Compound to Crossbow

I love my Hoyt Trykon but because of a complete shoulder replacement at 30 years old (last year) I can not pull my bow back once the cold weather really hits. I have a disabled permit for the rest of my life but really can still shoot my bow most of the time. So I'm being forced into purchasing a crossbow for the later half of the bow season and or late season. Can anybody recommend a web page similar to trailcampro.com for crossbows? I'm completely at a loss and nobody I know shoots a crossbow. And trust me I would like to shoot a buck when the weather is warm so don't suggest that, I try! thanks in advance for your positive comments.

It is no different than working out really. Would you start your work out with a cold unstretched body? Of course not you are much more likely to sustain an injury. Before I go out hunting and even while I’m in the tree I am often stretching my shoulder or have my arm hanging so that as the cold starts to set in I can keep my arm limber enough to draw. Unfortunately as the season gets colder this is harder and harder to do. Trust me I will shoot my compound as long as I can but by about the time I’m 55 I will have to have my shoulder replacement replaced and then I may not be able to left arm above my waist again. I’m not on here looking for judgment calls from people just good advice on crossbows. Thanks!!

With or without a shoulder injury, breaking a 70# compound over is a chore for anyone in the cold. I don't get it? Like someone else mentioned, why don't you just get a lighter bow. It would be better for your new shoulder to use it the whole season anyway.

If your looking for the ultimate crossbow, check out the PSE TAC15 series, 2" 100 yard groups at over 400 fps! It's the most accurate xbow on the market, it doesn't use bolts and slide them down the rail, thus how it is so much more accurate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5nVSfv0Rlg watch the video, there are more youtube videos of people shooting them, impressive.

I just got done setting up my first crossbow. I went with the Barrnet quad 400. I got the built in hand crank. works well. 345 fps. with a scope. under $500.00

Just go to the Tenpoint website. Great crossbows. One thing to remember is that shooting a crossbow can be dangerous unless you remember to keep your thumb below the flight deck. I know several guys that have crushed or removed a part of their thumbs by not heeding that advice. TenPoint has an idiot button that keeps things out of the way. Once you get used to the new weapon, you will be surpised by how similar they are to hunting with a crossbow. No sense wearing your shoulder down anymore than necessary. Mrt.

Thanks for the additional web site forums. I currently work out 2 to 3 nights a week and do a spinning class a week during the winter when I can not be on my mountain bike. So training is not an issue. Honestly I can shoot my bow at 70lbs as long as my shoulder stays warm, problems comes in when you are sitting still in your stand for a couple hours in the cold damp weather and I literally can not raise my arm. I already push my riser out with my left so the majority of the work is done with that shoulder. I would give just about anything up to get my shoulder back, have you every tried hanging a set with one arm? Sucks for me but funny for friends and family to watch....

A couple years away from a crossbow unless I have another stroke, I'd just as soon stay with a compound then. And I shoot at a lowly 45 pounds, since I've been out of the loop for about 20+ years ago when the eyesight went in the toilet. (I figured if I couldn't see well enough to be sure of a hit I didn't want a cripple) but I'm getting back into archery, even if only for target practice or, as the Dragon Lady would say, exercise my fat azz. When you remember the state only requires 30 pounds then 45 is more than adequate, and of course as I shoot more I expect to crank up the weight over the summer (of the bow draw, not mine!)

Check out Crossbownation.com...Loads of info & good people.

scott, just curious, what poundage are you shooting with your compound? I've been through two major should surgeries,one in my early 40's another in my late. 1st. one (left)I also had a slight bicep tear, that was causing neck pain. Doc found that problem while working on my shoulder. About two years after my right shoulder "second surgery", I ended up tearing my left bicep while lifting and pushing a car out of the snow. Long story short, after about another 1 of recovery, I got back into bow hunting, bought a modern compound. And started to get back into it. It was tough at first. I started shooting at a club for the spring league, found I could not finish the coarse, that was frustrating let me tell you. I backed off the poundage for awhile. By the fall league, I not only was able to finish the coarse, but I was able to max the bow out where it should be for that bow. I realize all things are not equal when it comes to surgeries and healing. I don't know how much training or time you've put in, but just from what I experienced, it seems the stenght issue can be overcome. Your a young guy, while not knowing you or your background in training etc., just going through what I did, I believe it still is possible to recover enough to stay with a compound. Heard of many guy's shooting at 45lb.s and still getting the job done. I am shooting at 63 Lbs now, love to have more, but not that is not in the cards. Good Luck with your effort and choice.

Thanks Mr Plow and the other comment, to the other comment there is no quit in me, bite me if you think there is. I was back to work ahead of what I was supposed to be and shooting my bow. I will be sure to let you know when you perfect. Your comment only proves how dead this site is....