Do I need to buy a crossbow?
- Thread starter Smellydog
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Yes, that’s the case:
UpNorthMI
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You absolutely do!!
They are an amazing tool. I get to spend a number of months a year hunting deer on my Michigan woodland property with one. They are super effective and accurate for short range use. I personally limit my shots to about 50 yards. I always thought they would be good for UK woodland deer use but sadly they have never been seen very positively by anyone in the UK. You have that Rambo look .......lol
Lots of amazing technology:
www.tenpointcrossbows.com
Unfortunately it looks like another thin end of the wedge as more and more controls and restrictions are introduced, I'm wondering what will be left in the future.
They are an amazing tool. I get to spend a number of months a year hunting deer on my Michigan woodland property with one. They are super effective and accurate for short range use. I personally limit my shots to about 50 yards. I always thought they would be good for UK woodland deer use but sadly they have never been seen very positively by anyone in the UK. You have that Rambo look .......lol
Lots of amazing technology:
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies
Defining crossbow precision for more than 30 years.
www.tenpointcrossbows.com
Unfortunately it looks like another thin end of the wedge as more and more controls and restrictions are introduced, I'm wondering what will be left in the future.
How far do deer usually run after hit by the bolt? Assuming shot placement is good?You absolutely do!!
They are an amazing tool. I get to spend a number of months a year hunting deer on my Michigan woodland property with one. They are super effective and accurate for short range use. I personally limit my shots to about 50 yards. I always thought they would be good for UK woodland deer use but sadly they have never been seen very positively by anyone in the UK. You have that Rambo look .......lol
Lots of amazing technology:
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies
Defining crossbow precision for more than 30 years.
Missed your opportunity.........
Whats the case? That appears to be the consultation, not the outcomeYes, that’s the case:
And yes you do need to buy one
Smellydog
Well-Known Member
I've never understood the British way regards many things but especially the banning of hunting with archery tackle.You absolutely do!!
They are an amazing tool. I get to spend a number of months a year hunting deer on my Michigan woodland property with one. They are super effective and accurate for short range use. I personally limit my shots to about 50 yards. I always thought they would be good for UK woodland deer use but sadly they have never been seen very positively by anyone in the UK. You have that Rambo look .......lol
Lots of amazing technology:
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies
Defining crossbow precision for more than 30 years.
Unfortunately it looks like another thin end of the wedge as more and more controls and restrictions are introduced, I'm wondering what will be left in the future.
The law is out of date. Archery tackle has come on a long way and is extremely efficient. It is also when compared to a firearm much safer. It also is very sustainable with non toxic arrows that can be used many many times.
I also don't understand this move to ban them all together. There is nothing stopping people from making their own to commit a crime.
Yet again liberty is being taken away rather than execute a murderer!
Smellydog
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Not far at all. Lots of YouTube videos available.
Have a read of paragraph 2.11
Give it 20 years and we'll all be using them, along with horse and carts
UpNorthMI
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Typically 20 - 60 yards, I personally favor a double lung shot. We typically hunt from a tree seat or platform up about 20' over small woodland food plots, there are plenty of deer and often come in small groups. It's a good way to thin out whitetail does. A good broadhead and bolt is typically 400 - 500 grains, you have a scope on your crossbow with dots set for 25, 35, 45 yards etc.
I often find that the crossbow hits deer harder than a .308 does!!! We loose more deer to gun use compared to bow use.
A couple of photos from my tree stand as I'm hunting.
Yes, that appears to be a recommendation or intention which at the moment isn't law
The outcome of the consultation was published yesterday. The Government intends to enact it into law.
These might be the muzzle loading equivalent for you 
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Medieval Replica crossbows | Tod’s Workshop
This medieval crossbow is typical of many 15thC munition quality war crossbows so it is plain and rather blocky. Bow irons came in around 1400 though lashing was also still used and so this bow, like the majority, is lashed. This medieval crossbow is available in draw weight 170lb, 350lb or...
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Full ban? Or licensed?
That’s really interesting.
Do you have a sense of why you lose more to rifles?
My first thought is that people might be overconfident with a gun and take chancier shots?
A ban on the sale, with current owners being licensed and subject to safety checks.
Once again, making unaware people criminals
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