Finally Out Priced.
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Finally Out Priced.
I'm sorry but the outdoor hunting and fishing world has finally reached a point were I can't afford their stuff any more. The good news is why buy the new stuff when the stuff I/you have will do just as well or better than all the new bells and whistles. Sure it all looks great but can you really believe paying over $1000 and a lot more for a crossbow or a deer rifle. Look at what a # 1 or # 2 jump trap costs. How can a kid start out like we did having to pay today's prices? I know I saved for the stuff I bought but it might take a kid a lot longer now.
Sorry my rant for today. I have to quit looking at sporting good catalogs.
Sorry my rant for today. I have to quit looking at sporting good catalogs.
Re: Finally Out Priced.
I hear you, try to lease a spot these days, insane!
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Yea l bought a martin hunter recurve for $40.00 dollars in
In 1975 ....l still shoot it. Who woulda known. My Remington 1100 was 300 bucks now you have to have a $1500.00 black eagle or you cant kill a duck those 1100s are precambrion era. Ohh well were just precambrion too.my 80 year old neibor just willed his vanstahl real to me when hes gone .....yea its sad.
In 1975 ....l still shoot it. Who woulda known. My Remington 1100 was 300 bucks now you have to have a $1500.00 black eagle or you cant kill a duck those 1100s are precambrion era. Ohh well were just precambrion too.my 80 year old neibor just willed his vanstahl real to me when hes gone .....yea its sad.
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Trigger tecs,leupold crossbones and nikon bolts.
Zombie slayers and mostly swat broadheads.
Trigger tecs,leupold crossbones and nikon bolts.
Zombie slayers and mostly swat broadheads.
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My last 2 Excaliburs were bought used. All of my arrows were the factory fletched Spynal Tapps that I de-fletched, spine indexed, cut and squared and constructed. Still cost quite a bit, but at least I feel like I saved a little. I occasionally get a wild hair and want something like the fastest Scorpyd of one of the new 10-Pts, but I get over it. Just shooting one or more of my Excaliburs gets me through it.
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I think the more you can do for youself the better. Still isn't cheap by any stretch.
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Try trying to buy new when you're retired and living on social security.
wabi
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Ditto Ditto Ditto
2010 equinox,
known as doe bow
vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
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known as doe bow
vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
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Re: Finally Out Priced.
Try single income family, 7yo eating machine son, mortgage, truck payment, etc.
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The good news is that Excaliburs will last a couple of generations and we do not have to buy the flagship model of anything! I've never bought a flag ship anything until last year and that was a truck. No one has to buy the flagship of any manufacturer.
Let's face it, the lowliest Excalibur hunting bow does everything we want it for with the exception of the biggest animals that roam NA. Hell, if life were to suck and I could only have one bow, it would be something reasonable that comes in at a reasonable price. A 330 or a 308 would easily keep me happy. I know they do what I need them to do.
One things for sure, at 64 yrs of age, I hope to completely retire soon and my expectations will change with that. One of my customers, who always seemed happy, said something I carried with me since I heard it. "Happiness is all about managing your expectations".
Let's face it, the lowliest Excalibur hunting bow does everything we want it for with the exception of the biggest animals that roam NA. Hell, if life were to suck and I could only have one bow, it would be something reasonable that comes in at a reasonable price. A 330 or a 308 would easily keep me happy. I know they do what I need them to do.
One things for sure, at 64 yrs of age, I hope to completely retire soon and my expectations will change with that. One of my customers, who always seemed happy, said something I carried with me since I heard it. "Happiness is all about managing your expectations".
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Do not worry the Chinese will be filling in the gaps very soon see post" the best dollar I have ever spent" that is on forum
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Re: Finally Out Priced.
I keep looking at the new stuff out there and think I really don't need or can afford them if I want to go after bigger game then my m 330 can handle I can always go to my Exomax It did everything I asked of it without a problem .
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I'm sure your 330 will handle anything in North America short of big bears. The Exomax's power is certainly plenty. After Bill killing an elephant and hearing from Danny that the offside leg is what stopped the arrow from having a pass through I'm pretty sure it's more than we need hear in NA. This picture always kills me! That's some bigazz moose taken with a Vixen!hunter with MS wrote: ↑Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:05 amI keep looking at the new stuff out there and think I really don't need or can afford them if I want to go after bigger game then my m 330 can handle I can always go to my Exomax It did everything I asked of it without a problem .
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I get the new crossbow itch now and then. Can easily afford one but decided I just need to shoot my Exomax more. If I spend my available shooting time on it I will just get more proficient with it. Do plan on buying a spare set of limbs even though I may never need them. I don’t think they will be available forever or at least as long as I plan to hunt with the Exomax.
Bill
Bill
Excalibur Exomax Crossbow Twlight DLX scope
Excalibur Firebolt Arrows
NuFletch Ignitor Nocks
Carbon Express Torrid SS 100 gr. Broadheads
Summit Viper SD Climbing Tree Stand with Sherpa Hunting cart kit
U.S. Navy 1969-1973 USS Truxtun DLGN-35
Excalibur Firebolt Arrows
NuFletch Ignitor Nocks
Carbon Express Torrid SS 100 gr. Broadheads
Summit Viper SD Climbing Tree Stand with Sherpa Hunting cart kit
U.S. Navy 1969-1973 USS Truxtun DLGN-35