#2055862 - 09/02/10 08:40 PM
Whats up with Crossbows
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redblood
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Registered: 01/22/06
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Loc: Lewisburg
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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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Registered: 09/09/09
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Loc: Murfreesboro, TN
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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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Registered: 12/05/02
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Loc: waverly,tn,USA
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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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Registered: 10/22/08
Posts: 14908
Loc: Knox, TN / Palatka, FL
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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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Registered: 02/21/02
Posts: 6070
Loc: Seymour, TN
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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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Registered: 01/11/08
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Loc: tennessee
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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
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WG Taxidermist
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Registered: 07/08/10
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Loc: Hardin County
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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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Loc: Lewisburg
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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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Registered: 07/22/09
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Loc: Tennessee
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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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