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My Verdict To Date on my Micro AXE 340

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If anyone is considering buying an Excalibur crossbow, I would "highly" recommend the Micro AXE 340 Kryptec, with all the "bells & whistles".
The SDS + Air Brakes do their job
Until I bought the AXE I didn't realize how "loud" my other Excaliburs are. :eek:
Last night I was shooting my AXE for a bit, then I decided to take a few shots with my Matrix 350 LE which is equipped with the Dr. Stirrup dB Killers Limb Silencers and Stoppers. The difference was like night and day. The Matrix had a high pitch twangy sound, while with the AXE, the only sound I noticed was the arrow hitting the target.
I wasn't the only one to notice the difference. My wife happened to be in the basement while I was shooting. The first shot I took with the Matrix startled her, :shock: and she commented how much louder it was in comparison to the AXE 340.
IMO, the AXE is a real winner on many counts, it's a premium crossbow at a entry level price.
It fits nicely in my Plano Double Gun Case.
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I certainly appreciate owning the AXE more with each and every passing day, and I'm sure others would agree.
 
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Comfybear when you break it down to put it in the case and reassemble it is scope adjustment necessary?
I bought the Mossy Oak Axe it has no silencers on it. It's so light I don't want to put any extras on it. I don't even like the quiver on it. It messes up what is a perfectly balanced rig. I have no problem carrying it in front of me one handed. It's a lot easier to carry than my previous crossbows which are nose heavy and awkward to handle. All in all the Axe is my favorite crossbow to date.
 
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No scope adjustment is needed, I've found that to be the case with my other Excaliburs as well.

Considering that I owned Excalibur crossbows since 1989, and still own a Exocet 200, and just sold my Exomax, I got so used to their size, and liked the extra forward weight.

I find the Micro AXE to be small, compact and well balanced. Without the extra weight up front I would think it would feel too light compared to what I'm used to.
I suppose it all about what one gets used to. I have to admit that now that I've handled and shot the AXE for a while, the Exo-series Excaliburs seem rather cumbersome, when I first pick them up, but when I shoulder them, I find I can hold them a bit more steady than my Matrixes or AXE .
 
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MI BloodBrother said:
I think I might pull the trigger on the axe for my dad. Debating on the Micro AXE 340 Kryptek Raid or the Micro 335 RAID.. he likes the raid color camo lol
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In my opinion, the AXE is the best bang for your buck. It's virtually the same as the 335 RAID. The only difference is the scope, riser, a black quiver, one less arrow and no cheek piece. However its MSRP is $300 (approx. 30%) less, which can buy you a lot of accessories.
 
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