Bracketing Method

Coin Man · Post by **Coin Man** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:30 pm

I’ve been a crossbow hunter for about 5 years. I just purchased my first EXCALIBUR crossbow this year after the cable on my other crossbow broke when I was shooting it. I really like my new xbow (no cables or cams).
Sometimes I have a hard time judging my distances on a deer in the woods. I have a range finder but I can’t always use it if the deer is looking at me (too much movement). I bought a product called Dead-On and mounted on the front sight. I thought about trying to use the bracketing method in ranging my deer.
Any comments would be useful.
Thanks!

M&M · Post by **M&M** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:37 pm

looks interesting hows it work and whats the cost? does it get in the way of your line of sight when looking through your scope? M&M

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:40 pm

Welcome to the forum, I have a hard time judging distance too, so I went with this..

roly · Post by **roly** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:27 pm

Mr. Piper is that camo tape and a scope cover?

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:35 pm

roly wrote:Mr. Piper is that camo tape and a scope cover?

It is, yes. That scope spent so much time in the rain it shrunk, the tape keeps it from sliding around.

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:35 pm

Welcome, Coin Man!

It certainly is possible to use a bracketing method to give yourself a rough estimate of yardage. All you need to know is the average depth of a deer's rib cage (for your area) at the yardage you desire to shoot. Adjust your pins, or sets of them, to match that depth at that range ... say, 15 yards and 30.

Furthermore, if you're content with "minute of deer" accuracy, say a 4"-5" inch group, you can likely sight in at 20 yards and be good for a kill anywhere out to 30 with a dead-on hold.

You're going to enjoy your new Excal, and your time on this forum!

roly · Post by **roly** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:28 pm

Pydpiper wrote:
roly wrote:Mr. Piper is that camo tape and a scope cover?
It is, yes. That scope spent so much time in the rain it shrunk, the tape keeps it from sliding around.

Great Idea! my cover keeps sliding in on the ends , drives me crazy,
I will borrow your Idea.

roly · Post by **roly** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:34 pm

Sorry Mr. Coin man , didn't mean to go astray.

Welcome

Coin Man · Post by **Coin Man** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:51 pm

M&M, here's where I got the Dead-On : http://www.deadonrangefinder.com/Default.aspx

The web site shows how to use it.

I used the front sight that came with the bow turned it around backwards and placed it on the left side so the scope knobs did not interfere with viewing it. I used GOOP and glued it to the sight. It only takes a second to size the deer with the sight then look through the scope for the shot. No more moving around. My pins are set for 20, 30, and 40 yards.

Thanks everybody, I am happy to be on here. I've been reading your posts and enjoy them very much.

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:55 pm

welcome to the forum and thanks for the link

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:59 pm

when i click buy it now it won't load so i can see a price. is it expensive?

sumner4991 · Post by **sumner4991** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:12 pm

mikej wrote:when i click buy it now it won't load so i can see a price. is it expensive?

$25

one shot scott · Post by **one shot scott** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:20 pm

Welcome to the forum Coin Man!

Pydpiper, I like the remote button on the rangefinder.

Canabow · Post by **Canabow** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:28 pm

Welcome to the forum.

Tenn. Equinox · Post by **Tenn. Equinox** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:20 am

Welcome Coin man
I like your rangefinder , that's a good idea for a fast shot.
I may have to give it a try.