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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
[Re: RPG1997]
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02/06/20 06:31 PM
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kmon11
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junior
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If a crossbow is timed you should be good to go. Even though a bow may be a little out of time it can shoot well but just like a compound one in time will shoot better. You need a good short press for crossbows to time one. When you get a crossbow measure the axel to axel length and like other bow strings they will stretch some then slow down. As the strings/cables stretch the axel to axel lenght will grow, when mine grows 1/2 inch I replace the string and cables.
Kee your string/cables waxed and the rail lubed.
If you want to stay in the compounds, todays bows are faster at 55lbs than older compounds were at 80.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
[Re: RPG1997]
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02/08/20 06:36 PM
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snake oil
THF Trophy Hunter
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A lot of good xbows out there I would stay away from Barnett (cheap crap) JMO and everybody on Acherytalk. BTW that's a real good place to get info. Good luck. Oh and Ten Point Point is probably gonna be out of your price range.
Last edited by snake oil; 02/08/20 06:38 PM.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
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02/11/20 02:26 AM
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Big8
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I started out with a Barnett Recruit Terrain x bow, killed several deer with it and multiple pigs. Just like with anything if you practice and know your limitations with the equipment your using you will have success. I now have a Bear x bow and don’t see much difference between the two. I’m sure Ten Point makes a great product but I personally wouldn’t spend that kind of money.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
[Re: snake oil]
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02/17/20 03:44 AM
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skinnerback
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A lot of good xbows out there I would stay away from Barnett (cheap crap) . My old Barnett Buck Commander shoots like a dream, never had any issues with it.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
[Re: RPG1997]
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02/19/20 08:18 PM
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bear64
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Woodsman
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Crossbow Nation has a world of information and theres a bunch of good guys that are willing to help. Just about every brand of crossbow , arrow, broadhead, nock, string , target, scope and on and on can be found on this site. I currently own a camx , a tenpoint, a pse and an excalibur micro crossbows. they are all good shooters and I have killed deer with all 4 bows. if I could only keep one it would definitely be the Excalibur, its lights out bullseye every shot out to 40 yards. It's easily dececocked with the cocking rope. you can change the string out without a bow press.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
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02/19/20 10:28 PM
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TiggerV
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Bird Dog
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I'm gonna put a vote in for the CenterPoint Sniper 370. Coke County has 4 less deer over the last 2 years because of mine. All but 1 were through and through. The one that didn't pass through went in the lower neck and out through the top of the skull. None went more than 50 yards. Best bang for the buck on the market. Doesn't have a decocker on it, but get a decocking bolt or a cheap toss around target and you will be fine.
Damn crossbow has made me retire all my long guns. Its a lot more fun when they are close.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
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03/06/20 06:16 PM
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240z
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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I also shoot a CenterPoint sniper 370. This was my first year to bow hunt killed nice doe, she ran about 70 yds. The Sniper is a good bow for the money.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
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03/10/20 12:30 AM
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krmitchell
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Anyone have experience with the Camx 330?
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
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05/31/20 06:51 PM
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mow
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I'm thinking of getting the rdx 400.. kmon1 how does your wife like it..little over my budget at 799 plus tax..but I'm gonna get it off amazon
Last edited by mow; 05/31/20 06:54 PM.
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Re: Getting Into Crossbows
[Re: mow]
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06/01/20 12:20 AM
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kmon11
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junior
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I'm thinking of getting the rdx 400.. kmon1 how does your wife like it..little over my budget at 799 plus tax..but I'm gonna get it off amazon Good shooting x-bow, we both like it. fast, small and easy to use.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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