Hmm second thoughts

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:19 pm

I'm having second thoughts. I think what I might do instead of buying a compound bow, is put a scope and fast flight string on my Pheonix and buy a camoflauge jacket. If I buy a compound I'll end up around $1000 without a jacket.

mdcrossbow · Post by **mdcrossbow** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:26 pm

TYE, i'd say it's probably a little less $ to do that. And with gass prices as they are better to conserve.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:28 pm

You mean less money to go with the scope string idea rather than bow a compound?

I don't have to worry about gas prices...I don't drive yet.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:33 pm

TYE,
Just my opinion, but I'd go with setting up the Phoenix for the best performance, and invest a few $$$$ in good comfortable camo if you don't have it. A good compound, and all the accessories are going to be expensive, and the Phoenix will take care of all your hunting needs!

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 2:44 pm

Exactly what I was thinking

peter p · Post by **peter p** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:20 pm

Didn't you just get the pheonix?
A compound will drive you crazy with all the tuning and tinkering and you have to keep practicing to be persistant.
I used one for years and gave up due to all the tuning and tinkering.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Wed Aug 31, 2005 11:30 pm

Yeah... I just got both the Vixen and the Pheonix.... a few months back.

Maritimer · Post by **Maritimer** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:16 am

TYE stick with the Phoenix just buy the scope its allot cheaper than buying a compound and starting all over.

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 12:39 am

I think that's what I'm going to do. I think they have a couple Exomags sitting around at the local shop... I just might have to switch to one of those instead

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:19 pm

I'll have exactly enough money to buy a scope, jacket and blind I think.

Ameristep Doghouse $129.88 Before / $149.40 After Taxes (Bass Pro Shops)
Rocky 4in1 Parka Jacket $249.88 Nefore / $287.40 After Taxes (Bass Pro Shops)
Varizone Scope $119 Before / $139.90 After Taxes but I think he said it's exactly $119 for me to buy the scope and stuff, can't remember (At Local Shop)

Works out to around $570 something. or $518.30 if the scope is exactly $119.

That sound about right?

I think I might still do some shopping around.

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:55 pm

TYE.

LeBaron has a Carbon Pop Up for $97:45

http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_fall_pgr/hunt ... _blind.pdf

TYE · Post by **TYE** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:44 pm

I'm actually talking to BJ now

HEHE I might buy a few things from him

I was just outside.... I shot from 40 yards with my fibre optic sights. First one was a little high cuz I forgot where my 40 yard mark was, then the next 2 were right in the circle. The circle is the same size as the bottom of a popcan. The 2 bolts were actually right up against eachother. When I shot I heard a SMACK and I was like OH NO I ROBIN HOODED, but I didn't, came close tho, lol. Then my 4th shot was right beside them about an inch and a half from them. Not too bad. I can't wait to get the scope... them deer are gonna be in some serious trouble this year

Boltshooter · Post by **Boltshooter** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 8:02 pm

Buy the scope for the Phoenix TYE! Better to stick with one type of weapon and practice with it until you achieve a high degree of proficiency than to invest in a new type of weapon. The compound is certainly no more effective a hunting tool than the crossbow, anyway.

chessy · Post by **chessy** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:38 am