Dave Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Have any of you guys experienced this. Shot the de knocking arrow and it dissappeared into the ground. Came back the next day with a pick ax and recovered my arrow. Any suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 no, found a rock with mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Last year I would do this in the cube target ..they are small and easy to carry in your car.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:10 PM, growalot said: Last year I would do this in the cube target ..they are small and easy to carry in your car.... yeah, they sell tiny ones for that purpose.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:10 PM, growalot said: Last year I would do this in the cube target ..they are small and easy to carry in your car.... That doesn't work for me, I use a quad to get in and out of the woods. So I have to de knock my bow before I get on my quad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:16 PM, jjb4900 said: yeah, they sell tiny ones for that purpose.... De knocking the bow is one of the drawbacks of the crossbow. But it's a minor inconvenience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I was thinking of putting a judo point on one and shooting into the grass.....might work, might not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptown Redneck Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I think that as long as you don't have a bolt in the crossbow it is considered not cocked for legal purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) The one I have is small no problem strapping to front or back rack...they have a handle on them... Edited November 16, 2015 by growalot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:26 PM, Uptown Redneck said: I think that as long as you don't have a bolt in the crossbow it is considered not cocked for legal purposes Actually was told otherwise by a ECO and two instructors. If I recall I think it may have even said in the Q&A in the regulations guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptown Redneck Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:30 PM, Culvercreek hunt club said: Actually was told otherwise by a ECO and two instructors. If I recall I think it may have even said in the Q&A in the regulations guide Well then I guess I would be wrong then. I Keep a small Yellow jacket discharge target in the back of my car that I shoot into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabin Fever Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I use a Carbon Express decocking bolt. http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Express-22-Inch-Crossbow-Release/dp/B015ZLKCE2 I picked up mine at Dicks. Just shoot it into the ground, only goes in ~4". Haven't had an issue. Sure more convenient than lugging around a target to shoot a fieldpoint into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 TRANSPORTATION OF FIREARMSA person may not transport or possess a shotgun,rifle or crossbow in or on a motor vehicleunless the firearm is unloaded in both chamberand magazine or the crossbow is unloaded ortaken down. While legally hunting migratorygame birds, a loaded firearm may be possessedin a motorboat not under power OR in a motorboatunder power only while retrieving dead/crippled birds.A muzzleloader is considered unloadedwhen the cap is off the nipple, the primer isremoved, the primer powder is removed fromthe flintlock pan, or the battery is removedfrom an electric-fired muzzleloader. A crossbow is considered unloaded whenthe arrow/bolt is removed and the crossbowis uncocked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 So do bolts from a cross bow do the same thing arrows do if shot while damaged ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:30 PM, Culvercreek hunt club said: Actually was told otherwise by a ECO and two instructors. If I recall I think it may have even said in the Q&A in the regulations guide Transportation of FirearmsA person may not transport or possess a shotgun, rifle or crossbow in or on a motor vehicle unless the firearm is unloaded in both chamber and magazine or the crossbow is unloaded or taken down. A loaded firearm may be carried or possessed in a motorboat while legally hunting migratory game birds. A muzzleloader is considered unloaded when the cap is off the nipple, the primer is removed, the primer powder is removed from the flintlock pan, or the battery is not in an electric-fired muzzleloader. A crossbow is considered unloaded when it is uncocked. A crossbow is considered taken down when the limbs have been removed from the stock, securely fastened in a case, or locked in a trunk. you are correct!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:34 PM, Cabin Fever said: I use a Carbon Express decocking bolt. http://www.amazon.com/Carbon-Express-22-Inch-Crossbow-Release/dp/B015ZLKCE2 I picked up mine at Dicks. Just shoot it into the ground, only goes in ~4". Haven't had an issue. Sure more convenient than lugging around a target to shoot a fieldpoint into. Why didn't I see that first? Looks like that one will fit the bill. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culvercreek hunt club Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 My one friend that hunts with a crossbow just ground a field tip flat and it only goes in the ground about 6" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BizCT Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I keep a really small yellow jacket target in the woods. I shoot it with a field point. Other option is taking the bolt out and holding the string with rope cocker and pull the trigger and let it down slowly. I think shooting a bolt is better for an xbow, but when you change string on an Excalibur the holding of the string and pulling the stringer technique has to be used to change strings, so it can be done without harm. Just make sure the bolt is out or you will impale your foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 They sell a decocking arrow, for that purpose. ,easier to carry and use than a portable block Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:39 PM, growalot said: So do bolts from a cross bow do the same thing arrows do if shot while damaged ? I would think so, can't be very safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 That's what I thought...we have shale ground...blocks more convenient to me than an exploding carbon splinters going God knows where... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 that decocking bolt can be easily made by putting a large washer behind a field point...that's what I'm gonna do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skillet Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 They sell biodegradable bolts for this purpose. I saw them at Field & Stream. They come in like a 12 pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 On 11/16/2015 at 9:54 PM, growalot said: That's what I thought...we have shale ground...blocks more convenient to me than an exploding carbon splinters going God knows where... yeah, never crossed my mind until now......if you keep shooting the same bolt into the ground, it could potentially lead to a bad oucome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolc123 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Throw some old towels/sweatshirts/rags in a small burlap/nylon bag and tie it closed with a piece of string. Shoot a fieldpoint into it to unload. this is cheaper, lighter, and much easier to pull the bolts out of than a foam block target. To keep the center from getting worn, open it up and stir the rags around from time to time. Last year I carried a block, but this works much better. I see the unloading after every hunt as an advantage over a regular bow because it gives you continuous in-season practice. That is something many conventional archers neglect much to their peril when it comes to wounding or missing deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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