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Post by turkeyscout on Aug 31, 2005 9:01:46 GMT -5
i needs some ideas on how to safely unload my ten point crossbow after the hunts over, after dark, how do you do it ? thanks turkey scout thanks woody for using my favorite color green as a background,nice addition to the web site..
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Post by Doug/Va on Aug 31, 2005 9:48:17 GMT -5
turkeyscout, carry a practice bolt with you so you can shoot it into a target. This is the only safe way I know of to "uncock" a crossbow. Never dryfire your bow. (shooting it without a bolt). To shoot a bow without an arrow/bolt could cause the bow to fly apart, not to mention the danger of being injured and voiding your warranty. I don't know what your regulations are where you live but I plan on leaving my bow cocked without a bolt and firing the practice bolt into my target when I get home. If you are going to set up a camp don't forget to take a target along for this purpose.  |
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Post by kansas on Aug 31, 2005 15:56:45 GMT -5
Turkey,
Doug is correct. The best and safest way to unload any crossbow is to shoot it. Like Doug said, take a target with you to camp or throw it in your trunk and shoot it when you get back to the car/truck. This way you don't spook the deer in the woods.
Kansas
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Post by Tye on Aug 31, 2005 16:02:54 GMT -5
I'm gonna start bringing target along with me on hunts now for that reason. Also to take a few practice shots before I load up to go home.
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Post by turkeyscout on Sept 1, 2005 8:16:08 GMT -5
good ideas guys , last year, i would shoot it into a bank, then i would have to come back the next day to see if i could find my bolt , it would be buried, and just maybe i would see the nock. thanks turkey scout
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Post by davehawk on Sept 23, 2005 7:09:17 GMT -5
I all I don't think I have a post in here yet, some of you know me already. So of you don't,
Just want to say, stick a peice of reflector tape around the back of your arrow. Those low light evening shots tend to cause you time looking for your arrow when a flash light will put you right on it.
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Post by Woody Williams on Sept 23, 2005 10:28:39 GMT -5
I all I don't think I have a post in here yet, some of you know me already. So of you don't, Just want to say, stick a peice of reflector tape around the back of your arrow. Those low light evening shots tend to cause you time looking for your arrow when a flash light will put you right on it. Good idea.. Soem of the newer arrow wraps are light reflective.. |
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Post by davehawk on Sept 23, 2005 12:55:48 GMT -5
Woody, Many times I'll take a last light shot and the thickets I hunt in can hide an arrrow but it lights up nice with the tape.
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Post by digger on Sept 23, 2005 17:11:11 GMT -5
I fire an old bolt with a blunt on it into the ground when I'm thru hunting for the day. at 5 or 6 feet it goes in six or seven inches and a twist and pull and its out. Digger  |
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Post by oneshot7 on Sept 24, 2005 13:39:40 GMT -5
Shooting a bolt into the ground is great, when it is not frozen!
Then I usually just leave the xbow cocked.
Oneshot...........
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Post by oneshot7 on Sept 24, 2005 13:45:02 GMT -5
Shooting a bolt into the ground is great, when it is not cold and frozen! Then I usually just remove the bolt put the xbow in ther case cocked. Oneshot........... |
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Post by garyl on Oct 14, 2005 8:02:44 GMT -5
A simple stuffed plastic bag with old cloths, or window screening works fine. Easy to carry in your car/truck, take a bolt with field tip and unload in the bag..pull your bolt with two fingers and move on.... ;D
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