Heather Aldridge thank you so much for the nice comment, Heather! You made my day!

You made mine! Stay safe, my friend!!

+Jacob Banks Haha YESSSS!

Jacob Banks too bad the walking dead makes a crossbow look like child’s play lmao

Jacob Banks lol

@@qwerty2000000 lmao u must never use your crossbow or you only eat junk food, or your just a pussy

@@camsavvva6102 all i mean is he fires a little unrealistically quick to cock it each time, among other things lmao they make it look good for the screen, obviously.

very good point, posture and the usage of the proper muscles is very important.

***** I'd say with time & practice (& some tough gloves), you could draw a crossbow by hand. I've seen it done. personally, I'd rather take the easy option (& I'm told a rope/crank draws the string evenly on either side of the rail - making a much more accurate shot) & as you say, avoid spinal risk.

+pfalky2k I used to cock by hand before I knew better. I lost a nice buck one time hunting without a rope cocker as the limb pressure was uneven and I swore I'd never not use one again. It also is hard on your hands after a while. Thanks again for watching this video of mine. I hope you will check out some other videos on my channel as well.

ProphetJones awesome! Hope you found this video beneficial!

MrCharleslee81 awesome! Great deal on a great crossbow! Have fun and thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found this informative!

Well thanks for visiting one of my videos. I hope you found this informative.

Hah same

+Aly Umaña same here. I picked up a crossbow too

Me to

Yup

"Keep your fingers away" so true, I was cringing when I watched him put that arrow...( They are arrows not bolts) in...also crossbow arrows have one fletching different color so you know where the nok is cut so you don't KILL yourself....may have wanted to mention that.

And elbows, too.

Thank you so much for the compliment and for watching!

Derek Macdonald Same

Derek Macdonald Same bro

Glad I could help. Thanks so much for watching!

Barnett makes a BlackCat and Explorer XP400 model that are low cost ways enter the market. I started with that Barnett Wildcat C5 and my dad still shoots it today for bow season. Budget crossbows like these are great ways to get started.

Thanks for watching!

Good points. I'll consider those points in my future videos! Thanks for watching!

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jennifer miller Thanks for watching. That's a good question. Without knowing the extent of nerve damage, it's hard to say but generally overall I would say yes. A crossbow should be easier for you to shoot long term. I'd invest in a rope cocking crank device which should mount on the back of the butt stock of the crossbow as an additional option. Thanks again for checking out my videos!

It takes a hell of a lot more to cock a crossbow. I imagine if you have a hard time shooting a bow, loading and cocking a crossbow would be difficult

Thanks for watching!

@@dwarncke looking to buy the Lethal Instinct Lethal 405; nice entry level bow. Who knows, I'll probably end up going hunting with coworkers at the job now. They mostly hunt with rifles so I have to check with Louisiana on the rules for crossbows.

Jim Jankowski Thank you so much for the comment and compliment. Most popular retail sporting goods stores should have at least a couple of choices. Mine in the video is a Stoney Point and I believe they’re owned by Vista Outdoors, one of the largest families of hunting and shooting brands. Since this video I have favored using an independent bipod for a rest. The BOG bipod, which you can see in action in one of my latest videos reviewing the Barnett Whitetail Hunter Pro crossbow, is great as it’s two legs are adjustable and lock together if you want to use it like a monopod to give you even a steadier rest. Of course the legs also spread apart for stability that way too. There are several options out there. Primos is know for the “Trigger action” mono, bi or tripod shooting rest but it’s a little rich for my blood personally. Good luck and feel free to reach out to me through www.dustinsprojects.com if you have any more questions! I love to help new crossbow shooters!

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+Tommy Jones Thanks for watching Tommy. I have seen this crossbow but have never had the chance to shoot it. I think Barnett is doing some awesome things with crossbows so I recommend their whole line. I own the Wildcat C5 (featured in the video) the Buck Commander Xtreme and the Raptor Reverse (new this year). Not only is the Game Crusher a sweet looking package, it is priced well too for all you get with it. I think its a great deal. Thanks again for watching!

Yes, I thought I had pointed that out but its possible I missed it. That groove is the ONLY thing I use to put the rope around for cocking. Thank you so much for watching.

Benjamin .25 junkie you should be fine with either 100 grain or 125 grain heads. Just shoot the practice head with the weight you plan to hunt with. Grim reapers heads are the way to go but I'll answer that on the other comment! Thanks for the question!

I prefer a heavier Broadhead on a crossbow set up. I like 125 grain personally.

