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- Fri Jan 15, 2016 1:05 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Whats The Pros And Cons Of Scopes VS Red Dots
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7464
Re: Whats The Pros And Cons Of Scopes VS Red Dots
The Hawke 1.5-5 IR SR is a reasonably priced scope that both magnifies and a lighted reticule .... for hundreds less than the Leupie. And it is crossbow specific so that the power ring changes the distance between the aiming points of the reticule to match the trajectory of the arrow. Red dots have ...
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:17 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Interesting new broadheads.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3890
Re: Interesting new broadheads.
After 2 premature deployments using banded Grim Reaper Whitetail Specials, I'm switching to a crossbow specific broadhead for my 350+ bow: Killzone Crossbow. The former worked great in my slower bow (315 fps) but could not withstand the surge of the faster bow. They opened and resulted in wounded an...
- Fri Jan 15, 2016 11:04 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: New trigger
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3998
Re: New trigger
I would use LocTite very judiciously on the trigger screws, if at all. I'd use blue or , better yet, purple (easier to break loose). Loc Tigh film can be broken using heat but those screws are quite small and easily stripped. You might put a bit on the screws -and let it dry- before inserting them.
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 12:48 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Dumb Question: Why Don't We Eat Yotes?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 13979
Re: Dumb Question: Why Don't We Eat Yotes?
It's a matter of our "culturation." Remember seeing kittens in cages at a market in 'Nam. Thought they were for pets, until a more knowledgeable grunt called em supper. Same reason we don't eat horse, which is some of the tastiest meat around .. much like moose.
- Thu Jan 14, 2016 10:46 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: M405 an Mechanical Broadheads
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5045
Re: M405 an Mechanical Broadheads
Having had two premature deployment incidents recently -using a banded Grim Reaper- I went with a crossbow specific head: The Crossbow Killzone. Some of the thickest blades I've found (.039"), 2" cut and a retention system that will withstand the surge of a 405. Using Slick Tricks and Spit...
- Sat Sep 12, 2015 5:31 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Nikon Bolt XR Crossbow Scope
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4660
Re: Nikon Bolt XR Crossbow Scope
It's a 3X scope and advertised as (up to) 350 fps. That makes it marginal for your application if using a relatively light arrow. The aiming points are relatively small making them difficult to see in low light., esp since the reticule is not lighted. Take a gander at the Hawke 1.5-5 X32 IR SR (in e...
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 8:51 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Newbie with questions
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3514
Re: Newbie with questions
The limbs will relax as the string stretches causing the bowsting to migrate toward the riser. It can actually come off when shot if it's too low. You'll need a Stringer to adjust it. Use it to hold the limbs partially cocked while the string is twisted up to shorten it. Good idea to twist the strin...
- Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:36 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Daltons
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2509
Re: Daltons
Got 5 tubes, I'm set for LIFE>
- Sat Aug 01, 2015 11:23 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: poi change
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5990
Re: poi change
stick on limb dampeners, slow the limbs down a bit. reducing FPS. when you removed them you GAINED a few fps, probably accounting for your change in 20 yd POI. Couldn't agree more. ANY weight on string, limbs or arrow reduces speed by roughly 1 fps for every 3 grains of weight added. And, does very...
- Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:21 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Love shooting my oldie but goldie Exomag
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3273
Re: Love shooting my oldie but goldie Exomag
Funny, your bow is what 3-4 yrs old...oldie but goodie, hmmm? Don't think of my Vortex in those terms yet.
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:56 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Target for Mechanical Broadheads
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3790
Re: Target for Mechanical Broadheads
What he said about PRACTICE BLADES.
- Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:51 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: 2219 lighted nocks
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3613
Re: 2219 lighted nocks
I like Firenocks. Not only of high quality (dependability) but I can use em with or without the lighting module in my arrow.
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 8:13 am
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Glue for Inserts
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2955
Re: Glue for Inserts
Hot melt. I too like the option of being able to remove insert if desired. Holds well regardless of temp. Have had some superglued inserts come loose when exposed to below freezing conditions and with age. If I did use a SG it'd be Gorilla brand, it's latex fortified so don't get brittle like some.
- Mon Jul 20, 2015 11:37 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: What things have you come across ,hunting
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12161
Re: What things have you come across ,hunting
I was hunkered down in my ladder bright and early one late fall day awaiting the buck I knew was there. I hear leaf noises coming my way but too steady for one deer, figured it was a doe and her suitor, 'my' buck. Instead out walks a COLLIE trailed by an orange cat, like the best of friends. They wa...
- Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:14 pm
- Forum: Crossbow Hunting
- Topic: Deer and tomatoes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7865
Re: Deer and tomatoes
I use a 7' fence of woven chicken wire. Works for me, bu then these are huntable deer.