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How to Sight In a Multi-Line Scope

Admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 21:41:52 +0000

Welcome to the ultimate guide to learning how to sight in a multi-line scope.

Whether you have purchased an illuminated or non-illuminated scope, the instructions on this page will work!

Pre-Steps

Follow the instructions given by your manufacturer for mounting the scope onto your crossbow.
If you purchased your crossbow and scope separately, begin by setting your target up at 10 yards distance from your crossbow. However, if you bought your scope and crossbow together as a package, the scope has already been bore sighted, and you can set up at 20 yards distance from the bow to the target.

Step-By-Step

Have a look at the focus ring, which is located at the rear bell of the scope to check the current focus of the scope. Then, adjust the ring left or right to put the scope into focus.
Check the duplex crosshair on the scope to make sure its vertical.
1. If the crosshairs are not vertical, loosen the screws on the scope rings, make the necessary adjustments and retighten the screws.
Aim, shoot, and observe the first shot. Make a note to adjust for windage and elevation.
1. To adjust for windage and elevation, remove the turret covers from the scope.
2. Based on your first shot, you’ll move up, down, left or right the amount of clicks needed to find an accurate aim.
Once you’ve made the necessary adjustments, aim and shoot again to check the new impact.
Fine-tune the scope’s adjustments by testing your shot at 30 yards.

Reminder: put the turret covers back on the scope once it’s sighted in.

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5 Simple Steps to Safely Load a Crossbow

Admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:49:26 +0000

Safety, then Fun

You bought a crossbow, you’re excited to get out and shoot, and believe me, it’s going to be a great time; Before then, however, you’ve got to learn how to safely load a crossbow.

If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place!

General Guidelines

The points below can be used for all crossbow and are written as general guidelines to follow.

The videos at the bottom will also help you properly load your bow, so you can get out for shooting!

Go to the place you plan to shoot before loading an arrow into your crossbow
Do no load the bow and start walking around, and definitely do not climb a tree with a loaded bow
Only the person shooting the crossbow should be the one loading it. If you can’t load a crossbow, you shouldn’t shoot a crossbow
If you need to pass a crossbow to a person, only do so if it is unloaded. If the bow is loaded, unload the crossbow before handing it over
If hunting with broadheads, wear safety gloves, and do not handle broadhead arrows with your bare hands
When loading the arrow, do not put your hands inside the release path of the bowstring
Wear safety goggles when handling your bow
Make sure the safety switch is turned onto safety mode before loading an arrow
Make sure you put the arrow in correctly – many crossbow brands make their arrows with one vane (fletching) colored a different color, which indicates that fletching is pointed down when loading your bow
Point your crossbow in a safe direction when loading your crossbow
Never dry-fire your crossbow (firing it cocked, but unloaded)

5 Simple Steps to safely Loading a crossbow

Hold the arrow between your index, middle finger and your thumb just behind the broadhead
Insert (the correct) fletching into the flight groove
Take the end of the arrow (the nock) and slide it under the arrow retention spring
Lower the front of the arrow to go smoothly into the barrel’s flight groove
Continue sliding the arrow into the string slot until the retention spring stops against the bowstring

Steps 1 -2

Steps 3 – 5

3 Simple Steps to safely UnLoading a crossbow

Make sure your finger is off the trigger and your safety is on
Hold the arrow between your index and middle finger and thumb just behind the broadhead or field point, and slide it out underneath the arrow retention spring
Safely put the arrow in the quiver

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Crossbow Hunting Tips for Beginners [ultimate Guide]

Admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:50:07 +0000

So you’re looking to get started crossbow hunting, and you want to do it the right way?

You’ve come to the right place.

Welcome to our Crossbow Hunting Tips for Beginners Guide, where we will run through all the basics to get you up and running with the right equipment, best safety information, and right mindset to get you out having some fun and shooting right!

Is Crossbow Hunting Legal?

In the United States, each state has their own rules and regulations on when and if you can hunt with a crossbow. Some states, you can only practice shooting crossbows, but you can’t hunt with them. Others, are much more flexible with their rules.

