Jeremy, first of all, I absolutely love this channel and all of the content you & Daniel put out. I have been doing an 8 to 10 day rutcation trip every year to the Midwest for quite a few years, and it is by far my most anticipated thing every year, & have been doing the public land grind exclusively even here at home, so there is so much I can relate to watching y’all. I have been following you for a few years now, and this has 100% became my favorite RUclips channel. I am currently into my 35th year of bow hunting, with the last 7 years being with a crossbow, & I can say it is just another tool that has advantages and definitely has disadvantages! Lord knows I have had my share of mishaps like you did here in this video lol. But keep up the great work man, because I know I’m speaking for lots of people when I say we look forward to each video!
I use a hair tie on my tenpoint....goes thru the hole in the stock and wraps around the handle of the crank to secure it......cool video and great footage! Thanks jeremy!
Bow hunted for 40 years ,I’m 57 and always wanted to hunt with a crossbow. Last year during off season spur of the moment I sold my Mathews and bought a TenPoint, I realized I really don’t know how many seasons the Lord will give me and made the switch. Kinda over what all my bow hunting buddies think anyway.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 yes that’s another plus of a crossbow is the light gathering capability of a scope. I missed a chance on a nice buck one time because I couldn’t see through my black peep site. I then switched to a G5 blue peep but it still isn’t as bright as a scope.
I grew up shootin a compound only but now use both. Just depends on what I feel like taking that day. I have some stands that are set up better for compound and some better for xbow. My experience is that it's not as easy using a xbow as everyone thinks. But I still think xbow should not be in regular bow season. Once they legalized xbow for everyone to use in my state, my public land spots that I used to have all to myself are filled up with xbow hunters. Everybody that used to only be gun hunters have now picked up a xbow which doubles the hunting pressure during bow season now. And there are people that treat a xbow like a gun and take unethical shots. I know that happens with compound hunter too but it's even worse with alot of xbow guys
I don’t think you hit him either but don’t base that off of a deer blowing at you. I killed a 10 point with a bow several years back. I shot him right at last light and he ran off about 30 yards, blew 3 times before he ran off and took a dirt nap.
I don’t care if someone hunts crossbow regular bow recurve rifle whatever it is as long as they are having fun being safe and enjoying god’s beautiful woods I’m cool with it! Love hearing me some Jeremy and Daniel just sharing experiences and WHAT they think not absolutely know it’s a great video for me!
I’ll be honest. I don’t see the advantage of a crossbow for mobile hunters. I’m sure I’ll catch hell for that but who wants to haul that around and set one up. Hunting permanent stands or private is a different story but I’m not carrying that big joker around 😅
I hunted with it a week and I agree with you. The only thing I like better on the crossbow is the scope. I can aim and see a spot with pin on a bow a can't.
Either way, dead is dead. If I am in a tree, I prefer my compound, for sure. And sitting on the ground. I like my crossbow. Don't feel bad, most of my hunts, I forget, drop or lose something, arrows, release, even left home without my bow. I enjoy your show. Thank You
Not going with my gut to get down and move cost me my biggest buck this year. Happened twice as a matter of fact. Granted it wasn’t moving to a new spot I just felt I needed to be in a tree 30yds further from where I set up in the dark. I didn’t move trees and watched a solid 135” deer walk 15yds from that tree. At 45yds he was further than I like to shoot. Still kicking myself two weeks later.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 2nd season for me with an R29 crossbow, and now carry it for miles and any elevation. Bullseye’d a nice buck at 60 yards Oct 31. Just can’t find my bolt with the ToA Broadhead. It doesn’t slow down. Two shots, two deer, zero ToA bolts found.
What about rifle for mobile hunters? Alot more easier then a crossbow! A compound bow is alot more easier then a trad bow! To each their own, it's just another means for taking your game animal! Does there have to be a reason or disability to use what you want for hunting? Tra bow guys say the same about guys using a compound bow with a trigger release and zoom lenses on their sights ! Let's all start sticking together and backing each other up. There are enough people against hunters in general! We don't need to start picking apart each other for what you choose to put food on your table for your family ! Rant over! Happy hunting
The biggest disadvantage of a crossbow to me is a possible 2nd shot....even with a crank. Lots of movement to get set up for another shot...but it can done. As stated earlier, it's not a big as an advantage as people think.
In my opinion, whatever gets people out in the woods to carry on our tradition as long as its legal is ok by me. Love watching you and Daniel on these videos, i learn a ton, and you guys are definitely some of the best public land hunters on RUclips. Another awesome episode.
I have rope pull on mine on a mission sub 1xr , along with a spare cocking rope in my pack . We also draw some of them without the rope cock . I hunt for food so crossbow is my friend especially when it shoots 1” groups at 100 yards back to you . I do believe if crank don’t work you can still use rope cocking device on any of them . Keep your a spare rope cocker in your bag. I know we hand draw my cousins center point sniper 370 and uncles 385 don’t quote me on them numbers lol . But if the kid forgets his cocking rope me or my cousin both have cocked and de-cocked the crossbows for his boy and his dad .
