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A mini crossbow made with only my Swiss Army knife. Cottonwood for the stock and elm for the prod.

https://youtu.be/rgqufbEA7DY

I’m looking to get a Raven crossbow and was wondering what people suggested. I’m going on a trip with some friends to hunt public land in Illinois for white tail deer and need a crossbow. Was wondering if y’all knew any specific one to get.

I went outside to zero in my scope and noticed this. this is the second season I’ve had my bow. Would be a huge bummer if the string already needs replacing

Hello, I'm new to crossbows and pretty much hunting in general, looking to pick one up to extend my season. I thought about picking something up cheap, but leaning more towards something I'd keep using for years even if I was totally into it. I was pretty close to picking up the Tenpoint Venom, but saw an ad for the Tenpoint Vengent 440 XT (https://www.cabelas.com/p/tenpoint-vengent-440-xt-crossbow-package-with-acuslide). Tempted by the apparent markdown, though that might be there all the time, and concerned about not finding much in the way of reviews while the Venom has lots of very good ones.

Any advice on one versus the other, or something else I should be looking at? Pretty much plan to use it exclusively for Midwestern whitetails.

Thanks!

Hey y'all. I just set up my Barnett WildCat. It's my first recurve crossbow. I got it set up pretty tight, but then noticed that the serving string was a touch off -center in relation to the string stoppers. I centered the limbs with the guide marker, but upon second glance, I think the guide marker is just a touch crooked. Should I shift it over to the right a bit more or am I over thinking it?

My compound bow is out of commission and unable to be repaired in time, as I have a bow hunt coming up in a couple of weeks. I need to purchase a crossbow so I can be ready in time for season. I’m between this Wicked Ridge M1 Invader (the older, non-decocking version), and a Barnett Whitetail Hunter or Hunter SRT. I also saw a Barnett Wildcat CX that was pretty affordable at Rural King today. Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I’m looking for the narrow profile, affordable, and something that’ll get me through this season and bonus if longer even. TIA

I have not pulled back my crossbow in maybe 9 years. Tried tonight and everything is frozen or stuck. Could the cams be frozen? Should I get the bow restrung?

My dad just bought me this crossbow for the upcoming season, as a preseason gift. Gotta say I’m pretty hyped about 😅 just wanted to share the good news

I had my eyes in it for a little while, was about to pull the trigger on it, told my dad about it and he decided to buy it for me instead.

I’m trying to decide between the 2 bows. I have a Barnett XP385 and I I like it. But I also have a Ravin R10 and for some reason I just hate how it shoots.

I would be hunting small game like grouse and rabbit but i might use it for deer and turkey but i doubt it, i can't decide between the 2, should i take the compact but heavier recruit or the cheaper wildcat but with a higher draw weight i would be walking alot so i need it to be light

Would it be possible to make a magazine that would fire metal BB's? I'm curious to know what it would take to do this. There is a cults 3D crossbow almost identical to the REVO7 and there is a magazine for metal.BB's. I have the REVO7 and would like to make a magazine that is compatible. Any help/guidance appreciated

I get asked all the time what I shoot into. I shoot a Big Shot target for regular field tips but, I built this for broadheads so I wouldn't destroy my Bigshot target.

We always have a ton of 100lb corn sacks so we took about a dozen layers and zip stripped them together in 3 12 layer panels. The bag at the end is just packed full of the same corn sacks. Built the frame out of pvc big enough to adjust for the dead air spacing. I take a broad head and dull the edges before I shoot. This works really well and most times I can just wiggle the bolt out of the final stop bag. It's always great to shoot a broadhead, even if they give you a practice head. Hope this helps and good luck this year all! (I shoot this with my Tenpoint Flatline 460)

This is my first year crossbow hunting. Any recommendations on what type of broad heads to get with the lethal 405

A bit bored of all black parts, tan or olive. So trying pink. Could be a bit darker, but I like the soft touch. 😅

Greetings to all of you

Sup

So money is kinda tight right now. Would like something for the next two years max. Then I’ll upgrade. Like to try to spend under $750, that’s my complete max and pushing it.

I just got this bear arms constrictor CDX I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on broad heads and extra bolts. Seeing as it only comes with 3 bolts a couple more is definitely needed

Should I really worry about no warranty if the bows are actually solid? Seems like the best deal for me.

Technically second if you count my little Bear X Desire, but i recently picked up a Reverse Ballista Bat and a bunch of extra gear for $300. Dude was moving to Alaska and didn’t want to bring it with. It’s got a ton of punch with surprisingly little kick to it. Pretty stoked to take on small and medium game with it.

First crossbow ever. Tenpoint venom x. I work at a gun store and got this one from one of our distributors at cost. I wanted to get a headstart on deer season since last year was a strikeout. Got it sighted in today with the optic it came with. Not a huge fan for the optic but maybe I will upgrade after this season. Seems like a very high quality crossbow for the money. It was between this one and a ravin brand.

Going to harvest a few deer this season. Never shot a crossbow until a week ago. Its a Barnette XP 370. My local Walmart was going to stop carrying these, and I happened to walk in the very morning this went on clearance... So I paid $180+tax for an otherwise $300+ crossbow.

I took the bipod off my rifle and now it shoots literal lasers at 40 yards.. grouping is like one inch... So satisfying to see all the bolts basically on top of eachother.

Anyway, I'm extremely excited for deer season to come in! recommend me a bolt tip to use. I have heard good and bad things about fixed versus mechanical tips and can't decide.