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    <title>Crossbows</title>
    <description>Even if your bow is a horizontal one, you're still a bowhunter to us.  Talk about crossbows and anything pertaining to crossbow hunting right here.</description>
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      <title>New Sevr Crossbow 2.0 Broadhead Test</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 15:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/new-sevr-crossbow-2-0-broadhead-test.102826/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bowhuntr64)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bowhuntr64</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out my test of the new Sevr Crossbow model...completely compatible with compounds as well. <br />
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      <title>I'm researching a crossbow for my wife.</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (ARO)</author>
      <dc:creator>ARO</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[56, disabled, 5&#039;3&quot; 120 pounds.  I&#039;ve been told to get her a ten point Venum x, but I was looking into the Turbo X as well.  I am planning on adding the Oracle X or Vision scope.  Is it worth the upgrade to the Turbo X?  I looked through the scopes that come with the bows and they just seem dull.   Plus distance judging with her wont be an option so I need to get her the best optic possible.  She needs the easiest set up possible, not to put her down, but she has limits.   Maybe even the TX...<br />
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      <title>Sometimes the meats not where you think...</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/sometimes-the-meats-not-where-you-think.102675/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (HuntingWesternMass1)</author>
      <dc:creator>HuntingWesternMass1</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I hunt mostly Zone 5 in Western Mass, Montague, Levrett and Gill in the Pioneer Valley. One day I was committed to going hunting, the overnight rain was supposed to stop but didn&#039;t. In the morning, I pulled out my rain poncho, and decided to just walk across the street and hunt a pinch point and heavily used deer run. The plan was if it started pouring, I&#039;d just come home.<br />
Id gotten about 100 yds into the woods when I jumped a group of deer. They ran down a hill into the hemlocks, but didn&#039;t...<br />
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      <title>Broadhead brand?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (se3388)</author>
      <dc:creator>se3388</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I used the broadhead on the bottom and left (same one) to take a nice 10 point Whitetail with Killer Instinct Swat XP crossbow and have forgotten the brand and was wondering if anyone my be able to help with identifying them. They are 100 grs.<br />
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      <title>Killer Instinct</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 05:31:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/killer-instinct.100779/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (C Ethridge)</author>
      <dc:creator>C Ethridge</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I don&#039;t see much on here about Killer Instinct Crossbows but I&#039;m here to say I believe in them. For the price and reliability I don&#039;t think you can beat them. I have a 350 fps KI and there is a pile of meat in my freezer that screams the fact that it works. I am a regular hunter and KI does not even know that I exist..  I plan to smackem down this year again with it. I will take that other 1-2K that others are spending on other CBs and buy gas !<br />
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Now if I had that kind of money would I...<br />
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      <title>Budget Lighted Nock Test</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 11:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/budget-lighted-nock-test.102560/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Bowhuntr64)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bowhuntr64</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A couple years ago, I came across Keaup, on Amazon. I previously tested their lighted vertical bow nocks and they performed really well. I still use them regularly. <br />
But now I&#039;m testing their lighted crossbow nocks--they&#039;re about 1/3 the price of most lighted crossbow nocks. But are they a good find or a big flop? <br />
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Check it out. <br />
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      <title>Help with repairing Xbow</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/help-with-repairing-xbow.102607/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (David H.)</author>
      <dc:creator>David H.</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi! So I just started hunting this year. We bought a Xbow so we could start the season when it opened. Someone gave us another Xbow BUT it needs to be restrung and some TLC.  Only problem is, there&#039;s no marking on it other than &quot;crossbow&quot; on both sides of the single bar where the strings attach.  Not sure the poundage or anything of this Xbow.  My son and I would greatly appreciate any and all help.  Ty!!]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Xbow craddle/holder</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:42:25 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/xbow-craddle-holder.102569/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (NY Bowhunter)</author>
      <dc:creator>NY Bowhunter</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So father time/ injuries have kept me out of the woods for a couple years.  In the midst of a couple MRIs on a couple shoulders.  To add to the enjoyment, I have developed vertigo to the point where tree stands are out of the equation.  After my pity party hiatus, I&#039;ve decided to take up a new chapter in my hunting career and get back in the woods.  I&#039;ll be hunting from ground blinds (Tide We see through mesh blinds are really cool BTW).  Also added the Venom X to my arsenal.  I&#039;m pretty...<br />
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      <title>Raven is it still the best?</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (CountOnMyVote)</author>
      <dc:creator>CountOnMyVote</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Raven is it still the best?]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A Myth about Crossbows</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:06:15 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/a-myth-about-crossbows.91638/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (AshAid)</author>
      <dc:creator>AshAid</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve seen over the years some very cruel and out right horrible things said about people using Crossbows, weather on FB hunting groups or on message boards etc....<br />
