[Jake]

So many more questions after reading this!

Do you have one notebook that keeps all your rifle, pistol, hunting, and crossbow info? Or, do you have one for each?

BTW...I journal every day so this speaks to me - three simple things that take about 10 minutes: (1) about the day, (2) lessons learned, and (3) a Bible verse that meant a lot to me. I do this to leave a legacy of my life for my kiddos so they can learn from me.

I have a notebook for each rifle, pistol, shotgun and crossbow that I own.

Since you mentioned Bible verse, I also have several notebooks that have them as well.

I have no family to leave my notebooks to, and my best friend passed away in January of this year, so....

God Bless,

Jake

 

[jemedm12]

Thx again for sharing this! Getting ready to start these myself.

 

[Jake]

Thx again for sharing this! Getting ready to start these myself.

👍 👍 👍

God Bless,

Jake

 

[JOE PA]

Jake, I was in my local Cabelas today. Looked at the few crossbows they had left (a few Lethals). A young guy was looking at one and muttered “plastic junk.” I thought about your thread and just chuckled at him.

 

[Jake]

Jake, I was in my local Cabelas today. Looked at the few crossbows they had left (a few Lethals). A young guy was looking at one and muttered “plastic junk.” I thought about your thread and just chuckled at him.

I heard basically the same thing yesterday. I was talking to a couple of guys about crossbows and told them how mine shot, then some other guy came by, picked up one of the KI Lethal 405's and said it was a p.o.s. and that you had to spend over a thousand dollars to get a "decent crossbow". I refuse to talk to someone like that, so I left! Oh well...

 

[stocklintim1]

I heard basically the same thing yesterday. I was talking to a couple of guys about crossbows and told them how mine shot, then some other guy came by, picked up one of the KI Lethal 405's and said it was a p.o.s. and that you had to spend over a thousand dollars to get a "decent crossbow". I refuse to talk to someone like that, so I left! Oh well...

You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

 

[Dirt fahmah]

You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Amen to that!
✌DF

 

[Jake]

You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.

Amen!!!

God Bless,

Jake

 

[Jake]

October 10th. 2023 / First day of Oklahoma's Crow season

12:35 pm / 75 degrees / sunny / no wind

Shot # 1,721 from my Killer Instinct Lethal 405

22" crossbow arrow

125 grain field point

Creek County Oklahoma / private land

49 yards

God Bless,

Jake

 

[Navyboy7]

So many more questions after reading this!

Do you have one notebook that keeps all your rifle, pistol, hunting, and crossbow info? Or, do you have one for each?

BTW...I journal every day so this speaks to me - three simple things that take about 10 minutes: (1) about the day, (2) lessons learned, and (3) a Bible verse that meant a lot to me. I do this to leave a legacy of my life for my kiddos so they can learn from me.

I've been promoting a prayer journal for many years to those I work with-prisoners! It's nice to look back and reflect on what God has done or hasn't done in ones life. Sitting in my blind is my serenity- being outside as the male figure of my home goes back to when Adam was born outside of the garden and Eve inside the garden; this is why boys love BB guns and girls play with barbie dolls-

 

[bustoffo]

I've got one of these bows on the way. It will be my very first crossbow. I know zilch about them. I've killed many, many deer with my old High Country compound, however.
Thanks for sharing about the 22" arrows and 125 grain tips. I think I might go that route.

 

[Jake]

I've got one of these bows on the way. It will be my very first crossbow. I know zilch about them. I've killed many, many deer with my old High Country compound, however.
Thanks for sharing about the 22" arrows and 125 grain tips. I think I might go that route.

I hope you like yours at least half as much as I do mine!

I have killed several deer with mine, as well as a lot of small game and and varmints, and I actually like this crossbow more than my Barnett crossbows.

Did you get a Dead Silent Crank for use with your crossbow? You can also decock with this device and it is very easy to use.

Good luck with your new crossbow!

God Bless,

Jake

 

[bustoffo]

I hope you like yours at least half as much as I do mine!

I have killed several deer with mine, as well as a lot of small game and and varmints, and I actually like this crossbow more than my Barnett crossbows.

Did you get a Dead Silent Crank for use with your crossbow? You can also decock with this device and it is very easy to use.

Good luck with your new crossbow!

God Bless,

Jake

No. I didn't get the crank. Wondering how to modify my cube target so that it stops the arrows without wrecking the fletching. Maybe add a layer of rubber floor matt or something similar. Also wondering about making a de-cocking bolt/arrow.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Total crossbow newbie here.

 

[Jake]

No. I didn't get the crank. Wondering how to modify my cube target so that it stops the arrows without wrecking the fletching. Maybe add a layer of rubber floor matt or something similar. Also wondering about making a de-cocking bolt/arrow.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Total crossbow newbie here.

I am shooting a Bone Collector BC300 that I got at Walmart on sale for $20 and I have never had a practice point break through the opposite side!

I have had several guys buy the same bag, and put a 2 1/2 foot X 2 1/2 foot square section of stall mat on the back side of their target, and it easily stoped everything up to 525 fps., and without damage...

Stall mats are 1" thick and should work great behind your block target...

