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06-04-2020, 05:15 PM
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crossbow noobie
I am a long time bowhunter but cant recall ever even holding let alone shooting a crossbow. My wife just got her crossbow permit for a birth defect in her wrist and i am looking at getting her into shooting. I am likely going to look for something used just to see how she likes it. Any tips on what to look for and/or stay away from?
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06-06-2020, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: WMU 303
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I now you said "used" and you may be able to pick up a quality used crossbow..................however, this is a great package bow for the price:
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/13282...riantId=346635
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06-06-2020, 11:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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I would search for a Excalibur cross bow....they are bullet proof and wont let you down.
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06-06-2020, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 58thecat
I would search for a Excalibur cross bow....they are bullet proof and wont let you down.
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Times Ten!!
Had several of their models.
Bulletproof and comes with the best damned warranty in the business bar none. Never needed that, but nice to know.
Loads of power, as accurate as they come.
Cheers,
Nog
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06-07-2020, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Chestermere, AB.
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Excalibur
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Originally Posted by IronNoggin
Times Ten!!
Had several of their models.
Bulletproof and comes with the best damned warranty in the business bar none. Never needed that, but nice to know.
Loads of power, as accurate as they come.
Cheers,
Nog
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Another vote for the Excalibur as per above....have had to use the warranty and it is very very good! Bulldog 440 here....awesome unit!
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07-09-2020, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Well i found a good deal ln a micro excalibur. I got 3 quills with luminated nocks that fly way different from the regular nocks so i pulled em out. Where can a guy find the flat nocks im having a hard time.
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07-09-2020, 12:46 PM
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Can't go wrong with Excalibur
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07-09-2020, 07:48 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Last edited by CNP; 07-09-2020 at 08:04 PM.
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07-09-2020, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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I seen those. The diameter and weight is a bit different so im not sure what effect that will have.
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07-10-2020, 01:35 PM
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Were it me I would do the opposite.
Pull the standard rear nocks and replace with Luminoks.
Once you get used to the lighted nocks, they will become something you won't want to do without.
And, it makes finding them a hell of a lot easier!
Cheers,
Nog
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08-04-2020, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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sighting in
I also just bought a new Ravin R10 for my wife, as it will be her first year hunting with a bow (has shot lots with a rifle).
How does a guy go about choosing a range to zero the scope to?
Also how does the magnification change the yardages? There is nothing that came with the scope to help out. We have it dialed into 1-2" at 50 yards using the first line on the scope right now and it shoots fine from 20-50yards.
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08-04-2020, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Does it come with the 100 yard scope? I have the R10 package and it had everything about sighting in, in the owners manual
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08-05-2020, 07:23 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Spruce Grove
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Start at 20 yds
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Originally Posted by cuteed
I also just bought a new Ravin R10 for my wife, as it will be her first year hunting with a bow (has shot lots with a rifle).
How does a guy go about choosing a range to zero the scope to?
Also how does the magnification change the yardages? There is nothing that came with the scope to help out. We have it dialed into 1-2" at 50 yards using the first line on the scope right now and it shoots fine from 20-50yards.
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You should sight in at 20 yds by adjusting the scope itself(elevation and azimuth). Then go back to 30 yds and use the speed ring to adjust ( elevation only). Go to further ranges to validate the speed and you are set. Each of the gradations corresponds to 10 yd increments. Suggest you shoot at a different spot on your target each time when sighting in as they are so accurate you will hit your other bolt. Enjoy.
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08-05-2020, 11:42 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wildalberta
I am a long time bowhunter but cant recall ever even holding let alone shooting a crossbow. My wife just got her crossbow permit for a birth defect in her wrist and i am looking at getting her into shooting. I am likely going to look for something used just to see how she likes it. Any tips on what to look for and/or stay away from?
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Get her an Excaliber Micro. I have one and it's perfect...you cannot hurt them, easy to change a string in the field, and VERY powerful
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