FX-II crossbow as a gift. Need help...

cpileri

I dont know the first thing about bows (besudes the obvious, and my Archery merit badge in the Boy Scouts).
I am receiving one of those FX-II crossbows as a gift: about 50 bucks, 80-lb draw, comes with cheapie scope, etc. here's a link:

http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/cgi/webc.cgi/store/st_*.html?p_prodid=25525&sid=8NxGfR0W40D45vs

Any info appreciated. I suppose it will be used for target shooting old magazines/newspapers.
What should a new-to-bows guy know? speed? bolt weight? bolt length? etc.
Anything, literally, appreciated!
Thanks!
C-

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AdamsQuailHunter

I can't tell you anything about it now --- however, after seeing it in your post, I have ordered one. We have not seen any rain here in over 50 days. I am watering a small grass area to keep it alive. The rabbits from everywhere come in at night to feed. The neighbors get excited if I shoot them with a shotgun at midnight. Hopefully, the small arrows (bolts) will do the work without alarming the neighbors. Once I have had some experience with it, I will try to post here again if the topic is still open.

Best Regards

COONASS

When you guys get the in let us know how good they are.....

coonass

We Live in a World of Give And Take, But A Lot Of People Won't Give What it Takes.

cpileri

Well, the package has arrived. But I can't open it until father's day.
Did anyone else try theirs?
Carl

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"The day that they come get your guns, is just
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AdamsQuailHunter

Gentlemen -- all

I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but mine arrived and I am sorry to say that it is an inexpensively made Chinese product.

Since the folks at GunBroker take considerable umbridge at knocking a company or product, that is as much as I dare say in a public forum.

Regards To All