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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 1182799" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>I have the excaliber equinox, and like Dr Tad has said, not all crossbows have the same problems.</p><p>This is my routine when hunting with the crossbow.</p><p>I'll get out of the truck, put the xbow on safe, and use the cocking crank to cock it. I'll carry it to the stand, and then insert a bolt. If I don't get a shot, I"ll de-cock it before getting out of the stand. With mine, its pretty easy.</p><p>Connect the cocking crank, take the slack out of the string, and pull the trigger. Its just like a boat winch where one can back off the ratcheting pawl to release the string silently. </p><p>If for whatever reason I can take a shot, and want to re-cock, I'll put the cocking crank on, and again, release the ratcheting pawl and cock it silently. </p><p></p><p>I have practiced at 50 yds, but my hunting area is pretty dense woods, and most shots are less than 20 yds. I will say this, the bolt will do a pass thru, and then is hell to get out of the ground. heavily wooded area, and the tree roots seem to grab the broadhead and its tough getting it out. Usually have to dig it out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 1182799, member: 5412"] I have the excaliber equinox, and like Dr Tad has said, not all crossbows have the same problems. This is my routine when hunting with the crossbow. I'll get out of the truck, put the xbow on safe, and use the cocking crank to cock it. I'll carry it to the stand, and then insert a bolt. If I don't get a shot, I"ll de-cock it before getting out of the stand. With mine, its pretty easy. Connect the cocking crank, take the slack out of the string, and pull the trigger. Its just like a boat winch where one can back off the ratcheting pawl to release the string silently. If for whatever reason I can take a shot, and want to re-cock, I'll put the cocking crank on, and again, release the ratcheting pawl and cock it silently. I have practiced at 50 yds, but my hunting area is pretty dense woods, and most shots are less than 20 yds. I will say this, the bolt will do a pass thru, and then is hell to get out of the ground. heavily wooded area, and the tree roots seem to grab the broadhead and its tough getting it out. Usually have to dig it out. [/QUOTE]
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