The Worst Crossbow Mistake - Don't Let This Happen To You
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ต.ค. 2019
- A few simple precautions will keep you from getting hurt.
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just picked up my first crossbow and i'm glad i watched this, thanks man.
Glad I could help. You might like my whole x-bow playlist too, LINK - th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html Thanks for watching, KPO.
Great point, it's common sense but to a new hunter or first time crossbow user, it's important to emphasize.
Thanks for the advice. Just ordered my first crossbow and I will keep this in mind.
Just bought my first crossbow today a Wildcat C6. Thank you 🙏 so much for those safety tips! Keep up the good work!
Thanks, will do!
One other very important safety tip is to roll your bolts, every time along a smooth, flat surface and watching for a "belly" or bend. Loading bent bolts could very well lead to a wild shot, or worse, the bolt flies off the rail before passing your stir-up. Please be careful bow enthusiasts and safe shooting.
Great point, thanks, KPO.
Thank you 🙏🏽
It would be a descent video by itself," how to retrieve your practice bolts"
Thank you for making this safety video and explaining how to properly load the bolt!
You are welcome Andrew, KPO.
Thank you for making this video I've used a crossbow for years and you made a very good point I've been loading my crossbow the wrong way all this time thank you very much for all you do
And now I know I've been loading my arrows wrong.. thanks for informing me how to be safer when I'm simply just having fun shooting!
Glad to help Nathan, KPO.
Thanks for the great video! Also something that people need to remember is that when it fires that string will come forward of that triangle so we need to keep our fingers out in front of the limbs too. Thanks again!
Great point!
Thanks for making this video. Ive been shooting guns and rifles for years and now getting into crossbows. I would've never thought about NOT putting my hand there when loading a bolt
Welcome!
Great video sir, very important information. Got my Barnett recurve 2 years ago. It's lethal, 2 last year just learning and getting the right broadheads finally, 2 already this year. One of my 1st time shots in the stand, got so nervous I didn't pay attention to how I was holding it and caught edge of my hand, threw off the shot and hurt like heck. I was lucky, could have been much worse. I'm very careful now at all times with it.
Glad you didn't get it worse. Thanks for adding in, KPO.
The 🔺️ of danger is never to be underestimated on crossbows. The string snaps forward with enough force to sever just about anything placed in its path.
Yes sir! KPO.
Yeah ppl don't realise but even a pistol one if your finger end is in the way of that string your finger end is getting degloved and Probs shot off even with the lower power ones but say a rifle 150lb and your putting fingers anywere but the trigger and the hand rail there so underestimated even the Small ones are not toys and UK Law say u can't go buy a gun but u can get any bow or Xbow and asking as over 18 u can own it and personally I think the crossbow is way more dangerous if given the choice between a decent size bullet like a 7.62 or a broadhead bolt from a just as powerfull bow I'll take the bullet any day haha I'm sure most will agree
@@jasmine66666666 I disagree, Id rather get hit with the object that is not transfering over 1,000 foot pounds of energy into my body. Atleast if a broadhead misses a vital the wound can be plugged and you can begin bleeding control.
A shot with either to vitals is not ideal, and Id choose the 7.62 because Id die faster than bleeding out. Bleeding out can take a long time.
What gets me is the UK can have bows and crossbows but you arent allowed to use them for hunting if I remember right.
@@yobrodontshoot1130 "Because i'd die faster than bleeding out, bleeding out can take a long time."
Wich... is a very good thing, you can get help in the very long time and not die.
@@alanwatts8239 Yeah, except if you read what I wrote, you still wouldn’t make it. A shot to the vitals with a broad head will more than likely have you bleed out in 5 minutes or less.
Sorry, but no amount of wound packing and pressure on the wound will stop your heart from bleeding, and no amount of surgical intervention will save you.
Most arrows with a broad head at hunting rated poundage will punch clean through a human being.
Thanks for the advice. I am a rifle/shotgun hunter. considering buying my 1st xbow. I hadn't even thought of that triangle danger area. The advice provided in this video, you possibly saved me from some potentially severe injuries!
