They do have levers.
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks, i made a stop for the lock and shot it half a dozen more times, works good and put a little oil here and there to get rid of the squeak.
Now to build a base for it.
Now to build a base for it.
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Re: They do have levers.
Haha cool buddy!
Reminds me of a guy in town that drove two posts in the ground and made a rig to launch a crow bar.
Reminds me of a guy in town that drove two posts in the ground and made a rig to launch a crow bar.
"Oh bother", said Pooh, as he chambered another round.
Re: They do have levers.
Well it was a he!! of a lot of work, don`t know if it`s worth it or not..
May have to take a vacation.
May have to take a vacation.
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Re: They do have levers.
Chuck where`d ya go, we`re building the under carriage now should have it together tomorrow.
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Lenn you are just plain awesome.
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks Rusty, heading to the shop soon to finish it up.
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Coming right along, comments fellers
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Re: They do have levers.
Be fun to put an arrow head on meant for fish and shoot carp!
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
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Re: They do have levers.
Wow! A crew served crossbow! Thats really neat, bud. Looks like a lot of work.
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Looks like you thought it through to the last detail! The elevation ratchet is great! Only thing I see that might be a benefit would be 2 more handles on the crank but that's not too important. Impressive piece of engineering!! Now for a range report please.
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks guys, looks better with a coat of Linseed oil, yep have to shoot it soon.
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The suggestion about using a fish catching setup on it sounds fun. Big carp can be baked with stuffing and made to taste good. That should poke through one with ease.
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Re: They do have levers.
Added a handle on the back and a quiver.
A short vid shooting it, went beight inches in the bag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTYeCeuKIfw
A short vid shooting it, went beight inches in the bag.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTYeCeuKIfw
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Re: They do have levers.
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres
250 Savage... its what the 223 wishes it could be...!
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Re: They do have levers.
Amazing build friend. My parts are in and looking good. I have a few other things to finish up before I get started on the crossbow.
I have enjoyed following your build. You must have some room to display these toys. It would be a shame not to show them off.
I have enjoyed following your build. You must have some room to display these toys. It would be a shame not to show them off.
Re: They do have levers.
Thanks guys, Chuck i don`t have a clue where i`m going to put it, out in the shed with the 15 spinning wheels and dragsaw and piles of other stuff we made.
Not many people around that are interested in stuff we make which is depressing but what can ya do enjoy them yourself i recon.
I`m curious how far it will shoot but weather isn`t cooperating but might warm up a little next week.
I`m not expecting any great distances from it but if it will hit a target at 20-30 yards i`ll be happy.
I`m happy with the way it turned out.
Not many people around that are interested in stuff we make which is depressing but what can ya do enjoy them yourself i recon.
I`m curious how far it will shoot but weather isn`t cooperating but might warm up a little next week.
I`m not expecting any great distances from it but if it will hit a target at 20-30 yards i`ll be happy.
I`m happy with the way it turned out.
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Re: They do have levers.
Well, that's a serious piece of hardware buddy!
Kind of the artillery of crossbows.
Kind of the artillery of crossbows.
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks Jay, these things are called Ballista i believe.
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Re: They do have levers.
I bet it'll shoot a bolt out of sight.
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Thanks Ron, hope your right.
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Re: They do have levers.
I read about an antique crossbow that was in a museum and was tested for distance. It shot a bolt over 400 yards. That
one must have been at the extreme of what was possible back in the day.
one must have been at the extreme of what was possible back in the day.
Re: They do have levers.
Yep some of those had 1200 lb pull weights but were only as powerful of say a 100 lb. longbow because of the short draw length.
Have ya read any of this guys stuff, he has a utube page also.
https://todsworkshop.com/collections/cr ... -crossbow
youtube page.
https://www.youtube.com/user/todsstuff1/videos
Have ya read any of this guys stuff, he has a utube page also.
https://todsworkshop.com/collections/cr ... -crossbow
youtube page.
https://www.youtube.com/user/todsstuff1/videos
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Re: They do have levers.
My Excalibur has 240lbs draw weight and it will put a 400gr carbon bolt clean through a bag type target, gotta put a second bag behind one another.
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I have to use 2 bag targets with my Excalibur crossbow, 240 lbs draw weight.
We gotta get you a couple springs off of Griffs tractor trailer!
We gotta get you a couple springs off of Griffs tractor trailer!
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Re: They do have levers.
Yes , I shave watched a bunch of his videos. He does cool stuff .Pitchy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2019 6:57 pm Yep some of those had 1200 lb pull weights but were only as powerful of say a 100 lb. longbow because of the short draw length.
Have ya read any of this guys stuff, he has a utube page also.
https://todsworkshop.com/collections/cr ... -crossbow
youtube page.
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Re: They do have levers.