Finding out what the law says in your state is one of the first steps.

Depending if you live in the U.S. or Canada, check these links to determine if crossbow hunting is legal in your area:

Crossbow hunting regulations in the U.S.

Crossbow hunting regulations in Canada

How To Choose the Best Crossbow?

Once you’ve determined whether or not you’re legally able to shoot in your area, the next thing to do is find the best crossbow for you.

These days, there are a lot of brands to choose from. You should start by learning a little about the top brands on the market. The best crossbow brands are:

Crossbow features to consider

There are a lot of brands on the market now that are creating good products, so how are you to know which crossbow to pick for you?

To find the best crossbow for you, consider the following aspects:

Price:
Speed
Weight
Draw weight
Style (compound vs. recurve vs. reverse draw)

Price

Crossbows come in a wide variety of prices. While you can get a Ravin or TenPoint in the $2,500 range, crossbows don’t need to be that expensive.

In fact, there are a number of best crossbows for the money that are great for beginners who are just starting out. These usually start at the $250 range and increase with speed and lighter-weight materials.

The important part here is that you don’t need to spend $1,000 to get your first crossbow. Price does matter with weapons. We want to be safe and we want a quality shooting machine, but you should stay within your budget.

Speed

If you’re going to be hunting, I highly recommend picking a crossbow that shoots at or near the 400 feet-per-second (FPS) mark. The two main reasons are for more ethical kill shots, and also more accurate shooting.

When you shoot a bow at the 300 FPS range, although it’s fast, the game you’re shooting at can actually break the line of the shot, which means they are often able to get out of the way of the arrow before it reaches them. There are factors that both play towards and away from your advantage to this, but ultimately, if your purpose for shooting is hunting, a faster bow matters.

I don’t want to make it sound like you need one of the fastest crossbows on the market, because you don’t when you’re starting out, but that 400 FPS shot is what you should be aiming for.

Weight

Depending on your purpose for shooting a crossbow, you will want to take the weight of the bow into consideration.

If the plan is to shoot at crossbow targets for archery practice, and you don’t have much walking to do to get to your shooting place, weight is less of a factor.

If you plan to hunt, whether that may be in a hunting blind, or a tree stand, it depends if you walk very deep into the woods or the field to reach your shooting place.

Weight is also a factor if you’re looking for the best youth crossbow.

You want to be able to easily carry it. Like when packing a bag for the airport, make sure you feel comfortable with the weight for long period of time, not just picking it up and setting it down.

Lightweight crossbows make hunting that much more of a breeze. Whether you plan to carry the bow in your hands, or put it in a crossbow backpack, the lighter the better.

Draw Weight

The draw weight of a crossbow means the weight that it takes to pull the string back in order to cock the bow.

It used to be that only the top crossbows on the market had built-in cocking devices, which are devices with a handle that allow you to wind a crank to aid you in pulling back the string.

Luckily, this feature is becoming more and more standard with cheaper bows. Some people like to hand cock their bow, but make to check out the draw weight specs of the bow to know whether or not you’ll feel comfortable with that particular crossbow.

If you can’t cock it, you won’t rock it!

Style

There are three main styles of crossbows to choose from:

Compound crossbows
Reverse-draw compound crossbows
Recurve crossbows

Compound crossbows have cams, or wheels, that power the shot of the bow. Compound crossbows are the most frequently purchased type of crossbow these days.

Reverse-draw compound crossbows are also compound, meaning with wheels on each side of the bow limbs, but the limbs have been flipped around. The advantage here is that a reverse-draw bow offers a better sense of center-of-balance feel for the shooter. They are also often faster than traditional compound crossbows, because the cams are placed further back, which means the string draws tighter and produces a faster shot. Many say the disadvantage is the strange-looking design of the bows. Regarding reverse-draw.

The third most common design of crossbows is the recruve crossbow. This crossbow doesn’t have cams. Enthusiasts of this kind of bow like the simplicity of the weapon, as well as the better ability to and ease of fixing your own crossbow.

