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Post by edge on Mar 27, 2009 21:13:38 GMT -5
Well, I got a great deal on a Stryker combo.
Face to face $650 with a couple of extra strings and extra bolts and case...all mint. Registration card not filled out to boot!
Now I need a target that will stand up to this beast...and still let me pull out the bolts!
Watching the video the bolts penetrate to the vanes on a McKenzie type targets...but they never showed a person pulling then out!
Any help?
edge.
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Post by Dave W on Mar 27, 2009 22:35:55 GMT -5
Congrats on the purchase. If you go to Cabelas website you can find quite a few reviews by customers on targets. Some are made specifically for broadheads, others for field points.
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Post by sw on Mar 27, 2009 23:47:46 GMT -5
For a Stryker, a case.extra strings and bolts, you paid somewhere between 30-35% of actual cost, especially when tax is considered. You still won't know what shooting a x-bow is like since the Stryker is unlike any other. Some of the x-bow forums have suggestions on how to make tgts for Stryker/Strykeforce x-bows. You will want to use a multi-range scope: even a 5 reticle x-bow scope will be of some help. I think a good, mil-dot rifle scope would be better. Consider using the 1st reticle of a 5 reticle x-bow scope as the 40 yd reticle and just compensating for 10,20,30 yds. Anxious to see a report.
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Post by edge on Mar 28, 2009 11:44:49 GMT -5
I have never used a red dot scope, and the one that came with it is not that impressive. In low light it might be OK, but in full daylight I don't know if it is bright enough for my eyesight!
Once I start shooting I'll look around to see what is on the market.
edge.
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Post by sw on Mar 28, 2009 13:56:29 GMT -5
I have never used a red dot scope edge. I was referencing a scope, a "real" scope: not a red dot. Can you use a "real" scope? |
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Post by edge on Mar 28, 2009 15:16:06 GMT -5
The regs are not written yet. If anything the Red Dot may not be legal, but most likely a regular scope should be......but there are bureaucrats involved so we shall see  edge. |
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Post by sw on Mar 28, 2009 19:27:34 GMT -5
Edge,
Some of the upper lever x-bow scopes have variable power. BUT that power adjustment is so you can adjust so that you can get your range marks to be accurate(20,30,40yds...) for the trajectory of your x-bow. So you will use a certain power setting for your x-bow and the scope will not be adjustable for you after that. A Mildot rifle scope(mine is 3X12) works the same way but has at least 9 aimpoints or more if you use the thin to thick part of the x-hair. A good rifle scope has better optics than any x-bow scope I've seen. Also, you can work trajectory(md values) for different magnifications. I have one for 4X and 8X for my sightron. My Strykeforce which is 20'/sec slower than your Stryker should be able to be sighted to 120 yds and yours even farther if desired. The extreme accuracy of these 2 x-bows has to be seen to be believed. I do believe that 1-2" at 120 yds is very doable off a good benchrest set-up. Cant control is extremely impt. A level on the scope helps. Good luck.
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Post by huntingmike on Mar 28, 2009 20:12:34 GMT -5
Edge,
Great buy ! When you get used to it you are in for a good time.
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Post by dougedwards on Mar 28, 2009 20:45:15 GMT -5
I have never used a red dot scope, and the one that came with it is not that impressive. In low light it might be OK, but in full daylight I don't know if it is bright enough for my eyesight! Once I start shooting I'll look around to see what is on the market. edge. That is one outstanding deal you got there! I have chosen a Burris Fast Fire reflex sight for my Excalibur crossbow because of it's quick sight aquisition, parallax free out to 75 yards and it only adds 2 oz to my setup. You get no magnification with it but you also shoot with both eyes open which allows you to see limbs and vegetation that might be in the way of the shot if the target is moving. Actually the sight was designed for handguns but I noticed in some of the crossbow forums the guys were claiming that they found them useful. As far as available shooting targets I am at a loss myself. Right now I shoot with one sitting right behind the other in case the arrow penetrates all the way through. It doesn't start out that way but the targets get worn quickly from such quick and hard hitting broadheads. Is anyone using a crossbow target that can take the punishment? Doug |
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Post by edge on Mar 29, 2009 17:09:02 GMT -5
On a crossbow forum they suggested the American Whitetail KING crossbow target. It has layers that get progressively tougher as the arrow proceeds.....Sportsmens Warehouse had it for under $40 so I ordered one. At this price even if it is BS I am not out much  www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=450198You can watch their video here: www.archerytargets.com/edge. PS the bottom video  |
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Post by dougedwards on Mar 29, 2009 18:31:22 GMT -5
Just ordered one. Thanks
Doug
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Post by Buckrub on Mar 30, 2009 8:37:14 GMT -5
What a deal! If you can hold it, and learn to shoot it (snicker, should take you about elebben minutes)......you'll love it. I use the Yellow Jacket field point targets. Mine buries the 22" bolts almost halfway, and I can pull them out almost all the time!!! I honestly don't know about any other targets, I'm a newbie too. But these are good. I also got one of their broadhead only targets but haven't fired into it yet. The scope I have came with the bow. It's not very high quality, but it has 5 'lines' or 'pins'.........my first one turns out to be ok to 35 yards, and it goes out from there.....the last one is good to about 80 yards....but I'd not rush out and buy a 'crossbow scope' like this one. Like SW says, our *ahem* older eyes need better optics and I'd find a Mil-dot scope and figure out the lines/pins on it to match my bow......that's my suggestion. Here (I believe) magnified sights are not allowed on bows, but they are on crossbows. And a red-dot is better than nothing, I'd think. If you have more questions, my butler, SW will answer them!!! He knows more about crossbows than I know about wimmin!!  |
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Post by sw on Apr 6, 2009 21:36:22 GMT -5
:)Edge,
My Strykeforce is in , but I can't get to where it is for a few days(Friday, is the earliest) to pick it up. Have you shot yours? Chronographed it? Suitable target? Tell us all about it, please.
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Post by edge on Apr 9, 2009 12:57:35 GMT -5
Congrats on the new bow I have only shot it a few times at a bag target, not broadheads yet. edge. |
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Post by sagittarius on May 27, 2009 21:55:38 GMT -5
Edge, Did you get the original Stryker; the 405 fps version ? If so, that's the best buy in the history of Crossbows !  |
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Post by edge on May 28, 2009 8:57:36 GMT -5
Edge, Did you get the original Stryker; the 405 fps version ? If so, that's the best buy in the history of Crossbows ! Yes, I am pretty happy with the deal If NJ does not approve crossbows for hunting I know that I can make a profit on Ebay. edge. |
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Post by mike3132 on May 28, 2009 9:19:37 GMT -5
I'm a little late on this thread but when I was in Florida hog hunting this spring one of the guys was shooting one of these. www.crossbow.com/uploads/recon175-1481-xl.gifOne day he shot it a camp and you couldn't hear it. My friend shot it and he said it didn't have any vibrations. Pretty neat crossbow. Mike |
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Post by kevin k on May 28, 2009 13:18:34 GMT -5
there very neat and about 1300.00 heres the specs
Draw Weight: 175 lbs.
Mass Weight: 9.7 lbs.
Length: 32 1/2"(stock retracted) - 35 1/2"(stock extended)
Width: 18 1/4 "
Power Stroke: 12 3/4"
Arrow Length: 17"
Velocity(ft/sec): Up to 325
Energy(ft. lbs.): 74.
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