My HC Mini thoughts…
This will be my first season with a crossbow. Shoulder issues have dictated the switch from compounds. It’ll also be my first season trying out saddle hunting…
I had an Excalibur crossbow I pickup up locally and shot it for a while. It was very accurate but rather large to carry in the woods. It was an older model but was in excellent shape. I liked it but the size was just too much. In a blind it would be fine but in a saddle I couldn’t imagine getting off a stable shot. The entire cocking/de-cocking was a process. Shooting five shots seemed to take forever. I do think the excal was easier to deal with than other crossbows however.
So in my search for other options I run into this thread…
I was very interested in the mini in the first place. Saw it when I ordered a drawloc last season but this thread sold me. Ended up finding one in the classifieds and picked it up. I absolutely love this thing. Anyone moving from a compound would have to love it. Granted there is a learning curve but from day one the benefits could be seen. Aside from the already known benefits(regular arrows,nocks,tuning and on and on), the one extremely important and often overlooked benefit is you want to practice with it. It’s a blast to shoot. Quick loading. Shooting a five shot group (at different spots of course) takes slightly longer than a compound but not much. It’s just flat out fun. Anyone that practices with it will just get better and more familiar with the equipment. No doubt it’s a killing machine but with the practice and enjoyment you’ll get it’s even deadlier.
Was at my local Cabelas today and overheard one of the sales guys telling a costumer - that was looking at a Ravin - it was recommended to change strings every 50-100 shots. Said they used to recommend 100-200 but now are told 50-100!? No idea if it’s true or not but if so that’s insane to me. I’ve no doubt the Ravin is an awesome crossbow. They look amazing.
I’m the guy that just loves to shoot. Guns, bows and now the Mini. I feel with the practice I’ve done, if the opportunity comes my way I’ll be more than ready. If I’d only taken a few sight in shots because I didn’t want to put wear on my equipment I would have very little confidence entering the woods. Not saying it couldn’t be done but my level of confidence wouldn’t be there.
Bottom line is if you’re looking into a crossbow - you have to give this thing a try. Just too many benefits not to.
This will be my first season with a crossbow. Shoulder issues have dictated the switch from compounds. It’ll also be my first season trying out saddle hunting…
I had an Excalibur crossbow I pickup up locally and shot it for a while. It was very accurate but rather large to carry in the woods. It was an older model but was in excellent shape. I liked it but the size was just too much. In a blind it would be fine but in a saddle I couldn’t imagine getting off a stable shot. The entire cocking/de-cocking was a process. Shooting five shots seemed to take forever. I do think the excal was easier to deal with than other crossbows however.
So in my search for other options I run into this thread…
I was very interested in the mini in the first place. Saw it when I ordered a drawloc last season but this thread sold me. Ended up finding one in the classifieds and picked it up. I absolutely love this thing. Anyone moving from a compound would have to love it. Granted there is a learning curve but from day one the benefits could be seen. Aside from the already known benefits(regular arrows,nocks,tuning and on and on), the one extremely important and often overlooked benefit is you want to practice with it. It’s a blast to shoot. Quick loading. Shooting a five shot group (at different spots of course) takes slightly longer than a compound but not much. It’s just flat out fun. Anyone that practices with it will just get better and more familiar with the equipment. No doubt it’s a killing machine but with the practice and enjoyment you’ll get it’s even deadlier.
Was at my local Cabelas today and overheard one of the sales guys telling a costumer - that was looking at a Ravin - it was recommended to change strings every 50-100 shots. Said they used to recommend 100-200 but now are told 50-100!? No idea if it’s true or not but if so that’s insane to me. I’ve no doubt the Ravin is an awesome crossbow. They look amazing.
I’m the guy that just loves to shoot. Guns, bows and now the Mini. I feel with the practice I’ve done, if the opportunity comes my way I’ll be more than ready. If I’d only taken a few sight in shots because I didn’t want to put wear on my equipment I would have very little confidence entering the woods. Not saying it couldn’t be done but my level of confidence wouldn’t be there.
Bottom line is if you’re looking into a crossbow - you have to give this thing a try. Just too many benefits not to.
