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11/2/2018 9:58:25 AM EDT
I struck a deal to trade, so I'll be acquiring a 2018 Bear Apocalypse crossbow.



I don't know much about them (other than now learning that they shoot "bolts", not "arrows").

I'm not sure if I'll even get to hunt with it this year, but I'm looking forward to expanding my season beyond the gun seasons.
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“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 10mm at your side, kid.”
11/2/2018 10:42:17 AM EDT
[#1]
Don't dry fire it...........
It's all fun and games tell someone loses an eye.
11/3/2018 3:37:26 PM EDT
[#2]
Actually, modern crossbows shoot arrows, they are just a little shorter than those used by vertical bows, but they are arrows.

You'll find lots of good info on sites like Crossbow Nation and CrossbowTalk
11/5/2018 9:11:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: shotar][Edited] [#3]
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Originally Posted By katrina24:
Don't dry fire it...........
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This times 10.  When you set the bolt in place, make sure it has the correct type of knock and that it is fully seated to the rear.  If in doubt, check it again.  The odd colored fletch goes into the channel in the " barrel ".  Do not use the cheapest arrows at walmart.  I like the Easton black maxx which are still cheap, but a step up.
Trusting your life to the benevolence of an armed criminal is not a strategy, it is stupid!
11/11/2018 10:05:41 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AJE][Edited] [#4]
I got it last week.

The arrows (or bolts, whatever) are Easton, and he gave me a few extra with it.



First two shots...  I discovered I should not have started at 25 yards



I hunted today and remembered why I didn't like hunting with my bow... because I had two deer and two coyotes well within rifle range and not within crossbow range
GLOCK Armorer USPSA & GSSF competitor
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 10mm at your side, kid.”
11/12/2018 9:17:50 AM EDT
[#5]
I went to a ground tent blind for crossbow.  Took my Deer at 25 yards with a clean pass through.  It went about 40yds, of course down a steep hill to the creek line, and died.  It looked smaller from the blind than it did dragging it back up that hill.

Trusting your life to the benevolence of an armed criminal is not a strategy, it is stupid!
11/14/2018 9:41:29 AM EDT
[#6]
Nice.

I was hoping to get out more before it got so damn cold.

I am ready for gun season

GLOCK Armorer USPSA & GSSF competitor
“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a Glock 10mm at your side, kid.”

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