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Joined: 8/28/2009
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It was sugested that I post this here so if your seeing it for a second time sorry.
My wife and I were avid Bow hunters and she took several with her Compound. Several years ago we were hit by a drunk driver that rolled us over in our jeep seven time. The wife's arm was severely broken and required several plates and many screws to put it back together. She gun hunted 5 months later and took several Doe's. Now she is wanting to get back into Bow hunting, but does not have enough movement in her arm to draw a compound bow back. She also is a smaller lady so we would like to find one that is a little lighter. I know nothing about crossbows so any advice would be great. We also have a 9 year old daughter who only weighs 45lbs. She has a heart condition so will never be able to use a compound bow. She took her first turkey with gun 2 years ago out of state but will be able to start deer hunting in Wisconsin next year. She will need a youth cross bow. Any Ideas on who makes one that can be used for hunting? Thanks in advance Team Gooddogs.
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Joined: 9/20/2007
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i am a physically challenged hunter and i was forced to use a crossbow i bought a barnett quad 400 kit from cabelas for about 300 hundred a few years back im still using it today i also ordered the crank cocking device with it i have only about three pounds of pull in my left hand i also bought a knee rest that the crossbow sits on i shoot right off of the rest my bow is rated at 345 fps 150 lb draw i am very satisfied with it go to a pro shop and look at a couple of different makes and ask to shoot one before buying they should let you shoot it if not try another store hank
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Joined: 9/22/2007
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Joined: 9/10/2009
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I dont see why anyone would be forced to use a crossbow and think it was some kind of a crutch. Crossbows are just plain fun and stand alone as a hunting weapon for anybody that wants to use one. The challenge of a crossbow is just another choice and another challege for the all around hunter, not to mention its great for the disabled or elderly hunter to try out. The trick to crossbows is don't listen to the anti-crossbow group, jsut read Todays Crossbow or go to Crossbow 101 on Crossbow Connection Website and learn the right way. Right now the Scorpyd crossbow seems to be what you are looking for. The two present modles are 100 pounds and 125 pounds far less pull than any other on the market while outperforming all others in the speed and quiet department.
John Simeone
American Crossbow Federation
www.foremosthunting.com
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Joined: 9/25/2007
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I just returned from a hunt in Wyoming for antelope. I was using the new Scorpyd RDT 125 crossbow. What a fantastic bow. They also offer a tripod that has a quick release and it will hold your bow for you at any position. It is easy to use, and works with a trigger system to adjust positions. It also allows you to rotate from side to side without touching the trigger. When we shot the bow with the tripod, if you shoot more than one arrow at the same bullseye, you will break a bunch of arrows due to the accuracy of the bow. What a problem to have!!
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Joined: 9/29/2009
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I also have to use a crossbow. I have heard so many times how lucky I am. They say its just like shooting a rifle until I hand them the un-cocked crossbow. I say cock it and put a bolt in it, and take a shot. After they look at it for awhile, I explain to them how to cock it and put a bolt in it, and then I let them take aim and watch most of them miss the target. Now if most of them were shooting a bow they could probably load another arrow and get a second shot within seconds. If they were shooting at a real deer and missed that bad, the deer would be just standing there wondering what just whizzed past them. Scott Lee
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Joined: 9/17/2007
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www.cabelas.com and type in sku#'s PGK-41-5647 ( for your daughter ) and PGK-41-6893 ( for your wife ) these are two of the Barnett crossbows. I have been using the older Barnett Quad 300 with crank cocking device which requires only 5lbs to cock the crossbow. You can buy a higher dollar crossbow but Barnett has been in the crossbow business longer than any other company in the USA and are priced great. The only thing I have had to do since buying mine is replace the cable/string once and am getting ready to do so again. This has been in the six years since getting it. You will be able to purchase BOTH crossbows for less than the cost of a new brand name compound. Good Luck !
ALL THE WAY ! NEVER QUIT !! NO MAN SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND !!! Sgt Clyde Walls US Army Retired Canton, Georgia 100% disabled VET, Member American Gunsmithing Association, LM NAHC,LM Whittington Center, LM DAV For I am DEATH, I ride a dark horse, and I bring HELL as my companion.
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Joined: 9/17/2007
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gooddog ? You still around ?
ALL THE WAY ! NEVER QUIT !! NO MAN SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND !!! Sgt Clyde Walls US Army Retired Canton, Georgia 100% disabled VET, Member American Gunsmithing Association, LM NAHC,LM Whittington Center, LM DAV
For I am DEATH, I ride a dark horse, and I bring HELL as my companion.
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Joined: 9/17/2007
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horton make several models that would work well for your wife and daughter. they also have good price range and you can find some on close outs for little money. i have a horton that is well over 10 years old and shoots like it was brand new and their customer service is 2nd to none
good luck and hope that helps
by the way in my opinion it is sad there are people who make comments about crossbow users and that we have a better chance to make a kill than one with a bow. shows their ignorance for sure lol
rob k
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Joined: 3/14/2008
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I have had surgery on both my shoulders, I also hunt with a crossbow. I have a Horton 175 crossbow, I use the handled rope cocker on mine if reduces the pull by about half, it also can be recocked farly fast. I use a premos trigger stick with mine makes all the differance in the world, just set the stick at shooting level and relax and wait on the deer, no movment just aim and shoot.
R HENSHAW Life Member NAHC, Life Member NRA, Member
HAIC, Viet Nam Vet 65-67
< I hope the deer you see is a trophy buck, The Rest Is Up To You >
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Joined: 10/19/2009
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A new horton reCon™ 175 Crossbow If you have internet service see at www.crossbow.com it is made for smaller people and is a new total new design
a disabled crossbow nut
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Joined: 9/26/2007
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I became disabled in March of 07. I bow hunted for 25 years Pryor to becoming disabled. I missed being out hunting with my friends and this year I bought a crossbow. I got the 10 point Titan HLX, used it last week with no luck but enjoyed my time in the field. It's a wonderful piece of hunting equipment. I got mine with the Acu-draw and the Proview 3 dot scope. It was easy to use the draw and I enjoyed it very much. If your looking for a top notch crossbow then you found it ! God Bless and happy hunting!
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Joined: 10/26/2009
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Ive been disabled my whole life and have used a crossbow since 2005 if youre looking for a decent crossbow suitable for youth as well as experienced hunters I recomend the barnett rc150 compouind,its compact light weight accurate and affordable.
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Joined: 10/22/2007
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The Horton Explorer is a good youth crossbow. As a matter of fact, Horton is a good brand for anyone starting out with a crossbow.
I have a Horton Yukon SL that I dearly love. It's rugged and dependable and inexpensive. It is out of production but you can usually find them on eBay for around $200 - $250.
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Joined: 10/26/2009
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i can agree to that,I stated crossbow hunting with the barnett rc-150 and in 2005 purchased a horton legend sl and have been using it since with no plans to switch to something else,i love mine.
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