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Forum: Technical
12-13-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By Sagittarius

Dick's will refund your money, if you're not...

Dick's will refund your money, if you're not satisfied.
Unlike a Pro Shop who will make you wait on a new cam. :(
Forum: Crossbows
12-06-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

Are you saying you think the Scorpyd is wider...

Are you saying you think the Scorpyd is wider than your Excalibur ?
The Excalibur is 36" wide vs 27" for the Scorpyd.
Forum: Technical
07-04-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,845
Posted By Sagittarius

Thumbs down Cam lean sucks !

That's why, since 2003 I have shot both hunting and target bows using a 3 track cam exclusively.
Twist the cables all you want; the lean will return eventually. ...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-19-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By Sagittarius

Best call for me is my new Derby City slate over...

Best call for me is my new Derby City slate over glass Pot call made from 500 yr old growth maple with an old growth striker. :cool:
Like my Browning BPS 12 ga 3 1/2" magnum but wouldn't mind having...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
03-23-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,006
Posted By Sagittarius

I rather have the SBE II but prefer the Beretta...

I rather have the SBE II but prefer the Beretta XTrema 2 to both. :)
Forum: Technical
03-21-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,531
Posted By Sagittarius

Agree with Greg on the axles. If they're bent,...

Agree with Greg on the axles.
If they're bent, which 95% of the time they are, they can cause premature wear on your cam's bearings and wallow out the drilled holes in your limbs.
Forum: Crossbows
02-23-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 12,707
Posted By Sagittarius

"this is me whippen crossbow hunters hind parts...

"this is me whippen crossbow hunters hind parts lol" :action-smiley-099:


Whatever, doesn't bother me, enjoy yourself. :party0005:
Forum: Crossbows
01-29-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

Exclamation It does look like the new Hawke 30mm scope, saxman1.

Here's the best pic of the new 165 bow to date.
Moon was kind enough to take it for me at the ATA show.
Thanks, Moon ! :wink:...
Forum: Crossbows
01-27-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

Heck, don't let that stop you, Coyote ! Life is...

Heck, don't let that stop you, Coyote !
Life is short for all of us and we're a long time dead.
Get one and enjoy it. :party0005:
I highly recommend it. :wink:
Forum: Crossbows
01-24-2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

Thumbs up More information from Jim at Scorpyd.

Talked to Jim again.
He confirmed the new Scorpyd will have Barnsdale laminated limbs.
They're the finest limbs in the world with a psi rating over 200,000; most limbs are rated from 140,000 to...
Forum: Crossbows
01-18-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

That would be more trouble than it's worth and...

That would be more trouble than it's worth and introduce more problems, jmo.
Just more components and fixtures to get in the way, create friction, and fail.
The Scorpyd's perceived limb width...
Forum: Crossbows
01-15-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

Thumbs up Thanks again to Unk Bond !

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/Scorpyd165-2.jpg
Forum: Crossbows
01-15-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,601
Posted By Sagittarius

New Scorpyd crossbow for 2010

Here's a couple pics from Unk Bond at AT who was kind enough to take at the ATA show and send to me. :happy0001: Thanks, Unk !
It shows Jim Kempf with his newest creation.
The new bow shoots a...
Forum: Crossbows
12-26-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,145
Posted By Sagittarius

You got Rooked on the free crossbow, Hunter II. ...

You got Rooked on the free crossbow, Hunter II.
If I ever win Powerball, I will send you a free Scorpyd !
Wish me luck. :)
Forum: Crossbows
12-24-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By Sagittarius

You too, thanks !

You too, thanks !
Forum: Crossbows
12-13-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,386
Posted By Sagittarius

Thirty yards is my limit for both my compounds...

Thirty yards is my limit for both my compounds and crossbow.
I do believe my Scorpyd is up to the task at 40 to hit the vitals but don't like the energy level at that distance.
Forum: Crossbows
12-12-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Blksn8k, No problems at all for a southpaw;...

Blksn8k,

No problems at all for a southpaw; the bow's stock and safety works for either hand, it's a totally ambidextrous bow. :cool:
Makes it a snap to practice from the left side or vice versa...
Forum: Crossbows
12-02-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,524
Posted By Sagittarius

My favorite crossbow is my own Scorpyd. The bow...