@Bradb-bp4si don't get off track here. You must still draw a compound in front of game. Are modern bows better and more of an advantage than a stick bow, ABSOLUTELY they are. If cross bow hunter's would be required to draw their "bow" in the presence of an animal as every other traditional or modern compound bow is required to do then I'd say let them have at it, but you can't. Crossbows are cocked, sitting and waiting ready to fire.
I used to be against crossbows during archery season until I actually shot one a few times. They’re heavy and cumbersome, hard to hold steady without a rest, loud and not very easy to use in a treestand. Honestly, I can shoot my compound better free hand. I still don’t use one but not for the same reasons as I used to
Yes sir that happened to me. I bent my foot Sterup I would never use a bow hanger again hero clip is the only way to go with the Tether strap especially for using with crossbow they way too much as far as the crank you definitely need one if you’re going to hunt out of a saddle the platform is too small. I have the Tether XL that seems to be the perfect size as far as the saddle you can hunt all the way around the tree you never have a bad spot you just have to watch the limbs don’t hit or strike limbs. 👍 I was in the movie Jeremiah Johnson when Chris said to Jeremiah I seen it right off. You didn’t dig your hole deep enough.🤣🤣😂😂
Them xbows are dam sure heavy ,bulky,noisey, but deadly. Compounds are light,nimble,quiet and just as deadly. Choose your poison my friend . Awesome followin ya’ll around 👍🏻👍🏻
People think cross bows are a big advantage. Wrong. The only advantage is that people that don't practice regularly with a regular compound is probably better off with a crossbow. Just my opinion.
That buck jumped the string , the few times I shot mine I forget it’s still a bow and forget the yardage but my old drywaller shoulder don’t like regular bow
A lot of hunters bash on crossbow hunting. Not sure why, you still have to get close, still have to raise and aim. They’re actually heavier and more difficult to carry and they’re cumbersome in a tree stand compared to a compound or recurve. It’s legal why does it matter? Does it affect those hunters, hunt somehow? Idk I believe in hunt your hunt, I’ll hunt mine. As long as it’s not illegal, go for it. Imo
Last November (‘22), the day before Thanksgiving I bought a B3 Hook release ($85’ish). Used it that same evening. Early the next morning I went to get my bow out of the truck and the release was not on it. I initially looked all through the truck, checked my pack, pants pockets. It was gone! I dropped it somewhere in the walk from the location I hunted and back the truck. The hunt spot was about 35 minutes from home. I drove back out and looked in the parking area, walked the 3/4 mile in to where I had hunted and looked all around. The dang thing was gone. Man I was pissed 😡
I’ve bowhunted for 35 years and 30 of that was with a compound and would still be using one if it wasn’t for heath issues. The pluses of a crossbow bow is I’m more accurate with one with a rest but it’s aggravating humping a combersom crossbow and a shooting stick around and forget a second shot which is easy with a compound.
sold both my compound bows about 15 years ago. Loved archery since boy scouts when I was a kid. Love target practice. always have. Just bought my first crossbow 3 weeks ago. Shot it 10 times so far. loving it. Glad it is an option. I have short legs and short arms too. Just relalized Ive been bow hunting for years with a huge disadvantage. my crossbow with a CCD takes all that away. I bought a crossbow where the crank isnt part of the stock and isnt easily removable for the exact reason you show in this video "I am going to take that crank off and lose it" I think I made a good call for myself.
Go with your gut feeling , everyone I don’t I end up regretting it. I just sit and weigh all the options back and forth until something just clicks. Sitting till 2pm and no deer I would probably just stay till dark
I hunt a Parker youth/ Ladies crossbow..it's smaller a compact..I like that you can hunt on the ground or in a tree..To me there is less movement to get into shooting position and you don't have to draw the bow and potentially wait minutes for an open shot.
I have both, compound and a crossbow. I prefer my compound, but a crossbow levels the playing field when it comes to draw length, arrow weight, poundage etc. You hit a deer with a crossbow, and you will easily get a pass through. Someone using a compound with a 27" draw, 50lbs may not. Yes, shot placement has a lot to do with it but let's be real, you don't always hit the boiler room. Just my take. Enjoy watching your videos.
I use a crossbow due to necessity. My right arm was messed up in a wreck when I was young and I can’t shoot a regular bow however, that is one disadvantage to the mechanical cocker. I use string cocker for mine and i carry extra , one in backpack and one in pocket . I am very accurate out 65 yards 370 ft Xbow would not hesitate 50-60 yard in right conditions. 3 arrows 2” group 60 yards isn’t bad with messed up right arm . I have tryed public land but it’s tough for a man with no disabilities , so with them the slogan grind just scratches the surface lol 😂!! Thanks fir the videos
Tbh, before I move I really have to review the conditions that made me decide to hunt the spot I’m considering leaving and decide if I’m leaving because I believe there’s a better setup or from fear of missing out. I’ve ignored the urge to move a couple of times to have success in the spot I originally chose.
