What is really the difference in price with crossbows ? Any where from 200 $ to over 1100 . I understand brand names and such . What about velocities and poundage ?
I am just looking to get back in the woods again with my bad shoulders . Not looking for 50 -60 shots , maybe 30 .
Would a 300 $ one do a reasonable job with enough practice ?
Sounds like a nice xbow big Mac. Definitely has the punch for hunting.
Good point by lakeshiner for hard foam target. I have a 3d deer target that I've had for decades. Fine for the vertical bow but the xbow at 415fps drills it hard. I tap out with a rubber mallet. Lol
Rail lube after every 50 shots or so. Atleast that what is suggested. Sling, I don't use one but I also don't have a long walk either. Good Idea to get a case for transport and off season storage.
Bow String wax is good idea too. Keep it tacky during use. Just adds life to the string over time. I've been using it for years on the vertical.
I have our 2 xbows sighted in at 10, 20, 30, 40. 40 yards is really pushing it for me on a Deer. I won't take that far of a shot other than on a target.
Have fun with the new bow. Keep us posted how the experience is.
I would get the Yellow Jacket small bag discharge target. Also a larger bag for target practice.
Don't buy the hard foam targets. One shot and you'll bury that bolt into them and be swearing as you try and remove it. I now use it as a small table.
Slings work great unless you are packing in a climber, then it obviously won't work.
I have a Steddy-Eddy as well, Ten Point's name for a monopod. Makes free handing a lot easier to hold still. Can rest it on your hip and hold the crossbow up with 1 hand.
If you plan on pulling it up the tree with a rope, think about what you currently have because it will be heavier compared to a compound. Make sure any clip is strong enough.
