Looking into getting a Crossbow......

[Fish Aholic]

I am looking to purchase a crossbow soon. I am looking to try something different but I have a few questions. I know many people are kind of upset about the new bill passed but I am always open to new ideas:

1. What is the kill range on a crossbow? Is it farther than a regular compound bow?

2. How accurate are they?

3. Any recomendations?

I know I am a crossbow dummy.:spineyes:

[CoastalOutfitters]

1 60 yds

2 very, if tuned correctly

3 barnett

4 don't try to shoot fish with them

[Fish Aholic]

1 60 yds

2 very, if tuned correctly

3 barnett

4 don't try to shoot fish with them


I know I posted on the wrong fourm and could not figure out how to delete it??? Thanks for the input!!! Greenies coming your way!

[letsgofishin]

I agree with everything Coastal Outfitters had to say. I have only shot a crossbow this year and I only intend to shoot out to about 30 yards. I shot a couple of deer inside of 20 yards and all was good.
CO why did you mention not to shoot at fish?
I saw a program where a guy shot an alligator and that seemed to work ok?
I wouldn't be sure how to rig up for shooting with a string on the arrow and I sure don't won't that thing comming back my way!

[jboogerfinger]

I have been out of the loop for a while. Is it now legal to hunt with a crossbow? Last I knew, you had to have a handicap.

[Fishin' Soldier]

The new law passed this year any one can hunt with a crossbow now. It used to only people with upper limb disability.

[texas two guns]

too slow for fishing.

[Texican89]

AMS bowfishing has a rig for fishing, prob. better for big fish like huge gar . agree with other guy might be to slow for smaller fish. guess its a preference. enjoy thu sport. before they try to outlaw bowfishing for good.

[rodwade]

you could always hunt with crossbow, this year just allowed it during bow season.