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Black Powder & Bows => Bows and Archery => Topic started by: Dannyboy53 on April 20, 2015, 10:22:51 PM
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My wife Mary recently bought a Barnett Crossbow with an aimpoint type scope. We were very surprised at the accuracy, power and range this crossbow is capable of, it shoots 18 inch bolts. This is something new to both of us but it's fun to learn and shoot.
(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh618/smithdblueDannyboy53/Marys%20crossbow_zpsw7fb1gpi.jpg)
(http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh618/smithdblueDannyboy53/Barnett%20Crossbow_zpscanlsxne.jpg)
She has an additional quiver to carry a larger number of bolts and a sling to keep both hands free when moving. We have a couple of extra strings, a stringer and a set of replacement tips for the ends of the bow.
And it's quiet!
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I have been wanting one of these things !!! banghead2
Some guys just have all the cool toys.
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Mary did let me shoot it once LC and it's a hoot!
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Ill be over tomorrow... 11:56 sharp. We gonna spend a few days stickin bolts in trees, cow patties etc. :)
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Ill be over tomorrow... 11:56 sharp. We gonna spend a few days stickin bolts in trees, cow patties etc. :)
LOL ..sounds good, c'mon. We don't have any cow patties but there are plenty horse "apples" lying around!
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Something about a weapon that does not use ammunition is appealing to me for shtf scenario.
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Yep, that was the main idea behind getting this. Also shooting wild game doesn't give away your presence. We have been watching the Walking Dead series, Mary thinks Daryl is so cool because of the crossbow he uses so she wanted one.
Having a silent weapon is a good thing.
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a 150lbs, how do ya carry the damn thing...... rofl rofl
Please forgive me.. Seriously though, it is cool, and quiet thumb1 thumb1 Going all Daryl Dixon are ya.. thumb1 thumb1
Parker Bows is just up the road from me, like not even 10 minutes, I'll hold out for SHTF, just slide by and pick one up.. chuckles1
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Greasemonkey if you have never fired one of these critters you gotta head on over to Parkers!
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This is on my wish list but the prices of new ones are beyond crazy. Gonna look for a used one one of these days. I do have a good hunting bow at least. I am kind of liking the idea of the recurve vs the compound crossbow. Just seems simpler with less to go wrong and I think they are less expensive. How tough is that 150 pounder to cock? Is that a cocking assist lever I see on yours?
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This is on my wish list but the prices of new ones are beyond crazy. Gonna look for a used one one of these days. I do have a good hunting bow at least. I am kind of liking the idea of the recurve vs the compound crossbow. Just seems simpler with less to go wrong and I think they are less expensive. How tough is that 150 pounder to cock? Is that a cocking assist lever I see on yours?
No there is no cocking assist attached to it, I believe what you are seeing is the sling, it has a rod in it for some crazy reason!
It isn't hard to draw Carl, Mary can pull the string back without much trouble. She does have a string that is supposed to help cock it but she never uses it.