For a de-cocking arrow, pick your least favorite arrow and put on the heaviest practice point you can find. I have seen them as heavy as 250 grains without looking to hard for field points.

You can shoot into a bale of hay or your target for de-cocking...

You can also buy de-cocking specific arrows, and one arrow will last for well over 50 firings.

God Bless,

Jake

 

[bustoffo]

I also believe that by using the longer and heavier arrows, it saves "some" wear and tear on the limbs and string.

I honestly believe that both the limbs and string would not have been able to handle half the number of shots that I have put through this crossbow, IF I shot the lighter weight arrows and broad heads.

Would you recommend I do the same, shoot only 125 grain tips, and 22" arrows? I like my stuff to last, and I don't need to take long shots.

Are all crossbow knocks the same? Is that something I need to be aware of when I buy arrows?

I'm afraid of doing something wrong and having an arrow blow-up upon launch. That's a big issue with compound bow shooters. Do you guys throw away arrows that have hit rocks or wood?

Thanks.

 

[Jake]

Would you recommend I do the same, shoot only 125 grain tips, and 22" arrows? I like my stuff to last, and I don't need to take long shots.

Are all crossbow knocks the same? Is that something I need to be aware of when I buy arrows?

I'm afraid of doing something wrong and having an arrow blow-up upon launch. That's a big issue with compound bow shooters. Do you guys throw away arrows that have hit rocks or wood?

Thanks.

Yes, I highly recommend 22" arrows and 125 grain tips. I honestly believe this is one of the biggest reasons I have had no issues with my crossbow!

You want "half-moon" nocks for use with the Lethal 405 crossbow.

Hits to rocks or wood? If it is a direct head on hit, I would toss the arrows and not risk the potential damage to the crossbow if one of the arrows decides to disintegrate on firing.

If however it is a glancing blow and the arrow/nock/insert is not damaged, I would mark that arrow and use it only for a de-cocking arrow.

As far as shooting long-shots with your crossbow, for target shooting, you will be surprised at how accurate these crossbows are! I have shot mine from 75 to 100 yards many times, and even at those distances, you still want to shoot different aiming spots on your target to keep from ruining any of your arrows. I have shot more than a few 5-shot groups at 80 yards that were considerably smaller than a 50 cent piece!

Are you going to use a rope cocker with your crossbow?

I kept blowing out my right shoulder using a rope cocker, and just me personally, I could not get near the same accuracy using it, as what I could with the DSC sled cocker -

Be sure and keep the crossbow string and rail lubed with a good silicone grease like this -

Any other questions or anything else I can help with, please don't hesitate to just ask!

God Bless,

Jake

 

[bustoffo]

Yes, I highly recommend 22" arrows and 125 grain tips. I honestly believe this is one of the biggest reasons I have had no issues with my crossbow!

You want "half-moon" nocks for use with the Lethal 405 crossbow.

Hits to rocks or wood? If it is a direct head on hit, I would toss the arrows and not risk the potential damage to the crossbow if one of the arrows decides to disintegrate on firing.

If however it is a glancing blow and the arrow/nock/insert is not damaged, I would mark that arrow and use it only for a de-cocking arrow.

As far as shooting long-shots with your crossbow, for target shooting, you will be surprised at how accurate these crossbows are! I have shot mine from 75 to 100 yards many times, and even at those distances, you still want to shoot different aiming spots on your target to keep from ruining any of your arrows. I have shot more than a few 5-shot groups at 80 yards that were considerably smaller than a 50 cent piece!

Are you going to use a rope cocker with your crossbow?

I kept blowing out my right shoulder using a rope cocker, and just me personally, I could not get near the same accuracy using it, as what I could with the DSC sled cocker -

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Be sure and keep the crossbow string and rail lubed with a good silicone grease like this -

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Any other questions or anything else I can help with, please don't hesitate to just ask!

God Bless,

Jake

I'm still assembling mine, lubing as directed. It came with a rope so I'll use that for now.
The 22" arrows at the store are considerably heavier than the 325 grain ones you use. They are 400 grains. Would they work? I have 125 grain tips and broadheads.
Thanks again for the assistance.

 

[Jake]

I'm still assembling mine, lubing as directed. It came with a rope so I'll use that for now.
The 22" arrows at the store are considerably heavier than the 325 grain ones you use. They are 400 grains. Would they work? I have 125 grain tips and broadheads.
Thanks again for the assistance.

400 grain arrows are perfect! If they had that weight here locally, that would have been my first choice...

You are more than welcome!

God Bless,

Jake

 

[jemedm12]

I've been promoting a prayer journal for many years to those I work with-prisoners! It's nice to look back and reflect on what God has done or hasn't done in ones life. Sitting in my blind is my serenity- being outside as the male figure of my home goes back to when Adam was born outside of the garden and Eve inside the garden; this is why boys love BB guns and girls play with barbie dolls-

Yes!!

 

[bustoffo]

400 grain arrows are perfect! If they had that weight here locally, that would have been my first choice...

You are more than welcome!

God Bless,

Jake

Thanks Jake and everyone for putting up with my nagging.
If everything goes right I'll be in some prime hunting land (West-Central Illinois) in a couple days. I bought an AO tag. All I want is some time in the woods, and maybe some meat.