First thing I did when I got my buck hung up to clean . They was stinking my van up all the way home for a hour and half ride lol. The smell of success all the way and day or 2 later lol
Well I used to love my compound bow. Used to down a crossbow as cheating. Then I messed up my shoulder and found out don’t knock a crossbow until you’ve tried it. Not at all like carrying your rifle. I glad they legalized them in my state or I would have to miss now season. Thanks for the great videos..
I’m a crossbow hunter and I like hunting with it I keep all my shots 30 yards and in for me I know there people that like shoot out to a 100 yards and stuff and that’s fine but for me like k said I keep it 30 yards and in and with me having 2 shoulder surgery’s and not able to pull a compound bow back it keeps me out in the woods hunting
I like the Bow but I sure don’t knock the crossbow guys. I’ve been using them glands all my life. We tie them onto the top of our boots and walk in with them. Enjoy all yalls stuff
I think both compound and crossbow have their pros and cons. I think for hunting out of a blind or on the ground cross bow works great. But in a climber to me they are too cumbersome. Crossbows are definitely not the golden ticket that some folks make them out to be and as long as folks are hunting and putting meat on the table for their family I won’t judge them for vertical vs horizontal bows.
I love my cross bow never got to get in to compound bow before my shoulder blew out from working in drywall for 30 years. I got a ten point shadow ntx with a acraw draw crank love ut.
I switch to a crossbow this year at 73. Still not convinced that I'll stick with it. My son got one also and already sold it and went back to his compound.
Crossbow hunter for the last 10 yrs since I messed up my shoulder. I miss shooting a compound though for sure and may have to try this year since I've been working out the last year my shoulder has gotten way stronger and doesn't hurt me all the time like it did.I also have a 11yr old daughter that wants to get into archery so it would be awesome to be able to do that with her wether she will ever hunt or not.lol Hopefully she will because I was able to buy her lifetime sportsman license before she was 3 just incase (fingers crossed).
As old age come alone. My eyes will not let me shot my peep anymore so now i use a pse fang and i love it. I didn't understand about putting the cross bow back. I pull mine back with my hands. Your bow must be very hard to pull.
Not a huge fan of the crossbow for able body people. There tends to be a stereotype that follows crossbow hunters that in some cases tend to be true. Some the public land I hunt you will see places where 6 or seven crossbows are hanging from the porch and it’s usually older guys with money. I’m not saying I would never use one because there may come a day that I have to but I will stick to my compound for now. I guess at the end of the day dead is dead.
Keep the crossbow stuff comin’ I’ve been hunting with compounds and trad bows since the 80’s. because of arthritis in my shoulder I have days I have trouble using the compound. The crossbow is ready to go in that situation and keeps me hunting. I used to be against crossbows, but I sure took a shine to ‘em’ now that some days my backs against the wall. Good job and keep the content flowing boys!
After losing some fingers on both hands due to work injury i hope and pray to be able to shoot my mathews again but if i have to use a crossbow i will. I just love hunting that much! Love the videos keep em coming
Crossguns are ok. I like using them during gun season because the safety zones are lot closer for them in my state and deer tend to hide near houses when the guns are blasting. They should probably have their own season though. They're definitely not archery.
Lots of crying by people on equipment just go hunting my wife has that same crossbow I put one of those big wrap ties around hers its a viper and crank will come out
I think as we get older things change and we do things we would never do when we were younger. I use my dad’s crossbow that I inherited after he passed away. I still use my compound as well. So I’m good either way
What do you with the deer meat,cape ect when you kill in one state going to next. Where do you store it all especially when travelling and hunting multiple states consecutively?
I think that it's a free country and we can all make our own decisions on what to use. I use a crossbow and I love it! Now I am at a disadvantage with a compound bow since I have had both shoulders operated on but I got into hunting later in life and I was immediately drawn to using a crossbow. What I mean by later in life is around 30. Had I started younger then I would have probably gotten into using a compound bow. Hunt often and have a great day!
Been using a crossbow for 10 years since I’ve been working at ups so shoulders ant the best in the best shape so I choice to hunt with one I treat it just like a regular bow keep it within 35 yards
I had to switch to a crossbow a few years ago and my biggest dislike is carrying it to and from the stand, it is also awkward for me to have it in the stand. Really miss my bow. Im fine with anyone hunting with their choice as long as it's legal.
My dad used to use kocks off bucks often. I don't know anyone that never really hunted but in Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster counties in Mississippi that killed as many quality bucks as he did.
i like the crossbow much more like a rifle, dont have the time to shoot like i use to so i switched killed plenty with my compound but i like the simplicity of the CB
I hunt only with a crossbow. An i have been havin the same issue of shooting my deer high. Idk what the deal is. Also when you get time. If you could get your hands on a crossbow w a speed scope, and show the correct way to sight in with them without having a chronograph. Be very helpful..my ravin gives me fits
Enjoy your videos. I use a vertical crossbow these days - a Hickory Creek Mini. It’s much easier to handle in a tree than my Ravin R26. The R26 sits in the closet. Thanks for your hard work and valuable information.
When I had a Ten Point Accuslide bow I either used a small bungee ball to keep the crank handle secure or a piece of stretch cord mounted on the bow that I could slip over the crank handle knob to keep it in place. I also kept a spare handle in my pack. Those handles are too expensive to lose!