When deciding which is best for you, go ahead and check them all out. Get a feel for what seems like a fit for you, and go with that one!

Getting the right gear

Most of the time, purchasing a crossbow will give you a full shooting/hunting package.

Crossbows these days often come with a scope, bolts or arrows, and the necessities to help get you shooting quickly. However, in case they don’t, or in case you’re looking for a quick upgrade, here are links we’ve written that go in depth to give you the information you’ll need:

Add this Gear to your list

It won’t take long after you’ve got that first sweet crossbow, where you’ll think, “I wish I had a case to put this bow in.” Or, “Wow, I’d love to be able to hunt longer- what’s the best night vision scope for crossbows?“

These questions are in the evolution of getting set up into our crossbow world, and it’s a pleasure to be the one to introduce you to it.

Below are links to accessories you’re going to want to get all comfortable and be that person who not only walks the walk, but also talks the talk.

Final Thoughts

Crossbow hunting is one of the best outdoor activities you can do.

If you’re reading this and you’re deciding whether or not you should get into this amazing activities, let me just say that I’ve met the most amazing people through crossbow hunting and thoroughly enjoy the time in the outdoors.

Don’t try and get the perfect bow, but instead, use the guiding principles listed above to help you find the right bow for you.

I hope this helped, and if so, drop a comment into the section below.

Cheers!

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST CROSSBOW BOLT WEIGHT

Admin — Tue, 25 May 2021 22:18:55 +0000

Crossbow bolts come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but how can you tell which bolt is best for your bow?

10 Best Maintenance Tips For Crossbow Longevity

Admin — Sat, 22 May 2021 20:48:38 +0000

Have you ever noticed areas of your crossbow that needed to be tuned up, but didn’t know exactly what to do? Maybe you’ve been shooting your bow all season and feel that you should clean it up before ending the hunting season. Or, maybe it’s the beginning of shooting season, and you know your crossbow needs to be looked over before you go back out and shoot.

If any of these sound right to you, you’re going to love this 10 best maintenance tips for your crossbow page.

Whether you’re looking for tips to keep your crossbow working well before, during, or after hunting season, these top insights always work no matter the time in the season.

Wipe it with a cotton cloth

The first step is to spray water on a cloth and wipe the crossbow down to remove dirt, dust and debris.

I use water instead of cleaning agents to insure that the coating on the stock and limbs do not have a reaction, which might cause flaking or peeling.

A cotton or microfiber towel is favorable because these materials will not scratch your bow.

When doing so, make sure to wipe under and around the string, around the trigger and at the areas where dirt easily collects.

Tighten nuts, bolts, and screws

Each shot fired from a crossbow puts the bow through a lot of force and pressure. Parts of the bow, such as the nuts, bolts, and screws will naturally loosen.

Use the two tools below to quickly and easily tighten the necessary parts of your bow.

Tools for Crossbows

Allen Company Archery Multitool

Pine Ridge Archery Archer’s Allen Wrench Set

Apply oil to steel parts

Keeping your crossbow well lubricated will help prevent rust during the off season.

In particular, apply this lube to the parts of the bow that are made of steel, such as the nuts, bolts, and screws.

We all know how amazingly fast rust will find its way onto our tools and equipment. Maintain a schedule for keeping the bow lubricated to make sure that rust doesn’t cause other damages to your bow.

When it comes to lube, you want to use crossbow lube. Lubricants made for other materials can cause the dipped paint on your bow to flake and peel.

There are multiple types of crossbow lube on the market, but I always stick with TenPoint’s lube.

TenPoint Crossbow lube

Apply oil to the Dry-fire inhibitor, cam bearings, axles, and trigger

Before cleaning the larger parts of the crossbow, make sure your bow is set to the safety position.

Apply a drop of oil to both sides of the safety slide through the window in the trigger box.

In order to make sure the oil spreads evenly, move the safety mechanism back and forth multiple times.

Next, apply a drop of oil to the string latch that’s located in the trigger box and use that same back and forth motion to correctly lube the string.

