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12-13-2009, 06:24 PM
#21
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MO.
Posts: 2,066
thinks he is an expert on every thing,you just have to hope no
one listens to him,Da Griz had a point.
12-15-2009, 10:28 AM
#23
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location:
Posts: 99
My effective maximum range with a compound bow is 25 yards (I would practice out to 30 yards); beyond that I am not confident in my ability to make a kill shot.
While I can shoot accurately with my Phoenix crossbow out to 40 yards, I have learned the hard way that my ethical range is still only 25 yards. I took a shot at a buck this season at 35 yards and ended up hitting him in the hind leg (when he took off the bolt sheared off and left the broadhead buried in his leg). Thankfully, I was able to track him down and finished him off two hours later, but I learned my lesson.
As others have noted, a crossbow is so much louder than a compound bow that string jump is greatly increased: I am convinced this is why I hit the buck in the hind leg (fully 2 feet back from where I aimed).
While I can shoot accurately with my Phoenix crossbow out to 40 yards, I have learned the hard way that my ethical range is still only 25 yards. I took a shot at a buck this season at 35 yards and ended up hitting him in the hind leg (when he took off the bolt sheared off and left the broadhead buried in his leg). Thankfully, I was able to track him down and finished him off two hours later, but I learned my lesson.
As others have noted, a crossbow is so much louder than a compound bow that string jump is greatly increased: I am convinced this is why I hit the buck in the hind leg (fully 2 feet back from where I aimed).
12-16-2009, 05:08 AM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: No.MN
Posts: 1,053
Bows are for close and personal. If you're looking for more effective means to kill deer, try something other than a string propelled mini spear. To build confidence I practice out to 50 yards, I hunt deer under 35, lazered, yards. 
12-16-2009, 12:23 PM
#26
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,147
For every deer taken past those ranges, there' a bunch limping through the woods or feeding the 'yotes.
The saying "There's a bozo on every bus" has some merit. It's rare to actually run into the bus driver.
12-16-2009, 06:48 PM
#27
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Oh
Posts: 193
Crossbow nation is the main site for crossbows . I was sharing what the experts on that site said to help all on this site who care to look. I have many many years archery experience but their are those on the nation with more.Have a great day 
Last edited by Huntr2; 12-16-2009 at 06:57 PM.
12-17-2009, 03:00 AM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MO.
Posts: 2,066
and yes I am really looking forward to meeting you at the ATA
show now go catch your bus.
