Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
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Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Can any one tell me where to find the instructions for modifying the R.E.D.S.
system for longer bumper life.
Thanks,
Bucktail
system for longer bumper life.
Thanks,
Bucktail
Matrix 355 Tact-Zone TriggerTech ADF Laser11 Pro 385gr 100 gr WaspBoss 18in Diablos 150gr Boltcutter Dan Miller R.E.D.S .
ExoMax Vari-zone S5 18in Laser11 18in 2219 100gr WaspBoss
Phoenix Shadow-Zone ADF S5 18in Laser11 100gr WaspBoss
ExoMax Vari-zone S5 18in Laser11 18in 2219 100gr WaspBoss
Phoenix Shadow-Zone ADF S5 18in Laser11 100gr WaspBoss
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Put all three sets I have in a vise and with a hacksaw cut a little less than half the ball off. Then a file and smoothed the edges I cut.
I didn't need to pay a machine shop, engineer, research dept or anything to do it.
I didn't need to pay a machine shop, engineer, research dept or anything to do it.
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
You can use a hacksaw, grinder, etc to remove some of the end of the ball to create an air space in there. I used a hacksaw then smoothed it up with a dremel tool.
This thread may help:
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... =1&t=50207
This thread may help:
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... =1&t=50207
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20" Zombies, 380 gr w/ 100 gr Magnus Stingers
18" Zombies, 400 gr w/ 125 gr Magnus Stingers & Lumenoks
Exomag
20" Zombies, 380 gr w/ 100 gr Magnus Stingers
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Thanks guys, just what I was looking for.
Bucktail
Bucktail
Matrix 355 Tact-Zone TriggerTech ADF Laser11 Pro 385gr 100 gr WaspBoss 18in Diablos 150gr Boltcutter Dan Miller R.E.D.S .
ExoMax Vari-zone S5 18in Laser11 18in 2219 100gr WaspBoss
Phoenix Shadow-Zone ADF S5 18in Laser11 100gr WaspBoss
ExoMax Vari-zone S5 18in Laser11 18in 2219 100gr WaspBoss
Phoenix Shadow-Zone ADF S5 18in Laser11 100gr WaspBoss
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Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Just a high tech guy aren't you Kevin?wheelie wrote:Put all three sets I have in a vise and with a hacksaw cut a little less than half the ball off. Then a file and smoothed the edges I cut.
I didn't need to pay a machine shop, engineer, research dept or anything to do it.
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Yep!!!!flightattendant100 wrote:Just a high tech guy aren't you Kevin?wheelie wrote:Put all three sets I have in a vise and with a hacksaw cut a little less than half the ball off. Then a file and smoothed the edges I cut.
I didn't need to pay a machine shop, engineer, research dept or anything to do it.
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
I machined my REDS to half their original weight.
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Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Norm, you're good at those "diets". looks great and still function as designed.awsome!enormous wrote:I machined my REDS to half their original weight.
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Thanks Paul!
An ounce or two here and there all add up. My Matrix 380 all dressed with scope and quiver is 1 pound lighter than the factory offering.
Lightened components are:
-Lighter scope and rings by Leupold.
-Kwikee 3 quiver with quiver mount delete.
-Lightened REDS
-Lightened stirrup with shorter mount screws.
-ADF removed
-TriggerTech unit is slightly lighter
-4 Custom High Grade Titanium screws by Ti64.com,
mainframe to riser and limb to riser. (see photo below).
Over the winter I have a few more lightening ideas to apply.
An ounce or two here and there all add up. My Matrix 380 all dressed with scope and quiver is 1 pound lighter than the factory offering.
Lightened components are:
-Lighter scope and rings by Leupold.
-Kwikee 3 quiver with quiver mount delete.
-Lightened REDS
-Lightened stirrup with shorter mount screws.
-ADF removed
-TriggerTech unit is slightly lighter
-4 Custom High Grade Titanium screws by Ti64.com,
mainframe to riser and limb to riser. (see photo below).
Over the winter I have a few more lightening ideas to apply.
EXCALFFLICTION 1991 ->>----------> 2024
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
A pound off your bow is a pretty substantial diet there Norm. Way to go.enormous wrote:Thanks Paul!
An ounce or two here and there all add up. My Matrix 380 all dressed with scope and quiver is 1 pound lighter than the factory offering.
Lightened components are:
-Lighter scope and rings by Leupold.
-Kwikee 3 quiver with quiver mount delete.
-Lightened REDS
-Lightened stirrup with shorter mount screws.
-ADF removed
-TriggerTech unit is slightly lighter
-4 Custom High Grade Titanium screws by Ti64.com,
mainframe to riser and limb to riser. (see photo below).
Over the winter I have a few more lightening ideas to apply.
If you ever need any machining done I know a guy!
Is it possible to drill down the center of those REDS?
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Trigger Tech 2.5 Trigger
ShadowZone Scope
S5 with dB Killer Bumpers
Boo String
Big John Zombie Slayers
Rage Broadheads
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
what is the reason for cutting half the ball off? besides saving weight?
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Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
By creating an air pocket the rubber bumpers last longer.cevans wrote:what is the reason for cutting half the ball off? besides saving weight?
EXCALFFLICTION 1991 ->>----------> 2024
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Thanks Jim, I had that in mind as well.j.krug wrote:
A pound off your bow is a pretty substantial diet there Norm. Way to go.
If you ever need any machining done I know a guy!
Is it possible to drill down the center of those REDS?
EXCALFFLICTION 1991 ->>----------> 2024
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
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Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
Norm and J.Krug,How does the weight on a modified R.E.D.S. compare to Danny Millers "rubber baby buggy bumpers"? One of the RBBBs weighs 443.9 grains (887.8 total set). Dont know what you have got gotten the R.E.D.S. down to.enormous wrote:Thanks Jim, I had that in mind as well.j.krug wrote:
A pound off your bow is a pretty substantial diet there Norm. Way to go.
If you ever need any machining done I know a guy!
Is it possible to drill down the center of those REDS?
Re: Matrix R.E.D.S. Mods.
435 grains each and I plan to take off a bit more to get down to 400ish or less.
EXCALFFLICTION 1991 ->>----------> 2024
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family
Matrix 355
Huskemaw and Leupold crossbow optics.
Boo Strings
SWAT BH's and TOTA heads.
Teach Your Family How To Hunt So You Don't Have To Hunt For Your Family