Matrix 405 NJ Buck Down!

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Matrix 405 NJ Buck Down!

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Hey all, new to the forums, I'm a friend of GrassyKnoll's. I've been shooting the 405 since last season and finally pulled the trigger on a nice NJ fall bow buck. Last year I did shoot a couple does with it too! :)

Really a lot of fun shooting the crossbow in general, but man what a hunting tool! You really can reach out with them, but I waited for a nice broadside 25 yard shot and put him down in quick order.

He did make it a bit farther than I thought he should/would, but I heard him crash in probably less than 7 seconds...amazing the ground they can cover, even on a double lung shot.

Beautiful weekend, that cold front moving in was great to hunt in!
Now it's time to scout for permit season! :)

Here's a few pics, perfect 10 pointer with some cool blading of the G2s and G3s, even a little kicker off his G2!

After the shot, went through him like he wasn't even there and buried all the way to the knock in the ground after passing through!
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on a sweet 405 buck. Great shot and that arrow got seriously buried! :)
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Congrats! :D Nice deer! That 405 don't play, does it? 8)
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Waaahhhoooo thats a nice deer, congrats to you on a great time afield
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Congrats & welcome to the forum!! :D :D
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Welcome aboard, and congrats.
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Nice buck, congrats! :D Great shot! The 405 MEGA hand cannon 4 sure!!! :D

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That there is a great trophy :) .
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Welcome and congrats on a beauty buck~!
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Welcome Clover to the forum and a Nice way to intro yourself with a very nice 10 pt. :)

Good job buddy on putting the Smack Down on him..

BTW: Good right up.. :wink:
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Congratulations on a nice buck!!!!!!!!!!!!

You should get longer arrows or a less powerful bow. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Nice deer :D
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Nice buck , I'm not seeing many deer her in Michigan where I hunt, I have invite to hunt western Maryland owner is seeing some nice bucks ,. I might be east bound real soon
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Congratulations!!! That's a great buck!!! :D :D
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Great buck ! well done.
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