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Hawkeye
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ExoMax got delivered!

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Just found out that the ExoMax I ordered from Cabela's got delivered today, but I won't be able to see it until Friday night :cry: . I had it delivered to my Dad's house since it was getting backordered, and I am planning on moving soon, so I had it sent to an address that I knew it could be delivered to.
Anyway, does anyone have any last minute tips on assembly, sighting in, etc... Keep in mind, I've never shot an xbow before. I'll be using the bolt's that came with the package (carbon express) and I bought 1/2 dozen more - it also comes with field points & BOSS broadheads. I also got a MacKenzie xbow target, Varizone scope, an FFF string, and a stabilizer mount with two shockblockers (from bj)... I also ordered a level and a bolt puller from him too. Any other accessories ya'all can think of?
I'll also be getting some blue loc-tite for the scope, but should I use blue elsewhere, and/or should I use red anywhere?
Any other tip's/suggestions would be great!
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Post by diesel »

Relax, the movie will cover most of what is needed. Please buy the cocking aid string. It just makes things easy.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy my exocet. CONGRATULATIONS !!!
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Post by FlyingAce »

This is going to sound like a pain in the kazoo, especially from a rest, but after your scope is hitting for you want either shoot one arrow at a time or shoot at different spots on your target. Believe it or not, but "Robin Hooding" is a true phenomenon with an Excalibur, and carbon bolts do not come cheap. One gadget that I would invest in is a Arizona EZ Fletch fletching tool, glue, and acetone to keep your bolts in good shape.

Good shooting.
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Post by Sandman »

Congrats on your investment!

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Post by Woody Williams »

Watch the video all the way through first.

Then go back and as you assemble the bow watch the individual sequences that pertain to what you are doing.

It is simple..

You WILL need a rope cocking aid. 225# is way too much to cock by hand and accuracy is gained by using it.

Enjoy......
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Post by TYE »

Start sighting in at 10 yards. Then go from there....
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Post by Hawkeye »

I guess I forgot to mention, the rope cocking aid comes with the "kit"; so I've got one of those too!
So I'm set, Right :?:
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Post by TYE »

When you can drop 3 or 4 bolt groups into a circle the size of the bottom of a pop can from 40 yards, I think you're set. :)
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Post by A.W »

"Stringer" but I think that comes with the package.

I also have flip-up see through lense covers.
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Exocet your options and exCalibur8 your sights.
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