Author Topic: Update us Graybeard (Read 1416 times)

GaryL · « **on:** September 28, 2004, 02:13:54 AM »

Have you got that Horton sighted in as yet ? courious as to how thangs are going with ya!

Graybeard · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2004, 10:21:33 AM »

No, not sighted in yet. Hope to remedy that this week.

The target I got from Cabela's sold as a crossbow target wasn't. The very first bolt stuck it and I do mean STUCK! I couldn't budge it trying to pull it out. My oldest son who is a big strong rascal of 38 tried and couldn't budge it. We finally took it over to the concrete parking pad and put arrow tip on concrete and both pushed down on target and it slowly came even and we pulled it out. Needless to say I put it away.

I've called Cabela's and they are sending me a free shipping label to return it for credit. I got to Wal-Mart today and picked up what I think is the Morrell target that Knight & Hale advertise on TV. Their picture is on the label but the Morrell name isn't. I plan to do some shooting tomorrow and maybe will get it sighted in then.

But first shot hit real close so sighting in should go easily I think. With the new crank cocker Horton sent I should now have no problems cocking it. I'm expecting smooth sailing with it from here. Archery deer season opens Oct. 15 and I hope to be out with it then.

GaryL · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2004, 10:32:01 AM »

Glad to read that Graybeard, I had the same luck as far as pulling out a bolt ! I put 4 bolts into the back of a grizzly bear 3-D they were lazer II goldtips with brass inserts and lost all 4 tips & brass inserts to the bear..must have been a poor glue job with the brass inserts or the bear was mad :shock: Now I have to get 4 new brass inserts for the carbons...Oh well was just one of them days

Graybeard · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2004, 12:37:05 PM »

Cancel that optimistic forecast.

I started to head out this afternoon to sight in and guess what? The dang EZ Winder crank cocking device Horton sent is the WRONG ONE! It won't fit over the butt of stock. Grrr.

If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all.

I e-mail Ottie to let him know and asked for advice on next step.

GaryL · « **Reply #4 on:** September 28, 2004, 12:58:31 PM »

:shock: Grrrrrrrrr with ya Graybeard, shucks I am sorta, well kinda lost fer words. Well I reckon the only thing for me ya say is that is a DANG SHAME!!!! :wink:

Maxocet · « **Reply #5 on:** September 28, 2004, 01:27:18 PM »

Graybeard: I took this from the Excalibur forum and was posted by another forum member. These new targets are specifically designed for crossbows. Here is the link.

http://www.archerytargets.com/CompoundKing.aspx

Regards,
Robin

Graybeard · « **Reply #6 on:** September 28, 2004, 06:53:52 PM »

Ottie to the rescue. He has already e-mailed me back and has the proper size stirrup on the way poste haste. Should be back in business by the weekend I suspect. Just a matter of removing one or two screws and putting on the proper size to replace the one too small.

wabi · « **Reply #7 on:** September 29, 2004, 03:05:54 AM »

The biggest problem I have with targets for a crossbow is that most of them are about as thick as a bolt is long. Guess how deep my crossbow will bury a bolt in one! I bought a new YellowJacket target a couple of weeks ago and ended up using an old shaft and a hammer to drive the bolts I shot through far enough to be able to grip them and pull them on through. I think I may try to find or make a foam target about 10 or 12" thick and put it in front of a couple hay bales. If the bolt passes through the bales should stop it. (of course I would only shoot in an area where there was nothing behind the target that could be damaged by a miss or pass through)

GaryL · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2004, 01:42:29 AM »

Quote from: Graybeard

Cancel that optimistic forecast.

I started to head out this afternoon to sight in and guess what? The dang EZ Winder crank cocking device Horton sent is the WRONG ONE! It won't fit over the butt of stock. Grrr.

If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all.

I e-mail Ottie to let him know and asked for advice on next step.

Well GB where are you at with the crossbow ? Have you got everything in order as yet ? Sighted in, bulls eye with every shoot...update us please!!

