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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/26/17 03:42 PM
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Round ‘bout there
Clem
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Are you selling the compound to get the crossbow? Or are you considering buying the Barnett and having both.
They both kill deer. Both are fun to shoot.
"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/26/17 03:57 PM
02/26/17 03:57 PM
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Round ‘bout there
Clem
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The crossbow is easier to shoot, yes, as everyone who hates them likes to yell about. Cock it and then aim and pull the trigger. But it still requires practice, getting comfortable with it, finding the best arrows-heads, and determining your ethical range. You're not going to be shooting stuff at 80 yards just because it has a stock and trigger.
Within 40 yards they kill the chit out of deer when you do your part. It's like hitting them with a 4x4.
If you can shoot one for a while before buying, I'd recommend that.
"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter
"Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013
"Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/26/17 04:32 PM
02/26/17 04:32 PM
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Between the coosa and cahaba
!shiloh!
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I've shot a compound bow my whole life!, but more and more lately I've been debating a crossbow, my current bow is a no cam htx, but considering a real nice Barnett, can someone convince me to keep my compound, or is having a crossbow just much more worth having Get ready for the aldeer archery purists to start questioning you shoulder and man hood.
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/26/17 06:30 PM
02/26/17 06:30 PM
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Morgan City, AL
hawkeye_ken
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If you really like shooting a compound, Even if you do go with the crossbow, don't get rid of the compound. I shot a right hand compound for over 25 years, my shoulder finally went, I bought a barnett crossbow and shot a deer with it this season. It's not the same. 2 weeks after I shot the deer with the crossbow I bought a left handed bow because I missed shooting the bow.
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: !shiloh!]
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02/27/17 04:11 AM
02/27/17 04:11 AM
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Arab/Stevenson AL
Recurve
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I've shot a compound bow my whole life!, but more and more lately I've been debating a crossbow, my current bow is a no cam htx, but considering a real nice Barnett, can someone convince me to keep my compound, or is having a crossbow just much more worth having Get ready for the aldeer archery purists to start questioning you shoulder and man hood. Keep talking and you can hand over your card with him. 
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/27/17 05:57 AM
02/27/17 05:57 AM
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Round ‘bout there
Clem
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BTW, TenPoint also owns Horton and Wicked Ridge crossbows. All three are really good. The Wicked Ridge is their more affordable line but is very good and more than enough to kill deer.
I shoot a Barnett and haven't had any problems with mine but I wouldn't hesitate to shoot a TP, WR or Horton bow.
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/27/17 01:46 PM
02/27/17 01:46 PM
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Booner
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Had to start using a crossbow several years ago and have gotten used to it...I have killed a few deer with it but I do miss the compound bow.
I would say they both have their good/bad points but whatever type you want to shoot is fine with me
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself
The older I get the better I used to be
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/27/17 02:48 PM
02/27/17 02:48 PM
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Clanton, AL
Out back
Grumpy Old Man
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Grumpy Old Man
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I've been reduced to the crossbow due to multiple shoulder surgeries and arthritis. But I much prefer a compound bow. Smaller, lighter, less bulky, more powerful and no issues with "decocking".
My opinions and comments are my own. They do not reflect the position or political opinions of Aldeer or any of the Aldeer administration.
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Jerstwrt]
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02/27/17 06:46 PM
02/27/17 06:46 PM
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Clanton, AL
Out back
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Grumpy Old Man
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Troy I was right in the middle if that war. I was one of the most outspoken against the crossbow and I still believe they should be limited to the disabled only. But we were beaten from the start and just didn't know it. We could not compete against the money that was spent to buy the support for the new regs.
My opinions and comments are my own. They do not reflect the position or political opinions of Aldeer or any of the Aldeer administration.
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Shaw]
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02/27/17 08:10 PM
02/27/17 08:10 PM
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Alabama
Honolua
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I'm Honey Lou Lou and I voted for Obama... Twice!!!
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Alabama
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If you still stand up to piss, keep the compound.  Yes!!! You F-ing tell it straight Shaw!!! Exactly what the hell I was gonna say!!!
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Re: Compound vs crossbow
[Re: Clem]
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02/28/17 05:16 AM
02/28/17 05:16 AM
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The crossbow is easier to shoot, yes, as everyone who hates them likes to yell about. Cock it and then aim and pull the trigger. But it still requires practice, getting comfortable with it, finding the best arrows-heads, and determining your ethical range. You're not going to be shooting stuff at 80 yards just because it has a stock and trigger.
Within 40 yards they kill the chit out of deer when you do your part. It's like hitting them with a 4x4.
If you can shoot one for a while before buying, I'd recommend that.
"Hate is an acid that does more damage to the vessel in which it is stored, than the victim on which it is poured."
"Ego is the anesthesia that deadens the pain of stupidity."
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