distance

[BCHunter]

whats a good distance to sight my scope onto? I have a 150 crossbow

thanks

[ringo]

I sight mine to 65 yds, know where it hits at all intermediate points in between, like 15, 30, 45, and 65. You should not have any problems, just practice and practice, be aware of crosswinds and the effects.

[BCHunter]

thanks Ringo.

[Thunderstix]

My buddy just got an Excalibur Exo-Max the other day. On about the 50th shot the string flew off and we are now worried about the limbs. He called Excalibur and they said send the limbs and string back ASAP and they will replace immediately. Good service although still puzzling as to why it happened to begin with.

[BCHunter]

this is my crossbow:

RC-150 (With Kit & Reticle Scope)

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[brotherjack]

whats a good distance to sight my scope onto? I have a 150 crossbow

Well, you should NOT shoot anything with a crossbow past 40 yards. The time between the twang and the arrow impact starts getting dicy at that point (I've seen video of whitetails jumping the string for a clean miss at 30 yards), as does the potential for wind, minor arrow imperfections, and a million other things to throw off a shot that you can make at the range with your eyes closed. Your arrow is also loosing gobs of kenetic energy at those ranges, which you need lots of KE for a clean kill.

So, 40 yards being your max, I would set the scope for spot-on at 30. At 40, you'll aim about 6-8 inches high, and at 20 you'll aim about 4-6 inches low. Play with this for about 25 shots at the range, and you'll be ready for anything. If you've got a multi-recticle, then zero the long hairs at 40, and work your way in from there.

As a crossbow hunter myself (admitedly a new one), I won't take a shot much (if any) over 30 yards.

[BCHunter]

thats what i was just told at Boorman Archery here in New West...I just spent $96!

has anyone here seen those animal targets? i bought 10

[willyqbc]

Danny, What weight bolt are you shooting out of this crossbow? This combined with the speed the bow is getting and the broadhead you choose will determine how far you should shoot at game (provoiding you are proficient at that range). I would agree that 40 yards would probably be the outer limits, with a cut on contact head being a very good idea.

Chris

[BCHunter]

100gr Wasp's

[ringo]

I use a Horton on a Horton bow, works for me. I use a Barnett PrimeCut 125 head.