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2007/12/31 22:37:06 (permalink)

crossbows

i am thinking about buying a horton scout cross bow with a red dot scope and everything you need for 299.00 at dicks dose anyone have one or have any personal experience with one?Also i am 13 and im pritty strong do you think i would be able to****the bow?
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    saltflyfisher
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/01 08:59:01 (permalink)
    Ask your question at this site, you should get more info there.http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?s=ef450e4f386a0cc050182f183e88e621&f=46
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    i am thinking about buying a horton scout cross bow with a red dot scope and everything you need for 299.00 at dicks dose anyone have one or have any personal experience with one?Also i am 13 and im pritty strong do you think i would be able to****the bow?
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/01 10:27:03 (permalink)
    vinny
     
    you should be able to  pull it back it might hurt your hands a bit but what i would do is you can get that crank that goes on the side of the bow to get it back for you
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/01 12:26:22 (permalink)
    Get a pulley cocking rope works great gotta make sure to line up each side of the serving in the catch every time put a mark on the serving on each side.Got one for my dad last year 80 years old and has no problem at all...Ray

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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/03 15:39:13 (permalink)
    thanks guys i bought it yesterday and i love it it was suprisingly easy to pull back and the guy that helped me was very experienced and got it sighted in in the store all though im going to still sight it in more.also i have another question the lubercation you use i think it is silicone but is there a cheaper lubercation it is alot like vasiolen can you just use that?thanks
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/03 16:07:54 (permalink)
    Stick with what they recommend.  The string should last for many years if cared for correctly.  Using anything but what is recommended may result in serious injury.  Good luck.
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/03 17:13:16 (permalink)
    ok thanks
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/03 18:57:57 (permalink)
    vinnietobasco
     
    just go to your local store and get yourself some bow wax it will last you for a long time i am big into competion archery and i work on alot of bows so if you need some help with it just ask
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/04 15:42:40 (permalink)
    thanks parker so the wax will subsatute for the silacone lubercation?and where do you aply the wax?
    post edited by vinnytobasco - 2008/01/04 15:43:46
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/04 17:55:44 (permalink)
    just lightly rub the wax across the whole string and with your fingers work it in
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/12 15:45:24 (permalink)
    I HAVE A HORTON LEGEND 2 RED DOT SCOPE. GREAT CROSSBOW! HAVE TAKEN DEER AND TURKEY.
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/12 16:31:32 (permalink)
    I have a Horton Hunter 200# Crossbow,and what a killing machine it is.I only wished I could use them legaly so I dont have to look over my shoulder every time I use it to kill a deer.
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/12 16:54:51 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: vinnytobasco

    thanks parker so the wax will subsatute for the silacone lubercation?and where do you aply the wax?
    Vinny,the wax works good for the string but thats not the problem,apply the silicone paste on the rails where the string rubs along on, gotta use it or it will tear the sting up in no time at all appl it a fter a dozen or so shots it dosen't have to be excessive jut a little will do.Ray

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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/13 09:36:08 (permalink)
    HAVE TO USE A CROSSBOW LUBRICANT AND APPLY A THIN FILM TO THE TOP OFBARREL BEFORE SHOOTING . THE USE OF RAIL LUB WILL INCREASE STING LIFE OF THE BOW STRING REAPPLY AFTER EVERY TWENTY FIVE SHOTS.
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/13 20:46:56 (permalink)
    Vinny T, are you a Laurie Berkner fan or what, where did the name come from ? 
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/14 09:58:19 (permalink)
    The sad thing is that I know who she is.  When I turn the ignition key and Howard Stern is cranked to 18 from the last time I was alone in the Jeep, I quickly press the Sirius preset #1 and switch it to KidsStuff...

    "Daddy, what did he say that girl was doing... Hey, it's The Cat Came Back."
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    RE: crossbows 2008/01/18 20:20:56 (permalink)
    its my real name i dont even know who that is lol.
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