#2055862 - 09/02/10 08:40 PM
Whats up with Crossbows
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redblood
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got a cahnce to by a ten point for beans. but it scares me that everyone i know who have had one, ends up going back to a compound. whats up? do they not shoot good, loud, heavy? what is the deal? i have never shot one, but will buy anything if the price is right.
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#2055888 - 09/02/10 08:58 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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Bone Collector
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I just bought one and they are heavy, but they shoot good from what i have seen so far. I have split two arrows at 10 yds and shoot a three arrow group with the shafts touching at 20. I feel good at 30, but will not shoot past that.
If you have a tree stand with a rifle rest in front should be no problem.
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#2055890 - 09/02/10 08:58 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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preachermantom
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Get it...I love mine. I am not going back. Only draw back I know is a little heavy. My brother bought one of a friend of mine a couple of weeks ago...he loves it.
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#2055906 - 09/02/10 09:09 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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gator-n-buck
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Okay here we go..... I went to the crossbow because I thought it might give me an advantage.... I'm in good health so I can hunt with both... The crossbow has no advantage except helping eliminate movement... I can shoot my bow maybe better than a crossbow and at longer distance the bow is a better weapon with more penetration...JMO
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#2055915 - 09/02/10 09:15 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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birddog
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well i dont hunt with one but my dad does and he loves it. but i will say this they are LOUD!!!
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#2055919 - 09/02/10 09:18 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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LIL JOKER
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i had 1 cross bow and took it back and bought a mattews..
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#2055965 - 09/02/10 09:43 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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WG Taxidermist
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No comparison! definitely go with the crossbow! For me its alot more accurate.
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#2055970 - 09/02/10 09:44 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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redblood
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not trying to start a debate, just have never even shot one and wanted some feedback. guy needs money and is liquidating. i dont plan on using it, just reselling more than likely
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#2055987 - 09/02/10 09:49 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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Tree Tramp
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My dad had one, i shot it a few times and its shoots great. He didnt like it because it was pain to cock and carry so he went back to a bow. Should be able to resale it though.
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#2056089 - 09/03/10 12:14 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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Good time Charlie
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I shot one a friend had ,did not know much about them
at the time ,and the string took the top of my thumb off
I had to go to the emergency room and have it sewn back on .
Still have little feeling in it.
I am a bit afraid of them now.
That was wild it really did not hurt ,but I looked at it and told my son to get Mom and go to the ER.The whole top of my thumb was laid over
I must have let my left thumb hang loose,
but they (the company ) should have had a guard to prevent this
from happening,I know I am not the first to do this.I still hit the bulls eye after all that
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#2056091 - 09/03/10 12:33 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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gator-n-buck
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I shot one a friend had ,did not know much about them
at the time ,and the string took the top of my thumb off
I had to go to the emergency room and have it sewn back on .
Still have little feeling in it.
I am a bit afraid of them now.
That was wild it really did not hurt ,but I looked at it and told my son to get Mom and go to the ER.The whole top of my thumb was laid over
I must have let my left thumb hang loose,
but they (the company ) should have had a guard to prevent this
from happening,I know I am not the first to do this.I still hit the bulls eye after all that
Your not.... got in a hurry one evening after hunting and threw the target down real quick to unload the ole crossbow.... It was dark and must of left the ole thumb hanging ten... I didn't go to the hospital but it took along time to heel, not to count the blood under the nail.... FL boys don't got to the hospital for a little busted tumb...LOL
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#2056137 - 09/03/10 05:35 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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I like mine!
I had Shoulder surgery a couple of years ago and can't pull and hold a Compound Bow!
Have the crank to help!
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#2056167 - 09/03/10 06:09 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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TheAirMan
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I never shot one. I have only handled one at Bass Pro. I'll never carry one of the heavy bulky things in the woods unless I become unable to use a compound.
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#2056317 - 09/03/10 08:13 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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they are heavy, cumbersome, LOUD and a real pain to carry through the woods. and a compound will outperform a crossbow.
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#2056339 - 09/03/10 08:29 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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Buddy of mine got one when he hurt his shoulder. Dang that thing was loud. I heard him shoot at a buck from 200 yards away. When his shoulder healed he went straight back to the compound. when they first became legal for archery I saw a ton of people at the WMA hunting with them. Now only 1 or 2.
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#2056456 - 09/03/10 10:05 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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All of the above, Loud, heavy, cumbersome to handle, hard to shoot 360 deg from a tree stand ,etc. I have never hunted with one myself, but my Dad had one for a short time before he decided he liked a real bow much much better! I guess its all in what you like!
