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<blockquote data-quote="Tampabucs" data-source="post: 1182200" data-attributes="member: 9581"><p>I know of very few guys who will spend the big money on a pse tac bow. </p><p></p><p>To be honest, I think you're off base on several comments. First off, you can take a field point and shoot it into the ground to unload the xbow. Secondly, they are more accurate IMHO with a scope versus pin sights. There are guys that can drill shots with an xbow at 40-50 yards that I wouldn't take with my compound. Not a huge deal to me, because most of my shots are not longer than 30 yards.</p><p></p><p>Also,the biggest advatage to a crossbow is limited movement. I don't know about you, but I have to stand up to shoot my compound. Deer don't see very well, but they are great at spotting movement. Whereas, with a crossbow you shoulder the bow aim and shoot. I was busted last year when I slowly tried to stand up when 5 does came in. Had I had a crossbow it would have been game over. </p><p></p><p>As for the bow being cocked and hard on the limbs isn't all that accurate. In fact, I have a friend who has had his horton xbow for 10 years. He just now replaced the strings. He leaves it cocked most of the day, because he's too lazy to recock it for afternoon hunts. This all depends upon the draw weight and what the limbs are made of. </p><p></p><p>I'll give you that they are longer and heavier than a compound or recurve bow. A crossbow isn't on par with a rifle, but I consider it a small advantage over a compound or recurve. I say shoot what makes you happy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tampabucs, post: 1182200, member: 9581"] I know of very few guys who will spend the big money on a pse tac bow. To be honest, I think you're off base on several comments. First off, you can take a field point and shoot it into the ground to unload the xbow. Secondly, they are more accurate IMHO with a scope versus pin sights. There are guys that can drill shots with an xbow at 40-50 yards that I wouldn't take with my compound. Not a huge deal to me, because most of my shots are not longer than 30 yards. Also,the biggest advatage to a crossbow is limited movement. I don't know about you, but I have to stand up to shoot my compound. Deer don't see very well, but they are great at spotting movement. Whereas, with a crossbow you shoulder the bow aim and shoot. I was busted last year when I slowly tried to stand up when 5 does came in. Had I had a crossbow it would have been game over. As for the bow being cocked and hard on the limbs isn't all that accurate. In fact, I have a friend who has had his horton xbow for 10 years. He just now replaced the strings. He leaves it cocked most of the day, because he's too lazy to recock it for afternoon hunts. This all depends upon the draw weight and what the limbs are made of. I'll give you that they are longer and heavier than a compound or recurve bow. A crossbow isn't on par with a rifle, but I consider it a small advantage over a compound or recurve. I say shoot what makes you happy. [/QUOTE]
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