Buying a crossbow

[IronNoggin]

The video you are thinking of was an Excalibur Promo.
That said, the results of their tests were damn interesting.

Here's the link: http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/videos/player/499

Good to know as my Matrix 380 has taken well over 3,000 shots and counting!

Cheers,
Nog

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

The snow -Camo didnt look as great as it sounded.. The Mad max Color was sweet tho .

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

There is a host of companies that make scopes specifically designed for crossbow use. These will generally have multiple aiming points (chevrons) to accommodate the ARCH of the arrow in flight to distance. As an example below is the Hawke reticle that I chose due to aiming points to 100 yards:



While you can use a standard rifle scope, these do not obviously incorporate the multiple aiming points. You either sight it in at a given distance, and guesstimate the hold over / under when closer or beyond that; or... You acquire what is called an HHA Optimizer. This latter is a calibrated speed dial scope mount that allows you to quickly dial in any given range - once that range is determined (range finder). This allows a single crosshair scope to be used, and is employed by many long range shooters.

http://www.hhasports.com/catalog/8/o...er-speed-dial/

The other issue with rifle scopes is the parallax is usually set far to far away which can cause issues.
Some companies will adjust this down to what would be considered "proper" for crossbow use.

The "winder" or Crank Cocking Aid you mention is much more geared towards those who have difficulty cocking the higher pound bows than anything else. The stock Excalibur Rope Cocking Aid will allow you to comfortably load and unload any Excalibur crossbow by reducing the felt draw weight by 50% and also will guarantee perfect string alignment for optimum accuracy. With these bows and the rope device you do NOT have to fire the bow to unload it. I personally would not recommend the crank unless you really need it - I am now pushing 60, and can cock the 380 up to and over 40 times in a shooting session. Most that are in reasonably good shape should be able to do the same. Save the expense in this instance.

Here's the related video: http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/videos/index/319



You might want to send a pm requesting intel on Ten Point bows to member tadpole here. He is my Crossbow Partner, the one who brought me into it so many years back now. He has always used a Ten Point as I recall, and that Man is Seriously DEADLY with that bow in his hands.
If you are determined to run with a wheeled bow, methinks you can't go wrong with one of these.

Cheers,
Nog

Ahh i was under the impression that you couldnt UNLOAD without pulling the trigger.. which i have found , it takes two people to unload a crossbow. one to hold the pressure with a the Rope Aid , and one to pull the trigger.. At least on the crossbows we have used .

[IronNoggin]

All a matter of Personal Preference methinks.
I really like the XTRA Finish



Simply blends right in to the right background...



Cheers,
Nog

[IronNoggin]

Ahh i was under the impression that you couldnt UNLOAD without pulling the trigger.. which i have found , it takes two people to unload a crossbow. one to hold the pressure with a the Rope Aid , and one to pull the trigger.. At least on the crossbows we have used .

Nope. Easy for one man to do.

Cheers,
Nog

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

All a matter of Personal Preference methinks.
I really like the XTRA Finish



Simply blends right in to the right background...



Cheers,
Nog

Sweet I love the sling , what is it ?

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

Nope. Easy for one man to do.

Cheers,
Nog

Awesome . Nikon bolt xr CR scope , anyone have one ?

[IronNoggin]

Sweet I love the sling , what is it ?

Custom Paracord Braid. Built to my specs by a Buddy

[okas]

sold the old xcalibibur 225 and picked up a new Matrix Bulldog 400 at wholesale sports today 899.99 they threw in a Backtrack case nice more than enough power for sure but ohwell mathews bow for sale now as never going to be able to shoot it again i had a great time in that store very nice shopping there

[BowRunner]

Sweet I love the sling , what is it ?

x2. It puts my stock sling to shame.