Hey Jeremy another 10 Point crossbow shooter here. And I wondered while watching that last episode how long it was going to take before you lost your crank handle. I've lost mine twice while walking in or out and. got lucky and found it both times by retracing my steps. I carry mine in a zipped pocket now. One advantage I like about the crossbow is the ease of getting off a shot without being detected if I'm hunting on the ground. Hope you found your crank.
Ive lost two crank handles this season! I'm finally keeping it in my pocket. I switched to crossbows about 10 seasons now. They are a chore to carry but put a lot more meat in the freezer. Love your show keep it up!
Those were great sits, and great Intell on why you chose each spot. Whatever stick and string a person’s heart desires to harvest a deer is cool with me. During the 2nd day of my 8 day rutcation, I too lost my Ten Point cocker. A $100 later and losing a half day of hunting I was back in the woods. Now I keep it in my pocket while hunting. But I like the ideas mention here about a Velcro strap. Thanks Jeremy for another great episode!
I hunt with an Excalibur crossbow. I changed for a couple of reasons. First, I have issues with both my shoulders that shooting a bow would aggravate. Second, I don't have a lot of time to practice. I'm retiring next June, and intend to test the waters with the shoulders with a few of the traditional bows I have.
Crossbow hunter here …. I also use the tooth of the arrow Broadheads but I use the 150 gr. they are great heads. Keep up the good work and good luck!!!
I've busted up both of my arms and needed surgery on both the last few years. I've hunted with a crossbow because of it. I had an old excalibur that was big and cumbersome to hunt with. It was crazy to hunt from a stand with. This year I needed surgery a month before season so I had to buy a tenpoint with a crank. It's much heavier than a bow. So heavy I laid it across the front of my climber instead of hanging it. It shoots nice. I didn't buy the most expensive model, rather, one of the least expensive ones. I have truly enjoyed using a crossbow and am glad they allowed me to stay out and hunt. I killed a buck and a doe this year with mine. Next year I am reducing my compound weight to its minimum and going to try to get back out there and hunt with it.
Jeremy, first of all, I absolutely love this channel and all of the content you & Daniel put out. I have been doing an 8 to 10 day rutcation trip every year to the Midwest for quite a few years, and it is by far my most anticipated thing every year, & have been doing the public land grind exclusively even here at home, so there is so much I can relate to watching y’all.
I have been following you for a few years now, and this has 100% became my favorite RUclips channel. I am currently into my 35th year of bow hunting, with the last 7 years being with a crossbow, & I can say it is just another tool that has advantages and definitely has disadvantages! Lord knows I have had my share of mishaps like you did here in this video lol. But keep up the great work man, because I know I’m speaking for lots of people when I say we look forward to each video!
Thank you will do.
I use a hair tie on my tenpoint....goes thru the hole in the stock and wraps around the handle of the crank to secure it......cool video and great footage!
Thanks jeremy!
I like hunting with crossbow, compound and recurve; I am an equal opportunity hunter
Bow hunted for 40 years ,I’m 57 and always wanted to hunt with a crossbow. Last year during off season spur of the moment I sold my Mathews and bought a TenPoint, I realized I really don’t know how many seasons the Lord will give me and made the switch. Kinda over what all my bow hunting buddies think anyway.
It's hard for me to see my pins on a bow. I can see though the scope on a crossbow a lot better.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 yes that’s another plus of a crossbow is the light gathering capability of a scope. I missed a chance on a nice buck one time because I couldn’t see through my black peep site. I then switched to a G5 blue peep but it still isn’t as bright as a scope.
I grew up shootin a compound only but now use both. Just depends on what I feel like taking that day. I have some stands that are set up better for compound and some better for xbow. My experience is that it's not as easy using a xbow as everyone thinks. But I still think xbow should not be in regular bow season. Once they legalized xbow for everyone to use in my state, my public land spots that I used to have all to myself are filled up with xbow hunters. Everybody that used to only be gun hunters have now picked up a xbow which doubles the hunting pressure during bow season now. And there are people that treat a xbow like a gun and take unethical shots. I know that happens with compound hunter too but it's even worse with alot of xbow guys
Your are probably right.
I don’t think you hit him either but don’t base that off of a deer blowing at you. I killed a 10 point with a bow several years back. I shot him right at last light and he ran off about 30 yards, blew 3 times before he ran off and took a dirt nap.
Okay, I have never had one hit blow at me.
Can you use them tooth of the arrows from a crossbow ? I’ve been looking at getting a 150 grain for mine
I don’t care if someone hunts crossbow regular bow recurve rifle whatever it is as long as they are having fun being safe and enjoying god’s beautiful woods I’m cool with it! Love hearing me some Jeremy and Daniel just sharing experiences and WHAT they think not absolutely know it’s a great video for me!
Thanks!
Nicholas I agree with you. You can hunt with an atlatl or a 50 caliber, we are all hunters.
