For the first time, hunters will be able to use a crossbow to hunt in Wisconsin, New York, and Minnesota. There has been a big interest from people who want to take advantage of the new regulations that were just passed this year. In many states, crossbows were treated as guns/rifles so their use was limited. There will no doubt be people who are completely new to crossbows this year that are hitting the field. Before you new hunters start searching for a new crossbow for sale, there are a few do's and don'ts that you should keep in mind.
If you are not familiar with crossbows, then you are probably confused as to what is out there. Many of you have only seen them on TV or read about them in magazines so everything can seem very foreign.
The first thing that you should know when you begin your search for a crossbow for sale is that you need to look for something that will have sufficient draw weight for whatever animal you will be hunting. Luckily for you, many of the states have taken the guess work out of this by setting their own minimum limits, dependent on the animals that are in that state. I believe that the minimum that I would suggest for a crossbow would be a 150 pound draw weight. Anything less than that might not get hunters the clean pass-through that they are looking for.
I always suggest that people heavily consider mass weight. You should make sure that you understand that anything that is over 7 pounds will add up after you have been carrying it around for some time. I always try to get a crossbow for sale that is on the lighter size for this reason.
I started shooting a crossbow because I could not shoot a vertical bow anymore. I was injured and I just couldn't hold the bow at full draw. It just wouldn't make sense for me to get a heavy crossbow. If you do not mind the weight, then I would still suggest that you get a bi-pod or a mono-pod rest to help ease some of the weight.
It should come as no surprise to you. You need to make sure that you are out in the field practicing diligently before you head out for your hunt. I know that there are articles out there that state that crossbows are easy to shoot. This does not matter, because I can tell you from personal experience that there is still a decent amount of practice that one must go through in order to arrow their next buck with a crossbow.
One of the main reasons for practice for the shooter to get a real feel for the crossbows balance, and the trigger. The perception of balance will vary from shooter to shooter, as will the trigger, but you still must get accustomed to them if you hope to be successful out in the field. Every manufacturer has their specific "patented" technology for a "more balanced crossbow" and trigger tech, so you need to test them out before you commit to getting a particular crossbow for sale.
It just has to feel right. Going over the crossbow that you are looking to buy is one of the most important (if not the most) aspects of getting a new crossbow. The specs don't mean a thing to me if the crossbow is big and clunky or if it does not fit my shooting style. There is a reason why people start on one particular brand and then stick with it for the rest of their lives. They like the way that it feels. Test out a couple of crossbows after you have done your research to see which one you feel is the best. It should be a no brainer. If you have a tie, then (and only then) should you go for the one that has the better specs.
Should you get a Kodabow or an Excalibur Crossbow for Sale?
With the recent surge in popularity for the Kodabow Crossbow, I think that there is now another contender for a quality recurve crossbows. Previously this market was almost completely taken by Excalibur Crossbow, but the last fe models from Kodabow have gotten peoples attention.
Archery Bows in the Media
Archery bows are coming into the spotlight at a very quick rate in recent times. Theaters have always enjoyed using the bow and arrow as a weapon in many of their movies. Many years ago, you could see Robin Hood on the big screen with his group of merry men. You could also see Sylvester Stallone a few years later showing us the lethal nature of the weapon, in Rambo.
Still Hunting with Crossbows
You can hunt in various ways when you are out in the tree-covered forest. Some people enjoy hunting with their crossbow from an elevated position, so they use tree stands. Some hunters cannot climb up a tree as easily anymore or they just simply prefer to position a hunting blind in a discrete location. Some of you are looking for a little bit more from your hunt. If you want something that is a little different from your average hunt, then I would recommend a little something called still hunting.
