Best Crossbow for left handed disabled hunter

frrobert · 01-13-2010, 06:47 AM

I am new to archery and hunting but I have done firearm target shooting in the past. One of my parishioners wants me to go deer hunting with him next season during archery season.

I have partial paralysis on my right side, so I am not able to use a standard bow but should be able use a crossbow.

Any suggestions for someone who is left handed and has partial paralysis on the right side? The right side is weaker with no fine motor skills but I do have gross motor skills on the right side.

My thoughts are a lighter weight bow with good balance and a safety that is easy to use with the left hand.

I have done some research on-line and I was thinking of something like the Excalibur Vixen II. I don't have any archery shops in my area so before I travel two hours to look at crossbows I want to have some ideas in mind.

Any suggestions

thanks for help.

Fr. Robert

awshucks · 01-13-2010, 08:33 AM

My 10 yr old can **** his Vixen after a short struggle/learning curve. The rope c0cker reduces the effort by 50%. Give Danny Miller, USA warranty rep a call at [740] 483-2312, he may have a deal you like. Good luck!!

sniper65 · 01-13-2010, 11:26 AM

i would go with an Excalibur, they are very light weight compared to an xbow with cams

Dnk · 01-13-2010, 05:27 PM

At least a couple of guys at the Excalibur forum are in similar situations. A friend has nerve damage on his left side and c0cks and shoots his 175 lb bow and shoots it with no problems. I suggest you go to the forum and ask how everyone handles the curves in the road.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/php...wforum.php?f=1

smokepolehall · 01-14-2010, 07:37 PM

vixen would be my 1st choice phoenix my 2nd & Ibex my 3rd. Reason is the 1st 2 have easier safety flipping than the 3rd. All great lightweight CB's.

frrobert · 01-15-2010, 02:38 AM

Thank you everyone for the great information. I tried to call Danny Miller but he is out of town. I will try to again next week.

Thanks again.

Fr. Robert

Bigtimer · 04-29-2010, 04:48 AM

I have an Excalibur Exomag which has a 200lb pull but Danny Miller installed and Accudraw on it so all I have to do is use my 3.6volt cordless drill to pull the string back and I'm good to go. It's like a winch that will make c00cking the bow very easy. The only drawback is it adds a little weight to the bow.

Cossack · 04-29-2010, 01:03 PM

While I agree with the recommendations for a lighter pull weight recurve, there is a device on the market that enables one handed shooting of a conventional bow. I've even seen a vidio of a one armed person shooting a bow with same (he releases the trigger with his teeth).
http://www.drawloc.com/