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Post by bstout on Aug 7, 2016 7:27:44 GMT -5
Greetings from Wisconsin! My name is Bob and I'm new to this forum. I'm hoping it's a little more peaceful (moderated) than some of the other archery hunting forums. I've been crossbow hunting since 2003 when my right shoulder went south. Crossbow hunting for all has been legal here as of 2014 so no more "special" permits required. So good luck hunting to all this year. Our season begins September 17th so I'm starting to get excited. Bob ![]()  |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 7, 2016 8:11:14 GMT -5
Welcome Bob!
Glad that you joined up !
Enjoy!
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Post by bstout on Aug 7, 2016 8:29:25 GMT -5
Thanks, Woody. I appreciate it!
Bob
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Post by wesb81219 on Aug 7, 2016 19:25:04 GMT -5
This is a fine establishment and welcome to it. Lots of good people and great conversation. I'm a crossbow hunter as well. I'm running with a wicked ridge invader how about you?
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Post by bstout on Aug 8, 2016 7:14:00 GMT -5
Hi wesb81219 and thank you for the welcome.
I prefer recurve crossbows. I purchase parts (when they're available) and assemble to my liking.
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Post by bill9068 on Aug 24, 2016 10:52:41 GMT -5
Wekcome bstout, what brand of crossbow you have in your picture? Cannot tell, my eyes are bad.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 24, 2016 16:21:20 GMT -5
Greetings from Wisconsin! My name is Bob and I'm new to this forum. I'm hoping it's a little more peaceful (moderated) than some of the other archery hunting forums. I've been crossbow hunting since 2003 when my right shoulder went south. Crossbow hunting for all has been legal here as of 2014 so no more "special" permits required. So good luck hunting to all this year. Our season begins September 17th so I'm starting to get excited. Bob ![]() Welcome! Have you gotten any velvet bucks up there with the early starting date? |
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Post by bstout on Aug 25, 2016 9:45:52 GMT -5
Wekcome bstout, what brand of crossbow you have in your picture? Cannot tell, my eyes are bad.  Here's another picture of my hunting crossbow. I used Excal parts to get the bow of my liking. My main hunting crossbow has the stock from the older t-hole (thumb hole) models. I dyed it black using RIT clothing dye. The TP cranking aid fits well on the older t-hole stocks. The main frame is from an older Vixen model. It has been cut down by a machinist to make it the same length as a Matrix 355 model. I wanted an all black crossbow and this was the only way to get one at the time. The riser is very rare and it's my understanding there were only two of them made that were black to match Matrix limbs. The scope is a custom model done to my specifications by Leupold. The reticle is thick heavy black (easy to see in low light) and the parallax has been adjusted for 25 yards. This allows the reticle AND target to be perfectly focused 'simultaneously' at most normal crossbow hunting shooting distances. It doesn't matter where I place my cheek on the stock when aiming. The POI will remain the same whether my eye is lined up perfectly with the eyepiece or not. I can shoot in a hurry without the need to take a fine bead. Functionality means more to me than aesthetics.  Rare black Matrix riser. It's my understanding the other one is in Canada. |
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Post by bstout on Aug 25, 2016 9:51:51 GMT -5
I don't recall ever seeing a buck in velvet during the month of September in these parts. Wisconsin bow has opened on the third Saturday of September (no particular date) for many years. Have you gotten any velvet bucks up there with the early starting date? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2016 10:18:32 GMT -5
Hey all you crossbow experts. I took my 1st look at buying a crossbow for next years hunting. I think of getting one after the season to get a good price. I know nothing about crossbows. I'm looking for a good model for the dollar, not the lowest or not the best one. What are the best features to look for etc.. I'm more of the extras that make it work. I will get one with a scope. I see some with cams and have noticed some are heavy and some are a lot lighter. I do think weight will be an issue more than speed.
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 25, 2016 10:20:03 GMT -5
Have you gotten any velvet bucks up there with the early starting date? How far up there do you live? I really love that upper the third of Wisconsin. My family has a house on Sturgeon Bay; Door County is a nice place to visit. |
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Post by bill9068 on Aug 25, 2016 10:55:36 GMT -5
Nice job on that build. What poundage and fps are we talking?
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Post by bstout on Aug 27, 2016 8:07:16 GMT -5
Jon, I live in the southern farmland region of Wisconsin. A lot of deer and deer groceries. Corn, soybeans and alfalfa for as far as you can see. The top northern part of Wisconsin has a huge shortage of deer due to the high volume of wolves and black bear.
Bill, my crossbow is 240 lbs and launches a 410 grain hunting arrow at 317 fps according to my Pro-Chrony. I could have left the main frame full length for max speed. Instead I opted for max reliability by having it cut down. It also gives the bow a better, more balanced 'Feel in the Hand'.
The trigger assembly is a Trigger Tech 2 stage trigger. One of their earlier versions they discontinued due to high production costs. The trigger has a very nice feel.
Bob
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Post by Jamie Brooks 1John5:13 on Aug 27, 2016 8:33:58 GMT -5
Jon, I live in the southern farmland region of Wisconsin. A lot of deer and deer groceries. Corn, soybeans and alfalfa for as far as you can see. The top northern part of Wisconsin has a huge shortage of deer due to the high volume of wolves and black bear. Bill, my crossbow is 240 lbs and launches a 410 grain hunting arrow at 317 fps according to my Pro-Chrony. I could have left the main frame full length for max speed. Instead I opted for max reliability by having it cut down. It also gives the bow a better, more balanced 'Feel in the Hand'. The trigger assembly is a Trigger Tech 2 stage trigger. One of their earlier versions they discontinued due to high production costs. The trigger has a very nice feel. Bob I've heard the wolves are a problem up there. Are there any plans to reduce the population? I was a snowmobiller in my younger days and that was my favorite place to go. It was like a winter wonderland. Food, shelter and lack of predators is a recipe for deer populations; it sounds like you have plenty. |
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