Thinking of buying a new bow

[oldmanelrod]

All I am 69 years old, average strength and still hunt from a climbing stand. I have been using a Bear Whitetail Hunter II I owned since 1986 and am wanting a new, last one for me, bow.
Here is my question: Are crossbows okay for hunting in a tree stand. I wonder if there are many problems loading & reloading them in a tree stand?

 

[Heath423]

Crossbows will work just fine. Some brands/models come with an actual crank mounted on the stock. I would suggest that opposed to using a foot stirrup and cocking rope while on stand. They do weigh a little more than a vertical compound to expect that if you are doing any major walking distances.
I personally have only used the TenPoint brand and have been very pleased. However, if you do decided the Xbow route go shoot as many as you can at a bow shop or box store and get the one that shoulders and feels the best to you. Good Luck with your decisions.

 

[oldmanelrod]

Thank you for the information.

 

[CHRIS WILSON]

As already mentioned, crossbows will work just fine out of a tree stand. There are several models on the market now that are extremely compact and should handle very well in a stand. Cocking using a cocking rope and stirrup method can be done in a stand....I've done it without issue....but using a crank system will definitely add a better margin of safety. Good luck in your search.

 

[Mr.Bro]

I use a rope cocker and chocolate chip cookie my Mission Sub 1 Lite before climbing and decock after I cone down. Use a rope to pull it up and lower it.
Nothing more comforting than shooting in a tree. If set right you don't have to stand to shoot.

 

[Mr.Bro]

Oh yeah. Have never had to reload in the tree but its no problem with new compact Xbows.