Thanks for the reply. I agree it is important to wax your string and rail after every 5 shots or so. We're cool. Glad you got a good deal on some crossbows brother. I am here if you have any questions or need anything along the way. Enjoy the journey into the world of crossbows!

Sure. Try to make the process fast so there is little room for error. Make sure you have a firm foot hold and you’re using a rope cocking string. Or if you would feel more comfortable. Buy an add on crank cocker that mounts on the back. I’m here for any other tips!

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Yes, value priced quality crossbow in my opinion. Reminds me of the original C5 Wildcat I started with and that I use in this video.

@@dwarnckealright, thank you!,

iam a new to this as well i wanna get into compound bow shooting and thus as well im gonna own both soon the snow leaves i will admit it im a noob too :P

arachnophilegrrl we ALL start at the beginning. being new doesn't make you "pathetic". it merely means you're at the start of this journey ;) ask away, learn what you can from those who know better through experience. get yourself into an archery club, BE SURE to check it allows crossbows - not all do, at least that's the status quo here in the UK. practice, practice, practice!. you'll hit walls, you'll get frustrated. push through that & you'll get ever better. remember, ANYTHING worth learning is NEVER an easy road. it shouldn't be. that's called "sorting the wheat from the chaff". if you have a talent for it, & persevere, you'll develop & hone talent into skill. & when you start to see that skill manifest itself, ALL the hard work, frustration & even disappointment, will suddenly seem worthwhile.most of all, relax & enjoy your new sport. let things take their natural course ;)

pfalky2k Thank you! :)

pfalky2k Stands clapping!!

arachnophilegrrl you're welcome :)

I was dressed for work that day! I assure you I am down to earth and halfway-country for a city boy. I sell and market manual knife sharpeners for my day job and trade exotic deer in Texas for my side hustle. LOL. Yes, that is more than capable for taking game at 40 yards. Just practice your yardage and different distances and you will do fine. Make sure you have enough weight in your bolt. I like 125 grain but I am just old fashioned that way. I shoot Grim Reapers that far with an 1 1/2 cut radius and it does a number so to go smaller like an inch or 1 1/16 with a broadhead should do you fine with a good pass through and blood trail. Happy hunting and thanks for watching and sharing your comment.

@@dwarncke thank you so much Dustin for getting back so quickly , i just subbed

I was about to say that because there goes your fingers if you don't do it right

Why? What would happen

+Harvey Jones Most all crossbows nowadays have a safety, but if the string somehow was relased during loading with your hand in the path it can lop off fingers.

What is the safest way to put a bolt in the rail?

Gene Harmon hold it from the front end and slide it back

Benjamin .25 junkie I have heard about these issues. You won't look back after you shoot a grim reaper. I've never had an accuracy problem in target shooting or hunting and I've used them exclusively for several years. My choice for crossbows are the 125 grain or 100 grain 1 1/2" cut razor tip. Order a rebuild kit when you order the Broadheads and you'll save some money on future Broadheads. They are so easy to rebuild. I'm here if you have any more questions. You can order all you need through my affiliate store if you wish: launchtoi.com/DustinWarncke/ Thanks again for watching!

Thank you very much

awesome Ill hit this up soon as payday gets here !! O dose the site have the shafts or bolts you use to? looked up gold tip laser 3 couldn't find anything can u suggest a bolt with illuminated knocks already installed?

Benjamin .25 junkie sure. I'm not sure if that site carries the Gold Tip bolts but you can search for another bolt if needed or I think you can order them straight from www.goldtip.com.The bolts with lighted nocks you have seen in my deer and hog hunting videos are called Lumenbolts from the folks and www.Lumenok.com. Very high quality bolts as well. A little more pricey with the lighted nock built in but good quality. You can also buy lighted nocks that fit the Gold Tip bolts from Lumenok and install them yourself if you want to go a cheaper route. Thanks again!

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True. You make sure you have the rope even on both sides and then pull evenly until it cocks. It is far more reliable and less painful using a cocking rope vs. your hands in my opinion. Thanks for the question and for watching!

Amen brother! Preach it to the masses! That's one reason why I did this video. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

David Sirmon Right but anything mass produced can be done better in your shed.

Great question. For the money, I would look at a Barnett Jackal or Barnett C5 Wildcat crossbow. I can't say enough about what you get for your money out of either one of these. I really think you will enjoy something in that realm of price and performance. Thank you so much for watching!

Thanks for watching. I shoot and highly recommend Gold Tip Laser III bolts. They aren't the least expensive but are high quality.

Thank you so much for watching. How far are you looking to shoot? I would think that draw weight would be a good start. Thanks again.

