Doc said no shotgun this year. Can you give me a crash course in Crossbows?

[joey46]

Went through this last year after surgery on a carotid on March 10th.  Used a ,410 with TSS.  Crossbows do have a little kick.  Have fun.  Throw rocks if necessary.  Good luck

[hawkeye1958]

Read all the above with interest.

I have been using a crossbow on deer a couple of seasons because of a messed up shoulder.

Added bonus here in Iowa is you can archery hunt all four season on just one tag.

Looks like a challenge but I think sitting in my chair with a ground cloth makeshift blind I can make it work.

Going to use a Ravin with crank cocking. No recoil and cocks easily but the .410 option sounds great also. Would look into a .410 but I have a lifetime supply of TSS 20 gauge ammo so I am set for now.

[1iagobblergetter]

A simple question? Wouldn't a 410 be ok to shoot? Thats not really a shotgun type kick. The Dr maybe doesn't understand that??

Thats my thought also...Could just use a mild shell in it...Most the time i ever shoot its 20ish yds..
I woild think a cross bow would produce some type of recoil,but im not versed in them...I'd ask the Dr tho..Wishing you a speedy recovery...I think ill be in your shoes later in life possibly also..I'm going to put that off as long as possible tho..