RE: New User on forum
Thanks for the info. This really seems to be the place to get some answers. Yes, I would prefer the recurve, as I just seem to prefer a more simple, rugged and easily maintained piece of outdoor equipment. The Excaliber that I looked at was a Vortex Bow package. I really like the bow quiver that has the arrows parallel with the bow, in fact the Parker quiver was set up the same way. I normally take a bow quiver off when I get to my stand but it was one of the little things that attracted me to those two particular bows.
You fellas were right about the difference in the widths of the bows, I mean I took a lot of flack from the guys using the newer tiny compounds when compared to my recurve or long bow, but I felt the length of the bow really didn’t matter much when you were used to it. I would guess the same applies to the crossbows.
Now what about arrows and sights?
I didn’t use sights on my traditional bows and haven’t used sights in 15 years when I last used a compound. Are there any preference of peep sights, scopes or the red dot type of sight?
I used aluminum and carbon arrows with my recurves and really went primitive using wooden arrows and real feathers with a longbow. Was is the type of material, length and type of broadheads that are popular for crossbows?
Sorry about all the questions but I really don’t know anyone that is into crossbow hunting as for the most part it’s not legally allowed in Michigan unless you have a permit. Hopefully that will change as more people will be able to participate legally in this sport.
Thanks Again!!