Thanks for replying and do you know if crossbows made by Buffalo River are any good?

+rayanator105 I hadn't heard of that brand so I looked them up. I would spend a little more on something like the Barnett I have in the video or in some of my other videos/hunts. I think It might be a better long term choice personally. The buffalo river crossbow might be a good one to start out with though if that is more in your price range. Thanks again for watching and for the question.

+Dustin Warncke Okay and which is better aluminum or carbon fiber bolts?

+rayanator105 thanks for the question. Carbon bolts all the way. Aluminum can bend pretty easily and most of what you find are carbon on the market now. I highly recommend the Gold Tip Laser III series of bolts. That's what I shoot and they are as tough as nails!

No. Shooting sticks or a bipod or monopod go under the bow and do not effect accuracy.

dan290786 Thanks for watching. Yes, the Barnet C5 Wildcat or Barnett Jackal are great crossbows for beginners who do not want to spend a ton for a good crossbow. I am very happy with mine. Thanks for the question and feel free to check out some of my other videos. Thanks!

Thearkansas Dipper thanks for the question. I would rather approach an independent archery pro shop for something like that. What kind of crossbow did you get? Model name?

Dustin Warncke not sure where can I see the name it's a Barnett

Thearkansas Dipper most likely the model name will be on the limbs of the crossbow. I just wanted to help you buy the right length arrows. Thanks!

That is a Stoney Point Monopod. I like BOG and Caldwell shooting sticks or bipods. I have also just purchased a Primos Triggerstick bipod

Steve Stant thanks for the question. If it's just the coating, I wouldn't be too concerned but getting your crossbow checked out at a good archery pro shop is probably a good idea as well. Thanks for watching.

OK thanks

+The Doge On Fire Thanks for watching and for the question. I am not sure where you have lived before but I have never heard of needing such a license here in the USA. Since it is considered an archery product, it does not fall into the category of a firearm or fall under other such laws or rules from my understanding. Now in saying that, I must also say that it is always a good idea to check your local laws about using a crossbow in the confines of a county or city area. Our nation is known to have some silly rules. I got involved in hunting with crossbows after the powers that be passed a law in Texas about being able to hunt with crossbows during archery season. Not being able to do so before was a silly rule because both a compound bow and crossbow have similar limitations and characteristics. That, however, is another story for another time. Thank you so much again for watching.

+Dustin Warncke okay. Thanks for the help. And I just didn't know because I was looking stuff up and I saw a few websites say it was under the firearm class.

+The Doge On Fire Interesting. In certain areas it might fall under that class as "weaponry" since it could be considered a weapon. I don't think Iowa is a state you have worry about this though. Most states with the more stringent weapons laws are on the East and West coast.

+Dustin Warncke okay. Even if Iowa is a place I shouldn't worry about should I still go to a courthouse or something?

+The Doge On Fire Good question. I would just call your local law enforcement agency and ask about the rules in your area. I don't think there is a need to make a special trip anywhere. Most of what you need to find out can be found via a phone call or two and/or some internet research. Thanks again for checking in.

Thank you so much for watching and making this one of my most popular videos!

Heck yeah! Good to know!

That's a new version of what was the C5 Wildcat from my estimation. Great crossbow!

thanks for the information. I just got my crossbow. glad this is still up it's 9/9/2016 now.

Super. I plan to keep this video up for many years to come. Thank you so much for watching!

Angel Thomas You can get string silencers/leeches but it is near impossible, as with any bow set up, to make one completely silent. You can find string leeches at your local archery pro-shop or also online. Thanks again for watching!

Thanks for your feedback.

+Bruce Dayton Thank you so much for the compliment. I work hard on these videos to bring education to as many people as I can reach. Thank you so much for watching.

Thanks for watching. You would need minimal fps for rabbit hunting. Just about any crossbow, even a crossbow pistol would work for that. Just use small game points. On that crossbow, I have a BSA Red Dot sight which has three dots for different yardage ranges. My newer crossbows have 4x scopes which I like much better. Thanks again for watching and feel free to check out some of my crossbow hunting videos as well.

Thanks for the tip.

You will be effienct and effective with less gear. If it hunting or self defense.

Shwa H. With today's super fast crossbows, you don't have to aim that much lower. There will not be that big of a difference at 30 yards to worry that much about. If you are unsure, set up your target in the field, climb your stand, and make the shot. I've tested my equipment many times like this.Thanks for watching!

Allen MUllis thanks for you comment. I have had good experiences with Barnett’s bolts in the past but since I work with Gold Tip and am on their shooting staff, I like the Ballistic 425 bolts. They are right in the middle of performance on a budget. Thanks for watching and I hope you will check out my other videos as well.

