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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2012 15:04:43 GMT
I am selling my Hanwei Agincourt to get a 150 lb cross bow. MY boss is ordering it wholesale with our other ordered stock and just giving it to me for the wholesale price. really can't beat a deal like that. Anyway, is there anything I should get aside from the obvious arrows? I'm considering getting one of those cocking ropes.
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Post by GUEST on Jun 8, 2012 15:55:31 GMT
Well a crossbow isn't a firearm, it would help if we knew what kind of crossbow you are getting standard or compound. I just stick the butt of the crossbow stock in my stomach to cock it. Do use the foot stripup if I get tired. Sticking the butt in your stomarch will strength your arms and ads.
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Post by ineffableone on Jun 8, 2012 16:24:27 GMT
Well, the obvious if it doesn't come with them would be a quiver for your arrows, and maybe a decent scope. You might also want a strap for carrying. I am not too familiar with crossbows but I imagine you still need to wax the string, so would suggest some string wax and I imagine you need some sort of gun oil for maintaining the crossbow trigger parts though I image it is a lot less often needed than with a firearm.
Sounds like you will be having a lot of fun soon, please post up some pictures and a review when you get it.
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Post by chrisperoni on Jun 8, 2012 16:29:03 GMT
In some municipalities a bow and/or crossbow is considered a firearm. Also, since we don't have an archery sub forum it was suggested the firearms forum be used as it most closely relates. (I for one use the other weapons sub) -Something to shoot at A target. I make my own out of cardobard and tape but your crossbow may be too strong fo this and you mught need a dedicated crossbow target.
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Post by tom555 on Jun 8, 2012 16:38:30 GMT
150lb? Cool
I had a small 50lb draw one years ago and that would put a bolt through a book or a door.
So watch out for over penetration!
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Post by ineffableone on Jun 8, 2012 17:08:39 GMT
Yep at 150# you will probably need a decent target if your doing any target shooting at home or in the field. Unless your only shooting at a range you will want a pretty beefy target. The best suggestion for DIY target for such a powerful poundage would be a layered carpet target. These are some of the best archery targets you can make, and really are pretty simple. You can usually get the carpet for free by finding someone trying to get rid of old carpet. These will stop your arrows and are able to be fixed as you wear out the carpet by just removing the damaged parts and adding new pieces in the sandwich. Very cheap yet effective target, however the drawback is they tend to be big and heavy, so set you need a decent dedicated place for it. You might also consider an addition of wheels on the bottom of the frame to move it if you need to store it or want to change locations. If your doing back yard shooting be very very aware what is behind your target. There is always a good chance of missing the target and with a 150# crossbow that arrow can travel so make sure you have a decent area that will be a back stop against any stray shoots.
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Post by Talon on Jun 8, 2012 18:06:37 GMT
as has already been said a good backstop is the first main thing, use one bolt to zero the bow,even with modern carbon bolts there can be a difference in grain weight,make sure that you use a suitable weight bolt for the draw weight 350 grains is fine for a 150lb bow measure the prod from either side (if it's a single prod) to make sure that it's centered correctly,you'll need some string wax and rail lube to clean the deck (i use wd40 for the deck) a rope cocker will ensure that the string is centered for every shot (i dont like them and just use my eye) if you're using a scope you'll be better off with one with a multi reticule (i tried a scope and prefer open sights) oh yeah most important have fun and dont spear anyone who isn't dead already oh yeah dry fire is a big no no,and put the safety on as soon as you cock it or you could dry fire it :oops: ahem
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Post by Lukas MG (chenessfan) on Jun 8, 2012 18:10:43 GMT
You need a cocking rope, even if you can pull 150lb by hand. It's really the only way to get the string completely centered in the "grove" (where it locks). By eye is just not as precise and with the rope you don't have to worry about it anymore. A centered string is necessary for accuracy. I use the Excalibur cocking aid, works perfectly. Also, pulling that much by hand only will ruin your back, I can guarantee that.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2012 19:30:33 GMT
Thanks for all the help, guys. Looks like I have some shopping to do.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2012 1:36:10 GMT
With regards to archery target anyone can also utilized any soft materials that are no longer used and put it on a sackcloth.
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