I’ll be honest. I don’t see the advantage of a crossbow for mobile hunters. I’m sure I’ll catch hell for that but who wants to haul that around and set one up. Hunting permanent stands or private is a different story but I’m not carrying that big joker around 😅
I hunted with it a week and I agree with you. The only thing I like better on the crossbow is the scope. I can aim and see a spot with pin on a bow a can't.
Either way, dead is dead. If I am in a tree, I prefer my compound, for sure. And sitting on the ground. I like my crossbow. Don't feel bad, most of my hunts, I forget, drop or lose something, arrows, release, even left home without my bow. I enjoy your show. Thank You
Not going with my gut to get down and move cost me my biggest buck this year. Happened twice as a matter of fact. Granted it wasn’t moving to a new spot I just felt I needed to be in a tree 30yds further from where I set up in the dark. I didn’t move trees and watched a solid 135” deer walk 15yds from that tree. At 45yds he was further than I like to shoot. Still kicking myself two weeks later.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 2nd season for me with an R29 crossbow, and now carry it for miles and any elevation. Bullseye’d a nice buck at 60 yards Oct 31. Just can’t find my bolt with the ToA Broadhead. It doesn’t slow down. Two shots, two deer, zero ToA bolts found.
What about rifle for mobile hunters? Alot more easier then a crossbow! A compound bow is alot more easier then a trad bow! To each their own, it's just another means for taking your game animal! Does there have to be a reason or disability to use what you want for hunting? Tra bow guys say the same about guys using a compound bow with a trigger release and zoom lenses on their sights ! Let's all start sticking together and backing each other up. There are enough people against hunters in general! We don't need to start picking apart each other for what you choose to put food on your table for your family ! Rant over! Happy hunting
I’m not a big crossbow guy but it doesn’t matter to me if anyone else wants to use them, they just seem heavy and bulky to me.
The biggest disadvantage of a crossbow to me is a possible 2nd shot....even with a crank. Lots of movement to get set up for another shot...but it can done. As stated earlier, it's not a big as an advantage as people think.
agree
Look at the vertical crossbow. Like mine.
If I’m in the major I’m sitting !! If it’s passed and I have time I’m gone !!
My dad killed a 178 non typical in bruce Mississippi in 96 using deer hocks off another deer he had killed.
I have had it work several time too.
@@doityourselfhunter9031 I use all the hocks. Bucks and does, they won’t hurt your hunt I guarantee that.
@doityourselfhunter9031 seems to work better when you can put some out from a deer that came from a different area. Deer are curious.
In my opinion, whatever gets people out in the woods to carry on our tradition as long as its legal is ok by me. Love watching you and Daniel on these videos, i learn a ton, and you guys are definitely some of the best public land hunters on RUclips. Another awesome episode.
Agreed, but I think it should be illegal to hunt with a crossbow until December (for Indiana).
@@Public_land_trail_camsWhy is that? So you have plenty of opportunity to kill a big deer first? Mighty selfish outlook.
I super glued a velcro strip on my Viper to prevent the crank from ever falling out. It was a concern of mine when I first bought it
I really don't like bow hunting,I'm a rifle guy... I've been thinking about doing the crossbow thing though
I like watching you with the crossbow because of my shoulder surgerys. That's all I can use
Same! I can't even handle the recoil of a rifle anymore
I have rope pull on mine on a mission sub 1xr , along with a spare cocking rope in my pack . We also draw some of them without the rope cock . I hunt for food so crossbow is my friend especially when it shoots 1” groups at 100 yards back to you .
I do believe if crank don’t work you can still use rope cocking device on any of them . Keep your a spare rope cocker in your bag. I know we hand draw my cousins center point sniper 370 and uncles 385 don’t quote me on them numbers lol . But if the kid forgets his cocking rope me or my cousin both have cocked and de-cocked the crossbows for his boy and his dad .
My Husband and I hunt with our crossbows. We are former compound bow hunters, but 9 years ago we bought crossbows to shoot better, not further.
I like your thinking.
Ive been hunting for 38yrs. 32 of them with compound. I switched 5yrs ago do to injury but its not the advantage people think it is. Love content
Yes it is. It's a huge advantage being able to brace it like a rifle and not have to draw in the presence of game. Huge.
Scope, butt stock, rest, no draw, fore grip, trigger, advertised 100 yard accuracy =advantage
Lol im sure the bows these days have no advantage over my darton mx50 at about 180ftps with 150gr zwickey...
Ps not everyone has a raven ;)
@Bradb-bp4si don't get off track here. You must still draw a compound in front of game. Are modern bows better and more of an advantage than a stick bow, ABSOLUTELY they are. If cross bow hunter's would be required to draw their "bow" in the presence of an animal as every other traditional or modern compound bow is required to do then I'd say let them have at it, but you can't. Crossbows are cocked, sitting and waiting ready to fire.
i’d rather have a compound hunting out of a saddle especially if i’m hunting public land moving from spot to spot
If it’s legal and you can use it ethically USE IT!!!
I agree
This year I switched up how I hunt because of watching you. I shot my first monster buck this year! Thank you for making these videos keep them up!
