Huntin with a crossbow question

[hunter22375]

Last year I was bitten by a dog in my right arm causing some nerve damage. As it looks now, I will most likely be hunting this next season with a crossbow. Any ideas on how I should proceed? Brands? Terminology? I just want to be informed when I go shopping for one. I welcome any info anyone can offer. Thanks.

[DocHolladay]

i dont have a crossbow but going to put in my 2 cents anyway. check the laws in your state you may be able to get a special permit to get a crossbow with an "EZ Winder" on it so you dont have to pull it. you may have to have your doctor give them a note saying that you cant pull it back due to the damage. just a thought.

[passthrew]

Treat it like you were buying a bow and start by what you recognize as a benefit. I like to look up all the most valued options for the particular item. Then compare any brand name to the most available options worth having. The process usually leads me in the right direction. Another tip is to save your budget request as the last criteria. This is sure to list all available accessories and options for the product you are investigating. You will also get a wider range in pricing to compare for your shopping. Always look at places like E-Bay and other auction sites.

I think some of the guys have links but this is another
http://www.bow-trader.com/

Anyway, it is like all else, not all bows are the same so I can only guess crossbows have Cadillacs and Volkswagens. The more you know the better consumer you will be.
PT

[Digger]

I have been hunting with a crossbow since 1992 and have found the the Excakibur line of recurve hunting xbows are some of the best. They range from 150 lb to 225 lbs with speeds from 285 fps to 350 fps. The only drawback is the width od the limbs - 36", but the ease of maintenence overcomes that. Check out the xbows on the Excalibur site and ask questions on the excal forum.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2 ... um.php?f=1

www.dgif.state.va.us/


Crossbows may be used statewide by disabled persons who meet criteria established by the Department and attested to by a licensed physician on a standardized form provided by the Department (PDF). The form must be in the individual's possession while hunting. Disabled hunters possessing this form are allowed to participate in hunting seasons under the same rules, regulations, laws and conditions that apply to hunters using standard archery equipment. A crossbow is defined as any bow that can be mechanically held in the drawn or cocked position.

http://www.dgif.state.va.us/forms/PERM/PERM-031.pdf

Digger

[DocHolladay]

great post digger.

[hunter22375]

I appreciate all the help. I will be starting my search befotre to long and I'll let you all know how it turns out. Thanks again.

[quigleysharps4570]

Last year I was bitten by a dog in my right arm causing some nerve damage.

Did you send that dog to a better place? Hope all goes well and eventually back to normal.

[ashleyhunter]

hope the dog is alright lol just kiddin git well soon

[custom102004]

i have a horton and im very impressed with it, its the smallest cheapest one the offer and right out of the box it bulseyed at 40 yards its called the steelforce very light weight its a recurve no cams 150lbs its not the fastest but im satisfied if u are concerned about the speed though horton has the bigger ones

[Digger]

custom102004, don't concider it the cheapest, more like the least expensive. Horton like Ten Point and Excalibur all make Quality xbows, none make a bow that will fall apart in the next five years. I have two of my five Excalibur are 10 & 17 years old and shoot as good as new and they were Excaal's least expensive models.

Digger

[custom102004]

digger i meant it was the cheapest horton im sorry for not explaining myself better i should of said that it was the cheapest one horton makes instead sry for confusion

[Digger]

custom102004,I just meant to say it sounds better to refer to it as the least expensive, not that your buying cheap goods.

Digger