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#2056507 - 09/03/10 10:41 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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I started with a compound but never really liked. I had the wrong equipment to match my ability. Should have went to a pro shop and got outfitted. But ended up selling the compound. I bought a cross bow when they became legal. My compound shot faster. I bought a horton 150. The main advantage for me is not having to stand up to shoot. But like others have said its really hard carry very uncomfortable in a tree. If you hang it up on a hook in your tree stand this helps alot. But if a deer gets in on you without notice, very hard to pick this giant thing up without spooking game. Also they are not guns, 30 yds is the max with my x bow.
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#2056513 - 09/03/10 10:47 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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cecil30-30
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Before I ever got into archery,I decided I wanted to go with a crossbow..So I went to Bass Pro and got one,got it home and I couldn't get that thing to shoot for crap...So I sold it,and bought me a Compound,and I had never shot a compound up until that day..I've never looked back. Only way i'll ever go back to a crossbow is when Im physically unable to draw my compound back.
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#2056527 - 09/03/10 11:04 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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Don'tDrinkTinks
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i've shot a crossbow but never hunted with it. for me its a rush to have a deer in bowrange and to draw without being busted. hunting with a compound to me is just more challenging which is why i rarely gun hunt. i usually bowhunt during muzzleloader and gun. it's just more fulfilling to me. i'd rather shoot a doe with a bow at 25 yards than a big buck at 200 yards with a gun.if times get tough and i just need meat or someone asks me to kill them one for meat than i may take my rifle but other than that the only reason i own a hunting rifle is for when i take my girlfriend hunting. but i just bought her a Mathews so....
to each their own, if it's legal go for it. when i'm old old and can't draw 50 lbs. back i'm sure i'll be toting a crossbow in the woods!
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#2056535 - 09/03/10 11:11 AM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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they are heavy, cumbersome, LOUD and a real pain to carry through the woods. and a compound will outperform a crossbow.
That depends on who is shooting it! 
But I do agree that a good compound bow in skilled hands is a more accurate and longer range weapon than a crossbow.
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#2056707 - 09/03/10 02:05 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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the ten point is a great crossbow.
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#2056816 - 09/03/10 03:59 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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Bone Collector
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Okay here we go..... I went to the crossbow because I thought it might give me an advantage.... I'm in good health so I can hunt with both... The crossbow has no advantage except helping eliminate movement... I can shoot my bow maybe better than a crossbow and at longer distance the bow is a better weapon with more penetration...JMO
I will hunt with both this year. Just thought it would be cool to do both and compare.
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#2056833 - 09/03/10 04:30 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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TAFT McC
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Nothing but a compound for me,as long as I'm able.Several friends of mine got those excalibers when they first legalized them.I was shooting with a friend and told him "man,that thing is loud" he replied "Yea,a 30-06 is pretty loud too!! ;)To each his own.
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#2056843 - 09/03/10 04:50 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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redblood
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i am gonna buy and resell it. its definitely not for me,thing weighs a ton, but looks awfully fancy
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#2056891 - 09/03/10 06:03 PM
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Okay here we go..... I went to the crossbow because I thought it might give me an advantage.... I'm in good health so I can hunt with both... The crossbow has no advantage except helping eliminate movement... I can shoot my bow maybe better than a crossbow and at longer distance the bow is a better weapon with more penetration...JMO I will hunt with both this year. Just thought it would be cool to do both and compare.
I would be very interested in what you think from your comparison.
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#2056899 - 09/03/10 06:15 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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preachermantom
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I have hunted with both but use the crossbow now and believe it is a great advantage not having to draw. Since I don't use a climber anymore I need the advantage. I was getting where I wasn't climbing as high as I need to...old age creeping in I guess!
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#2056995 - 09/03/10 08:02 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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I just cant find a comfortable way to carry one.
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#2056996 - 09/03/10 08:04 PM
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Okay here we go..... I went to the crossbow because I thought it might give me an advantage.... I'm in good health so I can hunt with both... The crossbow has no advantage except helping eliminate movement... I can shoot my bow maybe better than a crossbow and at longer distance the bow is a better weapon with more penetration...JMO I will hunt with both this year. Just thought it would be cool to do both and compare. I would be very interested in what you think from your comparison.
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#2056998 - 09/03/10 08:05 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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I hunt with a crossbow. It is an Excaliur shooting 350fps. It is big, heavy, and loud, but i havent had anything beat it within 40 yards. Have stopped several dead in their tracks. Not having to draw keeps any movement to a minimum.
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#2057067 - 09/03/10 09:00 PM
Re: Whats up with Crossbows
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I got a horton compound crossbow when they first legalized them, for the "edge" I thought I was gaining.I have used it for a couple years now. I must say the biggest advantage from it i have found for me other than less movement is simply the ability to hunt from ground blinds/box blinds effortlessly. I also shoot a hoyt magnatec the majority of the time now just because i enjoy it.. but if this bow season i need to hunt a ground blind to get to smokeyghostmossyhorns well, guess it will be the horton for me....
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