Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Rick Wallace on August 19, 2013, 01:19:18 am
-
Has anyone built a good,safe,dependable crossbow to hunt with? I looked in the buildalong section but didn't find what I was looking for. My old shoulder aint gonna take much more. Would like to build one since they want a small fortune for them
-
Don't know but if you plan hard use then forget a wooden prod you need a steel prod and I've seen a few nice cross bow prods made from car leaf springs
-
Howdy, I've made exactly one crossbow, and I wouldn't quite call it hunt worthy. Mainly I don't like leaving a wooden produce at full draw for prolonged times, something you need to do while hunting. The next one I build will have a commercial steel prod. Look up Alchem crossbow parts. Their site has some good plans, not to mention a good selection of parts for building crossbows. Use their parts or use their drawings as a basis for making your own parts (depending on your metal working skills.)
Ron
-
Rick steel is about the only way you're going to get a hunting weight bow....
I hear your pain with regard to shoulders.... I may have a crossbow I could be traded out of.... part trade??? Maybe we could work something out I've seen some of your craft work. The bow is an SZ380 .... let me know. I hope your shoulder can be fixed.... Kip
-
Rick steel is about the only way you're going to get a hunting weight bow....
I hear your pain with regard to shoulders.... I may have a crossbow I could be traded out of.... part trade??? Maybe we could work something out I've seen some of your craft work. The bow is an SZ380 .... let me know. I hope your shoulder can be fixed.... Kip
pm sent
-
I think Dane has posted several x-bow threads and maybe a build along or two, he is good.