From here, we will apply oil to the dry-fire inhibitor. To do this, put a drop of oil on the left and right side of the bow’s dry-fire inhibitor wedge, which will be located just below the steel pin.

From here we’ll move onto applying oil to the two cams. To do so, simply apply oil to the top of each cam where the bearings pass through the axle.

To finish off, apply a cotton swab to wipe away excess dirt, grease, and oil from the bow.

Wax your string

Both cold and hot weather are brutal on a crossbow’s string. Weather conditions can severely shorten the length of the string’s lifespan.

But it doesn’t have to be like that. Waxing your string properly will ensure your string lasts longer and performs stronger.

In order to wax your string properly, take the lid off the wax container and rube the lube stick up and down the string while making sure to cover the sides of the string as well.

Best Bow String Wax

Clean the flight rail

Dirt and debris will collect in and around the flight rail, and you’re going to want to clean this area of your crossbow.

Dip a q-tip into water and move the q-tip through the rail, making sure to clean the sides very well.

Then, grab your cotton cloth and wipe off any remaining debris that you still see.

Check cut-out and other hard to reach areas

Oftentimes, crossbows will have difficult to reach areas, like where the handle meets the shaft.

Many crossbow models have cut outs, where the company took metal out, leaving a hollow place, which is great to keep a lightweight set up, but a place that needs to be clean.

For this area, take more q-tips, and your cloth and make sure to get inside with the q-tip and around with the cloth.

Clean the scope

Start by removing the lens covers from the scope and checking for dirt and debris.

To clean your scope, you’re going to want to use purified water with a drop or two of dish detergent.

I recommend this mixture because dish soap is non-alcoholic, which will keep the coating on the optics safe.

This time, dip a cotton ball into the solution and gently rub the cotton ball onto the scope lens.

Use both a dab and twist to properly lean the optics. Next, take a dry cotton ball and gently go over your scope to ensure that no water or soap is left behind.

Clean and lubricate the cocking mechanism

If your crossbow has a detachable cocking mechanism, such as the Acudraw, take off the device.

If this option isn’t available to you, you will still use the same process that comes next.

First wipe dry with the cotton rag. Then, take a cotton ball and dip it into the water and soap combination. Gently wipe around the edges and inside to mechanism the best you can.

After that, apply a small amount of oil to the device and move it around in side-to-side and up-and-down movements to get the oil all around the device.

When it’s time to put the cocking mechanism back on the bow, make sure you get the nuts and bolts tight.

Use a case

The best way to keep an unused crossbow well maintained is to keep the bow in a case.

There are hard cases and soft cases that will protect your bow.

Plus, if you’re looking for a new case, and want to make sure to get the best crossbow case for you, read our in-depth article about crossbow cases directly below.

Conclusion

Did you know that a crossbow can easily last a decade or longer?

The bows we buy, plus the equipment it takes can get expensive. It’s best to maintain your crossbow to get the longevity out of the bow.

Hopefully you found value in this article, and if you feel I missed another way that you use to keep your bow shooting well, please leave your comment down below!

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Best Tips for Tree Stand Hunting

Admin — Thu, 20 May 2021 21:14:16 +0000

Whether you’ll be hunting from a climbing tree stand, a hang-on tree stand, or a tripod ladder, safety and technique will help you get the shot you want and stay safe doing it.

Here are my top tips for hunting with a stand.

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Have the right stand

There are lots of products on the market, and many are very well made. When it comes to making sure you have the right stand for you, consider the following aspects:

Your weight
The weather conditions
The height you like to shoot at
Whether or not you’ll be hunting alone or with another person

Have the right Equipment

Believe me, I can hunt during the day, night, summer, winter, rain, shine, sleet and snow. When I’m hunting, life is right. And if you’re like me, we just need to make sure you’re prepared for whatever weather conditions you’re going into.

In order to make sure your trip doesn’t land in the emergency room, always make sure to have the following safety equipment with you when hunting from a tree stand:

Safety rope
Harness tether
Ladder or climbing sticks
Safety radio or cell phone
Hunting gear

Prep-check your stand

It’s easy for me to grab my equipment, toss it in my truck and off I go.