I used to be against crossbows during archery season until I actually shot one a few times. They’re heavy and cumbersome, hard to hold steady without a rest, loud and not very easy to use in a treestand. Honestly, I can shoot my compound better free hand. I still don’t use one but not for the same reasons as I used to
That's the point I try bring out. I think a lot of the guy bashing on crossbow have never hunted with one.
I killed my buck this year with a crossbow. They are way easier and more effective than bows.@@doityourselfhunter9031
Yes sir that happened to me. I bent my foot Sterup I would never use a bow hanger again hero clip is the only way to go with the Tether strap especially for using with crossbow they way too much as far as the crank you definitely need one if you’re going to hunt out of a saddle the platform is too small. I have the Tether XL that seems to be the perfect size as far as the saddle you can hunt all the way around the tree you never have a bad spot you just have to watch the limbs don’t hit or strike limbs. 👍 I was in the movie Jeremiah Johnson when Chris said to Jeremiah I seen it right off. You didn’t dig your hole deep enough.🤣🤣😂😂
Not gonna be a cheap crank for a ten point them things are expensive!! Lol
Them xbows are dam sure heavy ,bulky,noisey, but deadly. Compounds are light,nimble,quiet and just as deadly.
Choose your poison my friend . Awesome followin ya’ll around 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
People think cross bows are a big advantage. Wrong.
The only advantage is that people that don't practice regularly with a regular compound is probably better off with a crossbow.
Just my opinion.
I agree
That buck jumped the string , the few times I shot mine I forget it’s still a bow and forget the yardage but my old drywaller shoulder don’t like regular bow
I usually sit a spot three times and then move 🦌
A lot of hunters bash on crossbow hunting. Not sure why, you still have to get close, still have to raise and aim. They’re actually heavier and more difficult to carry and they’re cumbersome in a tree stand compared to a compound or recurve. It’s legal why does it matter? Does it affect those hunters, hunt somehow? Idk I believe in hunt your hunt, I’ll hunt mine. As long as it’s not illegal, go for it. Imo
I like your thinking.
Love your videos been a long time subscriber but I’m ready to see u go back with the compound
Thanks for your opinion.
Last November (‘22), the day before Thanksgiving I bought a B3 Hook release ($85’ish). Used it that same evening. Early the next morning I went to get my bow out of the truck and the release was not on it. I initially looked all through the truck, checked my pack, pants pockets. It was gone! I dropped it somewhere in the walk from the location I hunted and back the truck. The hunt spot was about 35 minutes from home. I drove back out and looked in the parking area, walked the 3/4 mile in to where I had hunted and looked all around. The dang thing was gone. Man I was pissed 😡
I use at vertical cross bow made by hickory creek. It’s light and not bulky
I’ve bowhunted for 35 years and 30 of that was with a compound and would still be using one if it wasn’t for heath issues. The pluses of a crossbow bow is I’m more accurate with one with a rest but it’s aggravating humping a combersom crossbow and a shooting stick around and forget a second shot which is easy with a compound.
Ohhh noooo. That sux. Sounds like my kind of luck !! I’m sure you’ll make up for the miss and the losing your cocker.
I do!
Love mine I used a Velcro cable strap to keep cocker in place. Have a compound but shoulder surgery made me hang it up
sold both my compound bows about 15 years ago. Loved archery since boy scouts when I was a kid. Love target practice. always have. Just bought my first crossbow 3 weeks ago. Shot it 10 times so far. loving it. Glad it is an option. I have short legs and short arms too. Just relalized Ive been bow hunting for years with a huge disadvantage. my crossbow with a CCD takes all that away. I bought a crossbow where the crank isnt part of the stock and isnt easily removable for the exact reason you show in this video "I am going to take that crank off and lose it" I think I made a good call for myself.
@@DutchinCle Good Luck
Go with your gut feeling , everyone I don’t I end up regretting it. I just sit and weigh all the options back and forth until something just clicks. Sitting till 2pm and no deer I would probably just stay till dark
Great episode hundred percent the highs and lows y’all keep grinding. Enjoy the good Contant. . Y’all had a great season so far. Thanks for sharing.
We have to give this guys an A+ for effort!!!
Dang man that sucks about the cocker. Hope u found it
I have a crossbow and a compound bow and rather use the compound bow ! I think it is easier to move around with and lighter too !
I hunt a Parker youth/ Ladies crossbow..it's smaller a compact..I like that you can hunt on the ground or in a tree..To me there is less movement to get into shooting position and you don't have to draw the bow and potentially wait minutes for an open shot.
I've never used a crossbow. But I don't have anything against using one. Great show
I have both, compound and a crossbow. I prefer my compound, but a crossbow levels the playing field when it comes to draw length, arrow weight, poundage etc. You hit a deer with a crossbow, and you will easily get a pass through. Someone using a compound with a 27" draw, 50lbs may not. Yes, shot placement has a lot to do with it but let's be real, you don't always hit the boiler room. Just my take. Enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks for your opinion.
Use what ever is legal. They do have their challenges.
