I own a DS 380, a 2017 model, it has been shot 100's of times. I have recently changed strings and cables, no problems, just time in service. They were original equipment. The DS is easy to maintain and keep tuned. It's size makes it easy to maneuver thru hardwoods and light enough to carry. I find nothing to not like about it. If and when I purchase another crossbow, my choice will be the DS 420 or whatever generation by purchase date. IMO, your on the right track.

 

Yes the Deathstalker will get it done without a doubt. Add the crank and it will be a little heavier but still lighter than the others. If you go with the ACAD I'm pretty sure it's lighter than the accudraw. I have 2 of them. They work and I don't worry about them getting wet. They do take a little getting used too but I trust them more than the accudraw. A bit more expensive too though.

 

Great bow, well designed with a smooth trigger. My deathstalker is a 110 lb limbs,shoots 372 with 400 grain arrow, 385 with 370 gr. With these limbs ropecocking is easy. These bows shoot!!!

 

Are the new ones now 150lb limbs or can you get others?

 

With the crank cockers, is there a place to store the handle on the bow?

 

No there is not with either the Aerocrank or the Accudraw. I bought the handle "Holder" for the Firenock crank and promptly lost the handle on a hunting trip. If you look at it crosswise it falls out. Luckily I had a spare handle .

 

There is a 380, 400 and 420, all 3 have the same limbs

If Rex has 110 limbs you could put then on any of the bows to go in between

If he is out tell him I have 2 sets of 110s in the scorpyd maintenance shop

On a side note don't think you can put 400 or 420 strings on the 380 and make it a 420, the riser can't handle it

Also there is no holder for the crank

 

I have the DS380 and like it. I kept it while selling my Ventilator, Dagger, and Sub-1 XR. That should tell you what I think of it.

I’m under the impression I could retrofit mine with the webbed stock and install a crank. But even with a torn rotator cuff and bad back, I can still cock it with the long rope. I’d probably end up in traction if I used the short rope.

 

Wait to see what they have done with the cams for this year? Can you say easy draw?

 

How come the handle holder will not hold the handle well? I was thinking about getting one.

 

Not quite sure, it doesn't take much to lose a very expensive handle. It is not a very positive lock at all. It has 2 pins , the rear pin is steel the forward pin is plastic and it locks into place with the square holes in the handle beam. You pivot the handle to lock it against a plastic retainer. I just purchased it roughly 2 months ago and it is very loose. I am not using it anymore.

 

Hard to believe anything from Dorge would rely on plastic anything as a fastener! Anything I ever ordered from him was overbuilt, if nothing else.....

 

That was why I asked my question above. It is not like Dorge to put something out that doesn't work well. I hope he notified Dorge about his problem.
Anyone else on here have one?

 

I haven't lost a handle using his little holder. The handle does wiggle a little when in the holder. There is a little trick to removing the handle but it isn't too bad. If your bending the plastic I think you are removing or installing the handle wrong.

 

The retainer pivots slightly in order to exert downward pressure on the handle. I put pressure on the retainer to remove the handle. I have tried every super secret way to put the handle on and it goes on smoothly and exits the same way if the handle or bow is bumped.

 

A few people had told me that the handle holder did not hold the handle tight. Unfortunately, after reviewing the fact, here is the problem. Look at the two pictures below, and you will know exactly why. If you do not put the handle in the right place, the latch will never catch the handle, and it sure will fall off. I hope these pictures explain it as you will discover why the handle did not lock correctly for some. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CORRECT SET OF HOLES so that the retainer can do its job.
It is made of mostly machinable nylon instead of all metal to create the Quick release holder. First, good CNC plastic is more expensive, so it is not about the price. Machining cost is about the same for both. With anodizing, it is about the same. To prevent metal SOUND is the reason. That handle will shake and rattle when you put it on and off. I want to able to make a second shot without making way too much sound.

 

A few people had told me that the handle holder did not hold the handle tight. Unfortunately, after reviewing the fact, here is the problem. Look at the two pictures below, and you will know exactly why. If you do not put the handle in the right place, the latch will never catch the handle, and it sure will fall off. I hope these pictures explain it as you will discover why the handle did not lock correctly for some. MAKE SURE YOU USE THE CORRECT SET OF HOLES so that the retainer can do its job.
It is made of mostly machinable nylon instead of all metal to create the Quick release holder. First, good CNC plastic is more expensive, so it is not about the price. Machining cost is about the same for both. With anodizing, it is about the same. To prevent metal SOUND is the reason. That handle will shake and rattle when you put it on and off. I want to able to make a second shot without making way too much sound. View attachment 188535 View attachment 188536

Dorge,

The top position is how I had the handle installed. I cock the crossbow in the dark and replace the handle on the stock , it is very hard to put it in the first hole anyway.

 

So which picture is correct? It appears the first one is correct but EDL is saying his handle falls off when doing it that way.

 

Mine stays put. A little wiggle but it hasn't fallen off or been knocked off.

I know Dorge can make a better design but it works. Worse case stick the handle in a pocket or pack. I carry 2 handles.

 

Dorge, It might well be that I didn't seat the handle correctly in the dark. Good thing I had a spare on hand.

 

My handle goes in my pack, just like my quiver......I have enough crap on my bows,LOL

 

I am learning this $lowly unfortunately.

 

I don't like anything extra on my crossbows. The less to snag on and make noise the better. Arrows in the quiver are carried seperate too. Any add on just seems to get in the way.

 

Yelp, I like the way you think! ^^^^
I make enough noise without bringing along any makers.

 

You and me both. It seems the older I get the more clumsy I get and the more I forget things. LOL.

 

Beautiful Work... pro’s...

 

Red always makes an object pop, with the wow factor.