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Old 01-22-2007, 09:34 AM
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There are advantages of the compound, but there are (IMO) too many disadvantages.


Good luck ....... research and enjoy.
Tom, if I may add? Also the stringson recurves are a cinch to replace in the fieldover the cables on compounds.
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Old 01-22-2007, 10:20 AM
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I have issues about going into Canada or Canada has issues with me going there[:@].
At least I can handle afew and shoot them so I will be able to feel and see the differance.
When I decide to buy one I will be buying a package deal,not unless they package themup like that to get ried of slow moving items.But hopefullyIam thinking they package with the arrows,quiver that best fit that crossbow.
Also on newer crossbows say 06-07 models do you still need to unload them by firering a old arrow/bolt into the ground or can you decock them now.?.
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Old 01-22-2007, 10:54 AM
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Many people unload their bow by firing an old arrow into the ground, but I do not and never have. It is all tech. in how you do it. Some will also use their rope cocker to uncock their bow, but I use the manual methoc with the hands.

I learned it over 25 years ago and still use it. My dad is only 75 and he uncocks with the same methos by hand. I know for a FACT that excalibur does not put slow selling stuff in their packages. They make a bow for hunters and inclue things that a hunter will want to use (all good quality stuff). The only thing I do not like in thier package is their quiver moount (where it goes on the bow). My quiver goes into my back pack then hangs on the tree when on the watch.

Rebel, I did not get into the advantages or disadvantages in this thread because I feel that would be a thread all on it's own.

Again, good luck Ranger.
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Old 01-22-2007, 10:57 AM
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Also on newer crossbows say 06-07 models do you still need to unload them by firing a old arrow/bolt into the ground or can you decock them now.?.
Here Ranger, this has been discussed on here before!

decocking

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Old 01-22-2007, 11:07 AM
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But not by ME .......I told you I would have ..?...'s.
I look at other posts,but I still like it when I ask toooooooooooo.





hay little cobra dont you know Iam gona shut you down...
just had to Throw that in.........
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Old 01-22-2007, 11:50 AM
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Click on the word decocking in Reb's post and that will take you to the thread that will give you the info on decocking.
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Old 01-22-2007, 12:04 PM
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Thanks Dnk,already checked it out and answerd my own ?.
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Old 01-22-2007, 08:00 PM
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I have made my choice, Exocet!
I am with Reb on this one! My next CB will be a Exocet!
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Old 01-24-2007, 10:18 AM
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Ok being a compound and recurve shooter.....

What is the dif between Compound and Recurve CB's.Is it the limbs,string or both,Witch is better......
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Old 01-24-2007, 10:25 AM
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Ok being a compound and recurve shooter.....

What is the dif between Compound and Recurve CB's.Is it the limbs,string or both,Witch is better......
Compound: Cables & Wheels
Recurve: String Only, No Wheels

Which is better? You have to decidewhat are the Advantages & Disadvantages of each!
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