my first question is...this bow has a burris scope on it that has 3 crosshairs. I took my first shot at 20 yards aiming at midtarget(top crosshair), it hit the top of the target. Next shot was about 23 yards, same aiming and same hit. The next shot was probably 27 yards, same aimpoint and i shoot over the target by probably 4 inches. Isnt the top crosshair for the closest shots and you would transition to the lower crosshairs for farther away? My first 2 shots i was standing on a slight rise and the last shot i was down in a dip, i dont know if that matters but i thought id throw it out there.
-also is it pretty much standard practice to use a scope or reddot with crossbows?

secondly, would limbsavers help with the recoil. The bow isnt very loud, it has a slightmetallic doink to it but its quieter than other bows ive heard. Ive read on here that limbsavers slow the bow down? Im pleased with the noise level id just like less recoil.

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Assuming the scope is sighted on the level, the first shot at 20 is on, the second aim point down will likely hit on around 30, etc. Standing in a hollow can decrease the horizontal distance ( over which gravity act on the arrow) so the distance may have been shorter than claimed. Try sighting in on the level.
The slight metallic sound is likely form the arrow retention clip. Try covering it with shrink tubing, then shrinking it in place.
Limbsavers will slow the bow if placed out on the ends of the limbs. For recoil reduction, place then closer to the riser (closer to the barrel aka rail) rather than out on the limb ends.
Had the same bow. Be sure to keep your fingers UNDER the rail. The relatively small forearm caused me to forget that. TWICE. OUCH!!!