Checking on my feeders at my place in ferris this morning, I stirred up a few whitetail. I had never seen deer on that place and assumed they were on the other side of the Trinity and I never would. I'm going to keep my eye on them as we head into the fall and see if I can't gather a decent herd with some protein and a small food plot. The problem is, while Dallas county DID open a deer season this year, it's archery only. I don't have a desire to get into compounds and all that comes with them, I'm a rifle guy. I still would like the option of taking one if I get some decent bucks or an old doe for meat (I'll have to look back and see if antlerless are permitted).
So I'm in the market for a simple, adequate crossbow. I'd like something that will take an optic, be consistent, and of course, not break the bank, as I'll be surprised if it actually ever gets used. Although, I do plan on taking a few hogs with it for some practice. Anybody out there into crossbows? What can I expect for effective range? Is there anything I should look for or avoid?
So I'm in the market for a simple, adequate crossbow. I'd like something that will take an optic, be consistent, and of course, not break the bank, as I'll be surprised if it actually ever gets used. Although, I do plan on taking a few hogs with it for some practice. Anybody out there into crossbows? What can I expect for effective range? Is there anything I should look for or avoid?