X Bow rule for NY???

[Grizz1219]

Is an X Bow considered "unloaded" if there is no bolt but it is still "Drawn and locked back"? or do you have to have the bow uncocked for it to be considered unloaded?? I can't find the rule in the regs. If you do, can you tell me or provide the link to it??? 

[J.B.]

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/68802.html

It needs to be un-cocked. Its under "General Crossbow Regulations"  

This is assuming that your question applies to transporting the crossbow.  

 

Edited October 31, 2019 by J.B.

[BizCT]

A crossbow may not be possessed in or on a motor vehicle unless it is un-cocked.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/68802.html

[ApexerER]

I forgot my discharge bolt last year and drove home with my crossbow cocked. Obviously no bolt in it but I didn't know what else to do. I grabbed my discharge bolt and fired it in the front yard. 

[mowin]

I take a little bag target with me and fire off a bolt tipped with a field point. 

[greensider]

I have let down mine with drawing pulls many times 

[Grizz1219]

PERFECT!!! You guys rock!!! Thanks for the link... EXACTLY what I was looking for, must have been reading to fast.. 

 

Appreciate it guys.. 

[Core]

1 hour ago, greensider said:

I have let down mine with drawing pulls many times 

I've seen vids. Not tried it myself. I just throw a target in the trunk and release into it. I wouldn't worry too much about driving with a cocked crossbow.

[mowin]

1 hour ago, greensider said:

I have let down mine with drawing pulls many times 

I was going to attempt that once, but I figured I'd have a package of broken limbs wrapped up in cables. Lol

[BizCT]

1 hour ago, mowin said:

I take a little bag target with me and fire off a bolt tipped with a field point. 

Same. My Dad and I leave it in the woods for the 2-week season and just shoot it on the way out.

[BizCT]

1 hour ago, greensider said:

I have let down mine with drawing pulls many times 

 

8 minutes ago, Core said:

I've seen vids. Not tried it myself. I just throw a target in the trunk and release into it. I wouldn't worry too much about driving with a cocked crossbow.

 

7 minutes ago, mowin said:

I was going to attempt that once, but I figured I'd have a package of broken limbs wrapped up in cables. Lol

I've done it several times. I hold the rope and have my dad pull the trigger and i ease it down. Just remember to take the bolt out or you shoot your own foot!

[moog5050]

How does one shoot out of the window if its not cocked?  I am sooo confused?

[Cory]

I can let my Excalibur down without shooting a bolt but my buddy has a Barnett and he can’t do to anti firing system or something along those lines.

[BizCT]

Just now, Cory said:

I can let my Excalibur down without shooting a bolt but my buddy has a Barnett and he can’t do to anti firing system or something along those lines.

Yea, ours are excalibur too. Old recurve xbows. Vortex & Ibex

[mowin]

I'm usually hunting alone, so know one to pull the trigger as I hold the cocking ropes. 

[nyslowhand]

Two things come to mind. 

#1 - Check your Xbow manual. Lot of Xbow Mfgers don't suggest dry firing their Xbows. Check yours!

#2 - This (below) and an old practice arrow/bolt don't take up much room in a vehicle! Target is only 10"x16"x8" for ~$15 on sale.

[Hock3y24]

target goes in the back of my truck for xbow season. 

[doulos]

I own 2 crossbows that can be let down after a hunt. A Camx and a Kodabow. I wouldnt even look at one if it didnt have that feature. Im actually surprised all of them dont

[stubborn1VT]

The very economical Centerpoint Sniper 370 can be de-cocked with the rope.  Awfully nice feature. 

[Nomad]

I use discharge bolts, but hate buying them and often run low on them , I think I’ll bring my block this year .

[BizCT]

Two things come to mind. 
#1 - Check your Xbow manual. Lot of Xbow Mfgers don't suggest dry firing their Xbows. Check yours!
#2 - This (below) and an old practice arrow/bolt don't take up much room in a vehicle! Target is only 10"x16"x8" for ~$15 on sale.

Exact one we leave in the woods for the 2-week xbow season


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[Caveman]

On 10/31/2019 at 1:28 PM, moog5050 said:

How does one shoot out of the window if its not cocked?  I am sooo confused?

I see you hunt in Catt. County...

[mike103]

Another vote for the discharge bag.

I bring my bow 1/2 way to my spot in a case. I leave the discharge bag in a tree. Put the bow together and take it apart in the same spot.

[mlammerhirt]

The very economical Centerpoint Sniper 370 can be de-cocked with the rope.  Awfully nice feature. 

Is that info. In the Manuel?
What's the process.......?

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[stubborn1VT]

19 minutes ago, mlammerhirt said:

Is that info. In the Manuel?
What's the process.......?

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It is in the manual.  I don't have it in front of me, but I de-cock at the end of every hunt.

1.  Take the bolt out  2.  Push the lever to bipass the anti-dry fire and switch the safety to "Fire"  3.  Slide one hook all the way down to the handle and put both hooks on the string, so that all the rest of the rope is on your dominant hand side  4. I double up the rope and grab it in the middle (not by the handle)  5. Put your foot in the stirrup and pull the trigger.  6. Let the rope down.

Of course there is a Youtube video of this that explains it better.