Prep-checking your equipment is a good way to remember all the things you need, while making sure that all the things are set and ready to go.

A simple check of the bow, examining the string, trigger, and body will allow you to make sure your bow is in the right condition before heading out.

Pick the right height

The deer are less likely to see you the further up on the tree you go; however, that strategy allows for an easier injury if things go wrong.

The main thing to keep in mind is that you should go as high as you feel comfortable going. I know guys who don’t break the 15 foot mark, and I know guys who go beyond 25 feet.

Personally, I like to keep it around 20 feet.

Pick the right Tree

The more covered up you are, the better.

Pick trees that still have leaves on, if that’s possible.

For another hunting hack, latch on to a tree with foliage next to it from other trees and brush.

All of these concepts allow you to stay covered better so the deer won’t see you.

Consider the sun and time of day

Hunting in the morning is a different hunt than hunting in the evening, and definitely different than hunting at night- although I’ve never hunted from a tree stand at night.

When choosing your tree to climb, remember the sun and the time of day you’ll be hunting. Will the sun be in your eyes? Will you get sunburned? Likewise, if the sun is going down, you may want to be in the sun to grab that last hour of warmth.

Make sure to keep the sun and time of day in mind when selecting your climbing tree.

final Hunting Hacks

Along side getting set up in the brush and leaves, consider wearing a full-body leaf suit. This works best in cold weather, because they get warm. Yet, if you’re hunting when it’s hot out, wear camo gear.

Products mentioned in this article

Be prepared and get the best hunt in that you can. Here are the products mentioned in this article that will help you find success the next time you use a tree stand for bow hunting.

Camo Leaf Suit

best climbing tree stands

best Hang-On tree stands

best Tri-Pod Deer stands

best climbing sticks

best safety Harnesses

best Tree stand Locks

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Crossbow Shooting Frequently Asked Questions

Admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 02:17:51 +0000

Your crossbow questions answered

Crossbows are complex weapons. We want to be able to shoot them at optimal speed and accuracy, and at times, questions arise. When they do, we want to be the first site you think of to find your answers.

Our hope is that we will comprise a list of all the most frequently asked questions for our fellow bow hunters.

If there’s a question that we haven’t answered yet, post it in the comment section at the bottom of the page. We’ll make sure to get to it as soon as we can.

Cheers hunters!

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Why do I have to wind the crank back three times after cocking a crossbow with ACUslide?

If you don’t ease the tension, your arrows’ accuracy will be compromised. This will affect down-range and long-distance accuracy.

Therefore, we wind the crank back after cocking the bow to relieve the tension from the cocking strap.

What does it mean for a crossbow to be presighted?

Purchasing a pre-sighted crossbow means that the crossbow’s scope has already been sighted. This means that the workers at the factory have done the work for you, so that the expectation is that you can take the bow out of the package, go directly to the target and shoot within six inches of your target at a 20 yard distance.

Do I need to shoot with broadheads to test the accuracy after I've sighted in?

Yes! Always test-fire your crossbow using broadheads to make sure the grouping accuracy is zero’d in where you’d like it.

We do this because the broadhead’s shape is different than the field point’s shape and there is a possibility for producing different results.

What's the best type of target for my crossbow?

Having the proper target for your crossbow and for your needs is crucial.

Different model crossbows shot at different speeds and it is critical that you find a target that will stop the arrows shot by your bow.

Also, there are different targets for shooting field points vs. broadheads.

Check out our review to get a complete list and breakdown for the best crossbow targets.

There are 3D targets that are designed specifically for bow hunters. These make good practice for hunting.

Lastly, if you’re looking to make an at-home target, check out this Best DIY Archery Backstop.

How far can I shoot my crossbow?

Depending on which scope you’re shooting with, crossbows can accurately shoot up to 100 yards.

The ethical hunter understands, however, that crossbows do not shoot like rifles and should only be used to kill game from 50 yards or closer.

How do I safely decock my crossbow?

