Can a deer duck a xbow?

[zztex]

The bolt would have to travel faster than sound for them not be able to move before it got there....

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[cbd10pt]

I had a bow pushing arrows 343 fps , at 30 yards hill country does could still drop about 3"

[TxAg]

Crossbows are faster but also a lot louder. They can duck it.

[coojay]

Of course!


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[BolilloLoco]

I’m shooting around 400fps and they never had a chance inside 35 yards. Aim at bottom third of the body and hit in bottom third or dead center. Outcome could be different with varying circumstances.

[PondPopper]

Uhhh no!!

LOL right..

[PondPopper]

I had a bow pushing arrows 343 fps , at 30 yards hill country does could still drop about 3"

Sounds like a tournament set up not a hunting rig.. What was your total hunting arrow weight?

[T-roy66]

Keep the range reasonable 30yards and you will hit them every time.

[Backwoods101]

Did you not see the smiley face?? I’m saying they sound pretty loud on the TV shows. Just kidding

Sorry man, my bad. I was pretty aggravated at the moment and that normally results in false readings on my bs meter.

[Backwoods101]

Keep the range reasonable 30yards and you will hit them every time.

That is what is bothering me, the shot was roughly 25 yards and I didn't flinch


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[Bisch]

Crossbows are faster but also a lot louder. They can duck it.

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[cbd10pt]

Sounds like a tournament set up not a hunting rig.. What was your total hunting arrow weight?

29" monster 6 set at 72# shooting gold tip 400s w/75grain rocket mini blasters.
Total arrow weight was 348-350 grains depend on wich one you weighed.
Passed through everything I shot btw

[coojay]

Just cause ur shooting a crossbow doesn’t mean U can shoot at longer distances, keep it close, 10 yards or less, they can still jump the string, make sure they look away before U shoot, my 35years of bow hunting


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[Dusty Britches]

The speed of sound is 1125 feet per second so I am sure there can and will be some movement from the deer before the arrow/bolt reaches it mark.

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[HogCommander]

I heard somewhere that deer can react to sounds in about 1/4 second. I'm no expert but seemed plausible to me so I calculated how far my Xbow arrow nominally travels in 1/4 second. I use the resulting number as the farthest distance that a deer is unlikely to be able to jump the string...not an absolute, just a planning factor.

Here's the math I used:
360 fps divided by 4 (.25 seconds) = 90 feet
90 feet divided by 3 = 30 yards

I believe the arrow will be lethal well past 30 yards but do my best to limit my shots on game to 30 yards or less. Hope this helps...YMMV