decisions,decisions

[mrbb]

yea outdoor life any more does some good testing with , well there real numbers?
I am not 100% how ecactly they get there weights, as if there in the package set up and then weighed, or just stripped down
and or, if they use all same scopes, and not just the OEM scopes/quiver etc
so that could change weights off MFG's web sites I guess
but the speeds and noise levels and KE are all good to real world hunting info I think
but I still wouldn't buy a what ever without shooting it myself, and seeing how it fits me/feels in hands and at the shot
One thing they didn't show results for, but wish they did was trigger pulls on the X bows, as that can for sure make a bow easier to group with, and pending how light(read some these days have less than 2.5 lb triggers) as too light can not always be so good for new shooters or for wearing gloves/hunting

[John M]

Thanks for tips. As far as weight goes, not a priority,handicapped cant walk. Just purchased a polaris ranger 500 efi to get my mobility back. Now a couple ground blinds are needed to replace tree stands. Crossbow manactures offer package deals. Which differs from the traditional manner of outfitting my compound bow. COST has to come into affect. A crossbow with the best scope
,best arrows and best broadheads in a package would be rather cost prohibitive for the manufacturer and result in limited sales due to cost.
However I have enough of my own limitations consequently trying to eliminate any limitations with crossbow and accessories.

[John M]

Sorry, duplicate

[John M]

Thanks for tips. As far as weight goes, not a priority,handicapped cant walk. Just purchased a polaris ranger 500 efi to get my mobility back. Now a couple ground blinds are needed to replace tree stands. Crossbow manactures offer package deals. Which differs from the traditional manner of outfitting my compound bow. COST has to come into affect. A crossbow with the best scope
,best arrows and best broadheads in a package would be rather cost prohibitive for the manufacturer and result in limited sales due to cost.
However I have enough of my own limitations consequently trying to eliminate any limitations with crossbow and accessories.

[John M]

IE: hawke scopes
Black eagle zombies, straightness .001

[Strother23]

Would go with the barnett myself. As for scopes I personally like Truglo scopes. Red or green light choice. Always worked perfect for me And holds 0 nice.

[John M]

Finally made decisione
Barnett ghost 410
Rage 2blade 100 grains
Black eagle zombje slayers with luminoks 428 total grains courtesy of JERRY south shores archery supply.

Really impressed with crossbow but the ross scope is a rifle scope. Will give it a try, but a hawke might be in the future.

[John M]

Now this new york state resident has to travel to Ohio or Penn. To legally hunt deer with one. THE POLITICS OF IT ALL IS SUCH GARBAGE.

[John M]

Black eagle zomie slayers spine indexed strightness factor ,001. Headhunter are composite with straightness factor of .003 cant wait to the groupings

[hortontoter]

I don't think using the rifle scope will be an issue. I've been using an old Bushnell 3-9 on my SuperMag for eight or nine years. Never an issue and holds zero just fine.

As another physically challenged hunter I'll give you a little encouragement. You will find pop up ground blinds work pretty well. But, it takes the deer a while to get used to them. I utilize them, but find I feel just as well using a natural ground blind. I'm most confident in permanant stands that I have made. My favorite stand is one I made from a Port A Jon. I've made others from lumber and one from a lumber frame covered with cloth taken from a pop up blind that had broken zippers.

I can walk a bit, but drive a lawn tractor part way to some of my stands. I've made my Horton as light as possible due to having use of only my one arm. A cocking device is a must for me. I find the cocking device helps in accuracy also.

Enjoy your new crossbow and good luck.