If your crossbow came with or you purchased a device to help you decock your crossbow by unwinding the crossbow, it will be a safe and easy process.

If your crossbow does not come with a decocking device, the safest way to decock is to shoot it at a tree or discharge bag.

Here are two of our favorite decocking devices for your crossbow. Make sure they fit your specific bow.

CenterPoint Power Draw Crossbow Cocking Device

Killer Instinct MAGTEK DCS Dead Silent Crossbow Crank

What do I do if my crossbow was left in the rain?

Use paper towels or cloth towels to soak your crossbow up as soon as you can.

Then, use cotton balls to get in the hard to reach places.

What I like to do next is use a leaf blower and really get the bow dry.

To avoid rust, use WD-40 and then apply trigger lube inside the string slot.

How can I best take care of my crossbow?

Crossbows are able to last for nearly a decade if taken care of properly.

First, always use a crossbow case when you’re not using it.

Next, always make sure you use this string lube before you go out shooting. This helps maintain a healthy strength and flexibility to your string. This is not only safe for you, but also helps maintain the life of the bow.

When you’re finished shooting, use a rag to wipe away any excess lube or string or other material that may be attached to the bow.

Avoid excess water on the bow. You can of course shoot in the rain, but try to keep the bow as dry as you can.

How often should I change the strings on the crossbow?

If you’re maintaining the string well using lube, we recommend changing the string every two years.

How do I choose the best bolts for my crossbow?

Choosing the best bolts for your crossbow involves checking the speed at which your bow shoots. This matters because you’ll want to find the best bolt weight to shoot for your bow.

Also, you’ll need to consider which nock is best for your style of shooting.

There are four styles of nocks, which include flat, half moon, half moon hybrid, and then there’s lighted nocks, which are pretty sweet.

Different bolts also come from different materials, which affect the speed and length of life of the bolt. Carbon bolts are awesome, but go ahead and check the Best Crossbow Bolts page to find what’s right for you.

Is hunting from a treestand safe?

Hunting from a treestand is an amazing experience. It feels primal being up in the tree, and there’s really nothing like it.

Any veteran tree stand hunters will tell you that safety is very important.

We recommend practicing before the day you’re going out for the hunt. That being said, hunters have been using treestands for a long time. As long as you follow the directions printed on the stand that you purchase, treestand hunting is highly recommended!

Selecting the best hunting treestand is critical to safey. There are a lot of factors, such as weight and mobility that play an important role in selecting the best stand for you.

We highly recommend reading this article.

In case you’re looking for a more minimal approach, which there are times that it’s just easier and more free feeling, read all about hang on tree stands.

Yet, if you’re still not convinced that you’ll be getting into the tree, the best alternative are the tripod hunting stands.

Which Nock to use with your crossbow?

Each crossbow model will specify which nock is best for your particular crossbow.

However, it is good to know the difference between the kinds, so you can get a better feel for which you might like the most.

As y0u can see from the picture to the right, there are four different kinds of nocks. These include, flat, half-moon, half-moon hybrid and lighted.

How to safely position your hands when shooting

As you can see from the images on the left, in order to safely shoot a crossbow, the most important aspect is to place your hands and fingers below the rail.

This style eliminates the chance that your finger will be cut when shooting.

How to test for trigger safety?

Always follow these steps to test for trigger safety:

Pull the trigger only to fire the crossbow.
Never pull the trigger unless you intend to fire the crossbow.
Manipulating the trigger is a bad practice.
Never partially pull the trigger. If you partially pull the trigger, reset the safety by recocking the bow and checking for safety bounce back.
Visually verify your safety is in the white or “safe” position when you engage or reengage your safety. Check for bounce back.

