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I usually Bow hunt with my PSE compound. Well back in June I took a bad fall and broke both of my wrist's. Doc said that because I was in my mid 60's that it might take a little while longer to heal than if I was still a young buck. They still hurt. Needless to say Bow hunting was not gonna happen this season. I had gotten an invite from an old friend to hunt his 1600 acre property this year. I have taken 4 Nice bucks off the property in the last 10 years or so. I didn't want to miss Bow season so I thought I might be able to shoot a crossbow. I have a close friend that works at an archery shop. He recommended that I try a Ravin. He said he was sighting them in at the shop and they are very fast and accurate. So that's what I got. I saw 2 nice bucks on the first day but they just would not close the distance enough for a shot with the crossbow. I got lucky on the second day and took my best Buck to date at 22 yds. Put it right through his heart. He went 40 yds and dropped within sight. I must say, I do like the crossbow.
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Did your wrists still hurt when you saw that guy? Lol! Great buck, congrats!
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Nice work. Good shooting!
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That’s quite a buck. Congrats.
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congrats , crossbows keep us broken up older guys hunting
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Dang......really great buck long tined monster. congrats
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good for you, and CONGRATS on a great buck !
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Did your wrists still hurt when you saw that guy? Lol! Great buck, congrats!
No lol. When that Buck stepped out that was the best medicine ever.
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congrats , crossbows keep us broken up older guys hunting
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That is a fine buck there mister
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WOW heck of a buck? Congrads!
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Thanks this might be a better shot.
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congrats , crossbows keep us broken up older guys hunting
Lol. well it looks like I'm now officially part of the (Broken up older guys hunting club) I don't think I can go back to the bow.
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