FNG W/Plenty of Questions

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Re: FNG W/Plenty of Questions

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TheBig1 wrote:I appreciate your input Hillbilly. I'll definitely consider Muzzy's.
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If'en yer short on funds make a slave string to use as a stringing aid. Take a good cord of high poundage n put a Bolin that fits real snug jus past the mag tip on each end. Once you slip it over the mag tips use rope cocker to pull it back into trigger n set safety. Now you can twist yer strig up fer brace ht. Keep the cord under the spring retainer as you cock it. These fixed BH's always show good accuracy, Montec G5, Strikers, Stingers, Snuffer SS N HellRazors jus to name a few. Make sure you stay wid min of 350gr total arrow weight you be good t go
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TheBig1 wrote:I appreciate your input Hillbilly. I'll definitely consider Muzzy's.
:lol: A lot of good heads out there, to each his own :wink: . . .as long as it puts meat on the ground! :wink:
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Greetings. Welcome aboard TheBig1... Try the heads that you already have. If they don't do well for you, use what was suggested for you to try... First things first. Get the feel of your new bow, read your manual and follow the recommendations. Watch the instructional DVD, if you have one, or check it out on here... They were made/written by people, that have forgotten more about these bows, then we will ever know... Good luck. J.
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Welcome aboard.
Some good info given here :)
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Thank you everyone for your input. I'll be taking it all under consideration as I progress through my learning stage with this new crossbow.

One point of clarification, my package did NOT include broadheads so I'm starting from the ground up which is why I came here with my question.
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Again, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions and input on everything.

I just wanted to report that a buddy of mine at work who shoots an Axiom suggested the two bladed mechanical Rage broadheads. They were on sale at Dick's for $30 so I bought two packs with plans to return them if they didn't work. Well I'll be honest, they didn't disappoint. They flew true to form.

Now after some minor adjustments yesterday I'm hitting bullseye's at 50 yards. I couldn't be more happy with my Matrix Grizzly.

I did pick up a restringer as was suggested, learned what brace height is and how to adjust it, as well as picked up some R.E.D.S to install. Now all I want is a cheek piece which none of my local shops had for my particular model.

I look forward to the wealth of knowledge held by all here, thank you again.
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TheBig1 wrote:I appreciate your input Hillbilly. I'll definitely consider Muzzy's.
Muzzy Trocar and Muzzy MX3 shoot like field tips for me. :D :D
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Re: FNG W/Plenty of Questions

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Welcome, I use 150 gr. excal broadheads,and I just zero with those BH,and good to go.Seems to work for me.I've lost track on how many deer I've taken with this set up. I have taken deer out to 45 yds no prob. Good luck
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