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hi all i just finished my first crossbow an i wanted to know like the arrow is abt 13 inches can i hunt a deer with it

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Hi samby.
You are going to need to provide a lot more details about your crossbow and arrows before anyone can give you advice as to what you should be shooting with it..
The guys here are pretty smart, they will have you on the right track in no time!

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wat do u want to know like i use wodden arrows

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The weight of the arrow and thedraw weight of the bow would be an excellent foundation for discussion...
Sounds interesting enough, have any photos?

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David, samby has made an archaic crossbow. I will reiterate that he should contact someone like Arthur P or Bill T at Excalibur Crossbows.

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There's a guy in the xbow forum on AT that is making them and he has posted some specs.

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Like DNK said send Arthur P a PM and he should get back to ya. He knows alot more then most of us on them style of CB's. Not sure who Bill is but if Don says give him a try I would.

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In addition to the good advice you have already got you might shoot thru a chrony to get your arrow speed and using the arrow speed and weight
and the following chart get a good idea as to what you can hunt, you can also play with the weight of the arrow to change the kinetic energy.

http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/features/practical_bowhunter/penetration/index.cfm

Martin

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Bill T is Bill Troubridge the founder and owner of Excal

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Only thirty and already having memory loss!! I remember his name being mentioned alot when the drippy dipper was leaking on the floor and was whining about facts and such. Should be one I remember! LOL!!

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T-R-O-U-B-R-I-D-G-E, lol. His wife owns 1/2 the company, btw. [Kath]

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Thanks for the spelling lesson Dan, apparently I needed it.

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I would still like to see pictures of this thing...

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I ain't claiming to be some kind of expert on archaic style crossbows. I've made a couple, but that's it. As far as the question, If the crossbow meets all the legal minimums, and if the 13" length is legal, then it'd be okay to hunt with. Just make sure you knowit's limitations.

However, going with a longer bolt, 15-16", would give it a little more stability and make for better accuracy and easiertuning. I've also found that going up in tip weight helps with stability. I'll probably be using Ribtek 160's on mine. Might even goup tothe 190's, but I don't have any of them to test yet.

They sell Ribteks at www.kustom-king.com if you want to take a peek at 'em. They've got the Howard Hill heads too and they'd be good. Being a cheap ol' fart, I like the price of the Ribbies better. ;)

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Twasn't meant as a lesson, just a rib!! Smoke's here, set him up w/ buddy to turkey hunt, they got up at dark thirty and hiked a good ways, nada. My gal pal saw two on my property while fishing while they were gone! lol.

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Thats funny! Probably seen them coming and headed where it was safe..:D

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hi can u give me Arthur P email adress

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Put your cursor over the thingy that says email in Arthur P's post about four inches below where it says Arthur P and push your left mouse button then hang on, you will be transported to America.

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Samby, I tried to reply to your e-mail but I couldn't get through. So I'll do it here.

There's not much I can add to my suggestions above. About your draw weight, 225 lbs is a bit much for cedar shafting. I'm afraidcedarsaren't heavy enough, either in spine or weight. I'd definitely suggest a change. You can try going to the hardware store and using 3/8" hardwood doweling - usually made from an Asian hardwood called ramin - or you can contact a specialty shaft maker who deals in heavier woods. One Ican mentionof right off the top of my headis www.arrowwoods.com

Some woods that I'd suggest would be ash, Douglas fir, chundoo, hickory or a laminated shaft made of birch or maple. I'd also ask for the stiffest spine they have available.

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hi this is the arrow the broad head is not attached abt its heavy in the broad head side

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hi give me ur email i will try to send the video cos i cant send it here i think