Thanks for the feedback. If you do get a xbow these other vids might help out too th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html
Head over to a sportsman store. They will help you get started. Cabelas is great! They have a range where you can try it out. I tested 2 one i liked the other one was not right for me. I got killer instinc boss 405 upgrading soon
Came to this video thinking i knew it all but you got me with that bolt placing technique. Thank you.
Glad to help
Sometimes the no-brainer precautions are forgotten...thanks for the info and reminder!
You bet!
I like that he has so much pride, even the K is too bold to be silent. Great vid btw
I'm loving that comment Kyle, KPO.
Thank you !!! Great video !!! I am new owner of a crossbow and haven't shot it yet and had no idea of any of this. Thank you for posting this.
You are welcome, KPO.
Thank you...I’m new at this and needed that. I have a friend who had to have surgery from holding it with his fingers too high. It was before the wide lip or the hand hold below the rail. It was only the small narrow rail which inadvertently you’d put your fingers in harms way. It now has a handle attached to it that swings down that is one used on rails on AR rifles. It folds out of the way.
You are welcome, KPO.
Hey I'm a Funk too! Funk ya!🤙 Hope you still have all your fingers. Have fun with that XBow!
Good pointers man! In new to crossbows and a bot nervous about them and and my brother who also just got 1. This is great info I hope everyone that watches it pays attention and learns something! Thanks
My friend, check out my crossbow playlist.
LINK - th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html Lots of good info here. Thanks for the feedback, KPO.
Excellent safety tutorial... especially, about proper placement...Every time ! Thankyou
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video. I have a PSE Fang they did a good job making the bow safe. It’s almost impossible to shoot it accidentally I do wish they had made it easer to uncork but once you learn how it pretty simple with a pull string. Mine has a hand protecter that keeps you fingers under the rail too.
Thanks for adding in, KPO.
From Illinois picked up a Barnett XP 400. I’m So excited and while some knuckle heads may think this is common knowledge or can just be read in the manual.. sometimes hearing it makes it click because being complacent can get you hurt.
The safer the better
Very clear instructions and informative video like you said for beginners and even veteran hunters or target practice
Thanks for that comment, KPO.
Very simple and makes perfect sense. I'm a novice and found it very helpful.
Great to hear, KPO.
Thanks, I am new to cross bow.Your information is such a big help.Keep up the good work.
You're welcome. You might want to check out my x bow playlist th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html KPO.
Thank you for the video, I am new this year to using a crossbow. It helped a lot!!
You are welcome!
I didn't realize my cocking rope still had a hook on the string. The cocking-rope handle bloodied my chin. Had bruises and rope burns on my hands.
Thanks to everyone for sharing your stories. I feel so stupid! It makes me feel better that other people make mistakes, too.
Yes, why not save the next guy or gal some trouble by sharing, KPO.
i just busted the corner of my eye, yall be careful
I always put my cocking rope in my pocket before I load my arrow.
I literally just did the same thing the handle whipped around and smashed my right hand also have a pretty good burn
I just picked up a crossbow I'm looking forward to trying out. Your videos are very appreciated and helpful
Awesome! Please feel free to ask if you have any questions and let me know how it goes.
Thanks. Looking to get into archery hunting here in TN. Very knowledgeable tips here. God bless you too.
You are welcome!
I like those wings on the TenPoint stock making it nearly impossible to wrap your fingers up onto the deck to get hit by the string.
I can’t imagine the damage you would get with the super fast crossbows.
It would hurt to say the least.
I have a crossbow and have shot it a few times. I knew well enough to keep my fingers out of the way of the strings and the arrow. It's a good thing that you have made this video to warn people of the dangers when somebody uses a crossbow. I hunted with mine only one time. I am going to hunt with it sometime this year yet.
Stay in touch and let me know how it goes, KPO.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors okay sure thing.
Thanks for this. I'm looking at buying a crossbow soon, I probably wouldn't have known that point about loading it unless I learned from bad experience.