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Won’t get into all of them but the 1 thing I always heard more then anything else is how the Crossbow gives you a advantage for distance unlike that of the Vertical Bow and it’s pretty much a Gun and bluh bluh bluh...and should have its own season and many many more .  Again stop giving opinions on something you haven’t attempted...<br />
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      <title>Crossbow scope in Amazon's VINE event</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/crossbow-scope-in-amazons-vine-event.101761/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Michael_SMT)</author>
      <dc:creator>Michael_SMT</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Dear administrators and visitors, I apologize for disturbing everyone.<br />
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I am a seller of Amazon crossbow scope and a scope is currently participating in Amazon&#039;s VINE event. You are welcome to participate. ASIN: B0CMM4GDB9. This is a new crossbow scope, and we are glad to hear your feedback.<br />
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      <title>Parker Tornado F4, anyone using one?</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 21:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/parker-tornado-f4-anyone-using-one.101643/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (23pairer)</author>
      <dc:creator>23pairer</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I have the opportunity to get a new Parker Tornado F4, cheaply, and wondering generic impressions from someone who has experience with this older Xbow. Thank you all in advance.  Bob]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ravin lighted nock issues and solutions.</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/ravin-lighted-nock-issues-and-solutions.102242/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Dave B)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dave B</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I posted this earlier on the wrong chat,  sorry. Two years ago I bought a Ravin R-10 so that I could restart my archery hunting. I have arthritis in my hands and some shoulder injury that severely diminish my abilities to pull and release a bow. The R 1-was the best cocking option for me at the time. As many have experienced, I love the bow, I can shoot it well. I have had the common problems with lighted nocks. I have 5, lost one because it did not light, and they are inconsistent on...<br />
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      <title>Small game with a crossbow</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:43:36 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/small-game-with-a-crossbow.100460/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Michael George)</author>
      <dc:creator>Michael George</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Just curious; has anyone tried hunting squirrels with a crossbow using blunt tips?  I&#039;ve been thinking of trying but am curious about flight characteristics being messed up coming off of a crossbow rail vs. a bow.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Massachusetts Opener was Monday 10/7</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:28:39 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/massachusetts-opener-was-monday-10-7.102095/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (HuntingWesternMass1)</author>
      <dc:creator>HuntingWesternMass1</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<span style="text-decoration: underline">Once again it begins.</span> <br />
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And the night before opener, I&#039;m still just a little kid. I always overpack opening day. Couldn&#039;t  sleep a wink, trying to remember all the crap I gotta bring, including rain gear, drag rope, compass,  safety harness, blah blah blahhh, then it&#039;s 4.am.time.for scent shower, all clothes...<br />
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      <title>Sight adjustment needed for 10x elevation?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 20:36:56 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (themattman)</author>
      <dc:creator>themattman</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Been practicing with my Ravin R10x at an elevation of 1,000&#039; for a hunt that will be in the mountains at 10,000&#039;. Anyone see a need to adjust sights going 10x higher in elevation gain? This thing is shooting at 430fps so I wouldn&#039;t be surprised if no adjustment is needed, but the air is much thinner up there so thought I&#039;d ask around...]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hello from the Texas Panhandle</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 16:37:13 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (OutdoorPro)</author>
      <dc:creator>OutdoorPro</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello, All,<br />
I just wanted to say hello and that I look forward to learning more from the other members about crossbow tips and techniques, especially concerning hunting activities.<br />
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To that end, personally, I am a wildlife biologist and forester, as well as now being a professional hunter and trapper, and currently hunt, fish and trap in three different states (TX, TN, and OK) throughout the season, so, if anyone has a question that they feel I may be able to help them with in these topics,...<br />
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      <title>Pulled the trigger</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 11:27:35 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Sota)</author>
      <dc:creator>Sota</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After some research and input I went and bought a Raven R29X. Sweet bow it shoots noice too. Can&#039;t wait till next fall.<br />
450 fps with a 400 grain bolt, that will do.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What's you favorite broadhead for 400+ Crossbows</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:23:11 +0000</pubDate>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (CountOnMyVote)</author>
      <dc:creator>CountOnMyVote</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What&#039;s you favorite broadhead for 400+ Crossbows, I&#039;ve had good luck with Thorns.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Crossbow maintenance</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forums.bowhunting.com/threads/crossbow-maintenance.101720/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Sota)</author>
      <dc:creator>Sota</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What needs to be to be looked at? Lube? Strings and cables? Mechanical side of the bow?]]></content:encoded>
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