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Oct 12, 2012 12:53:47 GMT
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Quick appeal for opinions, I fancy a crossbow, i've always wanted one since I was little and I guess i'm now responsible enough to own one ;D However I know nothing about them.... Its going to be for target practise and possibly vermin/ bunny control, nothing larger, I've got permission to use 7 acres of open land but can't make any noise. I've had a quick look on the net and there's a bit of a price difference, so what would be a good entry level bow that will do what I want? Thanks edit just been googling for an appropriate photo, have this for your trouble.  |
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Last Edit: Oct 12, 2012 12:59:12 GMT by dodgerover
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smurf
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Oct 13, 2012 21:33:32 GMT
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I used to have a pistol crossbow, the thing was lethal !
I'd check out surplusstore.co.uk . Thats wherre i got mine
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Laser cutting and cnc punching (up to 3mm stainless and ali, up to 6mm mild steel)
Mail me a dxf file and i'll get you a price
Metal folding and custom fabrication service also available
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Oct 13, 2012 21:42:11 GMT
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Midas
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Any archers on here?Midas
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Oct 13, 2012 21:45:34 GMT
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Its going to be for target practise and possibly vermin/ bunny control, nothing larger, I've got permission to use 7 acres of open land but can't make any noise. Best stick to targets, bow hunting is illegal in the UK. |
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Oct 14, 2012 10:09:32 GMT
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I've recently wanted to try archery more and more.... building a crossbow isn't too difficult, but I want a proper bow+arrow!  |
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You're like a crazy backyard genius! |
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Oct 22, 2012 18:52:21 GMT
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I've recently wanted to try archery more and more.... building a crossbow isn't too difficult, but I want a proper bow+arrow! +1 get a real bow, so much more satisfaction, google quicks archery, they are very good. Sent from my HTC Desire C using proboards |
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Toyota mk3 supra. retro goodness.
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Oct 22, 2012 18:54:58 GMT
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Used to do archery back in the '90's. Had a compound bow and it was ace! The thing was unbelievably powerful but as mentioned, targets and proper club only.
If you have permission to hunt vermin and sound is a problem, the humble air rifle is the way to go. A pre-charged rifle with a silencer fitted is whisper quiet and you won't have to go and get your pellets after you have fired it!
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1981 VW T25
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Oct 25, 2012 19:10:13 GMT
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I've recently wanted to try archery more and more.... building a crossbow isn't too difficult, but I want a proper bow+arrow! here's my bow  68 inch tall with 36 pound draw on it |
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Oct 25, 2012 19:19:33 GMT
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Crossbow FTW!
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Oct 28, 2012 20:21:14 GMT
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As mentioned any bow hunting is illegal, and most target clubs don't support crossbows so check there is one near you before deciding.
Compound crossbows are not allowed for UK target and there is also an arrow speed limit.
They are generally frowned upon as "not proper archery" (so were compound bows in the 80's) and they have a poor image following several high profile shootings.
That said they are recognised as a category by Archery GB and there are competitions etc for them.
I don't find them as satifying as recurve or compound bows, they don't shoot as far or as accurate but each to there own.
Do lots of local research and good luck.
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topaz
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There is an interesting connection between archery and classic cars - Peter Burgess ! The author of the book of tuning the MGB who runs an engineering workshop and rolling road in Alfreton Derbyshire www.mgcars.org.uk/peterburgess/Also runs a business Archery Originals making bags for longbows and selling other equipment www.archeryoriginals.co.uk/Mike |
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