I started out with a recurve back in the 70's... in 80's got compound and aluminum shafts. Then in mid 80's I came upon a deal on a crossbow and tried it. I have taken deer with all three methods as well as modern gun, pistol and muzzle loader. All have their differences and challenges. Jim you will find advantages and disadvantages in using an xbow but the hunt is up to you and you alone.
I just bought a crossbow for my dad. He is 85 and lives in North Eastern Minnesota not too far from Fitz. Last year it was really warm when he shot his deer in November, but I suspect he will enjoy hunting in October better than the frequently sub-zero temps that normally come in November. I sent it to my brothers house and he was going to get my dad out to shoot it for the first time today. I have to say that shooting it was a real hoot, and my younger boy was suddenly very interested. If it gets him out to the range to spend more time with me I'm very happy with that. As for hunting with it, MT does not allow them in archery season for any reason, but he could use it in the firearms season if he wanted to. For me, the weapon is irrelevant. Just get out and enjoy nature any way you can.
congrats to your dad!!! that is exactly what the crossGUN is intended for. when there is no other alternative. I hope to be still at it when im that old. cherish these moments with him. I unfortunately missed out with my dad. I actually almost bought my boy a little brave compound today but it might be a tad early but the time is near.
TC, I'm glad you're so wonderful and proficient, maybe you should have your own TV show. The crossbow is a bow not a gun, if you don't want to hunt with one that's fine but using one is not a guaranteed kill and there's a lot more to hunting than being able to hit the bullseye when you're practicing. The same type of remarks were made when the compound came out, maybe the same was said when the first longbow was revealed instead of using a spear, or when the spear replaced the rock or chasing animals off of a cliff. If you don't want to hunt with a crossbow that's fine but calling it a crossgun is a bunch of crap that hunters that hunt by any legal means don't need. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
Prayer buddy, prayer is always the answer. You want the right answer for your question God is the only one who can give you that he created it all from the deer to the bow to yourself. So my answer is hit your knees and go to the man upstairs. No problem is to big or to small. But you already know all This lol Mike4christ
You can shoot a single bevel to bladed Brodhead at 50 pounds and kill most animals in North America. Also don't forget to try to shoot a little bit A few times a week if you can. That will keep those muscles and shape. Sent from my iPad using Bowhunting.com Forums
I shoot my cross gun 20 times in the summer and go hunt.... like shooting a rifle, need about 2 arrows a month to be confident. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
If you have a problem shooting your cross gun and practice for more than just confidence you're going to have problems with a real bow. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
No it's not a bow, I don't know why people don't get this I have no problem with people hunting with a cross gun during bow season but it IS NOT A BOW. Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
Sling em through whatever you want to or have to so you can get in the woods and have a tenderloin biscuit. Good luck.
So much truth here... and let us also pretend that an 85% let off compound that is held back with a mechanical device is so much more difficult than a crossbow ... lol .... I am looking forward to taking my compound out and my crossbow that I got in the off season...oh, and my pistol, rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader too Preacher, hunt with what you can... you may find it will be as satisfying to you Sent from my iPhone using Bowhunting.com Forums
