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Post by grappledad on Aug 4, 2006 17:16:28 GMT -5
I'm ready to buy an Excaliber. Who has the best price?
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 4, 2006 18:25:07 GMT -5
Try.. www.archersnook.com/bows.htmlor pull up eBay and do a search for Excalibur crossbow. There has been some good prices on eBay that even some dealers are complaining about.. . |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 4, 2006 19:29:38 GMT -5
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 4, 2006 20:00:00 GMT -5
That is a new one on me.. Te prices are VERY good though. Is this strictly a mail order house? . |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 5, 2006 6:29:09 GMT -5
I don't know, but I'm going to find out. Thier prices are real good and then free shipping. I think I found my new crossbow. I think I'll get the bow now and add goodies down the road. A question though, do you have to use Excalibur bolts since the draw weight is 225# or can a guy use other brands?
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 5, 2006 8:14:56 GMT -5
Personally I would advise against the Exomax. It is way more than anyone needs to hunt deer. It also is a lot noiser and eats strings faster than the other bows. Harder to cock too. My advice is if you want an Excalibur get the Exocet 200 or the Phoenex..Plenty tough enough for the biggest Iindiana whitetail and Canadian moose too. Any 22 diameter crossbow arrow with a flat nock that weighs in at least 350 grains (including the point) will work just fine. I cut off to 20 inches a bunch of my old 2213s and installed inserts in the tail end leaving the front end intact.. Of course I had to refletch them as I cut off the old fletching when I shortened them. Whatever you do buy the rope cocking aid. It will make it MUCH easier to cock and it will center the string for more accurate shooting. Fire away if you have any more questions. BTW - Welcome to crossbowing. I'm sure that you will love it. Deer killing machines..  . |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 5, 2006 11:24:32 GMT -5
Woody, They are mail order only. And thanks for the advice. I ordered the Exocet with the right stuff package, 585 total.I'll wait for the scope. And by the way I'm already hooked. Last year was my rookie season. I took a decent 11th hour buck with the horton legend I bought off DA Butcher. Well here he is. I'm hooked.  Remember? |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 5, 2006 11:58:16 GMT -5
Oh my goodness.. that is a fine buck first or eleventh hour. When you get ready for a scope consider the TenPoint ProView. I've got one on my TenPoint QX4 and I REALLY like it. It is 3 power and has crosshairs (20,30 and 40 yards) and red or green dots that can be switched off if needed. The 3 X gathers lots of light for those last minute shots and the red or green dots (I prefer the gren) lets you put it spot on. The best of both worlds. www.tenpointcrossbow.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=92 |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 6, 2006 16:27:44 GMT -5
Thanks, I'll take a look at those
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Post by marmot on Aug 7, 2006 9:19:26 GMT -5
Woody, They are mail order only. And thanks for the advice. I ordered the Exocet with the right stuff package, 585 total.I'll wait for the scope. And by the way I'm already hooked. Last year was my rookie season. I took a decent 11th hour buck with the horton legend I bought off DA Butcher. Nice buck! |
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Post by marmot on Aug 7, 2006 9:23:45 GMT -5
When you get ready for a scope consider the TenPoint ProView. I've got one on my TenPoint QX4 and I REALLY like it. It is 3 power and has crosshairs (20,30 and 40 yards) and red or green dots that can be switched off if needed. The 3 X gathers lots of light for those last minute shots and the red or green dots (I prefer the gren) lets you put it spot on. Does the scope have arrow speed settings like the Vari-Zone? |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 7, 2006 9:29:56 GMT -5
When you get ready for a scope consider the TenPoint ProView. I've got one on my TenPoint QX4 and I REALLY like it. It is 3 power and has crosshairs (20,30 and 40 yards) and red or green dots that can be switched off if needed. The 3 X gathers lots of light for those last minute shots and the red or green dots (I prefer the green) lets you put it spot on. Does the scope have arrow speed settings like the Vari-Zone? Nope. The marks are right on for just about anything 315 and up. . |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 7, 2006 13:15:11 GMT -5
Thanks Marmot. Woody, that is a nice scope. My birthday is in October maybe someone loves me enough to buy it for me. If not, I love me way more than enough. My total after tax was 619.99. That's the only draw back to buying from someone local, state sales tax. Even still, I don't think I could get it any cheaper. I'll let you guys know how things go with this company.
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Post by grappledad on Aug 9, 2006 16:06:17 GMT -5
It came today.I'm soooooo happy!!!!
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 9, 2006 16:20:06 GMT -5
It came today.I'm soooooo happy!!!! Congratulations.. Enjoy. Be sure and watch the training video/DVD when putting it together. Let us know how it goes.. . |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 10, 2006 14:51:55 GMT -5
Man, what a bow! After watching the dvd I had it put together and strung up in no time. Sighted it in today. 1 group of 2, shot a little high. I adjusted the sight shot 1 arrow dead on.Second arrow I shot the vane off the first. I spent the rest of the time shooting 5 dot targets.
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 10, 2006 15:02:19 GMT -5
Man, what a bow! After watching the dvd I had it put together and strung up in no time. Sighted it in today. 1 group of 2, shot a little high. I adjusted the sight shot 1 arrow dead on.Second arrow I shot the vane off the first. I spent the rest of the time shooting 5 dot targets. Never, ever shoot at the same bullseye with the second arrow. They are that accurate and crossbow arrows with the open butt end are more prone to 'robin hood". Glad that you like it.. ENJOY.. |
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Post by grappledad on Aug 10, 2006 15:23:59 GMT -5
That's good advice ,Woody. A little late, but good.LOL.
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