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by michiganman
Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:00 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Palmated Buck Mount
Replies: 23
Views: 8393

bucks

has the rut slowed down in ohio mike??

i see your gun season is after the rut also.JIM
by michiganman
Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: the bucks have disappeared!
Replies: 3
Views: 1620

deer

you are right i had two groups of spotted fawn up till end of october.

the deer have disapeared here during day light hours.its gun season here,but im still using the crossbow in some areas.my nephew just got back from illinois hunt and seen very few deer.
by michiganman
Tue Nov 24, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Palmated Buck Mount
Replies: 23
Views: 8393

buck

i had one of my earlier bucks cape tore up.i decided to use the cape of another buck,and was happy i did.i just wanted to buck mounted as i seen him in the woods.was a honor to do it.so either way you feel about this buck will be fine.its how you want to honor your hunt for him.
by michiganman
Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Thinking about next years broadhead
Replies: 13
Views: 3781

mechanicle head

this fall we have shot 6 deer with the Rocket sidewinder.i also shot a turkey with that head.i tested the rocket steelhead,the rocket sidewinder,and rocket stricknine out.all flew within 1.5 inch circle at 40 yards with my exocet. i did test out the new nap spitfire max,and it also flew great,and th...
by michiganman
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Any crossbow tips for Doghouse blind?
Replies: 16
Views: 5507

blind

i use the blind for turkey hunting.i use the big window,and leave the mesh in the two small windows for viewing.i sometimes dont open the window all the way.once your in there you will see how much to open for a good shot.i also use black cloths and face net.ive shot 4 turkeys out of mine with a bow...
by michiganman
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:49 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: how much of the deer do you use?
Replies: 23
Views: 6324

cutting them up

for you guys doing your own deer.i use a electric fillet knife for removing the silver skins.once you learn this youll never look back.once i cut the meat off the bone,i use the ele3ctric fillet knife.works great on blue gills and perch too
by michiganman
Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:24 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Back from Moose Hunting, WE GOT A SMALL BULL
Replies: 41
Views: 11192

bull

great job on the moose.and think of all the good eatting your going to get.

i did a hunt with 2 nephews and 2 brothers,cant get any better than that.
by michiganman
Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:53 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: got to track one tonight
Replies: 18
Views: 4488

deer

nice buck
by michiganman
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:52 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Correct Brace Height
Replies: 6
Views: 3147

boo strings

i shot my boo string 1/3 down from top line after break in. worked very well,and boo also mentioned that to me
by michiganman
Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: What target works for carbon bolts?
Replies: 16
Views: 5427

tqrget

i went to the feed store,there you can buy nylon,or cloth bags.i had old target with fiber loose fill.stuffed it in tight and works great.the bags are .75 cents each.im shooting 330fps ,and no problem.after i shot it full of test broadheads i just put another bag over it .i use a majic maker and add...
by michiganman
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:23 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Finally, first deer, A BUCK!!
Replies: 32
Views: 10065

pictures

nice buck,great job
by michiganman
Mon Nov 16, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Finally, first deer, A BUCK!!
Replies: 32
Views: 10065

picture

you will have to uplaod to a place like phobucket.then when you go to your photo on photbucket ,you will see the img under the photo.you highlight it and hit copy. then when you post here ,after writting you go to img in the box and after hitting that you paste the img you coppied from photobucket.h...
by michiganman
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:35 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: removing inserts from firebolts
Replies: 5
Views: 2155

glue

it also works with a field tip.i twist/screw it to break it loose.if you add brass inserts you will need to clean out the glue.i use a small round file from chain saw sharpener.the brass inserts are longer thats why you need to clean them up,JIM
by michiganman
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:30 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Boo, your the man.
Replies: 18
Views: 5372

boo

i wanted to say the same here.after i bought the exocet,i had a lot to learn.boo more than once help get me started.he is one of many members here that make excalibur site what it is.great people here. boo is a class act,that we all can lern from to help one another out when we can.he help me alot a...
by michiganman
Mon Nov 16, 2009 7:20 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Almost had a book buck, now what???
Replies: 5
Views: 2247

bucks

when they have been called to many times and rattled,and havent seen the buck/doe there looking for ,he might not respond.we had a nice 8 a week ago put his head and tail down when i hit the grunt.he knew it wasnt right and left real fast.last week my buddy had him 40 yards and hit the grunt ,and he...