My favorite crossbow is my own Scorpyd.
The bow with a package is more then you planned on spending but not too far, so, you might want to save up a bit more if you want the best there is. :)
...
Forum: Technical
11-25-2009, 07:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By Sagittarius

I use both the True Talker and Buck Roar and take...

I use both the True Talker and Buck Roar and take both of them to the woods with me.
The True Talker sounds better at normal sound levels but the Buck Roar is superior and sounds better if you have...
Forum: Crossbows
11-18-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By Sagittarius

Frank, It's good to see you ol' friend....

Frank,

It's good to see you ol' friend. :wave:
Hope all is well with you !
Didn't realize you used a crossbow too, cool. :cool:
What kind are you shooting ?
Injured my shoulder and bicep in...
Forum: Crossbows
11-17-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,608
Posted By Sagittarius

Congratulations on a nice buck with your new bow....

Congratulations on a nice buck with your new bow.
He's not huge but he's not bad either ! :)
Forum: Crossbows
11-06-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,750
Posted By Sagittarius

Yes, welcome to the Scorpyd club, cwcjr119 !...

Yes, welcome to the Scorpyd club, cwcjr119 ! :party0005:
Forum: Crossbows
11-03-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,896
Posted By Sagittarius

I agree, Don. For me, the Scorpyd is the...

I agree, Don.
For me, the Scorpyd is the greatest compound crossbow ever made to date.
Like I've stated on other forums, would not trade mine for two of anything else out there.
Too bad, you...
Forum: Crossbows
11-01-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,896
Posted By Sagittarius

Other = Scorpyd for me. :cool: Those on the...

Other = Scorpyd for me. :cool:
Those on the poll; Excalibur gets my vote.
Especially, the Excalibur Equinox !
Forum: Crossbows
10-21-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,328
Posted By Sagittarius

The Equinox and Scorpyd were my final two choices...

The Equinox and Scorpyd were my final two choices when I decided on a crossbow.
Went with the Scorpyd to be different but still wouldn't mind owning an Equinox.
I think it's a great bow !
Love the...
Forum: Crossbows
10-19-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,328
Posted By Sagittarius

Absolutely right on ! :happy0001:

Absolutely right on ! :happy0001:
Forum: Crossbows
10-19-2009, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,328
Posted By Sagittarius

Exclamation DNK knows crossbows.

DNK owns the best recurve and compound crossbows. :)
Forum: Crossbows
10-11-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 921
Posted By Sagittarius

http://scorpyd.com is a fairly new crossbow...

http://scorpyd.com is a fairly new crossbow manufacturer.
Will not try saying it's better than the others but I wouldn't trade mine for any other. :)...
Forum: Crossbows
10-09-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,954
Posted By Sagittarius

I'm using NAP NightMares because that was one of...

I'm using NAP NightMares because that was one of the brands found to have good accuracy with the type vanes my arrows have.
Forum: Crossbows
09-10-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

That's BS but not surprising. :rolleyes:

That's BS but not surprising. :rolleyes:
Forum: Technical
09-07-2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,733
Posted By Sagittarius

I own the Pact XP Pro Chronograph. ...

I own the Pact XP Pro Chronograph.
http://www.pact.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=67
Bought it on a recommendation from a benchrest shooter friend and because it comes with...
Forum: Traditional Archery
08-29-2009, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,928
Posted By Sagittarius

Sounds like you might have an inconsistent...

Sounds like you might have an inconsistent anchor.
Try a two point anchor like Rich Welch advises with the rear feather of the arrow touching the tip of your nose and the thumb of your draw hand...
Forum: Technical
08-26-2009, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,689
Posted By Sagittarius

Great thread, Jeff. Good to see you here again...

Great thread, Jeff.
Good to see you here again at HuntingNet too ! :wave:
Forum: Crossbows
08-25-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,660
Posted By Sagittarius

This thread is beginning to remind me of AT....