Graybeard · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2004, 04:41:57 AM »

Proper stirrup did finally show up. I have it on now and checked and it does now fit. Hope to get out today to shoot it and get it sighted in. Will let ya know after I shoot it.

GaryL · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2004, 05:24:56 AM »

many thabks for the update, gotta keep up with ya so we will know how you are doing! looking for a picture of a big buck taken with that xbow.....get with it!! :wink: :wink: :-D

Graybeard · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2004, 12:20:27 PM »

Nothing but bad luck and trouble for me on this project. I will not say it's Horton's fault as it most likely is more me than the product. BUT I've decided to abandon it.

Not to fear guys, my oldes son Bob is taking it over.

He came over today and got it sighted in. I think it took three shots for us to have it hitting center at 20 yards with field tips. He will work with it some more and get it sighted in with the Thunderhead 100s I bought for this project. Bow season opens on the 15th so he has to get moving to have it ready. He plans to take it out on opening morning I belive and it will be what he uses this bow season rather than one of his compound bows.

He can actually pull it back by hand for a few shots and has figured out the string cocking device to where he can use it pretty fast.

So we'll still get you a review and write up on it but it will be my oldest son Bob doing the review in place of me.

GaryL · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2004, 01:12:00 PM »

Well shucks sorry to read that

....but then again Graybeard it's best when one knows what's best for their self :wink: ....3 Shots was super for sight in, best of luck with the opening season for you and your SON...

Blue mtn redneck · « **Reply #13 on:** October 15, 2004, 08:36:46 AM »

Got it sighted in for up to 35 yards & shooting 3"groups at 25 yards free handed. Went hunting with it today & saw 2 nice bucks but they were about 100 yards away so I saved my bolt for another day. I will keep you all updated as I continue to work with it.

Since he didn't tell you I will. Blue mtn redneck is Bob my #1 son. He is the one who will be completing this project and reporting to you on it. GB

GaryL · « **Reply #14 on:** October 15, 2004, 09:38:43 AM »

Blue mtn redneck, glad ta read the xbow is out and ready...the right shot will happen and your right on keep it at the 30-35 yrd range as thats the ideal range with a xbow fer deer. I like 20-30 myself, keep us posted and Good Luck..

Graybeard · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2004, 09:39:19 AM »

Well guys I'm beginning to wonder if this project is ever actually gonna happen. Today I got an e-mail from Ottie at Horton. Seems there is a massive recall on Horton crossbows.

Yup this one is in the recall. The bow portion has to go back to Horton. Seems some defect that is a potential threat to life and limb is involved. Makes me wonder if that is at least a part of the reason I handed it off to my oldest son Bob.

At any rate now it has to be packed up and returned to Horton. Gun season starts Nov. 20 and neither of us is gonna be messing with it after that date until season ends on Jan. 31. So if it don't get back in time for him to get it ready all over again it will be tossed on the back burner once again.

jh45gun · « **Reply #16 on:** October 19, 2004, 12:56:49 PM »

Talk about a string of bad luck! Recalls are nice that they take care of your product, but they tick me off. I feel when you buy a product it should be free of bugs and problems! :x

Blue mtn redneck · « **Reply #17 on:** October 28, 2004, 08:11:53 AM »

I got the bow back today & will put it back together on Fri so i can check to see if its still sighted in. going to try & be back in the woods with it Sat.

GaryL · « **Reply #18 on:** October 28, 2004, 09:50:54 AM »

Quote from: Blue mtn redneck

I got the bow back today & will put it back together on Fri so i can check to see if its still sighted in. going to try & be back in the woods with it Sat.

Sure happy to read that, Reads like Horton took care of the problem in a timely manner. Good luck this coming sat, may ya get a Monster Buck :-D

GaryL · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2004, 04:17:56 AM »

Well it's been awhile have ya got a deer with that Horton as yet Blue mtn redneck ?