So let me get this straight....Data is AGAINST compound bows but FOR crossbows What he is doing everytime he slams compound bows is showing you all that you have a double standard when it comes to technology...."It's ok to put every bell and whistle on my compound and STILL call it a bow and me a BOW HUNTER even though it's WAY different than a long bow" "But how dare you consider a crossbow a bow and crossbow shooters BOW HUNTERS they are just too different"

Hell I'm doing the same thing yet no one has said I'm against compounds? because I'm not! I love my compound with all of it's bells and whistles and I know it's far far removed from how a true bow should be. Thats why I can accept crossbows because I would be a hypocrite if I didn't.

You think those companies were around 30 years ago when they made them legal there

With all due respect my guess is that your guess isn't a very intelligent one. Crossbows have been legal here for the last 30 years.

What if there handicap leaves them unable to shoot a compound?

Did you see the numbers that I quoted and go to the link that I provided. That kind of goes back to the point of you only seeing and hearing what you want to.

Im trying to remain more neutral on this one now. As I all too well see the points both sides are making.

But yes I will back you up on the point that a few people including Datamax "seem" to have an "attitude" towards compounds. A few things that were said really rubbed me the wrong way...but I forgive easily so...

Besides, maybe the bad attitude is justifiable, we have come a long way in advancements leaving most of the traditionalists in the dust. Although, I know not all of us partake in these advancements.... I also know that hunting with traditional tackle is harder, because I tried it. But then again, thats gonna have its advantages too....Some awful things have also been said about traditional hunters too. So its coming from all directions.

When it comes down to it, we ALL have to stop bashing equipment...I dont think anyone should be trash talking ANY of the equipment, including crossbows. It just makes us look bad.

Have a good one---Matt

For the last time...... a state cannot DEFINE what an object is! It can deem them illegal but not CHANGE what it is. My state says it's illegal to hunt deer with a .22 pistol, but ok with a .44 mag. pistol. Does that mean the .22 is not a pistol and the .44 is?

"sorry Charlie"? Holy cow it's like talking to my 6 year old!

Right - obviously, your tone is different. I have more respect for your view (although I don't agree with it) that a crossbow is an extension of archery than I do for Datamax's (that since a compound bastardizes and corrupts archery, why not let anything, including crossbows, in.)

At least you are being sincere and honest - I respect that. I still don't believe that crossbows belong in archery season, but I can respect your opinion.

Now that is certainly one of the more intelligent quotes to come out of the whole 100+ pages.

Which part of the apple is the cams and the let-off

BigJ

No, it means a .44 belongs in gun season for deer and a .22 doesn't. I'm OK with that. Just like I'm OK with a 6yr old waiting until he/she's physically big enough to draw a legal bow before they can go out hunting during archery season.

I apologize if the "sorry charlie" offended you - not intended.

silentass -

which part of the locked at full draw is apples to apples with a compound?

That's an excellent comparison BigJ. I am kind of p!ssed at myself for not thining of it[:@]