Well I finally shot the Matrix 355, w/HAWKE XB1 SR scope, 20"Black Eagle Executioner arrows and 150gr field points, stock string. Although my first crossbow, that thing is a beast. Cocking was not bad at all (240lb). Though I may shorten my cocking aid rope. Not to loud but I haven't shot a vertical bow in years or any other crossbow. But with the speed and accuracy of this xbow out to 40yds(my determined range I would take a shot) the deer wont hear until pass through anyway. Once I got it zeroed in at 20yds and did speed adjustment at 30yds I shot several more at that range. One thing I learned I will NOT be shooting multiple arrows at the same bull and leaving previous arrows in the target. Nicked 2 nocks and messed up some fletchings. Very tight grouping at 30yds. Next is do some 40yds shots, probably shoot 50 and 60yds just to say I did..but in the woods think my max will be 40yds. Still need to test my slicktricks broad heads for accuracy.
ETA:
Oh trigger was OK-- creep take up was alittle gritty but wall and break was crisp, but alittle stiff, so may do some polishing there later on. Still figuring out cheek weld, eye relief and just holding the xbow for best accuracy.
ETA:
Oh trigger was OK-- creep take up was alittle gritty but wall and break was crisp, but alittle stiff, so may do some polishing there later on. Still figuring out cheek weld, eye relief and just holding the xbow for best accuracy.