This thread is beginning to remind me of AT. :action-smiley-099:
Not a good thing ! :fighting0007:
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
08-18-2009, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
Posted By Sagittarius

I would not clean it unless I had a one piece...

I would not clean it unless I had a one piece cleaning rod with a bore guide to prevent damaging the lands and ruining accuracy.
If it's a stainess gun, I would just wipe it down after shooting it...
Forum: Crossbows
08-18-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Just click on the pic. ...

Just click on the pic.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/th_MOV02915.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/?action=view&current=MOV02915.flv)
Forum: Crossbows
08-18-2009, 05:43 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Here's a couple videos I did to show the speed...

Here's a couple videos I did to show the speed and sound.
Not as quiet as my Bowman compound but not bad as Crossbows go.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/th_MOV02916.jpg...
Forum: Crossbows
08-18-2009, 05:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

You can go with a heavier arrow that would drop...

You can go with a heavier arrow that would drop the fps but, I guess, that wouldn't matter if Michigan goes by Manufacturer's specs.
Forum: Crossbows
08-17-2009, 05:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

$949.99 for the bow alone. $1,199.00 for the...

$949.99 for the bow alone.
$1,199.00 for the package which includes a rope ****er, 4 bolts, your choice of a Hawke 3x scope or red dot sight, Sling, and quick detach quiver.
I got the package plus...
Forum: Crossbows
08-16-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

http://www.crossbownation.com/community/images/ico...

http://www.crossbownation.com/community/images/icons/icon14.gif Build quality and the Awesome Type III finish !
Jmo, the build quality of the Scorpyd is better than most and second to none !
The...
Forum: Crossbows
08-16-2009, 06:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Scorpion vs Scorpyd

Here's a pic of my old PSE Scorpion compound beside my Scorpyd crossbow to show the difference in size.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e279/Sagittarius_too/Misc/DSC02918.jpg
Forum: Crossbows
08-16-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Finally got to shoot my Scorpyd today. Only...

Finally got to shoot my Scorpyd today.
Only adjusted the scope to 20 yards today due to the fatigue from the heat.
The Hawke 3x scope performed pretty well; once I zeroed it in, I put the last 7...
Forum: Crossbows
08-11-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

I think it's worth every penny but that doesn't...

I think it's worth every penny but that doesn't mean you should buy one just because I did.
While I haven't owned any, I have shouldered Ten Points, Excaliburs, Strykers, Hortons, and Parkers etc....
Forum: Crossbows
08-11-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Ok ! :biggrin:

Ok ! :biggrin:
Forum: Crossbows
08-11-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

Don, I have wanted to shoot it but the...

Don,

I have wanted to shoot it but the sportsmans club I belong to forbids Crossbows, even if I bring my own target. :mad:
My cousin has the room at his place to sight it in but was away in...
Forum: Crossbows
08-10-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 17,456
Posted By Sagittarius

My own Scorpyd arrived last week. Haven't shot...

My own Scorpyd arrived last week.
Haven't shot it yet but, judging from the build quality, it was worth every penny of its cost.
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-10-2009, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sagittarius

RE: You'll NEVER Convince Me........

None taken, bigcountry.
I assumed the statement "traditional archer" was meant because the author thought Crossbows were non traditional but I can't read minds.
"Traditional" is how it is...
Forum: Traditional Archery
06-10-2009, 03:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sagittarius

RE: You'll NEVER Convince Me........

I don't own a Crossbow but I shoot Recurves and Compounds.
I shoot customBowman Accu-Riser compounds for NFAA Spots.
They are the finest the world has ever seen.
I prefer Dale Dye recurves.
I...
Forum: Traditional Archery
05-28-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,236
Posted By Sagittarius

RE: You'll NEVER Convince Me........

Not all crossbows are bad, imo.
Robin Allen makes the most beautiful and best customhuntingcrossbows of all time.
He builds his own limbs, stocks,and stringsmuch like any recurve or Longbow maker.
Forum: Whitetail Deer Hunting
10-05-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By Sagittarius

RE: Search feature useless !!!

Thanks for the replies, guys.
Glad I'm not alone or nuts, lol.
Rory/Mo, will give your suggestion a shot, thanks !





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