Getting rid of the crossbow.....
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Getting rid of the crossbow.....
Ok guys, I had the post asking if anyone hunts with a crossbow. I recently bought a Barnett Quad 400.I have a new developement concerning mine and I thought I should follow up.
After doing some more shooting over the past week or so I have come to the conclusion that a crossbow is just not for me.I REALLY miss shooting a compound alot. I am in no way against crossbows or using them...I still very much condone them for whoever enjoys it. I just dont get much joy out of shooting one and I want to get back to compound shooting.Shooting a crossbow to me is kindalike shooting a quiet rifle at close range. The store I got it from is taking it back and I will get my compound. I am going wth a Martin Jaguar which I have read many good things about..some on this board. I have never owned a Martin, but I am excited to try them out. It should be in either tomorrow or Friday.I will update as it unfolds.
After doing some more shooting over the past week or so I have come to the conclusion that a crossbow is just not for me.I REALLY miss shooting a compound alot. I am in no way against crossbows or using them...I still very much condone them for whoever enjoys it. I just dont get much joy out of shooting one and I want to get back to compound shooting.Shooting a crossbow to me is kindalike shooting a quiet rifle at close range. The store I got it from is taking it back and I will get my compound. I am going wth a Martin Jaguar which I have read many good things about..some on this board. I have never owned a Martin, but I am excited to try them out. It should be in either tomorrow or Friday.I will update as it unfolds.
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RE: Getting rid of the crossbow.....
ORIGINAL: GaBowtechHunter05
My buddy shoots a crossbow but i shoot a compound. I'd rather shoot a compound but crossbows shoot extremely fast and flat.
My buddy shoots a crossbow but i shoot a compound. I'd rather shoot a compound but crossbows shoot extremely fast and flat.
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RE: Getting rid of the crossbow.....
ORIGINAL: zak123
Although they shoot fast, they do not shoot flat. At thirty yards, the bolt will drop like a rock.
ORIGINAL: GaBowtechHunter05
My buddy shoots a crossbow but i shoot a compound. I'd rather shoot a compound but crossbows shoot extremely fast and flat.
My buddy shoots a crossbow but i shoot a compound. I'd rather shoot a compound but crossbows shoot extremely fast and flat.
I agree, mine shot 345fps, but I have shot compounds that drop less at 30-35yards.
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RE: Getting rid of the crossbow.....
ORIGINAL: zak123
Although they shoot fast, they do not shoot flat. At thirty yards, the bolt will drop like a rock.
ORIGINAL: GaBowtechHunter05
My buddy shoots a crossbow but i shoot a compound. I'd rather shoot a compound but crossbows shoot extremely fast and flat.
My buddy shoots a crossbow but i shoot a compound. I'd rather shoot a compound but crossbows shoot extremely fast and flat.
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RE: Getting rid of the crossbow.....
Hunted with xbow last season, didn't feel as confident as with my compound bow. I can hit my 3D in the eye from anywhere in my yard. Haven't missed a live target with compound. Son is using the xbow, he prefers it over his compound -easier toset-up and get accurate placement. I agree that the shorter bolts vs longer arrows is a hinderance, but once sighted in correctly, the xbow is a deadly deer slaying tool in experienced hands. I personally will continue to hunt with a compound. Just bought a Switchback, I LOVE IT.
"Let the young bucks grow, shoot a doe."
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