How to safely cock your crossbow

Cocking your crossbow inaccurately is the surest way to shoot inaccurately. With any crossbow, if the bowstring is not centered on the string-latch when cocked, the crossbow will not shoot straight. Follow these steps to ensure accuracy

With the underside of the crossbow facing your legs, place your foot far enough into the foot stirrup to keep it from slipping out when you draw the bowstring.
Bend over the crossbow, grabbing the bowstring on both sides of the barrel using all four fingers of both hands.
Slide your hands flush against the sides of the barrel.
With your index fingers against the side of the barrel to guide you, and with a secure grip, start pulling the bowstring toward the string slot in the trigger box. While you begin to lift, simultaneously transfer as much of the lifting effort as you can away from your back and onto your legs. As you pull the bowstring inside the string slot, you can see and hear the safety slide click from FIRE (red) -to- SAFE (white) and also hear the string latch click as it engages the bowstring.
Check to make sure the string latch – and not the DFI – is holding the bowstring. Remember, the bow will not fire if the bowstring is being held by the DFI. Also check to make sure the safety knob is in the SAFE (white) position before proceeding to load an arrow

How to properly mount a scope to my crossbow?

Here is our favorite video on how to properly mount a scope to your crossbow:

How do I correct my bow string after accidentally shooting it into my Dry-Fire Inhibitor?

In order to re-cock your bow and free the string from the DFI (Dry-Fire Inhibitor), you will need to reset the string onto the string latch.

There isn’t a one-method-fits-all approach, because it will depend on your particular crossbow model.

However, each crossbow comes with an owners manual that will detail the step-by-step technique to reset your bow string.

Should I inspect my crossbow each time before taking it out shooting?

Yes, and here are the places to have a look at:

Make sure you inspect the string. You will want to add lubrication to your string each time you go out to shoot.

Next, inspect the cables, trigger, and bow frame. Look for damaged parts or fraying cables.

Are light or heavy arrows better?

Both a light and heavy arrow has its advantages and disadvantages.

For example, if you’ll be shooting during a windy day, the heavier arrow will provide more power to penetrate the wind, whereas a lighter arrow will shoot faster.

To get a full run-down about bolts and arrows, check our page about the best bolts.

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How To Shoot A Turkey With A Crossbow [Exact Placement]

Admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 18:26:21 +0000

Shooting a turkey in the right place will execute the kill you’re looking for.

Plenty of times, I’ve gone turkey hunting, shot the bird right where I was aiming, but it got away. What’s the deal with that?

This article will explain in detail exactly where to shoot a turkey with a crossbow to get the best results, a clean kill, and help you protect that tasty meat you’re going to have at dinner.

What goes Wrong?

When a bow hunter places the shot at the turkey where they aimed, but the turkey gets away, there are a few common and simple solutions to help you not make that mistake in the future.

First, don’t use bolts, use these broadheads.

Placement is definitely important.

Oftentimes, the turkey’s natural shape and definition make it difficult for us hunters to shoot at the vital areas. Their legs are thin, their features distort their shape, and if their in full strut form, it’s nearly impossible to get a correct shot off.

Finding the sweet spot

Did you know that a turkey’s vitals are only about the size of a softball? Compared to that of the average deer, who’s vitals are basketball-size, that’s about one-third of the target size.

Turkey’s are harder to shoot than they might look. They don’t fly well, they don’t run well, yet I’ve seen plenty of times where bow hunters miss their mark when it comes to turkey hunting. This is a strange but true phenomenon.

Nevertheless, learning the placement of where you can shoot a turkey to get the clean kill that you’re looking for is simple and will help you get the turkeys you aim at in the future, so let’s go!

Turkey Targets

Practicing your hunt before the action happens in the field can accelerate your hit score. I recommend to all my fellow bow hunters to have multiple kinds of archery targets.

Best Turkey Hunting Placement for Bow Hunting

Back Facing

If the turkey’s back is to you and you are looking to get your shot in at this time, go ahead and shoot a hole in one.

Side Facing

If the the turkey is showing its side to your position, aim an inch below the beard a and right about three inches.

Front Facing

If you are presented with a turkey that is facing you from the front side, aim just below its beard right in the center of the chest piece.

Quartering

If the turkey is quartering in the field, you’re going to want to shoot it into the front of the chest. Aiming slightly to either side is ok.

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Turkey Targets

Best Turkey Hunting Placement for Bow Hunting

Back Facing

Side Facing

Front Facing