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[scotty30-06]

Yup I have an excaliber....vixen 2....nice and small but plenty of punch

[Hankenhunter]

Excal Equinox for me. I've tagged out with it for the last 8 years. All walk and stalk.
Hank

[caddisguy]

I am itching to get in on bow season this year so I can get an extra weekend of hunting... maybe find a BT before they go into "fall mode".

Happy to run into this thread. I'll be looking for something on the small/compact size that will work for deer and bear if need be.

I'll start by checking out some of the models in this thread.

[gmachine19]

Got my Sept. 1 buck easily. They are so stupid during that time lol! I was using a matrix 405 btw.

[caddisguy]

Thanks gmachine! I will check it out. You left out the GPS coordinates for the early-dumb bucks though!!

Lots to read and then I am going to go check out a few crossbows at the local shops.

[gmachine19]

Thanks gmachine! I will check it out. You left out the GPS coordinates for the early-dumb bucks though!!

Lots to read and then I am going to go check out a few crossbows at the local shops.

I would but it was on my buddy's land. He wont be too thrilled to see other hunters there

[Rhyno]

thanks for all the input so far!! I see why people say Excalibur. I just don't like the size for bush stalking I was all ways catching the limbs on stuff.

I bought the 335 Micro, it's pretty small compared to other models, took an elk and WT with it last season. Certainly gets my vote!

[OoDark]

So many options so hard to choose, especially with not being able to test them in the store lol

[hardnocks]

God help me if i ever get to old and feeble that i would have to shoot a crossbow.....but if i ever do it would be a Ten Point..haha

[caddisguy]

Without getting too passionate, can anyone list the advantages and disadvantages in regards to crossbow vs compound bow?

I am leaning towards crossbow as it seems less complicated (keep reading about compounds that need tuning, losing hunting days to various mechanical issues more so than rifles or crossbows) I think I would be fine with draw weight and holding it vertically for short periods, but that too could be inconvenient. I think I will need to try both (I have only shot a crossbow once) before I decide. One thing for certain is compound bows look awesome!!