Crossbow ?
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j_h_smith
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- Jul 28, 2007
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Would you consider a 75lbs draw adequate at about 40 yes? The recurve crossbow I am looking at has a 150lbs draw with 65 ft-lbs of energy at 245 dos.
It all depends on the sharpness of your razors. The energy needed it to slice through the prey is not that much. Most often, you will find your arrow/bolt has been shot through the deer.
Speed comes into play because of sound and the deer's reaction time ("Jumping the string"). The faster your bolt/arrow can get to the deer, the less time it has to haunch down and duck the arrow.
OBTW,
You need to make sure you are familiar with the term "DEGLOVING", and then make your 9 year old familiar with it too. Crossbow safety is no joke.
You need to make sure you are familiar with the term "DEGLOVING", and then make your 9 year old familiar with it too. Crossbow safety is no joke.
Thanks! The one I am looking at has "finger reminders".
MikeTF
Ultimate Member
When I got a crossbow for myself, I considered that my daughter would be using it too. I went for a model with two safeties (dry fire, and hand below string) and a hand crank (so that she could easily load the crossbow).
For all of those who want a safety refresher: While Maryland has a very good classroom program, Pennsylvania has some good online material for Bow Hunting
Hunting With a Crossbow
Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Study Guide
Safe Hunting
Hunting With a Crossbow
Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Study Guide
Safe Hunting
Believe it or not. While those do indeed help while in a shooting hold position.
People initially picking up a cocked crossbow by the barrel, doesn't register for whatever reason or they have too much faith in a mechanical device called a safety...
Jim Sr
R.I.P.
Maryland Crossbow Regulations
•Crossbows may be used to hunt nutria, woodchucks, and all game birds and game mammals with the exception of beavers, weasels, mink, muskrats, river otters, and waterfowl.
•The use of telescopic and laser sights is permitted on all crossbows.
•A crossbow used for deer or bear hunting shall have a draw of not less than 75 pounds.
•All crossbows should have a working safety.
•It is unlawful to have a loaded crossbow in, on or leaning against a vehicle. A loaded crossbow is one that is cocked AND has an arrow or bolt in the firing position.
http://www.eregulations.com/maryland/15mdhd/vertical-bow-crossbow-regulations/
I appreciate the offer but am looking for a light weight bow.
ohen cepel
Ultimate Member
I really like the Excalibur line. I know they make models for younger shooters so would give them a look.
Good archery shop in Mt Airy and Gamber if you're close to either.
Good archery shop in Mt Airy and Gamber if you're close to either.
