Displaced Texan

Received the bow Friday night, and am going to shoot it today. My friends house backs up on 80 acres of woods and we are setting up a backstop/targets to shoot into. He also bought a crossbow, a Barnett of some flavor or another. We are both new to archery so we will be learning together. Range report later.

You can use a small easy out (screw extractor). It will collapse the roll pin and grip it, so you can pull it out.

I'm not trying to be an ass, just trying to establish fact from opinion.

Show me 'history'.

This. The law does not discribe HOW the stock should be made non-collapsable, only that the stock cannot collapse, or fold.

No bayonet lug, no 'flash hiders ' no collapsable stocks. Muzzle brakes are ok if they are blind pinned and welded. Cannot say 'AR-15, CAR-15' on the lower. That's the gist of it. Pleaseet me know if I can answer any specific questions you may have.

I'm 08084 and I have an upper vice block I'll loan you if your nearby

I'm really excited about expanding my shooting horizions.

They sure do make tasty sausage!

This is it : http://www.hortonarchery.com/havoc.aspx Haven't received it yet, should come by the weekend. I've got to get crossbow targets and bolts, and a few other items. A local friend bought one as well, he has a backyard suitable for target practice.

I bought a Horton Havoc 175. Compound, reverse draw bow.

Thanks. This bow comes with a 4x32 scope that has a drop compensator built in. My buddy highly recommended this particular bow. I figured the actual mechanics of shooting was similar or the same as a rifle. I'm looking forward to getting some trigger time with the crossbow. Any specific tips or lessons learned you care to share? Thanks!

That's what nightmares are made of!!!

Those folks have something seriously wrong with them. I hunt hogs at my ranch in Tx and I'll be damned if I want to get closer than 50 yards from one. If you have ever seen a pissed off boar, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Those things are like Abrams Tanks with legs, and will ruin your entire day in a heartbeat. I know a couple of guys that hunt them with dogs and pistols, up close. I think they are nuts! I've seen personally a boar gut a dog, and I wouldn't want to be close enough to give the hog a chance to do that to me. A rifle for me, thank you very much.

Just fine. We don't take any shots over 100 yards and we only do head shots. They drop like a stone. I use Federal 69gr Match usually but have dropped a few with M193.

I love hog hunting! I own a small ranch in Tx, a d we have a real problem with hogs. They destroy everything they touch, fences, pens, livestock feeders, ect. We go out a couple of times a year and hunt them. In Texas, it is legal to hunt hogs (considered varmints) at night, and one of my friends is trying to talk me into NVG's for night ops. Many people hunt them with dogs and pistols. Personally, I set up a blind and hunt with AR-15's. The smaller hogs, under 100 lbs or so, make great eating. They are good to roast whole or butcher into your favorite pork cuts. Larger hogs we make into sausage. Looks like y'all had a good time out there! Cheers!

I've been a rifleman all my life, and have recently had interest in shooting crossbows. I have zero archery experience. A friend of mine back in Tx recommended a crossbow to me, a Horton Havoc 175. It is a reverse draw bow, and he says balances like a rifle. I took his recommendation and bought one on GB. Bow is inbound. Distance precludes me from getting a lot of hands on training and help from my friend, so I thought I'd ask here.....where do I go from here? How steep is the learning curve and what do I need to know? Primary purpose of this bow will be target shooting, varmint eradication, and maybe deer hunting, if I find I'm any good with it. Any and all input is appreciated! Thanks all! Jeff

A Levang type comp will direct the blast/noise downrange with minimal side blast.

For a disassemble/reassemble (to remove the barrel), cut/thread, pin/weld, abd return shipping I think it was $130. Like I say, more expensive than the guy mentioned above. Adco does incredible work and very quick turn around. They do have the correct tools, and the experience to work on the 6940/6400R. http://www.adcofirea...m/shopservices/

Not to take anything away from the gentleman mentioned above, but the MT6400R uses a proprietary barrel nut wrench. You might want to ask him if he is equipped to work on them. If not, Adco does. They threaded, pinned and welded brakes on both of my 6400R's and did an outstanding job. More expensive though.

I'm guilty of asking a leading question, but your answer was precisely my point.

I agree. You have to ask the question...why does the .gov want us disarmed so badly? Is it paranoid to think that?

I agree. You have to ask the question...why does the .gov want us disarmed so badly? Is it paranoid to think that?

Is turnabout fair play? ABSOLUTELY!!!! I'm all for looking into the lives of any and all elected officials. Why should they get a pass? They require us to get a 'colonoscopy' background check to own a firearm, they should be required to the same vetting process to even be eligible to run for public office.

Nice! I've always had my eye on the 556. I think you'll find that black rifles are quite addicting! They tend to multiply like rabbits in your safe!