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Crossbow poll-survey-questions
#283066
02/12/12 06:57 PM
02/12/12 06:57 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 52,077 Round ‘bout there
Clem
OP
Mildly Quirky
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OP
Mildly Quirky
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 52,077
Round ‘bout there
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Just curious about any crossbow hunters.
How many of you ...
-- Hunt regularly or pretty regularly with a crossbow
-- Have tried them enough to form a good opinion and decided to not use one or continue using one
-- Have not tried one, for whatever reason
-- Would like to shoot one but have not, for whatever reason
Just curious.
"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter
"Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013
"Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: Clem]
#283075
02/12/12 07:22 PM
02/12/12 07:22 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,524 Marshall County
FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 39,524
Marshall County
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#3 Have not tried one, and have no desire to
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: FurFlyin]
#283088
02/12/12 07:42 PM
02/12/12 07:42 PM
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Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 29,166 Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
Administrator
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Administrator
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 29,166
Fosters, Alabama, USA
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#3 Have not tried one, and have no desire to X2
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: jeffpike83]
#283109
02/12/12 08:01 PM
02/12/12 08:01 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,073 Madison
BowtechDan
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,073
Madison
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Never tried one and never will unless I can't shoot a bow. But if I ever get hurt and can't draw normally, I'll get one vs staying at home.
Nathan Carl Goff 19 Sept 2016 - 14 Jan 2017.
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: Clem]
#283296
02/12/12 10:55 PM
02/12/12 10:55 PM
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910 Clanton, AL
Out back
Grumpy Old Man
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Grumpy Old Man
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 30,910
Clanton, AL
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I think they're a lot like them 3.5" turkey shells, a lot of hype but very little (if any) advantage.
My opinions and comments are my own. They do not reflect the position or political opinions of Aldeer or any of the Aldeer administration.
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: Bulls eye]
#283390
02/13/12 09:13 AM
02/13/12 09:13 AM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,762 Moulton,AL
Snuffy
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,762
Moulton,AL
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Hunt with one and like it... X2
If you always do what you've always done you always get what you've always got
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: hosscat]
#283421
02/13/12 09:54 AM
02/13/12 09:54 AM
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,885 St. Clair County
Big Jack
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,885
St. Clair County
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I have one, hunt with it regularly, like it a lot, and still hunt with my vertical bow some as well. My crossbow just has a ton more KE. Outback's analogy is about dead on. What he said. My only objection is that they are somewhat cumbersome to handle compared to a traditional or a compound bow, in or on a vehicle, walking in the woods and setting in a tree stand.
"Its a damn weak minded person who can only think of one way to spell a work." Andrew Jackson
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: perchjerker]
#283590
02/13/12 02:24 PM
02/13/12 02:24 PM
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,762 Moulton,AL
Snuffy
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,762
Moulton,AL
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Be careful what you say. Age has a way of changing things and not always for the better.
If you always do what you've always done you always get what you've always got
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: Clem]
#283595
02/13/12 02:40 PM
02/13/12 02:40 PM
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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681 Slidell, La
perchjerker
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 31,681
Slidell, La
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With new technology lower weight bows are killing deer, no need for an x bow if Old age stops me from a 70lb draw.
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: Clem]
#283718
02/13/12 05:52 PM
02/13/12 05:52 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,940 Huntsviille, al.35816
Blackhawk
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,940
Huntsviille, al.35816
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i have Two, Barnett Jackals, love them they shoot great, the first year i bought them that was all i used that year, last year i bought another compound, used it what little i hunted this past year, they have there purpose, they are Bow's on stocks. not a rifle, you still have to know your range like a vertical bow, and you lose arrow energy quicker due to the smaller arrow, less weight. but group very well, it is like everything, all weapons have there limits. the crossbow will shoot quick, but loses energy quick past 40 yards, which is my limit i will attempt to take a deer, same with the compound, but the compound will carry it's energy farther due to more weight of the arrow and longer power stroke. the crossbows have a higher recommended grains per inch because the arrows are so short and the poundage if over 150lbs pull. i don't throw rock by what i shoot, just because. i really don't care what others think as to what i shoot, if i did i would blast as to why your not shooting long bows. it is a too each their own. who pays for what toys, and hunts with it is his or her business. i shot long bows, then bought compounds, still have a compound, and two crossbows... they all fall under the heading of archery.
Mike crenshaw O I F veteran Remington woodsmaster742in 30-06 Knight Disc Extreme 50 cal. Weather by Vanguard 243 Win diamond infinite e7028" the crush 350 Barnett jackal crossbow cx, surge arrows 20"L Rage Hypodermic std 100 grain. slick trix bh
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: Clem]
#283728
02/13/12 06:07 PM
02/13/12 06:07 PM
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 750 Anniston
AdventureDeer
LOL LMAO 0U812 BYOB
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LOL LMAO 0U812 BYOB
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 750
Anniston
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I hunt with a 10 Point Crossbow and a PSE Vendetta vertical bow. I love hunting with both of them. They both have there time and place. they both have there limits. I will shoot my PSE out to 50 yards. I limit the crossbow to 40 yards due to loss of energy and speed. I harvested deer with both this year. I had to track both about 40 yards. I use the same broadheads on both. My PSE groups a little better than the crossbow. I use the crossbow more when I hunt from the ground instead of the treestand. I have cocked the crossbow in my treestand but I realld don't like doing that. Also my wife will go hunting with me using the crossbow. She does not want to use a regular bow prefers the crossbow.
Byron
Mathews Chill Steyr 25-06 Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9x50
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: perchjerker]
#283731
02/13/12 06:15 PM
02/13/12 06:15 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,940 Huntsviille, al.35816
Blackhawk
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,940
Huntsviille, al.35816
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age does take it's tole on what you can draw. when i was a young sprout i shot an alpine sierra mag, draw weight 84 lbs, then as i got older, i lowered it to 76 lbs whem i shot 3D tournaments, but before i went to iraq i had it down to 72 lbs, i gave that bow to my son and i got the bear strike shooting 73 lbs. i am sure when i gt older i will probably get a weaker compound, but i will cross that bridge when i get to it, since i have two compounds one for me and one for my wife, i might shoot them and say to heck with the compound. you speak of weight, the crossbow i have are a little over 7 lbs, the compound is almost 4, but i use a sling to carry my compound just like i do my rifle or shotgun, when i was in my climbing stand i layed it in my lap. the best part about the 150 lb draw is you use a rope cocker and that way you only draw 75 lbs. has a three dot scope, for 20/30/40 yards and only cost 299.00 so not bad compared to a 400.00 compound.
Mike crenshaw O I F veteran Remington woodsmaster742in 30-06 Knight Disc Extreme 50 cal. Weather by Vanguard 243 Win diamond infinite e7028" the crush 350 Barnett jackal crossbow cx, surge arrows 20"L Rage Hypodermic std 100 grain. slick trix bh
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Re: Crossbow poll-survey-questions
[Re: AdventureDeer]
#283732
02/13/12 06:17 PM
02/13/12 06:17 PM
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Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,940 Huntsviille, al.35816
Blackhawk
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,940
Huntsviille, al.35816
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My Wife's the same... she loves the crossbow, can't draw my compound that is only 73 lbs. but that is fine at least she is hunting with me.
Mike crenshaw O I F veteran Remington woodsmaster742in 30-06 Knight Disc Extreme 50 cal. Weather by Vanguard 243 Win diamond infinite e7028" the crush 350 Barnett jackal crossbow cx, surge arrows 20"L Rage Hypodermic std 100 grain. slick trix bh
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