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Post by teenhunter00 on Oct 8, 2018 12:24:36 GMT -5
My grandpa is one of my favorite people to go hunting with. He is the sole reason why I love archery, because he got me a kid bow when I was in 2nd grade and I’ve been hooked ever since. He is an amazing hunting buddy; he is always positive and tells great stories. However, as he has gotten older he hasn’t been able to go out hunting as much as he used to. I want to get him out with me for archery season instead of going out once for firearm season. He doesn’t have the strength to draw back any of my compounds, except for maybe my old youth bow. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for either compounds or crossbows.I don’t have a price range as my whole family likes the idea of getting my grandpa out in the woods more. It’s when you go hunting with your older family members that the best stories get told. Because as my grandpa told me this past season when he was my age he would wait in a tree for a deer then jump on its back then ride it back to camp before he shot it so he didn’t have to drag it back.
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Post by urbanguy on Oct 8, 2018 12:37:17 GMT -5
I would look on craigslist and get him a a used xbow. He wont likely shoot very far and Barnetts are definitely accurate out to 40 yards. No need to spend a lot of money.
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Post by jbird on Oct 8, 2018 12:45:48 GMT -5
Many entry point crossbows will certainly kill a deer at typical archery ranges (30 yards)- so you don't have to spend a fortune. Now he may or may not like a crossbow as many of the older mindset tend to be a little stuck in their ways. Some even come with a cocking crank if he will struggle with a traditional rope cocker or even doing it by hand depending on his mobility. Otherwise talk to a local pro shop and see if they have any compounds that are used that they can lower to a usable draw weight for him. My concern with that is the need to practice.... a x-bow requires minimal practice at 30 yard ranges. A crossbow you can also use a rest to stay steady and can be used with many different shooter vs a bow is a very personal thing. get him out there and enjoy every minute of it!
I'm glad to hear about how your grandfather got you started. Mine was an inspiration to me as well. He gave me my first gun (BBgun) in the second grade (first communion gift) which then grew from there. Mine is no longer with us, but he was certainly a huge influence in my life, and I was able to show him the habitat work and the like I do before he passed. I did it not to impress him, but to show him just how much I took from him and am doing things I hope he would be proud of. His generation was big on actions and not so much on words. He didn't say anything, but the smile was well worth the effort. I will also say that he was quite the story teller himself, and to be honest sometimes I'm not sure what was true and what was BS, even to this day!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2018 12:46:06 GMT -5
There are a lot of new crossbows around $500 that are very good crossbows and some good bows under $300.
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Post by jimstc on Oct 8, 2018 13:53:25 GMT -5
My grandpa is one of my favorite people to go hunting with. He is the sole reason why I love archery, because he got me a kid bow when I was in 2nd grade and I’ve been hooked ever since. He is an amazing hunting buddy; he is always positive and tells great stories. However, as he has gotten older he hasn’t been able to go out hunting as much as he used to. I want to get him out with me for archery season instead of going out once for firearm season. He doesn’t have the strength to draw back any of my compounds, except for maybe my old youth bow. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for either compounds or crossbows.I don’t have a price range as my whole family likes the idea of getting my grandpa out in the woods more. It’s when you go hunting with your older family members that the best stories get told. Because as my grandpa told me this past season when he was my age he would wait in a tree for a deer then jump on its back then ride it back to camp before he shot it so he didn’t have to drag it back. How old is your Grandpa? Does he have any health problems?
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Post by teenhunter00 on Oct 8, 2018 14:59:23 GMT -5
My grandpa is one of my favorite people to go hunting with. He is the sole reason why I love archery, because he got me a kid bow when I was in 2nd grade and I’ve been hooked ever since. He is an amazing hunting buddy; he is always positive and tells great stories. However, as he has gotten older he hasn’t been able to go out hunting as much as he used to. I want to get him out with me for archery season instead of going out once for firearm season. He doesn’t have the strength to draw back any of my compounds, except for maybe my old youth bow. I was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for either compounds or crossbows.I don’t have a price range as my whole family likes the idea of getting my grandpa out in the woods more. It’s when you go hunting with your older family members that the best stories get told. Because as my grandpa told me this past season when he was my age he would wait in a tree for a deer then jump on its back then ride it back to camp before he shot it so he didn’t have to drag it back. How old is your Grandpa? Does he have any health problems? He is in his 70s. He has had his hips and a knee replaced. He has some trouble walking longer distances but other than that he is decent condition he can still climb tree stands and go a decent way into the woods.
