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<blockquote data-quote="Muddyboots" data-source="post: 2688971" data-attributes="member: 63925"><p>First try several for fit and weight balance. They can be weird fit to some. Triggers are everything with xbows. Try to shoot a few. Crank versus pulley assist is huge difference on shoulder pressure. Decocking with crank NBD like some said. Shoot into discharge bag with field point. Speed is just a marketing selling point. Heavier xbow arrows will still be faster than verticals, better penetration, helps quiet the xbow down a little, easier tuning no different than a compound. Its a bow not rifle so you cannot out run sound. Limb width measurement may be considered for tree stands or even pop up blinds. All xbow arrows will have some lighted nock options. </p><p></p><p>The biggest overlook is the scope. Scopes that have adjustment for velocity are huge improvement over those that only adjust POI for initial sight in. Worth the extra money so you can adjust for changes in arrow total mass and velocity.</p><p></p><p>String and cable maintenance is significantly more that a vertical to keep the strings and cables true. You will wish you did when time to buy new ones that are typically more expensive than compounds.</p><p></p><p>Just understand ALL xbows are LOUD and deer still can duck. I quieted down my Stryker 380 by going to heavier FMJ's and adding Simms limb dampeners. I haven't used it in couple years since Hoyt made me new lower poundage limbs for my DoubleXL so I can still shoot it with trashed right shoulder which I prefer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Muddyboots, post: 2688971, member: 63925"] First try several for fit and weight balance. They can be weird fit to some. Triggers are everything with xbows. Try to shoot a few. Crank versus pulley assist is huge difference on shoulder pressure. Decocking with crank NBD like some said. Shoot into discharge bag with field point. Speed is just a marketing selling point. Heavier xbow arrows will still be faster than verticals, better penetration, helps quiet the xbow down a little, easier tuning no different than a compound. Its a bow not rifle so you cannot out run sound. Limb width measurement may be considered for tree stands or even pop up blinds. All xbow arrows will have some lighted nock options. The biggest overlook is the scope. Scopes that have adjustment for velocity are huge improvement over those that only adjust POI for initial sight in. Worth the extra money so you can adjust for changes in arrow total mass and velocity. String and cable maintenance is significantly more that a vertical to keep the strings and cables true. You will wish you did when time to buy new ones that are typically more expensive than compounds. Just understand ALL xbows are LOUD and deer still can duck. I quieted down my Stryker 380 by going to heavier FMJ's and adding Simms limb dampeners. I haven't used it in couple years since Hoyt made me new lower poundage limbs for my DoubleXL so I can still shoot it with trashed right shoulder which I prefer. [/QUOTE]
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