Crossbow Questions
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Joel
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I don’t like the crank. Mine is acudraw50 pretty much a string cocker that retracts back into the stock when you’re done. Like someone else said just grab the handles and stand up. When you’re done the ropes lock in place and don’t rattle.
Been a while...
Jeff's been gone almost a year. I went out a few times for gun last season and passed on around 5 of the 7-8 shots offered as my heart was heavy. Its been around 3 years since I pulled a bow. ( sigh) I'm to afraid of ripping my shoulder again now.
Jeff left me his Velocity /Armageddon crossbow.
350-371 FPS
175# draw weight
110.75 ft/lbs-kenetic energy
He has 4 bolts that I believe came with it and has killed some deer.- 20"/ 125 gr mechanicals.
My question is :
- If I were to buy new bolts, what do I need to look for...
Is there a "spine" type requirement or are decent carbon fiber bolts all rated for these speeds.
- Blood Sport worth it? or Easton FMJ?
Lots of Recurve and compound kills but I can count on 1 hand the times I've shot a crossbow. 10-40 yards kill zone where I hunt.
Feel like I owe it to him to take 1 with it. And I miss the bow season.
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I like your thought process here. Good luck on taking it for a walk.
I took my factory arrow and walked into a bow shop. Had them weigh it and check spine. They handed me the equivalent in an Easton. I've always bought the same one ever since.
I took my factory arrow and walked into a bow shop. Had them weigh it and check spine. They handed me the equivalent in an Easton. I've always bought the same one ever since.
Call velocity and get the manufactures recommendation oh wait think they have been purchased by another company - sorry - 270-231-2911 is a number you might try
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Thanks Geezer. Got voice mail but sent an e-mail. We'll see.
ALSO- what's the deal with the vane length?
I see 3-4" and 1 "...
I assume its not like the old rule of thumb for recurve/compound ( 1" per 10# )?
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Awesome Idea man and Jeff would like that. I'm not much help on the crossbow front but can't wait to see you slay one with it.
I personally buy the Black Eagle Zombie Killers. I can hit a 50 cent sized dot at 45 yds. Their Executioner shaft is awesome as well. Main thing...shoot whatever you buy and get the feel for it.
cspot
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I have used the executioner shafts for several years. They shoot really well.
cspot
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Wyvern Creations is a good place to buy them. Tell him what bow you have and he will make sure you get the proper length and weight that you need. Great guy to talk to and he usually ships out really fast. I know the COVID stuff has been affecting his supplies.
https://www.wyverncreations.com/fin...s-p-515.html?zenid=4jo8955cj686gb3hi6m8r487p6
https://www.wyverncreations.com/fin...s-p-515.html?zenid=4jo8955cj686gb3hi6m8r487p6
cspot
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Well I played with it today.
Tightened up everything. Replaced the string stops that were shot. Got some new bolts and re- sighted it.I was troubled with 1.5” groups with his bolts so I bought some new ones. Touching veins now...
What a pain in the ass these things are. Cocking that damn thing for every shot wore me out but finally got my 20 yard zero with 100 gr field tips.
Tightened up everything. Replaced the string stops that were shot. Got some new bolts and re- sighted it.I was troubled with 1.5” groups with his bolts so I bought some new ones. Touching veins now...
What a pain in the ass these things are. Cocking that damn thing for every shot wore me out but finally got my 20 yard zero with 100 gr field tips.
Velocity- Armageddon
They said it’s modeled after the Barrett 50 cal...
They said it’s modeled after the Barrett 50 cal...