1st year x bow hunting

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By the sounds of it you won't have much to learn. 250 kills says you already know how to hunt, and are skilled in the woods. You should be good to go after a few hours of practice.
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the hunting part i am confident with, i want to learn as much as possible about my equipment so i don't make crossbows look bad because of lack of knowledge. i have heard talk about the bolts loosing ke alot faster than a arrow and i do not want to push the range of effectiveness. i am really looking forward to getting in the woods this sept.!!!!!!
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Just remember if you wouldn't take the shot with your bowtech...don't take it with your x-bow!!
Good luck and keep us posted!!
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bowhunter1 wrote:the hunting part i am confident with, i want to learn as much as possible about my equipment so i don't make crossbows look bad because of lack of knowledge. i have heard talk about the bolts loosing ke alot faster than a arrow and i do not want to push the range of effectiveness. i am really looking forward to getting in the woods this sept.!!!!!!
I have heard that also but im not sure why or if its true..anybody want to weigh in on this theory that bolts(crossbow arrows) lose energy faster than vertical arrows?
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strum wrote:
bowhunter1 wrote:the hunting part i am confident with, i want to learn as much as possible about my equipment so i don't make crossbows look bad because of lack of knowledge. i have heard talk about the bolts loosing ke alot faster than a arrow and i do not want to push the range of effectiveness. i am really looking forward to getting in the woods this sept.!!!!!!
I have heard that also but im not sure why or if its true..anybody want to weigh in on this theory that bolts(crossbow arrows) lose energy faster than vertical arrows?

It's true . . .the arrows are thicker, thus more wind resistance. They slow down a little faster.
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alright here is another question, then i am heading to the target for some more shoot'n. my fire bolts are said to be moving at 350 fps. i really like the job the sidewinder broadhead did when shot from my compound many dead animals from them, lots of blood very short trail! :) will i get the same result when i shoot this broadhead from my equinox?, and do i have to double band it? result being after a good shot has been made. i am worrying about the blade either opening too soon, or not on impact due to heavier banding? i have never had a issue with this broadhead in many years of hunting.and i love the wound channel they create!!!!!!!!
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