I have a Phoenix without the finger guards and wonder if any of you have a home remedy you might share. I'm more concerned with the grand kids getting overly excited in a hunting situation even though they have been properly trained in safety and target shooting. Thanks in advance.
Bill
Finger guard
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Re: Finger guard
maybe put a tac pac handle on the front end. tell them hand always stays on the handle.you could also get a picattiny rail piece and a handle to make your own.
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one shot scott
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Re: Finger guard
You need an adhesive black plastic "L" like they sell for a tool box divider
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Re: Finger guard
The best advice I can offer is gather the young shooters around the computer and google crossbow thumb injuries. I know they are graphic pics but crossbow hunting is a graphic reality. I show everybody what can happen before they shoot my bow. All are much better off knowing and will pay it the proper respect. jmo.
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one shot scott
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Re: Finger guard
Heres mine, and it could be considered minor compared to others! I had my bow sideways on my lap while in stand with my hand rested on the side of the rail. A buck (beauty) came at 20 and I straightened the bow up and shot, not realizing that my thumb was dancing in the "triangle of pain". The worst part was not being able to say anything b/c the deer came to the base of my stand once shot. For 10 mins I had a throbbing thumb as that deer slowly walked away. Slowest deer retreat ever...
karma is a b....never found the deer even though I could see the blood pouring out of him right where an arrow should go. saw numerous clumps of blood from him!! I saw him bed down. once I saw that I made tracks for home and went back after some time..no deer.
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Re: Finger guard
Leather gloves are always an option. Still going to hurt but will keep thumb together.
Re: Finger guard
Buy a matrix stock. I don't have experience with the swap, but I would think it would only require a new hole and a quick tap job.
Education is key, but prevention is equally important. Especially with youngsters.
Education is key, but prevention is equally important. Especially with youngsters.
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Re: Finger guard
I let the string get my finger ONCE!
6 stitches and two broken bones.
Never did it again!
6 stitches and two broken bones.
Never did it again!