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Dave you got yourself another Michigander sub now. Way to teach and way to preach it (joy). Grand Rapids area here, and the best time of the year ....... Fish On...... hamburger!!
Welcome! I have relatives in G.R. Hope you enjoy the videos, KPO.
Good and detailed information
Thanks
I know two people who lost tops of their thumbs with their crossbow. 🥺 The models from just a few years ago had poor hand guards. I upgraded to a newer model last year that has a much better hand hold safety guard. I still check hand position before shooting.
Great tip on arrow loading too!
Thanks for adding in, KPO.
Great video and thanks for reviewing crossbow safety! I nearly lost my left thumb with my BARNETT JACKAL, three years ago, and I do an annual crossbow safety video. I was lucky a nice surgeon from Yale New Haven Hospital was able to stitch the tip of my thumb back on!
It happens too often, KPO.
Great video just got a crossbow for Christmas and learning about the safety first before I even unbox it and then I will rip into it thanks again for the great safety tips
welcome
Its worthwhile mentioning its very important to not have any object or body part in the area surrounding where the crossbow limbs will swing out to. Also inspect the Bolts, Limbs and Strings for damage/wear/etc before every shot of a crossbow since the kinetic energy is much higher than a bow, the chances of catastrophic failure to each of those parts is also higher.
Yes! I actually filmed some stuff on this subject. May be doing a vid shortly, KPO.
Hi KPO. I'm Mr. Safety but when I first went to load my son's new crossbow he started waving his arms. No no. Don't put the fingers inside! So yeah, coming from a traditional bow perspective I didn't think it out. Took his admonition to heart for when I purchased mine. KNOW where those darned fingers are. What got me here today was I just had a silly bow fail in the woods this morning. Went to cock and mine wouldn't lock. First time ever...and it would have to be on my first trip this year, the thing simply would not lock. Trying to cock a crossbow over and over is like pulling on a lawnmower or chainsaw cord when the engine won't start. Totally got out of the mood to go up that tree.
I just came on home and set up a target. What happened was that for some cockamamie reason the thing somehow set it self to SAFETY after my last practice shot. My crossbow won't lock with the safety on. It is sposed to stay set to FIRE every time you shoot. THEN when you cock, the string automatically sets it back to safety. The fix was to just tickle the trigger mechanism with my knife (or a twig). After that I could engage the safety back to the fire position....thus allowing the string to lock. Naturally, hunt aborted, back at the house the thing never goofed again. I present this as a tip if this ever happens to you. If your bow won't lock when cocking... actuate the trigger thingy (at the back where the string catches), set safety to fire, then try it again.
PS...GREAT and needful video as (most) of your replies show.
Thanks so much for that comment. I'm sure it will help some viewers out, KPO.
Just bought my first, 175lb, crossbow. Great tutorial. Thanks.
welcome
Great information!
Thanks, KPO.
Very good points, Just got my first crossbow a Barnett Wildcat getting ready to assemble it.
Hope this helps Eric.
Thank you for this safety video! 👍
You bet!
I was helping renovate an old home. we had insulation to staple in the top of the second floor in one area. we had no floor on second floor in that area, so 12 ft ceilings to the top of 2nd floor was pretty high up on scaffolding. with a couple boards to stand on always looking above our heads and stapling. (I.m coming to the point!). Old timer (Carpenter) said to me, "Derek, you know the key to working above your head high on scaffolding?" Tell me,
"Always know where your feet are."
Very good video, thank you. I will always know where my hands are is what I learned today!
Well put! Thanks for the comment.
Newbie here so thank you kindly for this video it has been incredible education in this style weapon safety!!
You are welcome!
Thanks! I’m a newbie and this is very important info to me!
Glad it was helpful!
This information is worth its weight in gold. Ty.
thanks
Just bought my first crossbow
Watching videos on how to safely use it..best video I've found
Let me know how the hunting goes, KPO.
Great tip on safely placing a bolt. Thanks Dave...good stuff. Always enjoy your videos
Thanks for watching Tim, KPO.
Well done, thanks!
