Now I went and Done It

Scarecrow · Post by **Scarecrow** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:14 pm

After reading about all you multi-bow owners I had a chance to pick up a M380 for a great price. Now I have a 4 month old Grizzly and a brand new M380. The deciding factor was the biggest buck I have ever seen standing broadside at 38 yards and didn't have the confidence in the Grizzly to take the shot. Based on what I have read here and a year to practice I doubt I will have the same feeling if given the opportunity next year. Looks like my daughter might have a crossbow of her own.

way123hockey · Post by **way123hockey** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:22 pm

Congrats on the new bow. And congrats to your daughter on hers.

j.krug · Post by **j.krug** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:23 pm

Congrats on the new 380. Should get it done for you quite nicely. Happy hunting.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:24 pm

Well a congrats are in order on yer new 380

Scarecrow · Post by **Scarecrow** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:27 pm

I might be using Anthony's MO. It's being delivered to my office.

UPSMAN · Post by **UPSMAN** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:34 pm

Scarecrow wrote:After reading about all you multi-bow owners I had a chance to pick up a M380 for a great price. Now I have a 4 month old Grizzly and a brand new M380. The deciding factor was the biggest buck I have ever seen standing broadside at 38 yards and didn't have the confidence in the Grizzly to take the shot. Based on what I have read here and a year to practice I doubt I will have the same feeling if given the opportunity next year. Looks like my daughter might have a crossbow of her own.

The Grizzly would have easily made the shot. Maybe it's the operator that lacks confidence in his abilities.

Scarecrow · Post by **Scarecrow** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:41 pm

I practiced a lot and was within 4" at 60 yards but When I shot at 40 yards I could follow the arrow through the scope. It seemed to have a bigger arch and was definitely a delay from trigger to target. I just didn't want that deer to move and wound him. I could not have slept if it was a bad hit and didn't find him. Better safe than sorry. He'll be even bigger next year.

SEC-ond 2 none · Post by **SEC-ond 2 none** » Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:58 pm

Scarecrow wrote:I practiced a lot and was within 4" at 60 yards but When I shot at 40 yards I could follow the arrow through the scope. It seemed to have a bigger arch and was definitely a delay from trigger to target. I just didn't want that deer to move and wound him. I could not have slept if it was a bad hit and didn't find him. Better safe than sorry. He'll be even bigger next year.

I think you made the right decision if you were not confident with the shot. There is nothing wrong, what- so- ever, with waiting for a better opportunity.
I also think you will be very impressed with your new M380. Let us know what you think of it.

Happy Trails
Stephen

Scarecrow · Post by **Scarecrow** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 7:47 am

Will do. I hope to get it cited in and use it in the late bow season here in Michigan.

GrassyKnoll · Post by **GrassyKnoll** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:38 am

Congrats on the 380... I have two Micro's and my 380 is my favorite... BTW: love your Avatar...

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 8:43 am

Congrats on the new bow!

I'd have let the deer walk, too. At that distance with the Grizzly's speed a good outcome is likely, but Murphy has a way of stepping in and ruining good intentions.

TheBig1 · Post by **TheBig1** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 9:05 am

I'm jealous every time I read something like this but I know that my time will come also.

Congrats on your purchase!

Chad

bubba · Post by **bubba** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:14 am

As mentioned your Grizzly could have made the shot. But Congrats on your Matrix 380.

Hester0305 · Post by **Hester0305** » Wed Nov 25, 2015 10:27 am

Congrats on the 380 they're pretty sweet.

gwhuntr · Post by **gwhuntr** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:05 am

Killed a 9 pt this season with my Ibex @ 45 yds in Mich.
Complete pass thru with a 125 gr Thunderhead total weight of my arrow is 466 gr.

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