Brandon Geiger thanks for the comment. What most folks do is tie a knot in the rope to make it shorter. I'm 6'5" tall and the normal size of the rope is no issue for me. Thanks so much for watching!

1digitalwatcher I just bought a top of the line tenpin. I'm very excited. I am a pepper and its silent. Mine was $1,700, on sale for $1,000.

a pepper ?

Prepper: One who thinks the grid might go down, there might be an electro motive surge or that a mere $17 trillion in national debt might be cause for concern. A foaming at the mouth, doomsday, eccentric who has stashed some rice and beans and the girlfriend thinks is crazy for doing so as "Nothing is going to happen". Yes my dear, yes my dear.

john doe Oh ok thank you, I always wounder if enough is enough for the people who stock up food a week , a month , a year,how much food stocking is enough

you can never prep enough I prep because there will be a day everything goes to shit....

belinda kidwell thanks for watching!

Here is my answer from below for new crossbows. You can always get a used one and do well with it as well: "Great question. For the money, I would look at a Barnett Jackal or Barnett C5 Wildcat crossbow. I can't say enough about what you get for your money out of either one of these. I really think you will enjoy something in that realm of price and performance. Thank you so much for watching!"

If you want to pay out your nose for maintenance choose a compound crossbow.

I just got this question from a friend of mine last week. Most manufacturers will tell you no more than 4 hours but I think you can go longer than that. What you don't want to do is put undue stress on the cams and limbs of the crossbow in the case of a compound crossbow. So if you can avoid it, the advice I would give is that it is safest not to store it cocked or hunt extended periods of time (weekend) with it cocked. Thanks for watching!

LOL. Dang walkers. Thanks for watching!

Rodney Frederick Thank you for the question. The way most crossbows are designed, one bolt is all you should be able to safely shoot at a time. Loading more than one at a time could be disastrous. Thanks for watching.

shark tank idea

Completely depends on how much you want to put in. The minimum you could put in would be around $300. My bow is $400 and I think it's a pretty good one. 325 fps and it game with a 4x32 sight. I have upgraded that sight now but I didn't need to. If you want you could spend upwards of a thousand and get a really nice bow. I just don't use mine enough to drop that much into one

+Milky Man Great response. Thanks for the comment!

+waaaaaaah I agree with Milky Man. It depends on what you want to to spend. Just starting out, I would suggest a "ready to hunt" kit for under $400. There are so many great affordable options out there. I still think you should stick with Barnett to get the best bang for your buck.

Thanks for the help!

Backwoods Badazz Yes, The C5 Wildcat was the first crossbow in the series and a best seller for Barnett. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

Lol. Good eyes. This video is pre-selfie stick craze so no, that is a monopod you are seeing. Thanks for watching!

We have a local sporting goods store here called Academy Sports but you can find crossbows like mine all over the Internet from retailers that can ship direct to your home.

+Dustin Warncke ok I have been looking for one like this on eBay and Amazon and haven't been able to find one thank you

+Dustin Warncke is the wildcat c6 a good one as well?

Thanks for the message. I was just going to recommend that. The Wildcat C5 is an older model and I think the Wildcat C6 has replaced it in production. It is a fine choice as well for a first crossbow. You can see new videos on my channel and I just did one on the Barnett Raptor Reverse. I really like that one too. Anything Barnett makes, even the Jackal model which is a base model, is a good one to look at. Thanks again for watching.

+Dustin Warncke no problem and thank you for makomg this video

Radioman909 thanks for watching. These shooting tips should be ambidextrous for both types of shooter. I'm here if you have any other questions.

When you go to buy a crossbow will they ask you if you are right or left handed?

Radioman909 most crossbows these days come configured with ambidextrous safeties, especially Barnetts, so you shouldn't have any trouble regardless which hand you are. Great question!

MrGAMEGOD007 thanks for watching. That's a great quality crossbow you have there. Glad my video helped you. Thanks again for your comment.

I GOT IT OFF OF A FACEBOOK ONLINE GARAGE SALE PAGE FOR $225.00 BRAND NEW IN THE BOX.

MrGAMEGOD007 that's a stellar deal. Glad you found it. They're made right here in Texas where I'm from!

Red dot or scope?

@@dwarncke Red dot

c wolf88 BSA 3 dot crossbow site. I much prefer a fixed crossbow scope these days but a red dot works well too.

Thank you for watching

Thanks for the comment. Yes, I couldn't remember the name of that part of the crossbow when I was shooting the video but remembered it soon after. Thanks for the correction.

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