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Crossbow ?
ndeltaguns
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It looks like my state (MS) might just allow crossbows during archery season next year. I am wondering what is the best brand out there? I have not had any experience with crossbows at all. Do you get any more range than with a compound bow? Thanks for the help.
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I always felt a crossbow provided less range than a compound, they may be more accurate at closer distances though.
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I have a Fred Bear Buckmaster-I am happy with it, though I couldnt say what is the "best", because my only experience is with MY crossbow.
As far as the range is concerned- I know people who practice religiously with a crossbow can hit an X ring at 65+ yards. But from what I hear, the energy drops significantly, more so than on a traditional compound. Also, the crossbow is very noisy, even the quiet ones-I would be very concerned about taking long shots, due to the deer jumping the string. I think I read that a deer hears the string snap when the bolt is a third of the way there. At twenty five yards and under, I think it is safe to say by the time the deer reacts to the sound, its too late. But beyonnd twenty five, I personally would be concerned about the deer jumping the string-couple that with massive energy loss, I just assume keep my crossbow shots to twenty five yards and less.
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As far as the range is concerned- I know people who practice religiously with a crossbow can hit an X ring at 65+ yards. But from what I hear, the energy drops significantly, more so than on a traditional compound.
Wow, 65 yards. My buddies that use crossbows better start practicing more cause they are all over the place after 30 yards. I agree, I could jumping being an issue with the noise they make.
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Is a crossbow easier to handle than a regular bow? Whats the pro's/con's?
I definately think a crossbow is easier than a regular bow.
I practiced once a week with a crossbow, and couldnt shoot at the same target because I would robin hood the bolts. Once a week and I felt completely confident taking a shot at a deer in range.
With a regular bow, I hAve to shoot it every day (just about) in order to have the confidence to shoot a deer.
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I usually take the winter off, and resume practice in March/ April.
I dont know if you are choosing one or the other, but if your decuision is based on what is "easier" than the crossbow is what you want. But if you asked me which is more fun, which is more rewarding-not even close, the regular bow. I put my time into my bow not so much because I have to, but because I want to. It takes time and dedication, but it is very enjoyable.
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Keep it close in. All of the maufacturers make a decent bow, if you are looking for the best lean to Ten Point, otherwise Excaliber or Parker.
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