Recurve bow question

[Technik]

Will do and maybe take some pics

[Bladerunner]

Anyone know if this is a decent crossbow or not?

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/s ... -001-.html

I know it is from China but I have the option to buy one off a guy over here second hand. Any help would be appreciated.

Be Lucky (and accurate)

[the-gnole]

Anyone know if this is a decent crossbow or not?

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/s ... -001-.html

I know it is from China but I have the option to buy one off a guy over here second hand. Any help would be appreciated.

Be Lucky (and accurate)

There isn't much not "made in china" these days,

It looks OK, but I personally would go for a compound bow as it is easier to load (imo)

http://www.xbows.co.uk/ is where I got mine from about 6 years ago.

[Carrot Cruncher]

I don't know much about xbows bladerunner, i think Teedee has been doing some research lately so he may be able to help

On a related note, by new toy arrived yesterday....one of these http://www.lukivruki.ru/images/pictures ... 2_4090.jpg

I bought it at 45lb draw weight and the difference between this and my old bow (32lb) is really noticeable. It will take a lot of practice to draw it consistently well. I know it is only 13lbs heavier but it feels a damn sight harder to draw

[TeeDee]

I don't know much about xbows bladerunner, i think Teedee has been doing some research lately so he may be able to help

Ding-Dong!! You called Sir?!

On a related note, by new toy arrived yesterday....one of these http://www.lukivruki.ru/images/pictures ... 2_4090.jpg

I bought it at 45lb draw weight and the difference between this and my old bow (32lb) is really noticeable. It will take a lot of practice to draw it consistently well. I know it is only 13lbs heavier but it feels a damn sight harder to draw

That look nice CC. Must have a play.

Right-righty. Crossbows my old china.

The big question I guess is depends on what you want it for, and that needs to be honestly answered.
If you you want a generic crossbow to shoot old doors in the backyard and scare the bejesus out of a burglar , than I guess that will do the trick.
my concern and experience of R-O-C crossbows ( and I'm not a downer on importing goods ) is that although they tend to be able to hold and create the power ( although I don't know for how long ?) the Prod ( bow bit ) tends to be insecurely fastened at the front ( normally a couple of hex bolts and a retainer ) , this movement of the Prod will and can seriously affect the accuracy of the crossbow AT DISTANCE , so if you just want it to play with in the back garden , it may be ideal.

It may also be excellently made and not move at all. I don't know.

If you want a serious tool for possible post fall hunting in the UK or to go Boar Hunting In France and Spain NOW i think you would be better dropping the cheap and nasty and trying to pick up something more..reproducible in terms of effect.

Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be much mid ground with Crossbow the cheaper end of the market is the under £150 and the more pricey ( I assume more professional ) models tend to be between the £450 - £700 mark.

And then you can have your extras , scopes , carbon fibre bolts, broadheads etc.



So again , it comes back to what do you 'really' want it for???

I would say as a last note that Power is no good without accuracy , you wouldn't buy a rifle with a wobbly barrel and the same should apply to a crossbow if you want it for serious purposes.



EDIT. If its super cheap , I reckon get it and have a play , see if you like crossbows and if you feel they are something you could possibly envisage dropping a large wedge on or not. If not you got a cheap toy to fool around with.

[Carrot Cruncher]

That look nice CC. Must have a play.

No problem, we'll have to sort something out. It will take a bit of getting used to though (for me at least)...no sights, arrow rest etc. I think a trip up to Quicks in Honiton might be on the agenda for tomorrow, get myself a glove. I shot a friends longbow once for about half an hour when I was a member of the the club and the fletchings caused a bit of pain after a while so a longbow glove would come in handy'

It also came with a removeable rubber grip which you can see in the pic but I think I will get a nice leather one or something similar made up, the rubber one sort of ruins the "mongol" look a bit, although it is comfortable

[nickdutch]

Probably going to go for a cheap 55 lb compound, not going to spend loads on some fancy hi-tec target shooter.

On a side note, has anyone got good ideas for good practice targets? I'm sure I heard somewhere that an old hessian sack jammed with old tesco carrier bags are quite good arrow catchers.

PS, this would be an awesome 'preppers bow!' lol

Thats not a bow, its the solidified essence of AWESOME. Cant you hear the angels singing when you look at it? lol

[Carrot Cruncher]

I've signed up for an archery course with my oh and will be starting next month, can't wait

How did you get on with the beginners course ? did you join up afterwards ?

[Bladerunner]

The Crossbow would be cheap because I would be doing a trade for it.

I doubt it would ever get used and would sit around waiting for the end of the world or Mr. Burglar to pop in one night.

I was just thinking it might be better to have one than not. Is it not better to have something and never need it than not have something I do need? I have been offered a good leather and sheepskin flying jacket for the same item I would be trading the crossbow for, so I am in two minds which to go for. The jacket would definately get more use, especially after todays weather but I have other jackets and no crossbow.

It seems I have a conundrum wrapped in a mystery inside a puzzle behind a riddle on top of an enigma surrounded by incertitiude.

Be lucky (and perplexed)

[TeeDee]

The Crossbow would be cheap because I would be doing a trade for it.

I doubt it would ever get used and would sit around waiting for the end of the world or Mr. Burglar to pop in one night.

I was just thinking it might be better to have one than not. Is it not better to have something and never need it than not have something I do need? I have been offered a good leather and sheepskin flying jacket for the same item I would be trading the crossbow for, so I am in two minds which to go for. The jacket would definately get more use, especially after todays weather but I have other jackets and no crossbow.

It seems I have a conundrum wrapped in a mystery inside a puzzle behind a riddle on top of an enigma surrounded by incertitiude.

Be lucky (and perplexed)

Do the deal , get the crossbow , have a quick play to get a feel of what they and this particular one are capable of and then trade for the jacket. Get another crossbow at a later date if you need one , cheapy or pricey at least you've had an experience out of it.