Does this bow have enough force to take out a deer safely
1485341
After looking at several states regulations on bow hunting, the average draw is 35-45 lbs. This crossbow has 175 lbs of draw. I'm sure it will take a deer with no problems. HOWEVER- do consult your state's regulations on using crossbows for big game hunting. Most states allow you to hunt with a crossbow during rifle season but not bow season. Depends on the state and check the regs before going.
1485342
Looking at the target penetration (commercial crossbow target) I am confident that at below 30 (and definitely 25) yards or less it is adequate - penetration of the target at 40 yards is dramatically decreased when compared to 30 yards. I would be careful about mechanical broadheads because some of them require faster speeds to activate the blades ( than the 230 to 250fps from this bow).
1485343
More than enough. It is reliable and very accurate at short ranges, and for a crossbow at a decent price - this was my first pick. You have to play with it a bit to get everything balanced out properly ; but once you do it is a very deadly weapon.
1485344
Definetely does, its going 240 fps. Its not going to reach out 50 plus yards like compound cross bows but in Michigan my average shot even during gun seasons is 15 to 25 yards. The trade off for only weighting 4.5 lbs is distance. This bow is well built and worth the money, only 139$ at Dunhams.
1485345
Yes.....this crossbow is as fast as top of the line bows a mere decade ago that people have been using to kill deer for decades. Running a 425+/- grain carbon bolt at 240 feet per second relates to around 54 ft lbs of Kinetic Energy. More than enough for deer and actually passes into the bottom end of the large game category on many charts.
666851
I don't know how consistent the draw weight is set out of the box. My bow was around 58lbs. Be sure to get it tuned. The cams were slightly out of sync. It's a great bow. Can't wait for the deer to cooperate enough for me to use it!
1533882
Well its ok. but just make sure you're strong enough to attach the string to the bow. also make sure all the nuts and bolts are properly tightened. i lost one when it came undone and had to replace it. the last thing I'm gonna add ismake sure you are firing at a visible target. I've already lost all my bolts due to them going underneath the ground.
1315704
Yes, the more weight you will have to pull as a bow goes up in weight. It is the Weight of the drawing of the bow when you are preparing to release the arrow.
885036
ours did not break. It was fine. We used it for awhile and then gave it to our archery teacher for his new students. We move up to a re-curve bow.
2001152
I suppose if you got good enough with it. I would say that it has the power. At 15 yards we have missed the target and sunk it into a piece of plywood. It is definitely not a toy bow.
2109242
I think it would be ok for a while for some back yard target practice. It a decent bow and can be adjusted up in poundage. My 10 year old handles it well. I guess it mostly depends on what u plan to do with it. If it's hunting is say no.
852301
The bristles are rigid enough to support the arrow but soft enough to let it pass through. We are using three of them on youth bows, we did have to reglue one of the little sileners where you load the arrow, other than that they've worked well. I dont think i would recommend it for a really hot (fast) bow.....but for women or youth Bows its fine. I would stay under 50 lbs with them personally. But no, not really a fishing rest....
40841
I have never had any problems with this bow. Very sturdy and goes together very easy out of box.
2063505
It is hard to pull back. It is a serious bow and nothing like a toy. My older son hunts with this bow. He is 19.
883410
I have two of these and use them for Recurve bows. Stability does not seem to be any issue.
1201475
Great question. Being that I don't hunt I don't know what you are looking for in a hunting bow. With that said the 80lb pull does go through our target at 60 feet.
690652
I got my first deer with one of these broadheads and it took the deer down within twenty yards from where I shot it. Put a hole in it about the size of a 12 gauge deer slug. definitely done the job for me.
885037
This bow would not break easily. It is well constructed, durable, and a good product for the price.
90619
Yes it has a safety, and the arrow has to be all the way back or you can't release the safety. Hope that helps.
1186191
Well I have not killed anything , but targets with it as of yet. Although with 150# pull I would say it would bring down any of those.Just make sure you get a cocking device of some sort unless you have really strong arms and shoulders. I set up a really thick target and it just sailed through it. So if you get it be careful this bow is a killer.
545375
Less than 5 lbs. Easy to carry through the woods or to your deer stand. Great bow!