Lonewolf McQuade Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Just finished getting the 340 built & sighted in. Shot about 30 arrows & am EXTREMELY HAPPY with it! I was initially a little wobbly with it , I'm used to the much larger Equinox. It's harder yet easier to cock compared to my Equinox. I'm 6'4" 260lb. I'm used to the long cocking on the old bow that's main resistance is only the last 1/3 of the stroke. The 340's firmer resistance is fairly consistent but a very short draw distance for my long arms. So while a little more strength is needed, the shorter draw makes it not too bad for me. After having shoulder surgery (multiple torn tendons & rotator cuff)1 1/2 years ago, I'm very happy I can cock by hand & shoot it well. That was one of my concerns when I ordered it.Definitely sounds quieter than the Equinox, trigger is not quite as nice though. Although i recall the Equinox trigger got better after 100 shots or so. The Dead Zone scope the 340 came with is ok but I may put the Excalibur illuminated or Ten Point illuminated scope on that I got sitting on the shelf.Definitely satisfied with the purchase, $647 was a fair price I guess considering fuel & inflation ....(F.U. biden!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted June 18, 2022 Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 Very VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted June 18, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 7:29 PM, Matt.Cross said: Very VERY nice! Thanks Matt! Only 21"wide & 6lb is going to make it nice in the blind or other tight places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 That's a nice bow but it's hard to go wrong with an Excaliber bow. I have the Eclipe XT which at 37.4" is huge compared to yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted June 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 10:43 PM, Cunuckgaucho said: That's a nice bow but it's hard to go wrong with an Excaliber bow. I have the Eclipe XT which at 37.4" is huge compared to yours Thanks. They're hard to beat! Accuracy is excellent, no tuning, super simple & can be worked on without a press. On 6/18/2022 at 10:43 PM, Cunuckgaucho said: have the Eclipe XT which at 37.4" is huge compared to yours Yeah, my Equinox (pictured above, beside the micro) is about 36" wide also. Tough in tight places but a Hell of a great bow! I'm shooting the same 150gr Boltcutter broadheads on the micro as I do the Equinox- flies perfectly. However I did find out my Block Crossbow cube target (Rated to 400 fps) WILL NOT stop the micro bolts w/ the 150gr Boltcutters! Buried them to the nocks! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnMike Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Very nice! Still contemplating entering the crossbow realm. Used to bow hunt. But my old Browning Explorer compound became obsolete, unsafe and unserviceable. Going to see how enjoyable and productive new hunting area in SC is this year before dropping the $ for the extra 4 weeks or so of season. Love the simplicity of the Excalibers. Love the cocking mechanisms of the Ravins. I'm 56 and quite fit at present, but aging is inevitable - main upside of the Ravin. Let us know how the 340 hunts! Edited June 19, 2022 by MtnMike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted June 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 7:20 AM, MtnMike said: Very nice! Still contemplating entering the crossbow realm. Used to bow hunt. But my old Browning Explorer compound became obsolete, unsafe and unserviceable. Going to see how enjoyable and productive new hunting area in SC is this year before dropping the $ for the extra 4 weeks or so of season. Love the simplicity of the Excalibers. Love the cocking mechanisms of the Ravins. I'm 56 and quite fit at present, but aging is inevitable - main upside of the Ravin. Let us know how the 340 hunts! I'm king of justifying buying shlt I don't need lol. Wasn't going to blow the $$ to buy another bow considering what's going on here & globally. Then I decided it be useful to have a more compact bow & having the older bow as a back up/ spare is essential. In addition, it's a necessity to have a SILENT lethal option for dispatching of 2&4 leg varmint if needed. Firearms are too loud for some cases or areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 6 hours ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: spare is essential As I have heard..."two is one and one is none." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted June 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 On 6/19/2022 at 6:39 PM, Armed Eye Doc said: As I have heard..."two is one and one is none." Amen! Also ordered a few spare strings, a couple dozen arrows & 2 dozen broadheads. Wanted to make sure I have extras of EVERYTHING on hand. Never know when shipping may seize or product availability diminishes worse. I should be good for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 7 hours ago, Armed Eye Doc said: As I have heard..."two is one and one is none." That's the very tip of the iceberg, and the bare minimum for planning, just so you don't go down from 1 broken part, etc... That doesn't account for Murphy's Law, but just for gear. Think like this: PACE Primary Alternate Contingency Emergency Plan 4 deep, and you can get out of a shiitstorm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtallen83 Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 5 hours ago, 98Z5V said: Alternate I always remembered that because I thought secondary was a better word for that level....stupid acronyms Can't tell you how many times that bit of brainwashing they did on me has saved the day for me and others around me, nothing dramatic, no life saving event just a bunch of "I got something for that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 (edited) Made the mistake of aiming at the same spot twice at 50yds.... Edited July 4, 2022 by Lonewolf McQuade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Lonewolf McQuade said: Made the mistake of aiming at the same spot twice at 50yds.... Damn! That looks expensive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/4/2022 at 7:59 PM, 98Z5V said: Damn! That looks expensive... 🤣 $10 an arrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 If it's worth shooting is probably worth shooting twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/4/2022 at 11:55 PM, Cunuckgaucho said: If it's worth shooting is probably worth shooting twice... I think that's how I ended up with 2 kids..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Matt.Cross Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 12:05 AM, Lonewolf McQuade said: I think that's how I ended up with 2 kids..... Amateur.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 9:16 AM, Matt.Cross said: Amateur.. 🤣😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 5 hours ago, Matt.Cross said: Amateur.. From the master of fathering children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 2:24 PM, Rsquared said: From the master of fathering children. I've told her a thousand times if I've told her once, she's gotta stop using the same washcloth as me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Matt.Cross said: I've told her a thousand times if I've told her once, she's gotta stop using the same washcloth as me... Yeah, you're probably right. That's what's causing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 8:31 PM, Rsquared said: Yeah, you're probably right. That's what's causing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 8:31 PM, Rsquared said: Yeah, you're probably right. That's what's causing it. 😂🤣 That or it's that damn late night tv physic's fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt.Cross Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 7/5/2022 at 9:08 PM, Lonewolf McQuade said: 😂🤣 That or it's that damn late night tv physic's fault Word to the wise, Ms. Cleo can't see jack diddly when it comes to conception.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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