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Old 07-19-2010, 10:41 AM
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I have a bowtech strykeforce with a Excal lighted reticle scope over an HHA Optimizer. I shoot Parker Red hot arrows with 125 gr FPs. Benched, It shoots almost one hole at 20 yrds( I always pull and shoot the same arrow at 20) It shoots 1" at 40 and a tad under 2" at 60.
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Old 07-19-2010, 01:41 PM
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They have told you about how to work up fer accuracy. I can't tell what my groups would be at 50 yds, as i don't shoot at same spot. I quit that couple yrs ago after getting a pair of RobinHoods at 40 yds. I was out $25 in 4 shots with miss vixen
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Old 07-19-2010, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by smokepolehall
They have told you about how to work up fer accuracy. I can't tell what my groups would be at 50 yds, as i don't shoot at same spot. I quit that couple yrs ago after getting a pair of RobinHoods at 40 yds. I was out $25 in 4 shots with miss vixen
You have quite a CB there Sir
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Old 07-20-2010, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dead on
You have quite a CB there Sir
I THOUGHT I WAS GOOD SHOOTING OFF THE **** FEATHER AT 50 YDS. BUT ROBINHOODS AT 50 YDS???? WOW
I WISH I WAS THAT GOOD!!!!

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Old 07-20-2010, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by mr.mc54
I THOUGHT I WAS GOOD SHOOTING OFF THE **** FEATHER AT 50 YDS. BUT ROBINHOODS AT 50 YDS???? WOW
I WISH I WAS THAT GOOD!!!!
He said 40 yds and he's using a rest to test group size, I'd bet. That being said, I can't beat him and Lord knows I've tried, lol.

To add insult to injury, I sold him that Vixen which is an older model that's getting rare.
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Old 07-20-2010, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by awshucks
He said 40 yds and he's using a rest to test group size, I'd bet. That being said, I can't beat him and Lord knows I've tried, lol.

To add insult to injury, I sold him that Vixen which is an older model that's getting rare.
Definitely off a rest, The xbow is MUCH better than I am
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Old 07-21-2010, 04:17 AM
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awshucks i truely am thankful you sold me the most accurate CB i have ever owned! Yes benchrest on sand bags. miss vixen is awsome, thx.
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Old 07-26-2010, 04:29 PM
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same has smokepolehall said tight groups can cost to much money. i have done it at 30yds cant say I was trying to hit the back of the arrow but trying to get a tight groups stuff happens.The first year my son started shoot my Horton summit and Robinhood out at 25 yds we stopped. now we shoot at balloons little water balloons we blow then up to the size of big golf balls but not a tennis ball and hang them from the ceiling that is a challenge field tips can be hard to pop them but my slick take care of them easy. we try to do this free hand to get better control when we have to shoot free hand in the woods.
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Old 08-02-2010, 08:19 AM
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Have you seen this review article?

PSE TAC 15/15i, 10/10i Crossbow Review
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Old 08-16-2010, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sits in trees
in perfect conditions, no wind, good rest, etc, etc, you can probable get 3 inch groups with an Excal at 50yds but i would never shoot at a whitetail deer at anymore than 25yds.
you are hunter. people i hear at club are shooting 50 yds at deer and bear here in pa.they make me sick listening to them. they wounded 4 bears last year here in my area of pa. 4 bear because of long shots.

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