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New to Crossbows Problems already!!

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Hello Everyone thought I would share my first experiences using a crossbow. I am a new owner of a matrix 380 xtra. I picked up the complete package Saturday December 19th around 1pm. Excited to get it zeroed I ran it home and set it up.

my first 20yd group . not bad a few inches high. So I made some adjustments
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Then this happens!!!
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I have to say This is a serious issue! These Excalibur Crossbows are dangerously accurate. I managed to ruin 3 out of the 4 bolts in a matter of 6 shots. I plan on finishing up getting zeroed and hunt the late archery season here in michigan.
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Yep - start a collection.

I suspend them from the rafters in my basement - quite the conversation piece.

But if you end up using custom bolts, the costs can pile up rather quickly :lol:
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Sight in using only one arrow...then never shoot at the same place twice. :D
Cheaper that way!! :lol: :lol:
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Welcome to the forum. As you shoot more your arrow problems will get worse if you don't shoot different spots!
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Welcome to the form. lesson# 1. :)
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ittayem wrote:Hello Everyone thought I would share my first experiences using a crossbow. I am a new owner of a matrix 380 xtra. I picked up the complete package Saturday December 19th around 1pm. Excited to get it zeroed I ran it home and set it up.

my first 20yd group . not bad a few inches high. So I made some adjustments
Image


Then this happens!!!
Image

I have to say This is a serious issue! These Excalibur Crossbows are dangerously accurate. I managed to ruin 3 out of the 4 bolts in a matter of 6 shots. I plan on finishing up getting zeroed and hunt the late archery season here in michigan.
So, you Robin Hooded 3 out of 4 bolts in 6 shots and you still "plan on finishing up getting zeroed". You are the ultimate perfectionist!
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looks like that target has at least 9 spots to shoot, use em all lol
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Yep that's a well documented issue with Excal's.The only fix is to return it and try another brand of xbow.You'll save money on arrows.
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Fred T wrote:Yep that's a well documented issue with Excal's.The only fix is to return it and try another brand of xbow.You'll save money on arrows.

X2....that is really the only solution for a consistent problem such as this...What you need to do once in the store is go to the counter is slam your fist down and state your your problem..."a dang bow that consistently (time after time) hits the bullseye and delivers Robin Hood accuracy" is just unacceptable...

....this will insure startled and perplexed looks from other customers and most likely a line of people will form behind you willing to assist you by demanding to buy all of the remaining stock, including yours so that the store will no longer be able to sell such damaged product :lol: :lol: :lol:

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:lol: Bet there are a lot of other crossbow owners that would want your problem!
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:D serious problems!!
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Nice shooting and welcome to the forum. :D

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That's a good problem to have...sorta?? Enjoy your new Excal. :)
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Welcome!!
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Welcome and nice shooting! Remember this as a good way to relieve yourself of stock arrows later when you get the bug for an upgrade.
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