I think I'm biting the bullet

bgkyarcher

12 pointer
Aug 23, 2011
20,846
BG
I think I'll bite the bullet and go to a crossbow this year. My shoulder bothers me more each year, and I've lost my practice range since they developed the baby farm behind the house. What are the do's and don'ts with a cross bow? I'm looking at a 10 point, Wicked Ridge RDX400, or the Titan M1 Rope sled. I know nothing about crossbows, never shot one. Any tips, thoughts, or advice would be greatly appreciated.
 

Gooser

8 pointer
Dec 16, 2009
556
up yours Kentucky
Don’t forget the Excalibur less parts to worry about breaking!! But they all have there own goods and bads!! Shoot a few see what you like! I have a Excalibur and love it shoots like a gun!
 

bgkyarcher

12 pointer
Aug 23, 2011
20,846
BG
Keep your thumb out the way. Get a decent speed calibrated scope, or HHA Optimizer, either one. And keep the rail lubed. Try not to buy the nastiest fastest bow either, they're string and cable eaters, even the $3-4k rigs.
Those two I'm looking at are 400 fps. Ten point is supposed to be a great product, and all of the reviews I've seen are positive. From what I've been told, you should treat a crossbow like a rifle.... Get it sighted in, and hunt. They're not made to shoot hundreds of times like a vertical bow.
 

xbokilla

12 pointer
Jun 28, 2012
16,220
Love the crossbow! Owned one since 08 and have taken more deer with it than any weapon I own. Cool weapon. Try a few out. We’ve had Horton, Parker, Barnett, Excalibur, Killer Instinct and Mission in our crew and they all kill deer. I’m not a pro but will be glad to answer any questions.
 
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1wildcatfan

12 pointer
Jan 2, 2009
16,141
raised n Bullitt Co.
I think I'll bite the bullet and go to a crossbow this year. My shoulder bothers me more each year, and I've lost my practice range since they developed the baby farm behind the house. What are the do's and don'ts with a cross bow? I'm looking at a 10 point, Wicked Ridge RDX400, or the Titan M1 Rope sled. I know nothing about crossbows, never shot one. Any tips, thoughts, or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Next you'll be golfing from the ladies tees. :)
 

Meatstick

12 pointer
Oct 25, 2013
6,098
Washington County
Those two I'm looking at are 400 fps. Ten point is supposed to be a great product, and all of the reviews I've seen are positive. From what I've been told, you should treat a crossbow like a rifle.... Get it sighted in, and hunt. They're not made to shoot hundreds of times like a vertical bow.
Hell, none of my weapons have it that easy.
 

web splitter

8 pointer
Feb 3, 2015
789
Love the crossbow! Owned one since 08 and have taken more deer with it than any weapon I own. Cool weapon. Try a few out. We’ve had Horton, Parker, Barnett, Excalibur, Killer Instinct and Mission in our crew and they all kill deer. I’m not a pro but will be glad to answer any questions.
What did you think about the Mission?
 


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