I use a crossbow due to necessity. My right arm was messed up in a wreck when I was young and I can’t shoot a regular bow however, that is one disadvantage to the mechanical cocker. I use string cocker for mine and i carry extra , one in backpack and one in pocket . I am very accurate out 65 yards 370 ft Xbow would not hesitate 50-60 yard in right conditions. 3 arrows 2” group 60 yards isn’t bad with messed up right arm .
I have tryed public land but it’s tough for a man with no disabilities , so with them the slogan grind just scratches the surface lol 😂!! Thanks fir the videos
Tbh, before I move I really have to review the conditions that made me decide to hunt the spot I’m considering leaving and decide if I’m leaving because I believe there’s a better setup or from fear of missing out. I’ve ignored the urge to move a couple of times to have success in the spot I originally chose.
First thing I did when I got my buck hung up to clean . They was stinking my van up all the way home for a hour and half ride lol. The smell of success all the way and day or 2 later lol
They do have a smell.
Well I used to love my compound bow. Used to down a crossbow as cheating. Then I messed up my shoulder and found out don’t knock a crossbow until you’ve tried it. Not at all like carrying your rifle. I glad they legalized them in my state or I would have to miss now season. Thanks for the great videos..
I switched to crossbow because I had problems pulling mine back. I lost my crank handle once. Took a heavy rubber band to secure it once I found it.
I’m a crossbow hunter and I like hunting with it I keep all my shots 30 yards and in for me I know there people that like shoot out to a 100 yards and stuff and that’s fine but for me like k said I keep it 30 yards and in and with me having 2 shoulder surgery’s and not able to pull a compound bow back it keeps me out in the woods hunting
I hunt with a cross bow because I have a bad shoulder and can’t pull a bow back anymore
I like the Bow but I sure don’t knock the crossbow guys. I’ve been using them glands all my life. We tie them onto the top of our boots and walk in with them. Enjoy all yalls stuff
I think both compound and crossbow have their pros and cons. I think for hunting out of a blind or on the ground cross bow works great. But in a climber to me they are too cumbersome. Crossbows are definitely not the golden ticket that some folks make them out to be and as long as folks are hunting and putting meat on the table for their family I won’t judge them for vertical vs horizontal bows.
I love my cross bow never got to get in to compound bow before my shoulder blew out from working in drywall for 30 years. I got a ten point shadow ntx with a acraw draw crank love ut.
I switch to a crossbow this year at 73. Still not convinced that I'll stick with it. My son got one also and already sold it and went back to his compound.
Crossbow hunter for the last 10 yrs since I messed up my shoulder. I miss shooting a compound though for sure and may have to try this year since I've been working out the last year my shoulder has gotten way stronger and doesn't hurt me all the time like it did.I also have a 11yr old daughter that wants to get into archery so it would be awesome to be able to do that with her wether she will ever hunt or not.lol Hopefully she will because I was able to buy her lifetime sportsman license before she was 3 just incase (fingers crossed).
My first year of bowhunting I knocked my bow off getting my saddle setup and the top cam derailed when it hit the ground. I know the struggle
As old age come alone. My eyes will not let me shot my peep anymore so now i use a pse fang and i love it. I didn't understand about putting the cross bow back. I pull mine back with my hands. Your bow must be very hard to pull.
Ive never hunted with a crossbow, so I've never lost a crossbow crank. But I've lost my bow release after getting up in the Treestand.
Not a huge fan of the crossbow for able body people. There tends to be a stereotype that follows crossbow hunters that in some cases tend to be true. Some the public land I hunt you will see places where 6 or seven crossbows are hanging from the porch and it’s usually older guys with money. I’m not saying I would never use one because there may come a day that I have to but I will stick to my compound for now. I guess at the end of the day dead is dead.
Keep the crossbow stuff comin’ I’ve been hunting with compounds and trad bows since the 80’s. because of arthritis in my shoulder I have days I have trouble using the compound. The crossbow is ready to go in that situation and keeps me hunting. I used to be against crossbows, but I sure took a shine to ‘em’ now that some days my backs against the wall. Good job and keep the content flowing boys!
After losing some fingers on both hands due to work injury i hope and pray to be able to shoot my mathews again but if i have to use a crossbow i will. I just love hunting that much! Love the videos keep em coming
You need to look at the hickory creek mini vertical crossbow!!
Crossguns are ok. I like using them during gun season because the safety zones are lot closer for them in my state and deer tend to hide near houses when the guns are blasting. They should probably have their own season though. They're definitely not archery.
Lots of crying by people on equipment just go hunting my wife has that same crossbow I put one of those big wrap ties around hers its a viper and crank will come out
I have a handle crank also, but I carry a rope/sled cocker just in case. I shoot a crossbow because of bad elbows, but a crossbow is sometimes a pain.
Only thing I love about a crossbow is I have a bad shoulder and I can't pull a bow back and hold it. So that's my only reason.
I think as we get older things change and we do things we would never do when we were younger. I use my dad’s crossbow that I inherited after he passed away. I still use my compound as well. So I’m good either way
Go Jeremy go!
Love my crossbow. Been hunting with it a long time. To date my biggest buck came with it.
