newqto crossbows what should i buy
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newqto crossbows what should i buy
i am wonting to get into cross bowunting next year (0809) season for deer and turkey maybe bear ifi ever get out west
i am good with a compound bow and think i could do god with a crossbow
what should i get i am 6'6 a big guy shoot a lot
what brand and model should i look at
i havea reflex bow but they do no make crossbows
money is not a issue bought i do not wont to overdraft my checking account i hate those 35 dollar fees
pull weight i am up for any recommendation my bow is set at 68 and i can
pull that easy and i understand it is easy with a crossbow
weight of the crossbow itelf i am unsure what do you guys recommend light or heavy i will use it for hunting and pratice shooting
as far as compound or recerve i would perfer a compound as i understand it the benifits are the same as a reg bow
what sights a scope or pins sight like i have on my bow
give me any advice you have to give
i am good with a compound bow and think i could do god with a crossbow
what should i get i am 6'6 a big guy shoot a lot
what brand and model should i look at
i havea reflex bow but they do no make crossbows
money is not a issue bought i do not wont to overdraft my checking account i hate those 35 dollar fees
pull weight i am up for any recommendation my bow is set at 68 and i can
pull that easy and i understand it is easy with a crossbow
weight of the crossbow itelf i am unsure what do you guys recommend light or heavy i will use it for hunting and pratice shooting
as far as compound or recerve i would perfer a compound as i understand it the benifits are the same as a reg bow
what sights a scope or pins sight like i have on my bow
give me any advice you have to give
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RE: newqto crossbows what should i buy
ORIGINAL: bigtim6656
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as far as compound or recerve i would perfer a compound as i understand it the benifits are the same as a reg bow
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as far as compound or recerve i would perfer a compound as i understand it the benifits are the same as a reg bow
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Compound Croosbows
Advantages
- little shorter in width
- drawing string is lighter at the top when cocking
- speed /poundage ratio is better
Disadvantages
- heavier
- the balance is usually more front loaded
- more moving parts (cables, pullies)
- dependant on a shop for maintaince or repairs
- Chances of surviving a dryfire are slim to non without damage
Recurve crossbow
Advantages
- usually lighter
- slimplistic design.
- can do the maintaince and repairs yourself
- Usually will survive a dryfire (with quality bows and not single limb bows)
- Balance is usually better
disadvantages
- a little wider in width
I hope this helps you understand some of the differences between the two bows. I know that I missed some differences, but these are the most prominent.