Newbie Question

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:44 pm

I just ordered a Exocet 200 online. I havent recieved it yet, but I have a question maybe someone could help me with. If you are hunting for 3 or 4 hours, do you leave your crossbow cocked the whole time and doesnt it wear the string out?

Straightshooter · Post by **Straightshooter** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:48 pm

Yes you leave it cocked.Don't think the string will wear. One of our string experts will chime in and confirm.

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:00 pm

Also, if you are stalking and have it slung on your back will the bolt fall out?

Gimpaw · Post by **Gimpaw** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:00 pm

I'm a little new to this as well, but I've seen posts here where x-bows have been left cocked for a few days without dmage. I'm not recommending it, but leaving it cocked in your stand is no problem.

I would NOT sling it over my back cocked. You're just asking for an accident.

NSIan · Post by **NSIan** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:21 pm

You can take the NS online crossbow course.
Just sign up and give it a try.

But, DO NOT pay for a certificate as it is only available for NS hunters.

http://www.hunterexam.com/canada/novascotia/

Good luck and have fun out there.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:38 pm

please don't sling a cocked CB with an arrow loaded. as was stated thats not good safety & we like to keep our new forum members around to talk

welcome here friend

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:41 pm

I guess I didnt think about it like that. One more question, when you are done hunting and your bow is still cocked, how do you uncock it?

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:42 pm

What is the maximum distance anyone has taken a deer with a crossbow?

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:45 pm

Sorry for all the lame questions, I have hunted with a compound and a recurve for the last 12 years and really know nothing about crossbows. I just know when I went to Bass Pro to look at them and the Excalibur bows looked like the best quality.

MADMAX2 · Post by **MADMAX2** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:45 pm

WELCOME!! I use the cocking aid to uncock mine I think they show you how here on the website or on the dvd you get with the package.

dlzinck · Post by **dlzinck** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:49 pm

Camoman,

First welcome.

You can uncock your crossbow with the rope cocking aid. If it didn't come with your crossbow, you will need one. They show you how to do it on the excalibur video that comes wtih the bow, or I think on their web site.

I've never wondered about maximum distance. I think most of the members here would agree that 40 yards is a long shot. Most of my stand setups are designed to keep the shot under 30.

MADMAX2 · Post by **MADMAX2** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:52 pm

You will find it on the instruction video at the front of the website.

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:53 pm

My ladder stands are set up about the same distance. I was hoping to get a little more range with the crossbow because I plan on trying out stalking this season.

camoman · Post by **camoman** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 9:26 pm

Thanks for all the help guys.

Kelley · Post by **Kelley** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:00 pm

camoman wrote:My ladder stands are set up about the same distance. I was hoping to get a little more range with the crossbow because I plan on trying out stalking this season.

Most of us try to keep shots under 30. A few, with a ton of practice. will push it a little farther. BTW, Welcome to the Family.
Kelley