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Old 08-25-2004, 12:10 PM
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Default Crossbow advice needed for buddy with bad arm

OK, I almost hate to ask this, because I know how lots of bow hunters feel about crossbows, but here goes: My gun-hunting buddy wants to go bow hunting with me this year, but he has a bad right arm (had surgery on his biceps tendon a few years ago) and cannot draw a bow. He asked me for advice, but I know nothing about crossbows, other than they are legal archery equipment here, and a minimum 150lb draw is required. Other than that, I need help/advice...can anybody give advice on a good medium price brand, preferred spine, aluminmum or carbon, which broadheads, etc? Also, things to avoid? He has 5 weekends to practice if he buys one this week, so I'm looking for some info quick.

Thanks in advance...

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Old 08-25-2004, 12:22 PM
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Default RE: Crossbow advice needed for buddy with bad arm

There are a number of good crossbows ouy there, recurve style or compound. Lots of time its your preference.A lot of people are shooting excalibur crossbows and rave about them,for arrows you'll get the info when you buy your stuff. Good hunting Rich
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Old 08-25-2004, 01:28 PM
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Why can't he shoot left handed?
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Old 08-25-2004, 01:41 PM
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Default RE: Crossbow advice needed for buddy with bad arm

Try this link:

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/php...wforum.php?f=1

or this one:

http://www.huntingpa.com/ubbthreads/...t=&Board=UBB70

Good luck

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Old 08-25-2004, 04:30 PM
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i would look at horton X bows. one of the most popular brands and very well built. i have never had a problem with one and i've owned 2. they also have a cocking device for guys in your buddies situation.
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