Opinions on Crossbows
07-07-2008 | 02:48 PM
#111
Site Bouncer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,099
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
RE: Opinions on Crossbows
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
My turn to put one out for the record. It is not quite correct that a crossbow is held and shot like a rifle. Since the crossbow is far older than firearms, by some 1,600 years as far as is currently known, it's the reverse. A rifle is held and shot like a crossbow. 
In fact, early gunmakers stole the idea of stocks and, later, triggers from crossbows in order to improve their guns.
That's how they went from this
To this
...a crossbow is HELD like a rifle but it SHOOTS like a bow.
In fact, early gunmakers stole the idea of stocks and, later, triggers from crossbows in order to improve their guns. That's how they went from this
To this
Time of origination not withstanding
,a crossbow while held like a firearm/rifle shoots like a bow....of any type!Clear enough?
07-07-2008 | 02:48 PM
#112
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 0
From: Almost Heaven. Boone Co. WV
RE: Opinions on Crossbows
Gus, I dont care what they shoot, I just care what season they shoot it in, and have never looked down my nose at any one for shooting one.
I have had this discussion with BigJohn and several others befor and the bottom line is, it is shot like a gun, not like a bow, and no one on here is going to change that!
]
07-07-2008 | 02:51 PM
#114
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,288
Likes: 0
From: Kansas
RE: Opinions on Crossbows
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
My turn to put one out for the record. It is not quite correct that a crossbow is held and shot like a rifle. Since the crossbow is far older than firearms, by some 1,600 years as far as is currently known, it's the reverse. A rifle is held and shot like a crossbow. In fact, early gunmakers stole the idea of stocks and, later, triggers from crossbows in order to improve their guns.
That's how they went from this
To this
...a crossbow is HELD like a rifle but it SHOOTS like a bow.
In fact, early gunmakers stole the idea of stocks and, later, triggers from crossbows in order to improve their guns. That's how they went from this
To this
07-07-2008 | 02:51 PM
#115
Site Bouncer
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,099
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
RE: Opinions on Crossbows
ORIGINAL: Arthur P
As does the Archery Trade Association, National Archery Association and IBO.
In fact the entire state of Illinois considers them archery tackle...
I still owe you Arthur for the whole "chicken or the egg" example though.
Edit: You can add in the NFAS (National Field Archery Society) as well.
07-07-2008 | 03:05 PM
#118
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,174
Likes: 0
From: El Dorado, Arkansas
RE: Opinions on Crossbows
ORIGINAL: HuntinGUS
Why? Are you really that selfish to want to keep people out of the woods for your own agendas? So you are saying we should have a season for compound, traditional and then crossbow? LOL
what about the the effective range? the fact it uses limbs and a string to propel an aarow(bolt). Side by side it's more similar with a bow than a gun, but you are still hung up on how it's held...........LOL[&:]
Gus, I dont care what they shoot, I just care what season they shoot it in, and have never looked down my nose at any one for shooting one.
I have had this discussion with BigJohn and several others befor and the bottom line is, it is shot like a gun, not like a bow, and no one on here is going to change that!
Fact is that the argument is an individual adgenda..... for folks that want it all to themselves .... first...
MET
07-07-2008 | 03:05 PM
#119
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,164
Likes: 0
From: Moravia NY USA
RE: Opinions on Crossbows
ORIGINAL: formula1
Never said they 'must' do it on my terms only they 'should' do it if they are capable. I'm smart enough to realize if its legal its a personal choice. So go ahead and enjoy that 'cheater' bow!
Yes, in the eyes of traditional hunters, a compound could be considered a 'cheater' bow as I have stated. I have no problem with them thinking of me that way if they so choose. One of my friends I hunt with shoots traditional gear and I used to myself. I'm not going to anymore as age has caught up with me.
Quote:"A man has got to know his limitations!"
Never said they 'must' do it on my terms only they 'should' do it if they are capable. I'm smart enough to realize if its legal its a personal choice. So go ahead and enjoy that 'cheater' bow!
Yes, in the eyes of traditional hunters, a compound could be considered a 'cheater' bow as I have stated. I have no problem with them thinking of me that way if they so choose. One of my friends I hunt with shoots traditional gear and I used to myself. I'm not going to anymore as age has caught up with me.
Quote:"A man has got to know his limitations!"
I know - thats "different"
Steve