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crossbows

375hh375hh Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
edited September 2005 in Bow Hunting and Target Archery
I've had a handicap permit to use a crossbow for close to a decade. Didn't do much last year due to weather, work, and somewhat dis-interest. I'm shooting a Barnett Revolution which is fairly old school these days. It always was extremely accurate close up but unimpressive beyond 30 yards.
This year I decided to change it up and bought a 3x scope. Wow, what a difference. I didn't realize how vague the red dot sight picture really was. Yesterday afternoon I zeroed the scope and shot a few bolts at 40 yards. Definitely won't be shooting multiple broadheads at the same target spot. Three shots from 40 yards using a standing rest over a tripod inside 2 1/2" with 2 bolts' vanes touching is the best I've been able to accomplish EVER.
Is it fair to allow everyone to hunt with a crossbow? I didn't make the rules and actually feel it isn't fair. I went through the steps , got a Doctor's slip, and requested permission to use the crossbow. Like flipping the switch MDC granted everyone the same allowance. MDC justified the change as "allowing more people to bow hunt" while cutting the number of animals each bow hunter can harvest. Sounds more like MDC wants to sell more tags.
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  • 375hh375hh Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Crossbows are now legal in MI. I've hunted 21 years with a compound. Just curious if there's any advantages to using a cross bow, Greater range with accuracy? Carrying? Reduced noise? Whatever.

    I'll hunt this year with my compound but was wondering about switching. Gettin older and harder to draw 55lbs when it's colder.

    Thanks,

    Jim
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  • 375hh375hh Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Please don't jump all over me with both feet(long bow puritans) but I thought since they have limbs,strings and shoot fletched projectiles that I could ask.....
    Our hunting regulations are changing next year and I'm toying with the idea of a crossbow... Any suggestions????
    I was a recurve shooter for years, then a compound, but a nagging shoulder injury has ended my archery pleasure.
    I still want to hunt up close and personal, so I think a crossbow might work for me...
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  • 375hh375hh Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    any one on here hunt with a crossbow. and if so would recommend one
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  • 375hh375hh Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    This year TN changed the regulations to permit crossbow use during the regular archery season. Thinking about trying it out next year. Two questions.

    First...what do all you "regular" bow hunters think about using crossbows in the regular archery season?

    Second...what is a good, solid crossbow to buy for hunting?

    Thanks!
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  • 375hh375hh Member Posts: 119 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    For the money, what is out there better then a Horton Legend?
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  • A.GunA.Gun Member Posts: 1,326 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Have always used one for bow season. I personally have a pse "viper" that I got last Christmas. I am now taking up archery and using a bow but plan to switch off using a bow on hunts I have to walk a good distance and a crossbow for days when I am in a hurry and hunt a close stand! Crossbows require hardly no practice only sighting in and you're done. Very good for kids! Hope I am some help.

    p.s. bows have longer ranges than a crossbow, I shoot no farther than 25 yards with my crossbow!
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  • excaliburexcalibur Member Posts: 109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I shoot a excalibur exomax and it is very quite and fast. I have shot the horton legend and did not like it. just a little to noisy for me.. That is my input on the crossbow. Maine just passed a crossbow law starting next year we can hunt with them hope this helps..

    excalibur
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  • SuspensionSuspension Member Posts: 4,783
    edited November -1
    I have a horton I got not to long ago, I like it and it's fun to shoot. I believe it is a legend or sl something.
    I'd be scared to shoot much further than 30 yards (on a deer) though because of the noise.

    NRA Life Member ---"A pocket knife, a clean hankey, and a pistol... things I can use." - Ted Nugent
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  • JimmyJackJimmyJack Member Posts: 5,489 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I got a new Horton XT and I love it. It is quieter than the Legend.
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I shoot a Buckmasters max point for my back yard bucks. DOnt have much knowlege as to what is the best, but I like the Maxpoint.

    "Waiting tables is what you know, making cheese is what I know-lets stick with what we know!"
    -Jimmy the cheese man
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