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by RobD
Thu Apr 29, 2021 7:02 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Quill penetration test
Replies: 17
Views: 5420

Re: Quill penetration test

Personally I'd use either 125s or 150s out of that bow. Kind of the reason I started testing. I have 100gr mechanicals and 125gr fixed. So I wanted to see if I should match to 100gr or 125gr, or switch entirely up to 150gr. Next step will be to pull the chrono out and check speed at the target. I s...
by RobD
Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:09 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Sew
Replies: 19
Views: 5612

Re: Sew

Happy Birthday!
by RobD
Wed Apr 28, 2021 12:03 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: New String Lubricant
Replies: 31
Views: 10179

Re: New String Lubricant

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IX28D0U?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title is the one I purchased. Might cost a little more per ounce this way, but the convenience of having it in smaller bottles and being able to keep bottles in different places seemed worth it. I'll keep one in the garage, ...
by RobD
Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:21 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Quill penetration test
Replies: 17
Views: 5420

Re: Quill penetration test

I checked the target I am using, it appears to be the kind stuffed with fabric. My Kryptec 360TD with an Excalibur Quill at 250gr (BE brand) and a 100gr field point, then 3 BE Zombie Slayers at 300gr plus 100, 125, and 150gr field points. The numbers are the inches of penetration into the target. Ye...
by RobD
Fri Apr 23, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Quill penetration test
Replies: 17
Views: 5420

Re: Quill penetration test

What speed are you getting with a 400 grain arrow? Both bows have a VM string (Force10 32-strand) and have the dBKiller limb silencers and bumpers and the are still installed. I was using the Kryptek bow with 71/71 limbs for this test and last time a put it through the chrono I had 331fps on the BE...
by RobD
Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Quill penetration test
Replies: 17
Views: 5420

Re: Quill penetration test

I was thinking the heavier arrows would have the greater penetration but your results show the opposite which has me a little perplexed. :shifty: :shock: I know, right? Last night after I posted I was reading this article http://archeryreport.com/2011/03/arrow-penetration-testing-real-bows-real-arr...
by RobD
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Quill penetration test
Replies: 17
Views: 5420

Re: Quill penetration test

Yeah, blade sharpness could be a thing, which is why I just went with field points. As for target density, I was hitting in the same close area of the target and stayed away from the edges. Too dark now to test, but I will take your suggestion and try the other distances as early as tomorrow. I will...
by RobD
Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Quill penetration test
Replies: 17
Views: 5420

Quill penetration test

I was bored this evening and decided to do some non-technical testing on my arrow setup. I am using Zombie quills (300gr) in my 360TD bows and have been wondering whether to tip them with 100gr, 125gr, or 150gr Trailblazer/Devastation broadheads. Didn't feel like hauling out the chronograph to tell ...
by RobD
Wed Apr 21, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Expert opinion needed
Replies: 8
Views: 2711

Re: Expert opinion needed

amythntr wrote:
Tue Apr 20, 2021 5:44 am
:lol: :lol: :lol: actually, I think I am just going to sit tight for now....too much work to do up at the new property to worry about whether I should buy an old 5x5 Excalibur CB....
Excuses, excuses, excuses. Just flip a coin, easy decision. Heads - Yes you should, Tales - Yes you will.
by RobD
Mon Mar 22, 2021 1:07 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bought something totally useless today
Replies: 15
Views: 4463

Re: Bought something totally useless today

I picked up one of those last fall because it looked like something I should have. I bought a SB Tactical brace (590-SBM4) for it but haven't put it on yet. I also have several dozen boxes of Federal #4 Buck shells to try with the OPSol Mini Clip adapter.
by RobD
Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Last Year Making Strings!
Replies: 10
Views: 3688

Re: Last Year Making Strings!

Sad to hear, but you have to enjoy life. Thanks for the many strings over the years.

I noticed I still had some Matrix-class strings in my box that won't work with my Micros. Going to have to make somebody a deal...
by RobD
Mon Nov 02, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Where to aim and shoot a Whitetail...Very good video!
Replies: 8
Views: 2919

Re: Where to aim and shoot a Whitetail...Very good video!

Shorter link without the extra stuff on the end:
https://www.grandviewoutdoors.com/whitetail-deer/video-where-to-shoot-a-whitetail-for-double-lung-hits
by RobD
Sat Oct 10, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: O/T Bcxbow
Replies: 10
Views: 2634

Re: O/T Bcxbow

Happy Birthday! I had some ice cream in your honor, couldn't find any birthday cake.
by RobD
Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:40 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bow tune up
Replies: 25
Views: 5441

Re: Bow tune up

My scope ran out of adjustment, so I just bent the rail a little bit to give me some more clicks in the scope... :eusa-naughty:
by RobD
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:32 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Bow tune up
Replies: 25
Views: 5441

Re: Bow tune up

Someone needs to call Excalibur Protective Services...