A beginners guide to crossbows (Tutorial) 

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Thanks, out of all my full power crossbows this is the smallest and the one I probably use the least often. My current favourite is the 150lb Jandao Chase Wind that has very nice fibre optic sights and a very nice stock.

Cheers, was mostly done so I could try and cover most of the basic points in one video, as I often get asked lots of questions.

You covered everything very well. Thank you.

iam glad to see some ppl are trained the right way with safety in mind

i really need to give your props for a very well made and informative video. This video was of some of the best quality i have even seen and i learned a lot. Keep up the good work m8!

Thanks Mike.

Fine Video, very informative. Thank you.

Good job. After watching all of these crossbow vids I think I'll have to make a purchase

Wow thank you very much. This is very informative and thorough

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Probably will make my own.

Thanks.

Hi from my experience the fins/flights on the bolt are very important, I've had one bolt go about 2 metres from the target due to a damaged flight. The best thing to do is if one flight gets damaged is to cut them all off, with no flights at 20 yards from a powerful crossbow the bolt won't go too far off target, but with a damaged flight it could go a lot further off due to the spin.

Very informative. Thank You for taking the time to do this video.

Very helpful, thank you!

thanks, great video.

Yes.

There should be a screw adjuster to raise or lower the rear sight, lowering the sight will lower where the bolt hits.

Sure I'll do a video when I get a chance.

Good Video. Thanks for making it.

Barnett make a good range of bows, they might do something that can be taken apart easily.

No problem.

7 years ago wow.. Good vid man.

Great video mate, congrats.

Thank you for a great tutorial :)

I'm not in America so can't recommend any stores from personal experience, but I know Sportsman's Guide sell quite a few crossbows. As for brand that doesn't really matter as long as you don't get a pistol crossbow but generally the more expensive the crossbow the better it is. The Jaguar is a good beginner crossbow.

Basically the bolt would drop very quickly when loosed compared to a shorter bolt. A good rule is increase bolt length with the power of the crossbow. Less than 120lb crossbow use 14" bolts or less 150lb crossbow use 14-17" bolts 175lb crossbow or higher use 17-20" bolts

Weaponsandstuff93 Wow I love this cross bow, I 3D printed a picatinny rail for it so I can mount all my ar15 accessories plus a hd cam. Keep up the good work

Great vid 👍👍

Good video, very informative :)

Dude, awesome video. My gf just got me a cross-bow its awesome

Very good tutorial...I am from Ontario, Canada and have used Excalibur crossbows for Black Bear, Whitetailed Deer and Moose...Good work!!!

Good class

Where did you purchase the 40lb prod for this? The only lower lb prods I find online or ebay are for pistols.

Cool, any idea what crossbow you'll get?

I don't have much experience with compound crossbows, weaponcollector might be a good guy to ask about them, he had a Barnett compound for quite a while before it broke.

Good vid, well explained.

I've put a tutorial video up for you.

Good info man. Did you get your'e tommy knockers?

Thanks, and nope never tried making my own crossbow so can't really give you any info on that.

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Great video. :) I have been shooting my compound bow for a while now and just recently bought a high powered crossbow. I noticed when you were aiming at the target (in the demonstration) your crossbow almost seems too small for you, I'm not sure if that's what you prefer but when I have shot shoulder fired weapons in the past I have found it beneficial to have a less compact firing position. Regardless I thought your shooting was great and your video informative, keep up the amazing work. :)

you can change the fieldtips on carbon bolts aswell. aslong as there is a insert on it.

Thank you for taking the time to make and post this video...I am a gun hunter and have been interested in bow hunting for sometime....I appreciate learning about the crossbow and now I will have to save my money and find one I can afford.... do you have any suggestions on a good economic crossbow? Thanks again Patrick

thankyou

As long as you can use it sensibly then yes. However you might have a difficult time cocking it.

Thanks for the introduction to crossbow. Is the compound better than pre curved one? Thanks

The new generation of Armex 150lb firecats are very good.

I'm looking at the Armex 150lb recurve, looks pretty decent

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very very informative about crossbows and learned about medieval crossbows. 1000 draw weight? wow. thats crazy to think about. have you ever made a homemade one? i have been thinking about making one, and watched a few videos, one from WeaponsCollector and one from Backyard Bowyer. both were greatly informative. but would like to watch as many as i can to get others opinion on making crossbows. and there aren't that many videos on youtube

Barnett crossbows are quite expensive, I wouldn't recommend getting one unless you really want to get into crossbow shooting. As they cost twice the amount as some other crossbows but they are good quality.

Hi there, im thinking of getting a crossbow, never used one but interested in learning. What crossbow would you recommend and where is best to purchase them online? Thanks

That was a very good video. I don't think you could have explained it clearer.

