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August 28th, 2008, 06:46 PM #1Grand Member
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? about crossbow
I am looking into getting a crossbow, i am looking at the Barrett and Horton Brands rated at #150 pull with 65 foot pounds of energy, would this be good enough for say taking white tail deer (in states that allows Crossbows for hunting) or for sentry removal etc. ?
How about the Horton and Barrett brands are they good? The Horton is about doulble the price of the Barrett, Whats your take?
Thanks, Mr nyman
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August 28th, 2008, 07:09 PM #2
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I use horton hunter xs 200lbs Ive had it about 5 yrs now love it the only problem i had was I lost the crank handle . couldnt find one for sell the stores told me I have to buy a new crank called horton they sent me a new handle free . 150lb crossbow will take a deer no problems
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August 28th, 2008, 07:13 PM #3
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August 28th, 2008, 07:50 PM #4Banned
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Correct me if I'm wrong here but I remember crossbows being illegal to hunt with. We owned an arrow manufacturing company back in the late 80s and we had a nice crossbow but (again) I remember them being illegal to hunt with.
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August 28th, 2008, 08:58 PM #5
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August 29th, 2008, 12:15 PM #7
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They are legal everywhere in PA with a disabled archer permit issued from the PGC, they are also legal in the Special Reg areas, they ARE NOT legal for general usage during archery seas on in Monroe County! They are legal during rifle season as well.
I think the minimum KE recommended for white tail is like 35 pounds? Most modern compound bows are in the 50 - 70 range depending on draw weight, arrow weight, and speed.
If I remember correctly the average speed of a 150 pound cross bow is about 260 - 280 fps (it goes up based on pound pull) and the average bolts are like 300 - 400 grains give or take.
http://home.att.net/~sajackson/ballistics.html
good site, pretty cool (and fairly accurate) speed chart, trajectory I would ignore as its not accurate at all.The first vehicles normally on the scene of a crime are ambulances and police cruisers. If you are armed you have a chance to decide who gets transported in which vehicle, if you are not armed then that decision is made for you.
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Thanks for the info guys, nice to know that a 150# 66 fpe crossbow can get the job done.
I dont really need it for hunting, i have some fine rifles and shotguns , its good to have it in case the balloon goes up, plus i have always liked them .
i am not a poacher or anything like that , but i like the option of operating quietly.
I am what they used to call in the 70's a "survivalist.
Thanks, Nyman
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August 29th, 2008, 11:35 PM #9
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For what it's worth. JMO I have an archery shop. I sell and service compounds mostly. I also service and repair crossbows. I don't own one myself because even though I'm old and have had surgery on an elbow and a shoulder, I don't consider crossbows archery so I shoot lower poundage compounds. Now to the point, finally. The only parts that I have ever replaced on crossbows other than strings were cams and cables. If I were to pick a crossbow for myself it would be an Excalibur because I have never seen a broken one. They don't have cams and cables and pound for pound they are just as powerful. Why do you need let off on a crossbow? The sear doesn't care how much weight it's holding. Also the triggers are pretty smooth on Excaliburs. Horton has some new recurves also but I have not shot one. The triggers on Horton and Barrett compounds that I have shot are pretty rough. The triggers on Ten Points are much better but open your wallet. You have to make your on choice. These are my opinions based on my limited experience with crossbows.
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August 30th, 2008, 11:39 AM #10Grand Member
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!iarrowking, Are excaliburs available commercially or do one have to order from the factory or distributor? You said it doesnt have strings, what propels the arrow/bolt?
Thanks, Nyman
PS , i work in lehigh county, are you anywhere near IS 87, Rt 22, 222, Rt 33?
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