Scorpid RDT
 

Nice looking crossbows

http://www.scorpyd.com/index.html

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I guess it could be nice lookingfor some, but for me, it is just to futuristic and complicated. I want something that is simple to use and maintain. The recurve style is best for me, easy to change strings, no pullies, cables orpins to worry about. But it is nice to view different styles as we all have different opinions as to what is best (:D:D just ask what is the best broadhead :D:D)

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Handled one a week ago at the Iowa Deer Classic, they are made right here in Iowa. Nice and light, folding stock for travel and packing. The guy says a 125 lb pull shoots 370 fps! Supposed to be quiet too. A bit pricey at 1,050 for the package for me. 950 show price. I think I'll stick to my deer killin Horton and see if they come down a bit. BTW Got my IowaLife Time Xbow permit in the mail yesterday!

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looks alot like the recon & vision. very fast for 125 lb CB

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Wow! 9 pounds! Weighs as much as my muzzel loader :D

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I was talking to Danny Miller last week and he's waiting for his. He says it is only for play not serious hunting. The maker of RDT has much to do with the development and design of all of the reverse draw bows. Much is not being said! The story is interesting!

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I think the Vision 175 is a lot nicer shaped reverse limb crossbow. I'd buy a 175 if they ever get it off the ground.

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Have shot the Scorpyd extensively and have followed Jim Kempf’s struggle to bring this unit to market over the past five years. Horton’s RDT crossbow was created after they worked on the Scorpyd under the pretenses that they were going to market it. Instead, they came out with their own version and put Jim back to square one. Jim has been persistent and has one heck of a bow. Quiet, accurate and fast! Construction is solid and only time will confirm durability, but it should be exceptional. I am impressed with the unit and will be using it on my spring bear hunt. Watch the pages of HBM for more hands on coverage of the Scorpyd Crossbow from both Geoffrey Toye, European Correspondent and the Publisher/Editor.

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Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that it is made in America. Glad you said it Dan.

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Hello out there in cyberspace. This is Jim Kempf from SCORPYD. Just wanted to set the record straight for those with inquiring minds that want to know. I started the development on the RDT style bows in late 2003, filed my firstPatent application in the fall of 2004, and was awarded the REVERSE DRAW CROSSBOW Patent in Feb 2008. The Patent for FRONT OF STRING TECHNOLOGY was awarded in April 2008. I originally licensed the product to Escalade Sports in 2005, cancelled this agreement in 2006, negotiated with Horton in 2006 thru early 2007, and subsequently decided to bring the bow out myself. Anyone else out there currently using this technology does not have a license to do so. Dan from Horizontal Archer can verify this is me, I justed placed my ad for the next issue.

I don't get on these sights very often, been VERY busy. We should have our online store and dealer locator up next week, at www.scorpyd.com. Get your order in early, its going to be a busy year for ALL manufacturers!

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P.S. yes it is made in AMERICA, right here in Iowa!

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As to the Horton "relationship", it seems that everywhere you look in this industry, including vertical bows and equipment, there are companies stepping on others' toes. Too bad but that's business in the good ole USA. I was looking at a gentleman's portable bow press in one of the archery trade shows last year. While he was explaining how it worked, I mentioned a certain crossbow brand that I use a lot and he actually took his bow press out of my hands and mumbled something about that bow company infringing on one of his patents and had nothing else to say to me!!

As to the Scorpid, I remember the trigger was really nice andthe bowseemed very wide. I think what makes it look so wide is the riser protrudes away from the barrel so far. Anyway, I wish your company success.

Your speed ratings are with what weight arrows?

I bought one a few weeks ago and love it. My boss also bought one after seeing mine and has already harvested a few deer with it. It is quiet, has a great trigger pull and shoots great. I wish Mr. Kempf the greatest success. At first I thought the collapsable stock was a gimmick, but it was great in my ladder stand trying to aim around the back of the tree.

Welcome to the club!

Yes, welcome to the Scorpyd club, cwcjr119 ! :party0005:

Nice to meet you on the internet Jim.
I like the bow ALOT and will be saving my pennies to get one.
Thank's for coming on here with that explanation.
Good luck to you sir,I hope it takes off like wildfire.

question
 

How can Horton make a bow that has this design feature and sell it in the US? Buckeyefootball

Because the Horton uses a design leased from a Russian company....it is not a "US" design. Besides...you want to give credit to the guy who thought of it??? Thank Leonardo DaVinci...

Wyvern

manufacturer
 

I think then you meant Armcross Leopro, thats mentioned on Crossbow Review. Leonardo, not a surprise. Buckeyefootball

I don't use a crossbow but I did get to shoot one of these at my buddy's shop.It seemed a little heavy but balanced nice.The trigger was nice and it was pretty quiet for a crossbow.We shot it through a chrony several times and it shot 350 fps on the dot and very consistantly from shot to shot.I have no interest in buying a crossbow but if I did,this would be on the top of my list.