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mattpsu1 said:
Looking to do a 250 spine arrow build this offseason for the Mini. Any suggestions? Or anyone have any they’re willing to part with? Probably start with half a dozen. Would like to keep same standard arrow diameter .244”.
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Get on here or archery talk and find someone who wanted to make adult arrows and cut some 250 spine to 26.3468286” and realized they sucked for their bow. No one wants to pay them close to full price so you can likely get em for half to third of cost new. You’ll have to choose to refletch or reinsert. But you’ll come out ahead one way or another.

Pick a flavor. The mini doesn’t care. That’s the point of it! Square both ends and get to shootin
 
FWIW, I tried the red dot and it cost me a nice buck this fall.

Nothing wrong with it from an accuracy standpoint, but the limb being in the sight picture robbed me of shooting light late in the evening, so I switched back to a better scope than the one it comes with. I get at least 10-15 more minutes to shoot that way.

The Crimson Trace I used is in the classified for what I paid if anyone is looking for one to try on the cheap.
 
Bwhana said:
FWIW, I tried the red dot and it cost me a nice buck this fall.
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Same here. Planning on putting the stock scope back on next season, or if I can afford it, a hawke, etc.

I find it's not necessarily the light transmission limits of the red dot, it's the blocked sight picture. Much better to see the whole critter.
 
Bwhana said:
FWIW, I tried the red dot and it cost me a nice buck this fall.

Nothing wrong with it from an accuracy standpoint, but the limb being in the sight picture robbed me of shooting light late in the evening, so I switched back to a better scope than the one it comes with. I get at least 10-15 more minutes to shoot that way.

The Crimson Trace I used is in the classified for what I paid if anyone is looking for one to try on the cheap.
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What scope did you use?
 
I had a Simmons Prostaff 1x5 laying around and put it on. At 4 or 5x, the focal point is beyond the limb so you don’t see it in the scope. I can still see it if I turn it down lower though.
 
Nutterbuster said:
You can change the strings without a press.

You can carry it through the woods without it hanging up on everything

Bullpup design means you get a longer draw stroke and more power in a shorter, lighter frame

You don't have to worry about hitting the tree trunk when you fire it.

You can uncock it without having to fire it.

You can use any arrow you want. No proprietary knocking systems that limit you to just the manufacturer's bolts.

You can actually adjust the center shot and tune it, because the arrow doesn't ride on a rail.

You can break it down into 2 pieces with a thumb screw.

It's made in the USA by a cool guy from Mississippi who boxed Mike Tyson in high school.

I could go on. :)
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I bought one last spring for my son ...I had it shooting great with field points...switched to broadheads and after 25 yds they plane right,I've tried muzzy 125 gr 3 blade,swackers and rage...so I'm assuming I need to micro adjust the rest and stop when field points and broadheads meet in the middle?I'm more of a longbow and old mathews switchback guy haven't dealt with the crossbow thing yet.
 
Mtnbuck said:
I bought one last spring for my son ...I had it shooting great with field points...switched to broadheads and after 25 yds they plane right,I've tried muzzy 125 gr 3 blade,swackers and rage...so I'm assuming I need to micro adjust the rest and stop when field points and broadheads meet in the middle?I'm more of a longbow and old mathews switchback guy haven't dealt with the crossbow thing yet.
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you might want to try sighting in at 40 yds then seeing where you are hitting first. i did have to tweak my arrow res a litttle.
what arrows / poundage are you shooting?
 
rebelbow said:
you might want to try sighting in at 40 yds then seeing where you are hitting first. i did have to tweak my arrow res a litttle.
what arrows / poundage are you shooting?
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It's dialed in to 40 with field points with any broadhead it planes after about 25 or 30 yards by about 8 inches....I got dca 300 spine with 50 gr inserts
 
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