Author Topic: 150# bows?? (Read 1378 times)

Kodiak-50 · « **on:** December 15, 2004, 09:43:32 PM »

Just purchase two Barnetts A Ranger and a Wildcat lll for my Grandsons to learn and except the limitations of bow hunting. Guestion is are they heavy enough for taking Whitetails? I will be limiting their shooting to under 30 yds. Shooting 17 in. arrows and 100gr. broadheads.

ihuntbucks · « **Reply #1 on:** December 15, 2004, 10:01:59 PM »

Iam sure they both will do the job as long as you know your limitations.Iam familiar with the Ranger;150# draw,50 ft.# of enengry,speed 250 fps,16 " bolts,very good looking rig.On the Wildcat,Iam not familiar with it.I know Barnett makes a Wildcat C5,which is not available in the US.Iam using a Barnett Rhino Mag.I feel sure they will both do the job as long as the shooter does his.Hope the boys have a good and safe time with them..................Rick :lol:

Rick Teal · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2004, 01:02:18 PM »

Ontario regulations require that crossbows have a draw weight of at least 99 lbs for deer and 119 for moose. A 150 lb crossbow is more than sufficient to kill a deer if used within its limitations.

The main reason (as I see it) for increasing the draw weight - and, therefore, velocity - of a crossbow is to mitigate the effect of noise and the possibility of the animal jumping the string. I doubt that a faster crossbow kills any quicker, cleaner or more effectively than one thats a little slower (within the effective power range).

jh45gun · « **Reply #3 on:** December 22, 2004, 02:32:42 PM »

I have a Ranger straight prod not the compound but both are 150# You bet they will kill deer I shot two last year with mine. I did not get a chance to hunt as much this year and where I do hunt the most the deer were scarce. I think we shot them all off as it was a area with problem deer in a metro area and the City wanted the deer shot off. I guess we did a good enough job. :shock: Good thing I did well with a pistol and a rifle this year.

Any way I saw no difference in performance with the crossbow than I did with my compound put the arrow or bolt in this case where you are supposed to and dead deer! The Ranger series works well expecially for a entry level bow. Jim

red_ford_truck · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2005, 02:36:59 AM »

........150 is more than enough.....
razor sharp, NEW broadheads are what counts in my opinion.
as well as well placed double lung hit.
if you do that , a venison meal is a guarantee every time.

red ford truck