New Bear Archery Kronicle crossbow

[MCgunner]

I picked one up today at Walmart. I went there to check out a 200 dollar Barnett and came home with a 300 dollar Bear. But, it's faster and a better bow with a telescopic sight, not that 3 dot scope that's the same as my older recurve. Claimed velocity is 370 FPS on this one vs 230 claimed (200 actual measured) on my recurve. I really wanted an Excalibur recurve, but the compounds cost less and perform as good or better.

This thing is heavier than my recurve, but I knew that. It has a much better trigger, less creep and lighter. I don't worry so much about penetrating a pig with this one if I get a shot at one. It'll give me more range, too.

So I set up first at 20 yards to get an idea where it was shooting. That cheap archery target, foam, couldn't stop the bolt. I shot through it even at 40 yards! I was hitting the target, just not sure exactly where, but I think I'm close. I've got to get a better target that'll stop this thing. I don't have to worry too much about that with my old one except at 20 yards or in.

So, I had to stop for today. Good news, didn't lose any bolts. I was a little worried about that considering I had to mount the scope and you can't exactly bore sight a crossbow. It was pretty well on windage, but shooting way low. This scope has 4 elevation wires in it. I'm using the top for 20, 30, 40, and eventually I'll shoot it at 50. I also need to play with broad heads before I hunt with it, so bow season starts Saturday and I may be using my old recurve opening day, don't know, we'll see if I can get the new bow ready in time and get confident in it.

 

[LoonWulf]

Cool, always kinda wanted a crossbow, but they arnt legal for archery season/ar as here

 

[MCgunner]

When Texas made 'em legal for archery season, I HAD to have one. I have a big time disability with bows, left eye dominant right handed. But, that doesn't qualify, or didn't, as a disability. Now, I can shoot a crossbow left handed just like I do my rifles and shotguns and be legal and participate during bow season.

 

[Armored farmer]

I bought one after i hurt my shoulder.
It is supposed to do 370 fps also.
It is legitimate pieplate accurate at 75yds.
Good luck with yours.

PS. I can cock mine with my hands, but it is more accurate if you use tge rope system.<FYI>

 

[MCgunner]

Good day today. After bible study, we drove over to Walmart. Nothing there, but the same cheap foam targets I have. So, I drove to TSC and bought a compressed hay bale. The thing won't shoot through it, but it's holy heck getting the bolt back out. With the right technique it's doable. This pic was shot at 40 yards using the seat of my ATV for a rest. The top wire is 20 yards and in, then 30, 40, and the bottom wire is 50. It's very accurate and powerful.

Now, I have to play with the broadheads and see if they require adjustment and how far they'll shoot, then I'll be ready for bow season.

 

[Odd Job]

I have a compressed foam target that stops arrows and I also found it difficult to pull the arrows. I got an arrow puller which helped a lot. Plenty different types out there, here's one example:

 

[MCgunner]

I have a compressed foam target that stops arrows and I also found it difficult to pull the arrows. I got an arrow puller which helped a lot. Plenty different types out there, here's one example:

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I'll look for one of those. It would help. Sure don't want your hands slippery when you're pulling 'em. LOL It's hot and humid today and sweat don't help.

But, I'm done. A ... FRIGGIN' ....mazing! My 100 grain broadheads hit dead to POA with my 100 grain field points even out to 40 yards. WELL, I'm ready for bow season. Bring it on!