Hi all, yeah it's another new guy. I got the crossbow bug when my 70 y.o. dad got one for Christmas. When January rolled around I popped into a dealer to see what they had and they suggested a brand. So, in today's modern world I started digging on the pc.
I searched the brand they suggested through retailers bass pro and cabela's and the reviews weren't that great. What I did see is the 5 star reviews on Excalibur crossbows, not just one, but all! So, here I am. Just about got enough saved for a Matrix 330 or 355, still hung on the fence to which, and when possible I will ask a lot of questions of you folks on the whole topic crossbows, and probably obtain some of the services provided by members here.
Sorry, I don't have any technical support (bolt building, string building, or machining) to offer the members here for my career path is of the enforcement type. . . lol. But I can share my love for hunting and the game I pursue.
Another New Guy!
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Starvin' Hillbilly
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Another New Guy!
You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig.-Blondie,
The good, the bad, the ugly
The good, the bad, the ugly
Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome, and thanks for your service.
It’s not the way you rock, it’s the way that you roll!
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paulaboutform
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Re: Another New Guy!
I like how you think hillbilly. Welcome. 
You're only paranoid if everyone isn't out to get you.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
My enemy's friend is also my enemy.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
My enemy's friend is also my enemy.
Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome SHB 
We welcome all members from all walks of life. As long as they behave.
If they don't I suppose we can cast ours eyes upon you for enforcement.
We welcome all members from all walks of life. As long as they behave.
If they don't I suppose we can cast ours eyes upon you for enforcement.
ComfyBear
Micro Axe 340, Matrix 380, Matrix 355, Matrix 350, Exocet 200
ComfyBear Strings
G5 Montecs 125gr., SlickTrick 125 gr. Magnums
To thine own self be true.
Remove thine mask Polonius.
Live thy truth, doth not be false to any man.
Micro Axe 340, Matrix 380, Matrix 355, Matrix 350, Exocet 200
ComfyBear Strings
G5 Montecs 125gr., SlickTrick 125 gr. Magnums
To thine own self be true.
Remove thine mask Polonius.
Live thy truth, doth not be false to any man.
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vixenmaster
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Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome to the Forum. 355 vs 330 both are very good models. Really depends on the speed you want yer arrows to be. I jus put a 355 on layaway because i may want to use a heavier arrow. The faster speed will give better trajectory.
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onebigskittle
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Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome
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Significent
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Re: Another New Guy!
Hillbilly Law enforcement agent? Ain't that an oxymoron of some sort?
Welcome aboard!
Welcome aboard!
Matrix 380 Camo (Sheila)
Leupold VX-1 2-7x33mm Shotgun
18" Black Eagle Executioners
Swhacker Crossbow 100gr (see avatar)
GTFG Lumenoks
Leupold VX-1 2-7x33mm Shotgun
18" Black Eagle Executioners
Swhacker Crossbow 100gr (see avatar)
GTFG Lumenoks
Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome! Which ever bow you decide, you will be happy!
vixen 11
exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
matrix 355
Micro Camo 335
Micro Nightmare 335
380 Lynx
BJ custom arrows
Boo string on vixen
exocet 175 with Aging custom stock #27
Exocet 175
exocet 200
matrix 355
Micro Camo 335
Micro Nightmare 335
380 Lynx
BJ custom arrows
Boo string on vixen
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Limbs and Sticks
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Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome have fun
Wes
Wes
"Maxine"
1.75x5 Burris scope
Boo string
STS
Feathered easton 2020's
Magnus stingers
1.75x5 Burris scope
Boo string
STS
Feathered easton 2020's
Magnus stingers
Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome to the forum and a great place for information and to meet new people, Come gone the Matrix 355 club! 
Matrix 355
Trigger Tech two stage trigger
ADF scope mount
Hawke XB30 1.5-5x30mm SR compact scope
BEE's 18" arrows
Cheek piece
Matrix suppression system
Broadheads 125gr. Slick Tricks
Xcaliber custom strings
Trigger Tech two stage trigger
ADF scope mount
Hawke XB30 1.5-5x30mm SR compact scope
BEE's 18" arrows
Cheek piece
Matrix suppression system
Broadheads 125gr. Slick Tricks
Xcaliber custom strings
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maine hunter
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Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome!!! Lots of great info on here. Keep us posted on which one you get.
355 matrix, big johns arrows- zombieslayers, g5 montecs, strikers. Vortex big johns arrows- zombieslayers g5 montecs 125. Lumenoks.
Re: Another New Guy!
You will find no difference between the two bow you have chosen, and you love either one.
Retired from the Working World
MICRO 355
50 CAL Traditions Pursuit
Mosburg 100ATR 30-06
Henry Lever 22lr
Mosburg 500
Savage 243
MICRO 355
50 CAL Traditions Pursuit
Mosburg 100ATR 30-06
Henry Lever 22lr
Mosburg 500
Savage 243
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Starvin' Hillbilly
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Re: Another New Guy!
Thanks to all for a warm welcome! Kinda like returning to hunt'n camp after a year away, ya kinda makes ya grin! Now . . . Who can i bug first and drive crazy with my questions?
Now . . . Who can i bug first and drive crazy with my questions? You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig.-Blondie,
The good, the bad, the ugly
The good, the bad, the ugly
Re: Another New Guy!
Welcome to the best forum on the internet. There's plenty of "experts" here so you will get all your questions answered and more advise than you can possibly retain!
You sure you can skin griz, pilgrim??
Life is too short to carry an UGLY knife!
Life is too short to carry an UGLY knife!