Olde NE Hunter

Well, thanks to all who replied.

I took the plunge yesterday and bought a Wicked Ridge Invader with the ACU 52 rope cocking system.

Cabelas had this one on sale went I went to look a few others that I had on my list. With a loyalty coupon and the 200 points I had built up I really didn't have to make too much of a cash outlay so if my crossbow hunting experience turns out to be a fizzle I'm not out much.

Haven't done anything today except to read the owners manual, wax the string, and lube the rail. Probably won't get to shoot until next week and a I may wait a bit longer and do a "double dip" as I have a new-to-me rifle coming in soon, a Marlin 336 in .35 Rem. Needless to say I am excited to get to the farm and poke some holes in some targets.

thanks again