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Post by jimstc on Oct 8, 2018 15:05:21 GMT -5
How old is your Grandpa? Does he have any health problems? He is in his 70s. He has had his hips and a knee replaced. He has some trouble walking longer distances but other than that he is decent condition he can still climb tree stands and go a decent way into the woods. Great for him. Only reason I asked is that I am a grandfather too and trying my hardest to keep hunting and beat Father Time. It is a full time job. Keep pushing him to get out with you. You are doing the right thing. Too many guys our ages let our age define what we can do. Don't let him do that. Just my thinking.....
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 8, 2018 16:01:53 GMT -5
Your a good grandchild Teenhunter00!
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Post by beermaker on Oct 8, 2018 17:02:24 GMT -5
My friend's grandpa hunted with a crossbow until he was in his 90's. Their family is quite large and all of the adults chipped in and bought him a Ten Point that had the built-in crank draw. He used it for years (handicap permit) even before crossbows were legalized.
He used a long walking staff to get around for quite a few years before his death at 96. He would only hunt where he could drive to the edge of the woods. He'd walk into the woods no more than 50 yards and sit in a lawn chair. He always made sure that a few sons and grandsons knew where he would be.
He always shot deer and never passed up a clean shot. He lived through the depression and appreciated game for consumption only.
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 8, 2018 17:27:49 GMT -5
Speaking as a great grandpa please do keep him out there hunting.
I’m 79 and I’ll do it as long as I can, but I have to admit it gets tougher every year.
IMO - TenPoint makes the best crossbows and the best cocking mechanism..
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Post by harmonist34 on Oct 8, 2018 21:13:48 GMT -5
My wife's grandfather and I enjoyed some hunts together after I moved to MN. His last few years of hunting were with a crossbow and a nice scope. Really a great way to keep an older relative in the field and enjoying making more memories!
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Post by bill9068 on Oct 9, 2018 18:43:52 GMT -5
I'm a grandpa to 5 kids. Keep him out there as long as he can.
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 10, 2018 22:32:02 GMT -5
There are a lot of others here who can better advise you on a crossbow, but I wanted to say that I'm glad you and Gramps have made such a strong connection. Here's hoping you both have a lot more adventures ahead of you!
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Post by featherduster on Oct 11, 2018 6:23:04 GMT -5
I'm a grandpa to 5 kids. Keep him out there as long as he can.
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Post by teenhunter00 on Nov 7, 2018 13:35:50 GMT -5
Just giving you guys a quick update. I got my hands on a two person stand that Im planning to set it up the Friday before opening day of gun season. This will be the first time that my grandpa and I have ever sat in a stand together instead of our usual ground blind. It’s close to a spot that provided me with a Doe early on for archery.my trail cam is still showing activity. Only issue is with all this rain I have to cross a river to get to the spot I want, while I do have some lacrosse waders I’d prefer not to get swept off my feet. I do have a back up plan that is okay but due to it being opening day I don’t want to deal with tons of other hunters and battling for a good. (Which is the reason why Ive started to cross the river)
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Post by Sasquatch on Nov 7, 2018 16:17:02 GMT -5
Hope you and Grandpa wear yourselves out dragging a river bottom monster back to the truck.
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Post by tomthreetoes on Nov 8, 2018 11:09:10 GMT -5
I hope when I get too old to hunt by myself I have someone to help me like your granddad does. Good luck to you guys. The young man that hunts next to us is 86 and still hunts by himself and he's made meat this season.
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