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#21 ·
Bowwild said:
First off before I refer to the Pot, this Kettle is black.

I have multiple recurve bows, but I've never owned more than one compound at a time. My excuse for the recurves is that are art forms :). The compound, and so far to me crossbows are more tools (no offence intended).

As a newbie to crossbow forums I'm mildly surprised how many posting members have multiple crossbows. These things are so expensive.

On second thought as I think about this I'm reminded about my rimfire rifles....hmmm. I reckon I'm doomed on this crossbow road. o_O
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When I was a teen I had a serious bug up my butt to build a BEAUTIFUL bow that was functional. I spent the time to find the perfect piece of walnut, rounded up the maple for the limbs, formed the maple to the riser and made the tapers as well as I could, applied the fiberglass and reinforced the limb pockets. What remained was tuning the limbs (sanding) and then final finish, That's where it was when I had to go visit S/E Asia. It was art! Beautiful art. I gave it away to a friend, partly because I kind of didn't think I might be coming back and partly because I was pretty sure my idiot brother would for sure take it and wreck it the day after I left. My other bows I built cases for and for my Easton arrows and stashed them away. I came back, and my brother disappeared for a couple weeks which saved his life. He'd taken everything he could find and either sold it or wrecked it. Bows, arrows, fishing tackle, all of it.
 
#22 ·
Bowwild said:
Contemplating the Oracle X as well. That and the Huskemaw.
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Bowwild,
I certainly don't want to mislead you and suggest the OX is the scope for you.

In fact, many on CBN purchased the Burris OX only to sell it later. It takes a real commitment to overcome the OX learning curve. It also will require you to revise your shot sequence.

I actually removed it myself from my R10 and swore I'd never use it again. But then I discovered I was already addicted to it and just had to stick it out and adapt.
Now 3 years later, I'm very comfortable and confident with it.

Also don't think that just because you never shoot a deer past 40 yards, you don't need it.

Last year, I shot a large doe at 14 yards that was angled towards me and I was in a tree stand. My OX instantly gave me a 30 yard drop down dot and after aiming to center punch the opposite side lung, she dropped in sight within 60 yards.
I also shot 3 other deer with it and they dropped quickly as well with no tracking required.

I personally find that I own a crossbow that can consistently center punch a 1/2 dot at up to 30 yards. So why not use a scope that requires No Gap shooting and can place that broadhead Exactly where you aim.
Of course, you will need to position the range button so that you can easily find it while your eye is in the scope. But that's just part of the learning curve.
 
#23 ·
bigbird1 said:
It seems every year after the ATA show, us victims on CBN get tempted by the latest and greatest.
I try to ask myself will it help me be a more efficient bowhunter.
The fact is for me, the Burris OX was probably the tool that best made me a more efficient bowhunter. It was far more important than a new crossbow.
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This is where I'm at. I run rangefinding scopes on my two primary bows. The rest have standard crossbow scopes.
As far as DF math... Well that's just irrefutable.
 
#27 ·
Bowwild said:
First off before I refer to the Pot, this Kettle is black.

I have multiple recurve bows, but I've never owned more than one compound at a time. My excuse for the recurves is that are art forms :). The compound, and so far to me crossbows are more tools (no offence intended).

As a newbie to crossbow forums I'm mildly surprised how many posting members have multiple crossbows. These things are so expensive.

On second thought as I think about this I'm reminded about my rimfire rifles....hmmm. I reckon I'm doomed on this crossbow road. o_O
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I had a similar feeling when I first became interested in crossbows. The emphasis on owning multiple crossbows was a bit surprising to me.

I switched from a recurve to compound (used Martin Cougar Magnum) in 1987, & i have never considered owning a backup bow. After 37 straight bow seasons, I've never lost a day of hunting due to a vertical bow related issue.

I'm still clinging to my compound for as long as I can, but I already own two crossbows. When it comes to crossbows, I feel having a backup plan is necessary. I will add my first crossbow was a used one, & my second one was highly discounted (still in the box). I don't even enjoy shooting a crossbow all that much, but it's still new to me. I also know I will have to hang up my compound some day. When that day comes, I will be ready in no time.

I bought my first crossbow to back up me (shoulders/wrists), not my compound bow.

If someone is new to crossbows, I would suggest starting out with something affordable. Use that crossbow to help you decide what is important to you before buying the 2nd one. When that time comes, you already have your backup crossbow.
 
#33 · (Edited)
jac63 said:
I'm the odd guy out here I believe. Crossbows are merely tools, nothing more. There is no beauty, no art to be found. For me firearms, particularly prior to about 1980's when plastic and stainless started showing up in force, are functional art. Something that will last generations and increase in value. Crossbows are just a tool to get a particular job accomplished. I have two only because sooner or later they will have a breakdown and a backup is needed. To their credit they are fun to shoot and hunt with minus all ascetic appeal.
My thoughts do not represent the vast majority of cbn members I'm sure.
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I get it, crossbows are tools for sure, but I like some variety in my crossbow arsenal, and I have had some cool looking ones (to me) over the years...a Scorpyd Silver Ventilator 150, a Scorpyd Grim Reaper, and currently an Excalibur Wolverine. Hunting rifles however, to me there is no wiggle room...all of my rifles and muzzleloaders are adorned with beautiful wood stocks. I understand the useful performance of the the synthetic stocks especially in tough environments and foul weather, but make mine with pretty wood stocks! My hunting rifles have quite a pampered life...generally short walks to box blinds and pop up tents. I baby them with great care, but they do get hunted. Some of my rifles are 30+ years old, and still look like new.
 
#34 ·
1hunter said:
I get it, crossbows are tools for sure, but I like some variety in my crossbow arsenal, and I have had some cool looking ones (to me) over the years. A Scorpyd Silver Ventilator 150, a Scorpyd Grim Reaper, and currently an Excalibur Wolverine. Hunting rifles however, to me there is no wiggle room...all of my rifles and muzzleloaders are adorned with beautiful wood stocks. I understand the useful performance of the the synthetic stocks especially in tough environments and foul weather, but make mine with pretty wood stocks! My hunting rifles have quite a pampered life...generally short walks to box blinds and pop up tents. I baby them with great care, but they do get hunted. Some of my rifles are 30+ years old, and still look like new.
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My oldest rifle is 122 years old and my oldest shotgun is 115 years. Don't look like new anymore but they do look treasured! And still 100% functional just like the day they were made. Walnut and blued steel is pure beauty in my eyes.
 
#35 ·
Dirt fahmah said:
Ayuh. Bettah put Yelpy, Crappie Tom, and Colorado Crossbow on the Crossbow anonymous mailing list!

(EDIT) And OHXBguy!

🤣🤣🤣🤣✌
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And da Fahmah!!! 🤓
 
#36 ·
Dirt fahmah said:
Ayuh. Bettah put Yelpy, Crappie Tom, and Colorado Crossbow on the Crossbow anonymous mailing list!

(EDIT) And OHXBguy!

🤣🤣🤣🤣✌
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I'll get them added! 👍
 
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