Bolt Action VS. Break Action
11-03-2011, 04:45 PM
#81
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
As far as the whole crossbow thing, i hunted my first 10 years with a compound, the next 18 with a long bow. so, the whole Ross thing is a joke to me. I shot tournament with a compound. But, before you try to down a crossbow shooter, you should find out, why for one. two, think how bad you look to a longbow, recurve guy.
A car wreck and a screwed back, neck and shoulder later, it was a crossbow or give up 2 months of hunting. So, when you start having issues that force you to choose a crossbow or the couch, come back and talk to me. In my state you have to go to a doctor and he must say you are not able to use a bow under normal circumstances to use a crossbow. I was forced, i did not choose it. i am a big guy and can still pick up more weight than most but, i can not pull back more than 20lbs.
Last edited by EndeavorShooter; 11-03-2011 at 05:03 PM.
11-03-2011, 04:56 PM
#82
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 601
Medical is the only way they should be used so for that angle keep on using. But come on and come clear with the whole 100% thing at 100yds. As far as putting time in even the best have off days. I have missed a few deer in my life and not once was the equipment at fault.
11-03-2011, 05:15 PM
#84
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
Medical is the only way they should be used so for that angle keep on using. But come on and come clear with the whole 100% thing at 100yds. As far as putting time in even the best have off days. I have missed a few deer in my life and not once was the equipment at fault.
Nothing to come clean about, if you practice and use a sling the way it was meant and bury your elbow. you are just as sturdy as using sticks or a tree. i practice most times free hand, that way i know when i use sticks or a tree as a brace, i am not going to miss. as far as that goes how many of you actually shoot free hand at animals, there are aways braces around and there should never be a missed animal.
sure i have missed but, not since i was about 16. but, i do not take rushed or questionable shots, either. at that distance it has to be broadside and standing. with a slug gun!
How many of you can consistantly hit a running deer within 75yds. I have put a Somersault roll on the last 5 out of 6.
Last edited by EndeavorShooter; 11-03-2011 at 05:20 PM.
11-03-2011, 05:24 PM
#85
Nontypical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Rivesville, WV
Posts: 3,192
I have to strongly disagree with you. If he says he can do it "everytime" then I believe him. Some people have got it, and some people don't. I don't have it. But he definitely has it. If you don't believe it, then just ask him. Tom.
11-03-2011, 05:29 PM
#86
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Maryland
Posts: 601
EndShotr.....This isnt the place for compound/crossbow talk but heres one for you. My 4 1/2 year old son shoots my Dads Ten point crossbow. And shoots real well. If thats the same as a compound then so be it. I take it you need everyone to feel your the man when it comes to shooting so to end this I believe you.
11-03-2011, 06:01 PM
#87
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Yucca Valley,Ca
Posts: 2,496
I can say that many years ago a friend and i taught a 18 year old that worked for me and was interested in learning to hunt.that kid is in his early 30's now and he has never missed a shot on a deer. he can shoot off hand or from a rest with amazing accuracy. i have personally seen him DRT a muley running full out at 175 yds, one shot one kill. he is what i refer to as a natural, plain and simple. as Tom said, some people just have the natural ability to shoot.
11-03-2011, 06:33 PM
#88
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: River Ridge, LA (Suburb of New Orleans)
Posts: 10,917
Do you watch Top Shot on the History channel? Even the very best well trained shooters miss now and then. Frankly, when someone says he will hit a sheet of notebook paper at 100 yards offhand every time without fail, I stop paying attention. Heck, when you think of Joe Biden as Vice President you've got to think that even Saint Barack missed the mark at least once.
11-03-2011, 06:51 PM
#89
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Kansas City Region
Posts: 161
To sum it all up, buy a rifle for an intended purpuse. The 4 inch grouping break open is fine for deer in the woods. But if we are talking about coyotes at 200 yrds then buy a rifle that meets the conditions. If the OP is talking about competition, then the accuracy debate is completely different. Buy the rifle that works for you.
11-03-2011, 06:56 PM
#90
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 550
EndShotr.....This isnt the place for compound/crossbow talk but heres one for you. My 4 1/2 year old son shoots my Dads Ten point crossbow. And shoots real well. If thats the same as a compound then so be it. I take it you need everyone to feel your the man when it comes to shooting so to end this I believe you.
I did not say or mean to say everytime, but I will hit it 95% of the time. In a real hunt situation with a tree or sticks 100% for the last 23yrs. But, I probably only shoot at 1 a year on average at 100 yds.
