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Should crossbow kills be recognized for p&y record book?
10-13-2007 | 09:58 PM
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RE: Should crossbow kills be recognized for p&y record book?
ORIGINAL: DropTine249
Crossbows, on average, shoot faster, further and are easier to get consistent groups with.
Crossbows, on average, shoot faster, further and are easier to get consistent groups with.
Most crossbows shoot a bolt somewhere around 300fps.
Most crossbows have an effective range comparable to a modern compound.
At work, in our ten yard lane, our crossbows [generally] shoot a group slightly larger than that of any of our compounds.
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Because crossbows are illegal in most states, I feel that kills made by them should not be recognized by P&Y. I'm not a traditionalist by any means, but until crossbows become legal [for anyone] to use, I feel that kills made by them should be left out of the books.
Perhaps those who use them can be allowed in, but with an asterisk next to their entry.
10-13-2007 | 11:37 PM
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RE: Should crossbow kills be recognized for p&y record book?
actually i disagree, a crossbow is not better, more powerful, accurate or anything of that sort. if its rifle season and a guy shoots a record book buck with a 300 win mag rather then a 3030 does that mean he shouldnt be allowed to put it in the books? ... if a person is handicapped and shooting a crossbow because its their only option other then not hunting at all i say we give them the same credit (im sure they have other struggles, like climbing up a tree, maybe walking) and if the state law is anyone can shoot a crossbow, then if you think u have a better chance getting a record book animal with a xbow then go buy one! and if you care enough about the record books to not want to allow someone who shot a magnificent animal in, no matter what his weapon of choice is, then thats just not right! imo
10-14-2007 | 03:13 AM
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RE: Should crossbow kills be recognized for p&y record book?
i believe that crossbows should be in the same season as muzzleloaders, not compounds and primitive weapons. im sorry that i have to stand up in my stand for most shots, turn my hips to a good deer angle, and use a peep sight instead of a scope.... crossbows are not the same by any means. if i can sit there wearing a dress, sipping a cup of tea, and sniping deer where no movement is involved in my part, all seasons would be gun season.
