Originally posted by 44soulslayer
I really like your posts mate.
Personally I am not too keen on bowed weapons in general. I have a real affinity towards firearms and so in a Sit X I would be using a 10 ft/lb .22 cal airgun. This thing would take out any small game within about 20-50 metres, if not more.
I suppose it really comes down to what you're comfortable with. I would be too nervous using a xbow as a primary, in case the string broke or the bolts broke etc. With an airgun, I know that I have 1000 shots before I need to improvise with ammunition. Wear on the gun is hardly noticeable, and Ive put about 10k shots through it.
Have you considered different bolts? Using one with a smaller diameter might give better penetration for big game.
Thanks souly.
With a couple of strings the xbow is good for hundred of bolts without straining them too much. I've got the spare taped onto one of the prods along with the wax and spare battery for the sight.
I got three broadhead hunting barbs for my bigger 180 lbs xbow, these are viscious. Not much in the penetration factor, but with these the razer edges will give any creature serious grief and massive blood loss. Would seriously pss off a bear, and bring down a deer with ease.
