Can I change it up?

Vt frenchman said:

I currently have a bd400 and was wondering could I put 380 or even 350 limbs on it? I like the 400 was just curious for the summer if this would work, both of my bows are rugged when it comes to long shooting sessions what do you think?

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The difference in speed from a 350 to a 380 to a 400 comes from a longer rail/frame. They all use the same limbs (except the BD 440 has same length but stiffer limbs).

Thanks and s..t! I was hoping for a cheap way to shoot more easier without a crank, oh well

Vt frenchman said:

Thanks and s..t! I was hoping for a cheap way to shoot more easier without a crank, oh well

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This is the time of year to snag a great deal on just about any Excal.... I've seen new grz2's for under $300 on eBay recently. A 2nd bow to have as a backup and your practice shooter is much better than slowing down your primary bow...

Vt brother,
I hear you on the rough cocking with the BD400, I have one with the new limbs and after a dozen shots my back tells me to stop. I have the cheaper C2 crank and it's fine but the Charger is supposed to be much better and ambidextrous. Highly recommend a crank for target shooting and even use it on my Micro 355 after a few dozen shots.
It's too cold to do much target shooting up here for a while isn't it.... chill factor minus 30 F the other day

Good and very cold morning Smong, I have thought about a crank. My 2nd bow is a 355 suppressor and I think it's more rugged to cock then the 400. I like to shoot quite a bit when the weather allows. Have considered getting a wheel bow just for ease. I will never be without 1 of my excaliburs for hunting especially when I go west. Like knowing I can carry an extra string and no worries!

We have similar ideas about crossbows, I have a BD400 and Micro355 myself as well as a Mission MXB400. I find the Micro355 to be about same difficulty cocking as the Mission, different stroke but similar level of force needed. I am selling or trading off the compound to get another recurve eventually even though it can also be completely serviced in the field with a single allen wrench, I just like recurves much better.
I did have a Swat last summer for a short time and it was noticably easier cocking than any of my other crossbows but had other features that I couldn't live with.

Man, owning both a BD400 and a Micro/Suppressor 355, @Vt frenchman seems like you might be better off splurging for a Charger EXT, just in case. I've seen them go for under $150 too. That to me seems like a better investment than a different set of limbs or a 3rd bow.

wheelsquad said:

Man, owning both a BD400 and a Micro/Suppressor 355, @Vt frenchman seems like you might be better off splurging for a Charger EXT, just in case. I've seen them go for under $150 too. That to me seems like a better investment than a different set of limbs or a 3rd bow.

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I know deep down your right, and it's not that I cant cock the bows it's just not enjoyable if your doing it 18- 20 times in a session but maybe a crank would be money well spent!

Vt frenchman said:

I know deep down your right, and it's not that I cant cock the bows it's just not enjoyable if your doing it 18- 20 times in a session but maybe a crank would be money well spent!

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Kinda an old thread.... Did you end up getting one?

wheelsquad said:

Kinda an old thread.... Did you end up getting one?

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No I didnt, ended up buying smong's mission 400. So now I have 3! I had a hawke pro scope kicking around with no bow to out it on so now it has a home.