Great Tips! Thank You!
cool
I just got a Bear Legion 370 and i really appreciate videos like this. Im a guitarist and i NEED those fingers! Ive only had pistol style crossbows until now so im taking this all VERY seriously. Im reading up and watching lots of demonstration videos before i even fire it. Biggest one i had before this is my 80lb draw mini crossbow, it was made for the small bolts but it actually can fire the full size bolts. Despite lots of experience with that, i know its not even close to the same thing. Great video
Thanks so much. You may want to check this out - th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html
As a soon to be new owner of an entry level Centerpoint 385 I very much appreciated this video. Thank you for this.
Glad it was helpful! You might be interested in my crossbow playlist th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Thank you, I just ordered some string wax and have some rail lube. After watching another one of your videos.
Solid advice. Thank you. 👍
Any time!
Great instructional video!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video, thanks.
You're welcome, KPO.
Thank you. Great video.
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for letting me know, even though I may never use this information.
Glad to help
Thanks bud. Good tip on loading the bolt.
You bet, thanks for watching, KPO.
Excellent video. I'm new to this and researching all safety/danger aspects. I haven't purchased a crossbow yep. Still researching for a good but budget of 300. to 400..
Mike, you might be interested in my crossbow playlist -th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html Plenty of safety stuff and also a few videos on a $200 crossbow I bought last year. Check it out and thanks for the comment, KPO.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Thank you. I'm getting into this at a later age. Your video's are the best I've found. I respect your skills and you are a family man. I have a friend who is guiding me on this path. Looking forward to more of your videos.
Thanks for the warnings.
You bet
Great tips, thank you
You are welcome.
Thanks for this! It's appreciated! 👍
You bet!
Thank you I just bought my first crossbow and I'm watching many videos before I even use it so my fingers and hand thanks you
Glad to help
Good instructions for not just beginners!!!
Glad you think so!
Thanks man! No one really talks about loading these correctly
thanks
My incident yesterday brought me here. I got my thumb above the rail and paid the price. I’m experienced with the xbow, know the dangers, but decided to switch my grip for some unknown reason. Fired, The blood splatter was instantaneous. Pain as well. Fortunately it caught my thumb nail so I haven’t lost any part of my body. I’m going to lose my thumb nail. Hopefully enough of the blood vessels in my thumb weren’t crushed to the extent where circulation issues and possible gangrene could set in and medical amputation necessary. I feel stupid and blessed at the same time. My accident led me to this video and I wished I had been looking for this information 2 days ago. Sir, your video will save fingers and possibly lives. It’s accurate , real life, and timely with archery seasons current. If you have a xbow or considering buying one, don’t let this stop you. They are great and I’ve killed deer, bobcats, coyotes with it. Like anything, from the kitchen fork to the automobile there is a right way and a wrong way to use it. The crossbow is powerful and accurate. Be careful!!!! Well done.
Thanks for sharing. I'm always surprised at how many comments think this video is stupid and isn't worth mentioning. Hope you are feeling better soon, KPO.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors in a few years they will be missing a thumb and they will look to see if everybody is as stupid as they were and will find consolation that they weren’t the only ones that are missing thumbs.
In Oklahoma the thumbless are either steer ropers or crossbow hunters. 😉🤷♂️.
Loading the bolt is critical info as well. Great video!!
Thank you for the information
Welcome!
Thank you for that,very informative.
welcome
Always appreciate a safety review
You bet
I am a gun nut but really want to buy a crossbow, this was truly informative, big thanks mate..
You are welcome. Check out all my crossbow vids here th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html
Great tips thank you 🙏
You're so welcome!
Good video,explained very well and danger areas 👍
Thanks James, KPO.
thank you for you movie, I recently got a crossbow for shooting target, big thanks
You are welcome. If interested I have a whole playlist on crossbows, LINK - th-cam.com/play/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud.html Thanks for watching, KPO.
Good information, thanks.
Your welcome!
Great info, just as with a revolver and the flash from the front of the cylinder, keep the fingers away. Better told than felt to learn! God bless Happy thanks Giving!