I ordered a Barnet Wildgame XR 250, it's supposed to arrive tomorrow. The bow doesn't seem to be rated to highly, but it was on sale for less than $80 with a red dot scope and a couple of bolts. Looking forward to its arrival, hopefully its good. Thanks for the info, cheers from Oregon.

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anychance you could do a video about the lubes and waxes , the placement of them and such.. i have bought a new one this past winter and im not sure what to wax or lube .. never shot it yet,, thanks

Man Kung 120lb can't remember if I had the 120 or 40lb prod installed when I made the video.

Hi. Nice tutorial! My question: I have a 150 lbs regular crossbow (a Chinese one), and sometimes it has severe problems with repeatability in shoots. Usually I shot at about 20 yards from the target. The deviation from two consecutive shoots may be more than half yard! I have two possible theories for this behavior: The place is too windy or the arrows fins are too mashed. What do you think?

... Continuing: Do you have any experience with this situations? Should I have to care more of the integrity of arrows fins? Do I really have to avoid windy days? I worry because this is too close for a so huge deviation. Thank you!

Which one? He used a Horton HD 125 in Seasons 1-2, then switched to a Stryker Strykezone 380 towards the end of Season 3.

eBay or any archery store.

Nice video man i am looking on getting the same one from the walking dead Daryl Dixon's one :D

You Can Straiten The Plastic Fletching's On The Bolt Shown Or Any Arrow With A Heat Gun . If You Have One ..

Do you know if you can shoot 20" carbon bolts with this CB? If so, what would the effect be? Thanks for info.

Thats also good,but he makes good ones,you might want to get some tips on how to make them from primalpunch.

thanks for the vid mate nice to know you dont need a license

Great video i just have one question where can i get string for a crossbow i have the same crossbow as you so if you could help me thank you

I've heard lots of various figures supposedly a cranequin could reach 1000lbs but that might be exaggeration. Might also be more of a ballista than a crossbow with that figure anyway.

Do you know of the Barnett Recruit. It has a 120 draw weight and is some how meant for kids.

The first one Daryle used in season 1 and 3 a some of season 3

Pistol ones cost about £30, full size about £60.

Thx bow I can use my crossbow I have at home

Is the jaguar the crossbow with the 175pound draw weight?

I have this same crossbow wen I got it it said 130 but you can't really trust these cheap brands do you know the real poundage of it ? And can you but higher poundage limbs and string it would be nice to know before I take it deer hunting

Do you know any online stores or a good brand?

Which crossbow is this? What brand?

Hi, I noticed that you are using the crossbow on your back garden. Is it safe to assume then that the crossbow is suitable for back garden use? I have a 50ft by 30ft garden which I also use my air rifle, air Pistols and catapults on.

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Where would I get one? I can only find pistol crossbows or toys

Im looking to buy Hawk41 crossbow, so can you give the pros and cons about that model?

Jaguar can come with 150/175

Bradley it's a Man Kung 120lb with a 40lb prod.

I've been meaning to ask this for a while now just didn't get around to it, apologies in advance if this is a silly question (I'm still learning) but I just wondered if you keep your crossbow's strung all the time or if you actually remove the string after use so that the string lasts longer or something? I'd prefer to keep it strung at all times for convenience so I just wondered...

Great information thanks

I have that exact same crossbow. I got it as a gift in used and damaged condition. It seems the previous owner tried to fire the crossbow with the safety on and broke the plastic trigger. Then he cut the string to release it as the trigger was no more. I'm an amature bowyer and this was the first time I've set about repairing another manufacturer's product. Having to completely disassemble the trigger mechanism I noticed the safety features are quite nice. I will never have a crossbow without this feature. The string when cocked, forces the safety back. Meaning, even if you forget to set the safety before cocking, the odds are very good that you will have set the safety while cocking. One question, the fiberglass prod is coated in presumably UV protectant black plastic. This makes me wonder, how do you inspect the prod for stress before a session?

What kind of crossbow is that gold and black one in the video thanks

help me please.... i have a problem on my 80lb cobra...this is the prob. i aim the sight on the right target but it goes up.. ex. i aim the cobra at the dummy's foot but the bolt will hit the legs.. please help me.. im new to cross bows..

What's the model of crossbow and the draw weight?

Can you fire really short bolts with normal size crossbows?

carbon fiber and fiberglass are much different..

I have shot some bows but im not sure how mugh lbs I can take is there a way of finding out?

hi bows are legal in dk, i would like to have one but dont know what to look for and it needs to be at bow that i can take apart cus i live in a apartment block :-)

Someone plz tell me the exact name of the crossbow he was using.. I just got one on craigslist and it was that exact one but idk what it is

Im just wondering why you are shooting towards a blind corner ?

Hi, i have a question about broadheads. Can you own broadheads in the UK? As far as they are not for hunting?

I wanna buy my first crossbow, never shot one before bug i have experience with normal longbows, i am 16 years old, what lbs drawweight should i take? 120, 130 or 150lbs?

Watch barnett recruit youth crossbows.