#2782456 - 03/12/12 10:59 AM
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gld
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need some adice...going to purchase a excalibur this yr.. how do u determine the right poundage to get. i like the weight of the 305ft per sec bows, but wondering if i should go up to the 320 to 350... i dont mind spending the extra money to get the fastest bow, just trying to determine if you really need that much speed. any thoughts or comments welcomed. thx
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#2782500 - 03/12/12 11:39 AM
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morgancountry
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I have an Excalibur Exomax(225lb.) Only reason I got it was because it was a great deal. My brother has the Vixen (150 or 175lbs). We have both killed deer at 45 yds. Mine is definitely a little faster, somewhere in the 330 range according to the scope. But, mine puts a lot more wear and tear on the serving and is louder. If I had a choice, I would sell the exomax and buy the 175 or 200 lbs version. just my two pennies worth. Hope this helps. Oh and any excalibur is going to be a great buy. Easy to service!
Edited by morgancountry (03/12/12 11:40 AM)
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#2786559 - 03/16/12 07:50 PM
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TW
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For turkey or deer I wouldn't go over 200 lbs. I guess if you are hunting elk or moose the 225 lb. model might be better. I have an Exocet and a Phoenix and like them both.
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#2787196 - 03/17/12 09:02 PM
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varminthunter123
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Exocet, had its for 3 years and have taken 8 deer from 15 yeards to 50 yards and have alway had a complete pass thru. Very accurate, is loud but found that a deer can't jump the string at 40 yards or less.
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#2788889 - 03/19/12 08:38 PM
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BraveScout
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I have the Axiom and absolutely love it. One of the more inexpensive Excaliburs, its a 305, and its money out to 50 yards , maybe farther, but I never bothered to try because I wouldn't try on a deer any farther than that. Like others said, a little loud, but the sound dampeners do help a little. Probably would be hard to go wrong with any Excalibur though.
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#2790514 - 03/21/12 11:01 PM
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gld
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i appreciate the help guys.... thank you
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#2790779 - 03/22/12 10:23 AM
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morgancountry
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let us know waht you get!
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#2805494 - 04/11/12 10:52 AM
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Ratvol
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I just bought an Exomag which has the 200# limbs. It is the most accurate crossbow I've shot. I'm 6'1" around 210 pound and in my early 60's. I have no problem cocking the bow. This bow hits hard and straight.
Good luck with your purchase. You cannot go wrong with Excalibur.
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