Yes sir!
Excellent words. Congratulations from Brazil.
Thank you very much!
Thank you!! 😎
You're welcome!
Good video. Just bought a fierce 405 killer instinct. Hope it works out for me. Thanks.
Best of hunting to you, KPO.
i’ll definitely use that information.. i thank you sir
You are welcome!
Things have changed in the few years since this video, most crossbows now (2023) you need to have the crossbow safety in the fire position to pull the string back.
Be sure to fully read your manuals people or even better yet take it to an archery shop and have them walk you through the correct cocking procedure for your particular crossbow.
Great advice!
I have a Ten Point CB that is 12 years old and you need to have the safety in the on position and when you cock the CB correctly the saftey switches from on to the off position.
Excellent video
Thank you Rabid Beagle, KPO.
Great video, ty
Glad you enjoyed it, KPO.
Thank you Sir... I'm new at this... I appreciate your SAFETY TALK...
Welcome!
Thank you! 🙏
Welcome!
Nicely presented…👍..Glad to see you still have your 10 fingers intact
Yes!
Great video!! Appreciate it!!👍
thanks
Thank you!!
Welcome
To better aid in the Triangle, maybe cut a template with cardboard box what it looks like on your bow... does not need to be cocked.
Very nice video. Best part was the description when doing something different like using a rest, now what to do with that extra hand.
Thanks for the comment Hoss, KPO.
I've seen a few pictures of peoples fingers after being hit by that string and to say the least, it will peel the skin and meat off in a hurry. I dont currently own a cross bow but I've been thinking about one and this is a good video to watch.
Thanks, KPO.
👍 thanks, looking into this topic
Glad it was helpful!
Good info, practice as you will hunt, I shoot from a rest each time so my free hand is always free, I've made it a practice to shoot right handed and have my left hand on my chest or under my right arm, I do the same thing with my rifle.
It makes a difference. Thanks for adding in, KPO.
Had all kinds of crossbows over the years and so far been blessed not catching my fingers in the stuff. More dangerous one for that in my opinion is the pistol version crossbows... really easy to accidentally do that on the smaller crossbows... bigger versions I never have issues but smaller bows... t'm sure an 80 pound mini pistol bow can take a finger for a good ER visit if not careful... if you ever get a chance review one of those... for safety. This is a good video and thank you.
Yes, I did a video on the Ballista Bat Reverse crossbow pistol. amzn.to/3PJhRe6 It has a pistol grip on the front forearm so that helps. But yes, safety first all the time.
Good advice 😃👍
Thanks, KPO.
Good tips and very good video on saving your fingers and how not put finger in the triangle spot also I learn to load arrow by tip are right before the blades..you can never be to careful....thanks BJ Beagles
You are welcome BJ
Great info
Glad it was helpful!
Great video
Thanks!
Good tips, Knetter.
Good luck this year, KPO.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Thanks Knetter; wishing you successful hunting as well. I watched your video b/c I'm considering a crossbow and want to learn more before I invest in a crossbow. Thanks again.
Your Welcome, KPO.
Thanks a lot for the tutorial. I was curious of how to avoid clipping your fingers while loading the arrow if the bow shoots.
Great question. Check out this other video I did on the subject LINK - th-cam.com/video/1P07wYWN0bM/w-d-xo.html Thanks KPO
Chop sticks!
Got my new crossbow Friday and watched your video before shooting it Saturday. I was very aware of hand placement, the first time I cocked it with the string I didn't have it in fire and pulled up not realizing it. The hooks on the string got wedged under the scope mount, I thought it was locked in. I carefully tried to free the clip and rookie mistake it released on both my hands! Painful lesson to learn, bloodied fingers and both my hands are bruised. Be careful and know what you are doing before you do it! I forced myself to go right back out, hands bleeding and shaking and shoot it properly. No issues since then!!
That sounds horrible!
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors it wasn't the best start to the day but I guarantee I'll never make that mistake again! After reading some of the other comments I was definitely lucky!
Nice tips thanks
No problem!