martinfaw

I am disabled and am going with a crossbow next year, I have found a good buy on a barnett 150 lb. recurve, is it sufficent for deer, what is maximum range. I have read that a compound has no advantage over recurve and the recurve is easier to maintain. Any info. will be appreciated. Va. Hunter

ekubookworm

I too am disabled and use a crossbow in place of a traditional bow. I have a state issued exemption allowing me to do this. I too use a barnett crossbow with 150LB. draw back . I use a regular "rifle" 3X9 wide angle scope on my crossbow and can consistently hit the vital area of my target at up to 75 yards away easily. After that it begins to range some according to hunting conditions, weather conditions etc... I use 125 grain RAZORBAK-3 broadheads on my arrows.I like to use these because they are self aligning in flight and have supurb penetration. My Barnette is a Wildcat version and shoots 265 feet per sec. and is a recurve type. There are 2 main things to remember when using crosbows. 1 keep the string WAXED good and often. 2nd. when Practicing on a target use the type of broadheads you plan to use during your hunting trip. makes for more consistent shooting when practicing with the same broadheads. Last but definately not the least, I always keep 1 arrow with a field point on it in my quiver, so that when I am done hunting, I can shoot at a rotten tree stump to release my bow. DO NOT EVER DRY FIRE A CROSSBOW!!!!!!!!! [email protected] . I may be reached here for email or also hotmails IM also the same addy, if you have any other questions. I have used the same crossbow for about 15 years only replacing the string occassionally. Mine new was $129.99 then not including the scope and arrows with broadheads. This is just to let you know a basic price range. Hope this helps you any. Jimmy.

PaJack

I hunt with a Barnett Crossbow also and I'm disabled too. Takeing a shot at deer with a X-bow is not like shooting a gun!! Did you bowhunt before you became disabled? If so,would you take a shot at 70 yards? I don't think so! It's very important to pick your shots and know the limits of YOU and your bow! I practice shooting 30 yards MAX. and closer and when the time comes to take the shot,I'm confident of were the bolt will fly! Practice,practice and then practice some more,you owe it to the deer to make a clean shot and NEVER shoot past your limits,you know what they will be! Good luck...<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Jack

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ruffitt

martinfaw -

If you want the definitive word on use of a crossbow as a hunting tool, I would recommend you go to http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/. There are a bunch of experienced crossbow hunters/shooters there that will be more than willing to assist you in your quest for information. But, in that regard I will tell you up front that the site is sponsored by Excalibur Crossbow Inc., and the majority of posters there own Excaliburs. However, it is NOT 100% an Excalibur owner site.

Regards

ruffitt

isshe

i too am disable and use a crossbow. i use a Ten Point x-bow. www.tenpointcrossbows.com. take a look at them too, these things aren't cheap, but it is good to see what is out there before you buy. i like the acudraw that you can get with them, it makes it really easy to get the bow cocked. this is only my 2nd year using a x-bow, i'm sure i still have afew things myself to learn about these things. try the different bows out before you buy, it needs to fit you.

Tree climber

I also hunt with a xbow with a permit.
I have a barnett quad 300,have had others,but this is by far the best I have ever shot.
one thing to remember is to get the longest stroke you can.15&quot; is not really for hunting in my opinion.
I have taken 6 deer with mine with no problem.
just my 2 cents,there are 98 more.<img src=icon_smile_approve.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.