My Custom Matrix 355
- yooper_man
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My Custom Matrix 355
I sold my 2012 Equinox and bought the new 2013 Matrix 355.
Dan (xcaliber) made me three of his custom flemish strings using 36 strands of Brownell XS2 material. The colors are cranberry and cedar, looks like berry pie. These strings are works of art.
I removed all four factory scope base screws and installed four new 8-32 #20 torx head screws. Installed my Leupold VX-I 2-7x33mm shotgun/muzzleloader NWTF edition scope with the turkey plex reticle in dark earth finish with Leupold rifleman detachable low rings.
Ordered and installed Danny Miller's Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers (His version of the R.E.D.S.), his over bow quiver.mount and a cheek piece.
Andrew
Dan (xcaliber) made me three of his custom flemish strings using 36 strands of Brownell XS2 material. The colors are cranberry and cedar, looks like berry pie. These strings are works of art.
I removed all four factory scope base screws and installed four new 8-32 #20 torx head screws. Installed my Leupold VX-I 2-7x33mm shotgun/muzzleloader NWTF edition scope with the turkey plex reticle in dark earth finish with Leupold rifleman detachable low rings.
Ordered and installed Danny Miller's Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers (His version of the R.E.D.S.), his over bow quiver.mount and a cheek piece.
Andrew
2013 Excalibur Matrix 355 Xtra
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
I am working on some Easton 2219 aluminum shafts cut down to 18", 2" Bohning Blazer vanes with 150 grain SlickTricks Xbow broadheads.
Thank you,
Andrew
Thank you,
Andrew
2013 Excalibur Matrix 355 Xtra
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Lookin good !
Micro 335 Camo. Micro Nightmare. Vixen Matrix 310 Axiom
Leupold scopes VixenMaster Strings
Big john arrows. BOO strings & things
Montec g5
DaGriz knive
Less work.....more hunt
Derry Hicks
Excalibur only
Leupold scopes VixenMaster Strings
Big john arrows. BOO strings & things
Montec g5
DaGriz knive
Less work.....more hunt
Derry Hicks
Excalibur only
Re: My Custom Matrix 355
congrats. welcome to club Matrix. I love Tinks style stops much better then the reds
Kandy-a.k.a Raid
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
Midge- a.k.a Micro 335
SSAS Spynal Tapps-Original
100 Grn 2" Shwacker
Boo threads
Don't wreck the fun house!
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Did you consider the ADF for your 355 or do you think it is unnecessary?
Semper Fi
2012 Equinox
Firebolts & BEEs w Boltcutter & Slick Trick BHs 150gr
S-5 & Boo string, TT trigger, Nikon Bolt Xr scope
2012 Vortex w/S5 & Nikon Bolt Xr (son # 1)
2012 Axiom SMF w/S5 (son # 2)
2012 Equinox
Firebolts & BEEs w Boltcutter & Slick Trick BHs 150gr
S-5 & Boo string, TT trigger, Nikon Bolt Xr scope
2012 Vortex w/S5 & Nikon Bolt Xr (son # 1)
2012 Axiom SMF w/S5 (son # 2)
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Congrats on yer fine lookin Matrix 355, lookin good
Half Bubble Off BD360
vixenmasterstrings@yahoo.com 417-505-9315
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Andrew, how are you liking it compared to the old Nox?
Also, what length 8-32 screws did you use? I already had the scopemount base screws loosen up so I used some silcone on the threads (rather than loctite). Don't like the small shallow allen head screws though.
Also, what length 8-32 screws did you use? I already had the scopemount base screws loosen up so I used some silcone on the threads (rather than loctite). Don't like the small shallow allen head screws though.
Drew
2013 Matrix 355 Xtra
TT Single Stage
Nikon Bolt XR
Boo & Xcalibur flemish strings
18" BE Zombie Slayers
VPA 3-blade broadheads
2013 Matrix 355 Xtra
TT Single Stage
Nikon Bolt XR
Boo & Xcalibur flemish strings
18" BE Zombie Slayers
VPA 3-blade broadheads
- yooper_man
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Thanks, I am going to use your 25 yard method.wabi wrote:Looks good!
What distance did you sight the Leupold in for?
Andrew
2013 Excalibur Matrix 355 Xtra
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
I never dry fired my Equinox, so I feel its unnecessary for me.Deerstalker wrote:Did you consider the ADF for your 355 or do you think it is unnecessary?
Andrew
2013 Excalibur Matrix 355 Xtra
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
I really like how much more compact the Matrix 355 is to the Equinox.Drew wrote:Andrew, how are you liking it compared to the old Nox?
Also, what length 8-32 screws did you use? I already had the scopemount base screws loosen up so I used some silcone on the threads (rather than loctite). Don't like the small shallow allen head screws though.
I followed TheTinker story on how he changed out his screws. I did this for the Equinox and was the first thing I did for my Matrix 355. I cut the new screws to the factory screw length, but I didn't measure their actual length. Yes, I hate the small shallow allen head screws, but they are all gone now.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... ning+curve
Andrew
2013 Excalibur Matrix 355 Xtra
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
- yooper_man
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Yes, TheTinker actually designed the custom stops. Danny Miller sells them for only $25.00.newbie wrote:congrats. welcome to club Matrix. I love Tinks style stops much better then the reds
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... =1&t=47080
Andrew
2013 Excalibur Matrix 355 Xtra
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
2007 Leupold VX-I 2-7x33 Dark Earth NWTF Edition Turkey Plex scope
Dan xcaliber flemish Brownell XS2 string, 18" Easton XX75 2219 aluminum shafts, 2" Bohning Blazer vanes, NAP 170gr F.O.C., Danny Miller's RBBB's
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Re: My Custom Matrix 355
Wow I wish I knew he would make other colors, I just ordered some from him the other day. Might just have to get a few more for my new Matrix 355 beauty. Nice setup!
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