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Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 352
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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
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Posts: 52,255 Likes: 18
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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
"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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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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Joined: Jun 2016
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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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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.
Everything happens for a reason
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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. 
I hope we have once again reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. There�s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: as government expands, liberty contracts. � Ronald Reagan
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I would keep the compound no matter what. They are fun to shoot and if you have kids then they will love the crossbow. Win Win either way. That is what i did. Just my 2 cents.
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When they became legal in Indiana several years ago I swore I would never have one. Then last year I wanted one to use in shooting house when it was raining. I found a great deal on a WR. I decided to get it. After shooting it I never picked up my compound this year. It was good from 10 to 60 yds. I stayed away from Barnett after reading all the reviews. Plus after reading all the great reviews on 10pt and the service dept. I went with them.
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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.
"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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Administrator
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If you still stand up to piss, keep the compound. 
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
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If you still stand up to piss, keep the compound. And if it drags the toilet water, buy a stick bow
I hope we have once again reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. There�s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: as government expands, liberty contracts. � Ronald Reagan
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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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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".
I hate making a good first impression. There’s no way I can keep that shit up.
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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". the ghosts of "the crossbow war" are spinning in their graves..... 
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Naaa I'm sticking with the compound
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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.
I hate making a good first impression. There’s no way I can keep that shit up.
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I'm Honey Lou Lou and I voted for Obama... Twice!!!
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I'm Honey Lou Lou and I voted for Obama... Twice!!!
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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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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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