new to the flock Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I had a pleasant surprise today. A nice big box from Excalibur Crossbows delivered to the house with a brand spanking new Ibex crossbow and all the bells and whistles. Ibex Specifications Velocity 305 fps* Draw Weight 175 lbs. Power Stroke 14.5" Mass Weight 6.2 lbs Overall Length 36.4" Arrow Length 20" Arrow Weight 350 Grain Min. Stock Type Thumbhole Finish Realtree AP HD Accessory Package Scope Lumi-Zone Based on Excalibur's famous Vari-Zone crossbow scope, the new Lumi-Zone is a serious low light option made with today's avid crossbow hunter in mind. The Lumi-Zone combines a 40 mm objective lens for maximum light gathering with an illuminated multiplex reticle, making it a must for hunting in the low light conditions when "the big ones" are active. Like the Vari-Zone, the Lumi-Zone features Excalibur's adjustable multiplex crosshair system that makes it possible to adjust crosshair spacing for precisely 10 yard increments to match the exact trajectory of your crossbow at velocities between 250 and 350 FPS. Here it is on my truck One of My truck NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyxologos Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 How much did that cost you in total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 What do you intend shooting/hunting with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 How much did that cost you in total? Sent to me as a field test. Suggested retail value is $875.00 plus tax NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 What do you intend shooting/hunting with it? This Spring Wild Turkey, then come fall Deer, Bear and maybe Moose if I can fit it in. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave1979 Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 are you aloud to hunt live quarry with them in canada? bet its illegal over here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Nice piece of kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 are you aloud to hunt live quarry with them in canada? bet its illegal over here?? Illegel in the UK....legel in Canada NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Illegel in the UK....legel in Canada NTTF Your very lucky over there.I`d love to come over one day and have a go at the Coyotes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Avery nice piece of kit NTTF. I don't see any bells or whistles in the accessory pack though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintime Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 It srainge how the bow the oldest hunting tool for man is banned in the uk Home of the long bow (all the pc do gooders ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Imagine what Robin Hood could have done with one. Regards GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decroyffe Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) What kind of distance would you be able to cleanly kill at NTTF. Would this be a stalking weapon or ambush?? Edited February 24, 2009 by decroyffe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Good do D, , Enjoy it, it looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 What kind of distance would you be able to cleanly kill at NTTF. Would this be a stalking weapon or ambush?? The maximum range would be 40 yards, but I like to keep all of my archery hunting inside 20 yards. Most of the archery hunting is done on stand, although I do some very close in stalking aswell. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decroyffe Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 The maximum range would be 40 yards, but I like to keep all of my archery hunting inside 20 yards. Most of the archery hunting is done on stand, although I do some very close in stalking aswell. NTTF Great stuff. Would imagine after gauging the size of it from the pickup, stalking would be a challange as it looks as wide, as it is long. Is there any safty device ie, would you draw the arrow, (hope thats the right slang) then engage a saftey catch, until nessesery. or would all that need to be done once you've identified your target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted February 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 Once the bow is cocked it has a full rear safety for the trigger. This bow is a little bigger than my other, but is shooting at 175lbs, compared to 120 pounds. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arjimlad Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 The thought of getting 20 yards away from "dangerous game" with anything is rather scary, let alone a crossbow, where I would guess you would need some time to load for a second shot ! Hope you enjoy it -looking forward to the pictures from a hunt perhaps ? Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I got to shoot this beasty today. I let one bolt go at each 10, 20 30 &40 yards, now this is right out of the box and figured I would have to site the scope in....was I wrong! split the 10 yard bolt at 20 yards and the 10, 30, & 40 yard bolts were all touching less than a 1 inch group! Absolutely Awsome! NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 That is amazing accuracy, is there any 'recoil' or is it all soaked up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted March 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Zero recoil. If I had to fault it, it would be that being a short **** I can just stand on the stirup, and lean over the bow to draw the string to the cocked position. However since I cut an inch and three quarters of a standard gun stock this does not surprise me. I can not believe that for taking the pieces out of the box and putting it together that this thing shoots that accurate with no adjustments. NTTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nice one Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 COME ON POST A PICTURE OF A RABBIT WITH A BOLT IN IT PLEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Veryy nicce I wouldnt like to get shot with that, you would sure now about it. Suppose.. if you did get shot with it it would just go straight through you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Imagine what Robin Hood could have done with one. Regards GG Robin Hood would have got a hardon over that Nice bit of kit there, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Sutton Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Imagine what Robin Hood could have done with one. Regards GG Just imagine what your mate Vimmy could do with it never mind Robin Hood Bet he`d love that truck too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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