shoot into the ground or hold the string????

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 8:48 pm

After offering sage advice to unload by shooting into the ground many times I decided to unload by holding the string and releasing the trigger with my thumb the other evening because I was hunting on the ground and we had snow to loose an arrow in. Don't know what went wrong, I've done it a few times with no problems, but at about 3 or 4 inches into the lowering I lost my grop on the string. I can now join Woody as one of the people with no fingerprints

No damage to the Phoenix as it wasn't a complete dry-fire, but my cold fingers sure stung for a few hours! From now on it's fire an arrow into the ground for me! Even if I loose an arrow, they're replacable. My fingers aren't!!!!!!

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:47 pm

I now finger unload with light cotton work gloves after my Max demonstrated its uncocky side.With these gloves on I,ve certainly felt more protected and confident.
Hope that helps.
eNORMous

Buck Fever · Post by **Buck Fever** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:09 pm

I've done the same thing. I now use the rope cocking aid when I uncock my bow. I usually prefer to unload into a deer though.

JCB · Post by **JCB** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 11:05 pm

I would not even consider trying to uncock my Exomax without using the rope cocking aid.

And you've got it right there in your pocket, why not use it?

Unless you brutes are actually drawing your Crossbows without one

!

mblaney · Post by **mblaney** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:15 pm

Buck Fever wrote:I've done the same thing. I now use the rope cocking aid when I uncock my bow. I usually prefer to unload into a deer though.

hikerman · Post by **hikerman** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:09 pm

when it's cold using the cocking aid to uncock the bowt, last time i shot a bolt in the ground i lost the tip and the insert.

PRB · Post by **PRB** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:23 pm

Ouch !!!
Thanks for sharing your experience of safety wabi.
Did you stick them in the snow to help numb the pain or just use curse words ?

Tar Heel · Post by **Tar Heel** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 12:31 am

I carry a box about one foot square or maybe a little bigger packed tight with rags and duct taped, when I come in from hunting I get it out and shoot into it, the arrows come out easy.
It also makes a good target .

Tar Heel

The Butcher · Post by **The Butcher** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:00 am

I almost always use the rope cocking aid. At all times, I make darn sure the hooks are tight on the string. I had one bad experience with a bow that got away, a horton 150 pounder, and it kicked me real hard. Foot came out of the stirup, and had I been treestand hunting, I would have tested my harness for sure. I was ground hunting, and it knocked me on my A$$, like right now. It also hurt like all get out. Lesson learned. I will shoot sometimes to make sure everything is still on though. Butcher

Partikle · Post by **Partikle** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:39 am

I always wear gloves to uncock my ExoMax, but when it's really cold out even with gloves on it hurts. I tried using my rope cocking aid to uncock the bow on the last hunt of the season and was pleasantly surprised on how easy it was. I'll be doing it that way from now on.

Partikle

BigBear · Post by **BigBear** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:48 am

Hi Wabi...I always hold the string to unload...I guess you get used to it after awhile....my co/hunting partners shoot into the ground...whatever works best

DesertRat · Post by **DesertRat** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:11 am

I uncocked an Exomax with one hand yesterday. No problems. You guys might think I ma kjidding but it is true. I was going to post a picture of how to do it but hut101 is down.

My local bowshop showed me. Stay tuned for further info.

hatchet jack · Post by **hatchet jack** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:22 am

i have always unloaded by putting my foot in the sturap pulling hard on the string with my left hand pulling the trigger with my right,,,,,with gloves on,,, i also am missing some finger prints,,slipped a few times,,,,,,,you want a real shocker,cock it by hand have the string to break,it takes about 10 minutes for you to realize you are not dead.

hatchet jack

BUCKSLAYER · Post by **BUCKSLAYER** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 6:55 pm

you guys do what you want but i always shoot my horton into the ground with a field pointed bolt,i wouldnt even think about a hand release..crazy

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:41 pm

Read all your posts several times, my part of Arkansaw is so rocky that if you see two touching today, there will be three there tomorrow, please explain how to uncock an Exomax w/o ruining an arrow? Saw a pict in manual w/ one side of rope cocker tight to rail, w/ one hand on other handle. I believe caption said to refer to video, but no matter since it takes all I can muster to cock it w/ two hands. Thanks to all, awshucks

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