I might think about getting a crossbow in the years to come, but I'm just not there yet. Hopefully that day is coming, good to know there are products out there like this one I might fall back on. Great video, great content, and great product...
I was able to draw my 150 lbs Barnett crossbow without a cocking String, and I can't remember that I had any problems with it in terms of strength. And now, at 176 cm, I'm not exactly a tall guy and I don't do any physical work in my profession. So I'm wondering why you need a cocking string for 136lbs if you're of average strength. By the Way- i like the Excalibur Crossbows and the concept of simplicity and stability - especially the Micro series up to max. 350 fps. Would like to shoot one someday
There's an old video on UA-cam where they test for accuracy with cocking by hand compared to a rope. The rope was more accurate, presumably because it's hard to get the bow string perfectly centered while pulling by hand.
Yeah I think that’s 136lb pull with string, I can not pull this one back by hand almost got a hernia..probably over 260lb by hand I was so close just inches but not happening and I haven’t found any one that has yet.
Thanks for the great overview. I like to set up my crossbows for a max point blank zero with a red dot; a little high up close and a little low out around 30 (which is where I limit my shots). I hunt in thick cover most of the time so it’s not really a problem to trade distance for quick acquisition and the ability to shoot with both eyes open. I’d love to know what the Mag Air would weigh with a micro red dot like a Sig Romeo 5 or even an open emitter sight like is commonly used on pistols. With a single point sling this may be the best bow out there for my style of hunting.
It weighs 5.1 pounds with the sig romeo5 using the low bracket. I hunt with quiver in my backpack,so that weight is without a quiver bracket. Edit= 6lbs with Bigfoot stirrup (Needed to fit wader boot)
no compression air chamber supporting it maybe heat liquid water with air compression it's the same principle that launches a missile from a sub or corking a bottle
Like the lightweight feature and easy cocking effort. One thing I find can be a problem, is arrows that stick out past the foot stirrup. I often lean my loaded crossbow up against trees, the side of my ground blind, etc. I actually cut my 20 inch arrows down to 19 inch so that my broadheads would not dig in the dirt if I leaned the crossbow against something on its stirrup. Also, best to shoot arrows that weigh heavier than 350 grains for better penetration, especially if you strike heavier bone.
Crossbows give you consistency Which leads to accuracy. You're not gaining as much range as you'd think. You also get to tell this story about William Tell's son Jem. He died tragically the same evening after his father was ordered to shoot an apple off his head for punishment after not tipping his hat to a statue of the King of Austria. Young Jem Tell's last words were reportedly"Pop,I don't know.An apple was one thing but a grape?"
@@nate7629 I have a Horton Yukon 150 with a 6 power scope that is marked out to 60 yards. I've zeroed it to the 40 yard "pin"-reticle,actually & it works great for me. Sorry for not having the brand evaluated here.
I might think about getting a crossbow in the years to come, but I'm just not there yet. Hopefully that day is coming, good to know there are products out there like this one I might fall back on. Great video, great content, and great product...
Thanks, it's a good one!
Awesome video as always.
Thank you!
I was able to draw my 150 lbs Barnett crossbow without a cocking String, and I can't remember that I had any problems with it in terms of strength. And now, at 176 cm, I'm not exactly a tall guy and I don't do any physical work in my profession. So I'm wondering why you need a cocking string for 136lbs if you're of average strength. By the Way- i like the Excalibur Crossbows and the concept of simplicity and stability - especially the Micro series up to max. 350 fps. Would like to shoot one someday
There's an old video on UA-cam where they test for accuracy with cocking by hand compared to a rope. The rope was more accurate, presumably because it's hard to get the bow string perfectly centered while pulling by hand.
The draw weight is actually 260 ibs, 130 after using cocking aid
Yeah I think that’s 136lb pull with string, I can not pull this one back by hand almost got a hernia..probably over 260lb by hand I was so close just inches but not happening and I haven’t found any one that has yet.
Using a rope cocker ensures consistency and therefore increases accuracy. I use one on even my lightest poundage xbows
Thanks for the great overview.
I like to set up my crossbows for a max point blank zero with a red dot; a little high up close and a little low out around 30 (which is where I limit my shots). I hunt in thick cover most of the time so it’s not really a problem to trade distance for quick acquisition and the ability to shoot with both eyes open.
I’d love to know what the Mag Air would weigh with a micro red dot like a Sig Romeo 5 or even an open emitter sight like is commonly used on pistols. With a single point sling this may be the best bow out there for my style of hunting.
It weighs 5.1 pounds with the sig romeo5 using the low bracket. I hunt with quiver in my backpack,so that weight is without a quiver bracket. Edit= 6lbs with Bigfoot stirrup (Needed to fit wader boot)
Great video, forgive my ignorance but is the 136lb cocking effort with the rope cocker or without any form of assistance?
no compression air chamber supporting it
maybe heat liquid water with air compression
it's the same principle that launches a missile
from a sub or corking a bottle
Limbs with traditional technology, simple mechanism. I prefer reverse limbs.
there's is a lot u can do with an arch
birds wing implements a" circular" gust
air between its wings, propelling it
forward. movement is everything
Did you end up taking any deer with it from the saddle last season?
Just wondering about the sound deading video Thanks
Looks really easy to cock it. Is there some technique or modifications you used on the cocking rope ?
is not so easy. 135 pounds....with the rope
until what range is this bow accurate to?
Does anyone know speed fps difference between 350g abd 400g quills?
What speed were you getting with the Dragon Claws?
It was right at the end of the video, shows DC weight and speed
@@TheFieldArcher Wow I must have blinked and missed it.
Thanks, nice review.
can you use arrows worh normal nocks or only rhino nocks?
Normal flat nocks work fine
Price is way to high
Like the lightweight feature and easy cocking effort. One thing I find can be a problem, is arrows that stick out past the foot stirrup. I often lean my loaded crossbow up against trees, the side of my ground blind, etc. I actually cut my 20 inch arrows down to 19 inch so that my broadheads would not dig in the dirt if I leaned the crossbow against something on its stirrup. Also, best to shoot arrows that weigh heavier than 350 grains for better penetration, especially if you strike heavier bone.
You could cut down a couple inches on these if it's a problem for your style of hunting.
Dr. stirrup ;)
use 16"
What’s your broad head of choice for whitetail?
I have been using the NAP Doublecross
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How's the scope on this accurate for about 40-50 feet if so by how much?
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Looks good man 👍
Thanks
Crossbows give you consistency Which leads to accuracy.
You're not gaining as much range as you'd think.
You also get to tell this story about William Tell's son Jem.
He died tragically the same evening after his father was ordered to shoot an apple off his head for punishment after not tipping his hat to a statue of the King of Austria.
Young Jem Tell's last words were reportedly"Pop,I don't know.An apple was one thing but a grape?"
Did you end up getting one of these? If so how was the scope
@@nate7629 I have a Horton Yukon 150 with a 6 power scope that is marked out to 60 yards.
I've zeroed it to the 40 yard "pin"-reticle,actually & it works great for me.
Sorry for not having the brand evaluated here.
To slow