Made up three more bolts this morning and put feathers on them.
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Re: They do have levers.
Incredible craftsmanship Lenn, you never cease to amaze me with your inventiveness and ability to build your projects to such a high standard...
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks John, now just need some warmer weather to try it out.
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Re: They do have levers.
Hey hey natural barred Turkey feathers too boot- fantastic!
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Thanks Gunny, warmer the end of the week so should get to try some 20-30 yard shots anyway.
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Re: They do have levers.
Very nice, Lenn! They look too pretty to shoot!
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks Jay, yea they probably won`t stay that way long after a few misses.
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Re: They do have levers.
Check out this bad boy.
Also put a safety strap on it just in case the bow breaks.
Also put a safety strap on it just in case the bow breaks.
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Re: They do have levers.
That broadhead isn't gonna come out of a critter too easily!
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It probably will have to go all the way through.
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Re: They do have levers.
Can't wait 'til you can shoot for distance.
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks fellers, it`s kinda heavy so probably be a short range affair.
MM i have no idea how far it`s going to shoot, i imagine the shorter and lighter bolts will shoot the farthest.
Supposed to get near 20 by Friday so may get it out but won`t be able to shoot over about 30 yards, to much snow to shoot across the field i wouldn`t be able to find the bolt.
MM i have no idea how far it`s going to shoot, i imagine the shorter and lighter bolts will shoot the farthest.
Supposed to get near 20 by Friday so may get it out but won`t be able to shoot over about 30 yards, to much snow to shoot across the field i wouldn`t be able to find the bolt.
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Until the spring thaw... July 4th!Pitchy wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:01 pm Thanks fellers, it`s kinda heavy so probably be a short range affair.
MM i have no idea how far it`s going to shoot, i imagine the shorter and lighter bolts will shoot the farthest.
Supposed to get near 20 by Friday so may get it out but won`t be able to shoot over about 30 yards, to much snow to shoot across the field i wouldn`t be able to find the bolt.
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Cool buddy!
Have to make it like a harpoon and tie some kite string to the bolt. Then you won't lose it.
Or....use 1/8" cable and hitch it to a winch. You could shoot a deer and then pull it back without having to wade through the snow!
Have to make it like a harpoon and tie some kite string to the bolt. Then you won't lose it.
Or....use 1/8" cable and hitch it to a winch. You could shoot a deer and then pull it back without having to wade through the snow!
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Re: They do have levers.
Kinda cold and wind but couldn`t wait any longer, had a couple hiccups and a couple times the bolt didn`t make it half way to the target.
I believe what`s happening is the points are so heavy that they lift the nock end of the bolt and the string slips under the bolt.
Will have to fix that problem, otherwise two shot a foot into the bale at about 25 yards.
The one that went over the target went through two pieces of tin.
Video`s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DRsPe7COn4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-DvmOn9rpA
I believe what`s happening is the points are so heavy that they lift the nock end of the bolt and the string slips under the bolt.
Will have to fix that problem, otherwise two shot a foot into the bale at about 25 yards.
The one that went over the target went through two pieces of tin.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DRsPe7COn4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-DvmOn9rpA
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Re: They do have levers.
Pitchy- if you have an old junk of carpet just hang it behind your archery target- if ya miss the bales itll stop most any arrow and not perforate your shed!
Otherwise another great build !
Otherwise another great build !
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks Gunny, i do have a junk of carpet but anxious us forgot to put it up or can put a couple more bales up.
I think i`m going to have to put a groove between each elevation grooves it`s not fine enough adjustment.
Pretty happy but not as powerful as i`d like but the string slipping under the bolt could be affecting things also in a bad way on some shots.
I think i`m going to have to put a groove between each elevation grooves it`s not fine enough adjustment.
Pretty happy but not as powerful as i`d like but the string slipping under the bolt could be affecting things also in a bad way on some shots.
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Re: They do have levers.
I have faith you get it ironed out by the time you have to mow the lawn!
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Re: They do have levers.
Lol, i had wadcutter bounce off a log and make the same noise on the shed. Never could find the dent! All I'm gonna do is try to make a reasonable facsimile of a tipi, out of small Poplars and a painter's cloth drop cloth. Hope we get the warm weather this weekend so we can both enjoy our projects. Todd
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Re: They do have levers.
Thanks Todd, ya better build it strong they`er saying we could get 6-12 inches of wet snow this weekend.
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Pretty cool, Lenn. Have no doubt you will get the issue solved.
Be fun to play with once the snow is gone!
Be fun to play with once the snow is gone!
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Re: They do have levers.
Yepper, thanks Jay.
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Re: They do have levers.
Reduced the size of the serving and notched the end of the bolts so should fix the problem, may get it out this afternoon if it warms up enough.
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