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by Phoenix_Tom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:59 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Crossbow Arrows
Replies: 8
Views: 2396

Re: Crossbow Bolts

Front. It's all about getting more weight on the front and less on the back. This improves the FOC (Forward Of Center) of the arrow which helps the arrow's flight / accuracy and consistency - especially in windy / rainy conditions.
by Phoenix_Tom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Crossbow Arrows
Replies: 8
Views: 2396

Re: Crossbow Bolts

You can use any of those arrows. Easton makes the Excalibur Firebolts for Excalibur. They are slightly different than the PowerBolts. If I'm not mistaken, Firebolts are a little lighter and use a different size insert. Just make sure you're getting the right insert for the arrow you choose. Also, if...
by Phoenix_Tom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow Wrap Size
Replies: 18
Views: 3547

Re: Arrow Wrap Size

No. Just overlap. I just don't fletch on the overlap.
by Phoenix_Tom
Thu Feb 25, 2010 11:16 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow Wrap Size
Replies: 18
Views: 3547

Re: Arrow Wrap Size

1" might leave a 1 or 2/16" gap. The 1" wraps are for smaller carbon arrows. I use 1 5/16" wraps meant for aluminum arrows and I get about a 3/16" overlap. 4" is a great length if you're using 2" vanes.
by Phoenix_Tom
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: I'm Home
Replies: 29
Views: 4761

Re: I'm Home

Glad to hear you're on the mend Saxman!

The docs said no to beer but they didn't say anything about Scotch did they? <Kidding!>
by Phoenix_Tom
Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:54 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Ar/Canuck/Mo Hog Adventure
Replies: 46
Views: 8098

Re: Ar/Canuck/Mo Hog Adventure

Great story / pics! A quadruple lung shot double pass through eh?!?! That's a neat trick Don!

But it's still not a complete hunting trip unless a vehicle or piece of machinery gets shot. :D

Congrats guys!
by Phoenix_Tom
Fri Feb 19, 2010 11:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow Wrapping
Replies: 17
Views: 3217

Re: Arrow Wrapping

I have watched a few videos on how to wrap an arrow. One person I spoke with suggested that I remove the nock before applying the wrap. All of the videos I watched did not speak of doing that. Should the nock be removed before applying the wrap? Thank you. Raymond Heck no! Just stick them on a hair...
by Phoenix_Tom
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:39 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Removing inserts
Replies: 8
Views: 2188

Re: Removing inserts

in another thread on here, someone found a bolt that threaded into the insert, put the bolt end into a vice, heated the bolt up with a torch and pulled the insert out that way. just a thought, haven't tried it myself, but will shortly, lumenoks are in the mail! That works. Pliers can be used in lie...
by Phoenix_Tom
Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:29 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow Wrapping
Replies: 17
Views: 3217

Re: Arrow Wrapping

<SNIP> Pheonix Tom that's a good looking set of arrows there looks like the wraps stop at the end of the vane I like em Thanks Saxman! I know how you like those Fusions. I also like the look of the short wraps. I cut the wraps in half. Helps minimize FOC loss when adding wraps and I'm a cheap basta...
by Phoenix_Tom
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:42 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Need opinions on which vanes I should be looking at
Replies: 9
Views: 1528

Re: Need opinions on which vanes I should be looking at

I really like the NAP Quikspin Hunter ST vanes. They not only look good, but they really make the arrow fly well and they're tough as nails. I've had issues with the Fusion vanes not adhering properly when fletched with the Arizona EZ Fletch jigs and I'm working with another member here to try to re...
by Phoenix_Tom
Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:22 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow Wrapping
Replies: 17
Views: 3217

Re: Arrow Wrapping

Oh, I dont know about that Wabi. I think I can wrap, strip, re-wrap faster than anyone lacquering, stripping and relacquering. :wink: However, I've done over 2700 now. You are very correct about one thing though, they sure help with fletch adhesion no matter which you do. I have to agree with John....
by Phoenix_Tom
Wed Feb 17, 2010 8:27 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Arrow Wrapping
Replies: 17
Views: 3217

Re: Arrow Wrapping

wraps are just a thin peice of sticky tape paper that "wrap" around the nock end of the shaft yo help find your arrows after a shot. The dont help flight. They are for looks and a personal touch to a plain arrow :D as said, they go on first and then the vanes go on after that Watchu talki...
by Phoenix_Tom
Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Jig-a-loo
Replies: 8
Views: 1971

Re: Jig-a-loo

The whole "rail lube" question comes up regularly but I never pay attention because all I do is use a credit card to scrape the rail and leave it at that. What should Casper have used here? Silicone??? It's good to know Jig-a-loo is solvent based. I wouldn't have thought that. Thanks for p...
by Phoenix_Tom
Mon Feb 15, 2010 4:11 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Any before and after kills?
Replies: 6
Views: 2130

Re: Any before and after kills?

Dennis;

Those last pics of your fine doe unfortunately don't count. The OP asked for buck pictures! :D
by Phoenix_Tom
Sun Feb 14, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: Crossbow Hunting
Topic: Kidney rejection
Replies: 101
Views: 28744

Re: Kidney rejection

You're a fighter Saxman. Stay positive. Positive healing waves sent.