RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
In my earlier post i said i would shoot one at 40 if calm! I have saw 12 so fer this season and all have been within 35 yds. but never did i have a clean clear shot offered. So its deers 12 me 0! [:o]
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RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
ORIGINAL: beebecl awshucks, I've got a Horton 150# bow. I didn't see the article you refer to, nor have I ever seen any data the fps or anything like that. I guess that for me, it really comes down to the probability of killing shot. I've lost more deer than I like to remember, and that's sticking to 20 yards. Haven't lost one recently, and like to think I've learned my lesson on some of the shots I've taken, but the ones I have lost were just too gut-wrenching for me to take longer shots. |
RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
I am amazed at the accuracy of this cross-bow,out to 50 yards it really
does great,am wondering how they would fly with feathers,grouping real good now,if its not broken dont mess with it!Would not shoot over 35yds the same limit that I used when shooting my compound bow! |
RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
ORIGINAL: beebecl Two years ago I had a buck come in towards my stand, look up at me, then turn and walk away. As he circled to my left and came into a hole which I knew to be 20 yards, I took the shot. By the time the arrow got there, his flank was where the sweet spot had been, Please do not take me wrong, I am not berating you, I am merely clearing the air. |
RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
Now did we just get trolled by a butter subsitute? LOL!
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RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
This can be a problem; this contractor dork was hunting the same area this year and telling me that his new 1200 dollar outfit was good for 40 yds I tried to explain to him that at that distance a deer will duck or jump the string before the arrow gets there. He shot at 7 deer 5 of them got away wounded not recovered one of the ones that we tracked down for him was gut shot. He is now barred from some of the areas he was hunting on. People like this make us all look bad. By the way he was using one of those new real short compounds not a x-bow,I hope he learns from this, but the last time I talked to him it did not sound like it. Lee
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RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
ORIGINAL: lemoyne This can be a problem; this contractor dork was hunting the same area this year and telling me that his new 1200 dollar outfit was good for 40 yds I tried to explain to him that at that distance a deer will duck or jump the string before the arrow gets there. He shot at 7 deer 5 of them got away wounded not recovered one of the ones that we tracked down for him was gut shot. He is now barred from some of the areas he was hunting on. People like this make us all look bad. By the way he was using one of those new real short compounds not a x-bow,I hope he learns from this, but the last time I talked to him it did not sound like it. Lee |
RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
ORIGINAL: lemoyne This can be a problem; this contractor dork was hunting the same area this year and telling me that his new 1200 dollar outfit was good for 40 yds I tried to explain to him that at that distance a deer will duck or jump the string before the arrow gets there. He shot at 7 deer 5 of them got away wounded not recovered one of the ones that we tracked down for him was gut shot. He is now barred from some of the areas he was hunting on. People like this make us all look bad. By the way he was using one of those new real short compounds not a x-bow,I hope he learns from this, but the last time I talked to him it did not sound like it. Lee Reminds me of a joke, do you know the differance between ignorance and apathy? "I don't know, and I don't care". Keep the faith bud!! |
RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
Dnk:
1. My post wasn't meant for anyone in particular. 2. Everyone has an opinion. I stated mine. You've stated yours. 3. I have andexpect to continuelearning from my mistakes, and hopefully won't make the same one twice. Sounds like you have never made one. Keep up the good work. 4. I do not 'wing shoot' deer. This deer was moving no faster than other deer I have successfully brought down at the same range; it was a slow walk. |
RE: Whats the farthest shot u would take with a crossbow?
ORIGINAL: beebecl Second, I think you all are a bit crazy with some of these yardages. . Just my opinion, but any more than 30 is bordering on irresponsible. |
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