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<blockquote data-quote="Ramblin99" data-source="post: 2459696" data-attributes="member: 51452"><p>I've been shooting crossbows for about 10 years, and most of that time shooting various Scorpyd reverse draw crossbows. I shot vertical bows for 30 years. Why did I switch? Crossbows are just plain fun. I enjoy long distance target shooting, trying to shoot the best 3-shot groups I can shoot. My best 80-yard group is 1-1/4" center to center. The high-end bows like Scorpyd and probably Ravin can perform with that kind of accuracy. I can't shoot my Scorpyd Ventilator 175 Extreme at the same target spot at 50 yards and under because I'll bust the knocks and fletching off my expensive arrows. If you choose to buy one of these $2K bows, you'll be astounded at the accuracy.</p><p></p><p>With that said, you won't ever shoot a deer at that distance. The deer wouldn't even be standing there when the arrow arrived. My Vent shoots a 435gr total weight arrow at a true (chronographed) 435 feet per second, and that's a 22" arrow. But crossbows are LOUD. The deer jump the string in a serious way. My max range to make a sure, ethical kill on whitetails is 45 yards. Any farther than that and they simply move too much before the arrow arrives. I learned this the hard way shooting at a doe several years ago at 55 yards. She dropped about 8 inches and lurched forward probably a foot before the arrow arrived. And at that time I was shooting the fastest crossbow one could buy.</p><p></p><p>When hunting, you can shoot a crossbow from essentially any position you like. From shooting houses, ladder stands, climbers, lock-ons and ground blinds. And if the deer shows up on the wrong side, you can also shoot a crossbow left-handed. The bow doesn't care at shorter distances. However, for long-distance target shooting, be aware that crossbows are very particular about how you hold them. If you want to shoot great long distance groups, you need a level on your scope and you have to hold the bow the exact same way, with the exact same pressure, every time. And you need good spine-matched arrows as well.</p><p></p><p>You don't have to shoot a crossbow just because you get old. That used to be the motivation and how many people ended up shooting crossbows. But I'm seeing a lot of young guys shooting them now....because they are so much fun to shoot. It's not a compromise, or a tool for people that can't shoot a vertical bow anymore. It's just another way to hunt deer....or whatever game you hunt. Go for it and never look back!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ramblin99, post: 2459696, member: 51452"] I've been shooting crossbows for about 10 years, and most of that time shooting various Scorpyd reverse draw crossbows. I shot vertical bows for 30 years. Why did I switch? Crossbows are just plain fun. I enjoy long distance target shooting, trying to shoot the best 3-shot groups I can shoot. My best 80-yard group is 1-1/4" center to center. The high-end bows like Scorpyd and probably Ravin can perform with that kind of accuracy. I can't shoot my Scorpyd Ventilator 175 Extreme at the same target spot at 50 yards and under because I'll bust the knocks and fletching off my expensive arrows. If you choose to buy one of these $2K bows, you'll be astounded at the accuracy. With that said, you won't ever shoot a deer at that distance. The deer wouldn't even be standing there when the arrow arrived. My Vent shoots a 435gr total weight arrow at a true (chronographed) 435 feet per second, and that's a 22" arrow. But crossbows are LOUD. The deer jump the string in a serious way. My max range to make a sure, ethical kill on whitetails is 45 yards. Any farther than that and they simply move too much before the arrow arrives. I learned this the hard way shooting at a doe several years ago at 55 yards. She dropped about 8 inches and lurched forward probably a foot before the arrow arrived. And at that time I was shooting the fastest crossbow one could buy. When hunting, you can shoot a crossbow from essentially any position you like. From shooting houses, ladder stands, climbers, lock-ons and ground blinds. And if the deer shows up on the wrong side, you can also shoot a crossbow left-handed. The bow doesn't care at shorter distances. However, for long-distance target shooting, be aware that crossbows are very particular about how you hold them. If you want to shoot great long distance groups, you need a level on your scope and you have to hold the bow the exact same way, with the exact same pressure, every time. And you need good spine-matched arrows as well. You don't have to shoot a crossbow just because you get old. That used to be the motivation and how many people ended up shooting crossbows. But I'm seeing a lot of young guys shooting them now....because they are so much fun to shoot. It's not a compromise, or a tool for people that can't shoot a vertical bow anymore. It's just another way to hunt deer....or whatever game you hunt. Go for it and never look back! [/QUOTE]
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