[Bowhunter4life]

Are we talking new bows that are out now? If so R470 for primary and Hybrid X for backup. I'd probably have a Mag Max for a 3rd option just to have a bow I could rioe cock if needed. I've found that I miss bows with sliding trigger boxes. 😢

Just is what it is - no bow, opening day around the corner - gotta get something to get you through the season. Brings “what can I get my hands on right now” too…

No wrong answers here - just a what would you do. 🤷‍♂️

The R470 w/Hybrid X and Mag Max as backup would get you through - I suppose… 🤣

 

[Bowhunter4life]

Right now, I'm looking at the HybridX

I have always wanted an Excalibur but could never get myself to bite on a recurve.

Lucky for you it’s a Hybrid not a recurve… 🤷‍♂️

 

[Bowhunter4life]

Hadn’t thought about a scenario where not only not having a crossbow but also without a press in the house… 🤔

The Mag Max would likely stay in the backup role but would likely switch from the Venom X/Turbo X choice. Something more self sufficient would be in order - Hybrid X or Mission Sub-1/Sub-1 XR would fit the bill… Probably the Sub-1 XR, had a Rev X and the riser didn’t fit me well but I’d go actually handle a Hybrid X to make sure one way or the other…

 

[Bowhunter4life]

The question was "Opening Day".

If it's "opening day" and it's no set season. (i.e. Bow), and I have no bow, then it's my custom-made HS Precision in 7mm STW with the Mark 4 Leupold it wears. 🤣😂

BUT...I digress!!

Bow Season ONLY, actually any season these days, it's some type of Excalibur. I just trust them. I can work on them. They have ALWAYS been good to me, so why change.
In other words, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it".
Tomorrow, (the 27th of September), is opening morning here. Supposed to be upper 50's. Clear skies. Light northeasterly wind, that means it will be blowing in my face, as I'm perched up in my tree stand. And I'll be looking for Bambi.
Oh yeah, with my old Micro Suppressor 355.

Old men have bad habits!! 🤣😂

I have a Stainless Ruger .300 WSM with a Silver Leupold Vari-X III that I haven’t shot in over 20 years now… Come to think of it may sell that thing and get another crossbow… 🤔

And those aren’t bad habits - I’d consider those good habits! 👍

 

[Bowhunter4life]

I had to look that cartridge up but my God that's a beast. My .300 wsm is the upper limit of recoil I want to deal with. Impressive but I'll pass. Course your from Texas, your probably tougher than I I'm.

No kidding - looks like an artillery shell. 🤷‍♂️ Thought about the 300 Remington Ultra Mag at one time but had a friend that had one and got to shoot it - once… Think I still feel the recoil from it. 😳

 

[Bowhunter4life]

Venom x is hard to beat for a all round dependable work horse.

Agreed! 👍

 

[Bowhunter4life]

Since I don't really hunt with a crossbow, I can wait & see what 2026 will bring.

If I am being honest, I want to see what Mission might offer next. I might be disappointed, but I don't use the crossbow I already have. Thus, buying a new one now would be silly.

In this scenario all of your bows are gone for whatever reason - vertical or otherwise… Opening day is upon you - what do you buy to get you out opening day and through the season? We’ve had a lot of crossbows plus rifles… Haven’t had a vertical bow listed yet. 🤷‍♂️