What do you with the deer meat,cape ect when you kill in one state going to next. Where do you store it all especially when travelling and hunting multiple states consecutively?
I think that it's a free country and we can all make our own decisions on what to use. I use a crossbow and I love it! Now I am at a disadvantage with a compound bow since I have had both shoulders operated on but I got into hunting later in life and I was immediately drawn to using a crossbow. What I mean by later in life is around 30. Had I started younger then I would have probably gotten into using a compound bow. Hunt often and have a great day!
Been using a crossbow for 10 years since I’ve been working at ups so shoulders ant the best in the best shape so I choice to hunt with one I treat it just like a regular bow keep it within 35 yards
I had to switch to a crossbow a few years ago and my biggest dislike is carrying it to and from the stand, it is also awkward for me to have it in the stand. Really miss my bow. Im fine with anyone hunting with their choice as long as it's legal.
My dad used to use kocks off bucks often. I don't know anyone that never really hunted but in Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster counties in Mississippi that killed as many quality bucks as he did.
Same thing happened to me with my 10 point I now keep a 1/4” drive wrench in my case as back up can keep it in your pocket easy
That deer ducked the arrow. Man he dropped several inches. You would have had him if he hadn't dropped like that.
i like the crossbow much more like a rifle, dont have the time to shoot like i use to so i switched killed plenty with my compound but i like the simplicity of the CB
That buck dropped when you shot 👍✌🏻🇺🇸
He dropped alot😂
I hunt only with a crossbow. An i have been havin the same issue of shooting my deer high. Idk what the deal is.
Also when you get time. If you could get your hands on a crossbow w a speed scope, and show the correct way to sight in with them without having a chronograph. Be very helpful..my ravin gives me fits
Do you like hunting in a bottom are do you like hunting from the top of ridge watching a bottom just curious of your thought
Enjoy your videos. I use a vertical crossbow these days - a Hickory Creek Mini. It’s much easier to handle in a tree than my Ravin R26. The R26 sits in the closet. Thanks for your hard work and valuable information.
When I had a Ten Point Accuslide bow I either used a small bungee ball to keep the crank handle secure or a piece of stretch cord mounted on the bow that I could slip over the crank handle knob to keep it in place. I also kept a spare handle in my pack. Those handles are too expensive to lose!
I put my tenpoint cranker in my pocket because it falls out when you hit brush
I do now.
Hey Jeremy another 10 Point crossbow shooter here. And I wondered while watching that last episode how long it was going to take before you lost your crank handle. I've lost mine twice while walking in or out and. got lucky and found it both times by retracing my steps. I carry mine in a zipped pocket now. One advantage I like about the crossbow is the ease of getting off a shot without being detected if I'm hunting on the ground. Hope you found your crank.
Watch the next show coming out.
I've lost mine to but I found it it just came off u only know u lost when u get to your spot it's funny but it sucks to
I don’t have a crossbow but if my shoulders give out on me as I get older I may have to switch to one
Ive lost two crank handles this season! I'm finally keeping it in my pocket. I switched to crossbows about 10 seasons now. They are a chore to carry but put a lot more meat in the freezer. Love your show keep it up!
Those were great sits, and great Intell on why you chose each spot. Whatever stick and string a person’s heart desires to harvest a deer is cool with me. During the 2nd day of my 8 day rutcation, I too lost my Ten Point cocker. A $100 later and losing a half day of hunting I was back in the woods. Now I keep it in my pocket while hunting. But I like the ideas mention here about a Velcro strap. Thanks Jeremy for another great episode!
And they do make a kind that you hook to string then around stock an it has 2 hand grips you pull it back with
Frog, that buck ducked 6” at least…i dont think your shot was as high as you thought
I enjoy watching u hunt with a crossbow.
I hunt with an Excalibur crossbow. I changed for a couple of reasons. First, I have issues with both my shoulders that shooting a bow would aggravate. Second, I don't have a lot of time to practice. I'm retiring next June, and intend to test the waters with the shoulders with a few of the traditional bows I have.
Good Luck!
Crossbow hunter here …. I also use the tooth of the arrow Broadheads but I use the 150 gr. they are great heads. Keep up the good work and good luck!!!
Awesome! That's hunting!
I've busted up both of my arms and needed surgery on both the last few years. I've hunted with a crossbow because of it. I had an old excalibur that was big and cumbersome to hunt with. It was crazy to hunt from a stand with. This year I needed surgery a month before season so I had to buy a tenpoint with a crank. It's much heavier than a bow. So heavy I laid it across the front of my climber instead of hanging it. It shoots nice. I didn't buy the most expensive model, rather, one of the least expensive ones. I have truly enjoyed using a crossbow and am glad they allowed me to stay out and hunt. I killed a buck and a doe this year with mine. Next year I am reducing my compound weight to its minimum and going to try to get back out there and hunt with it.
I really like my crossbow. I'll never go back...
Enjoyed watching the hunt. Sounds like my look you’ll get him next time.
If it will get more people in the woods, I’m all for it. Personally, I use a compound. I like the challenge of having to draw it right before a shot.
That can be a challenge sometimes