overspined
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In Michigan they’ll probably allow rocket launchers and hand grenades in 2022 so I’ve been working out my throwing arm.
How loud is a 500fps crossbow? Maybe states should combat the technology advances of crossbows and airbows with maximum decibel requirements, which would tilt the scales back towards traditional and compound bow hunters again...
Yes and NY also has a special season carved out for crossbows within the bow season (last two weeks of the bow season before it goes to the regular firearms season). At the time of this writing, the crossbow must have an un-cocked minimum width of 17" (outer tips of limbs excluding wheels or cams), a minimum overall length of 24" and must be able launch a minimum bolt/arrow length of 14" not including the legal "arrowhead." They didn't even call it a broadhead which as a bowhunter, is frustrating. Finally, the crossbow must have a draw weight between 100 and 200lbs. You do not need to take a bowhunter education course to use a crossbow which is also frustrating to me. I own two crossbows, a HC Mini and another one I won at a banquet so I am not "anti-crossbow" at all; however, many of us believe anyone wanting to hunt with a crossbow should be required to take a bowhunter education course just like someone wishing to hunt with a vertical bow. At the end of the day, the crossbow "bolt or arrow" still relies on severe hemorrhaging or bleeding to kill, not shock like a firearm. So shot placement and blood trailing become very critical. I also think you should be able to use one during the firearms and late seasons but not during the early archery season. That was carved out for bowhunting specifically and in my opinion should remain that way.NY has rules for poundage and width of limbs (can't remember if its cocked or uncocked) I honestly feel if they include them (which I am in favor of) they should include all crossbows. Saying the should have decibel requirements is kinda like saying "That rifle is to loud, the old guys did it with slugs and bird barrel shotguns". Thing's change and so does technology. Christ we use top of the line trucks, GPS, saddles, stands, scent containment clothing, clothing that keeps us warmer than anything they had 15-20 years ago, scents for the deer, cameras that send a picture the instant something walks into frame and a whole bunch of stuff I am forgetting
I have a Ravin R26. I have killed two deer with it in the last 2 years. One at 15 yards and one at 12 yards. lol. I have killed easily over 100 big game animals across the US and Canada with my compounds.For years, crossbows only offered a slight advantage. You didn’t have to worry about getting spotted while drawing, but you still had to be within 40-50 yards and know pretty accurately your yardage. I have seen those ravin crossbows absolutely dump deer out to 70-80 yards with ease. It’s getting to be about as effective as muzzle loaders.
I think a solution may be an age/disability thing, or a separate shorter archery season, maybe like 1 month where crossbows are allowed.
506How fast is it before it breaks?