Jdubs
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Such a cute pup! Congrats!!
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Sweet Baby Jesus!!!
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STEAL ONE NOW!
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The guy cashing me out at Costco was named "HUNG". Yeah, you try not to laugh at that one with your Mom and young daughter standing right next to you!
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typo on my part. *confiscate xbow and/or deer harvest
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I was more concerned about my deer harvest and/or xbow being confiscated. Is there a specific penalty listed in the regs for hunting with an xbow that doesn't fit inside the parameters?
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I've touched all the bases in the past (sister is a NYE baby). This year we're having friends & neighbors over. None of us made a strong argument to freeze our cajones off at First Night in Saratoga.
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When I hear 3, 4, 5 or 6 consecutive shotgun blasts while hunting, I'm willing to bet they are less likely to come from rifled sg's with scopes. A marginal investment to a more accurate platform isn't a bad idea.
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Why put limits on any of them? For example, limb width has nothing to do with completing a successful xbow kill. All it does is arbitrarily restrict what tools a hunter can use. Let the free market do its job.
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FWIW, the Cabela's reps were less than enthusiastic about any of the Barnett offerings. Seems like if there is an xbow brought back with a problem, it's most likely Barnett. The Ten Point's and Horton's only came back when someone installed a part incorrectly.
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Gift from my sister.
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So an Excalibur is the way to go to "blow $1000"? Odd way to phrase a recommendation. What does it matter to anyone what I set for a budget? Silly to take issue with that. In my experience, money spent on top quality gear has always been money well spent. Either way, I can see you are solidly in the recurve camp. Duly noted.
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I passed up a 40 yd shot on this deer because I didn't trust the Jackal to make a kill shot at that distance. This was after experiencing problems with a loose screw and loose arrow retention spring. I'd like an xbow in my hands that gives me 100% confidence to take that shot and make a clean kill.
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I see a dead deer, but question if that was the hunter's intended shot placement. Accuracy is important. Also, we don't have the benefit of hunting over bait at a short distance. Look, if I wanted an entry-level xbow, then I'd stick with the Jackal. Already posted that I believe the Jackal is capable of killing deer. However, with a full season of hunting with the Jackal under my belt, the disadvantages are enough that I want to invest in a quality hunting xbow.
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You get what you pay for. I'm not looking for a backyard paper-puncher. I want a true hunting xbow that handles well in a tree hang-on stand and will reliably kill deer to 40 yds or more in low-light conditions. The 'Fever' doesn't meet those requirements. http://www.bestcrossbowsource.com/sa-sports-fever-crossbow-review/
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Handled a few xbows at Cabela's today. Horton Vortex felt the best and it's a bummer that it doesn't meet the NY width reg (so stupid). Handled the Phantom Carbon and was suprised at the weight (heavier than expected). Fired the Eclipse RCX and really liked it. I think this could be the ticket, but at $1100 I'll wait til the new stuff gets introduced in February.
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Just ordered a pair of the Impacts from Cabela's. I was kind of bummed the Baffins are all out of stock at the local store here in DE, but deer season is over anyway. Sale prices currently $153.99 for the Impacts; Apex are $178.49. Free shipping with 2017FREE.
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You won the day she said 'Yes'. Of course, she might argue the same. Either way, looks like a great Christmas.
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Welcome! Get out in the snow now and see where those tracks go.
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Excellent brew for Christmas! The bourbon maple syrup notes are about to pair perfectly with these cookies.
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Phenomenal Christmas dinner. Merry Christmas everyone and Happy Birthday Baby Jesus!
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Sneak peek at the prime rib.
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Sit the top of your stairs with a Nerf rifle and grunt call that big boy in!
