just got my Excalibur I struck up conversati...
by JT of PA
Fri Sep 14, 2012 1:25 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: First 100 shots - gilding the lilly (trigger)
Replies: 5
Views: 2157

First 100 shots - gilding the lilly (trigger)

Able to take the birthday present out a few times and put 100 shots through my new Ibex with aluminum mainframe. WHOA NELLY !!! I like this crossbow and the more I use it there is hardly anything I would change .... except the trigger. This is gilding the lilly but I prefer a trigger with more of a ...
by JT of PA
Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Hello and 3 Newbie ?'s
Replies: 11
Views: 3489

Hello and 3 Newbie ?'s

Hello, My name is JT and I live in Pennsylvania (PA). Friday night my wife game me my first crossbow an Ibex with the aluminum mainframe. (A wonderful and surprising birthday present). I shot a crossbow my nephew won a couple weeks back and really enjoyed it, (first time shooting a crossbow). What I...