crossbows
11-29-2004, 07:16 PM
#2
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 255
RE: crossbows
I have one ,but I prefer a compound.
thier heavy and noisey
you need a Dr's note in NJ to use a Cross and it's a pain to get a permit.
I'v got 2 bad shoulders and one year it stoped me from doing bow,
so I got a cross bow which I have to use a shooting rail for anyway.
Theres just some things my shoulders wont do with out hurting them.
I even had to give up skydiveing and basejumping.
(Nothing nice about jumping out of a plane at 15'000
dislocating your shoulder and not getting it back in untill
5000)
i havent had any problems this year but if I did ,I'll be ready
thier heavy and noisey
you need a Dr's note in NJ to use a Cross and it's a pain to get a permit.
I'v got 2 bad shoulders and one year it stoped me from doing bow,
so I got a cross bow which I have to use a shooting rail for anyway.
Theres just some things my shoulders wont do with out hurting them.
I even had to give up skydiveing and basejumping.
(Nothing nice about jumping out of a plane at 15'000
dislocating your shoulder and not getting it back in untill
5000)
i havent had any problems this year but if I did ,I'll be ready
11-29-2004, 07:36 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Middletown PA United States
Posts: 3,625
RE: crossbows
When and if that day comes that I need a crossbow I'll just get my guns out of mothballs. Considering that I don't like them in archery season, I figure when the time comes I can't draw at least 35 lbs I can always get my camera out. It's more appropriate.
12-01-2004, 11:13 AM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: baltimore maryland USA
Posts: 154
RE: crossbows
Horton Hunter Max 200 is a real nice one.Around 300 f.p.s..Their going to be heavier,bulkier and not as easy to carry as a compound. Alot of people make a fuss about them, but you still have to get close to your quarry.It's already cocked is the only real advantage to it.
12-01-2004, 06:04 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,149
RE: crossbows
Tikka 30-06 like Duse 500 said there bulkey and loud, but if you still want to hunt if you have health problems there the cats A$$. I've got a blown out shoulder and have to use a support of some sort to hold up the crossbow, i can't lift 2lbs with my left arm. If it worked i'd be back to bow. Good Hunting Rich
12-02-2004, 05:32 AM
#7
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: crossbows
I bought a crossbow this past summer to use in the newly legalized portion of our seasons...primarily the after-Christmas muzzleloader hunt. I opted for the Barnett RC 150. It is the shortest and lightest adult crossbow made. I think the listed weight is approximately 5.5 lbs and the overall length and width are considerably shorter than other crossbows on the market.
The downside? Well, since it is shorter overall it has a shorter powerstroke thus resulting in less speed and kinetic energy. We are talking about 245 fps with the crossbow bolts provided.
The upside? It is quieter than almost any other crossbow I have shot and if you throw a set of limbsavers on it then it rivals the noise level of an average compound. Accuracy is also very good as I am able to stack arrows at the local shop's 20 yard indoor range.
The crossbow comes with a quiver, four bolts and a red-dot style sight. Price is normally around $200 at most places.
Hope this helps.
The downside? Well, since it is shorter overall it has a shorter powerstroke thus resulting in less speed and kinetic energy. We are talking about 245 fps with the crossbow bolts provided.
The upside? It is quieter than almost any other crossbow I have shot and if you throw a set of limbsavers on it then it rivals the noise level of an average compound. Accuracy is also very good as I am able to stack arrows at the local shop's 20 yard indoor range.
The crossbow comes with a quiver, four bolts and a red-dot style sight. Price is normally around $200 at most places.
Hope this helps.
