Self Cocking Crossbow

FinsnFur · September 20, 2011, 04:52:31 PM

I'm not a bow hunter but I seen this in an email I got his afternoon and I got to admit, it kinda caught my attention.
Their claiming it to be the worlds first self cocking crossbow, which does so at the push of a button.

FinsnFur · September 20, 2011, 04:53:10 PM

More info...http://www.parkerbows.com/crossbows.html?action=detail&detailsku=1109

HaMeR · September 20, 2011, 07:20:15 PM

You had my undivided attention right up to the $1495.00.

On the other hand I do really like the Auto-Un-cock feature. But for that price I'll just slip a junk bolt in like I've been doing & shoot it into soft ground for FREE.

It's still a very unique idea that should allow a lot of people to get into or back into deer hunting with archery equipment. Plus the 400gr bolt/broadhead combo at 300fps you're looking at some serious knockdown on an Elk or Moose. I like the idea.

FinsnFur · September 20, 2011, 10:18:05 PM

I'm thinking it's like anything else new. Sky high like that right out of the chute because everyone wants one. Once the dust settles they might be a little closer to reality.

HaMeR · September 21, 2011, 04:28:42 AM

Hopefully that is the case. I think it will fill a small niche nicely if it can hold on at that price. Parker does make a nice bow.

Roundman · September 21, 2011, 05:27:01 PM

Wonder what it sounds like when it's being cocked? If it's loud when being cocked back seems a follow up shot would be hard to pull off. I could see the advantage for a disabled hunter, but not for sure how it would help a healthy hunter. Like to try a fancy crossbow one day just to see what it's like, but I'm with Hamer the price is way high.

HaMeR · September 22, 2011, 05:30:25 AM

At the heart of the Concorde is Parkerâ€™s patented Quick Draw System, which features a CO2 powered internal cocking mechanism. The Quick Draw System is operated by simply pressing a button that is recessed into the rear of the butt stock. By pressing the button, the Concorde automatically draws the string into the fully-cocked position. It really is that easy. Plus, it cocks the crossbow in approximately two (2) seconds and is whisper quiet in its operation.

From the link Jim posted. Sounds like a quiet operation as well as swift. I really like my crossbow. Scary accurate out to 30 yards.

WldWldWest · September 22, 2011, 06:50:55 AM

When they start making them in Full Auto, I'm gonna get me one

Hawks Feather · September 22, 2011, 07:02:44 AM

Quote from: WldWldWest on September 22, 2011, 06:50:55 AM
When they start making them in Full Auto, I'm gonna get me one

I love this!

vvarmitr · September 22, 2011, 11:17:52 AM

Quote from: WldWldWest on September 22, 2011, 06:50:55 AM
When they start making them in Full Auto, I'm gonna get me one

Yeah, like the one in Van Helsing!!!

Roundman · September 22, 2011, 04:43:30 PM

QuotePlus, it cocks the crossbow in approximately two (2) seconds and is whisper quiet in its operation.

Yeah, I bought a pair of boots call "Silent Hunters" once. Everytime my left foot hit the ground a loud SQUEEK followed.

I find it hard to believe everything I read.

FinsnFur · September 22, 2011, 05:28:11 PM

Quote from: Roundman on September 22, 2011, 04:43:30 PM
Everytime my left foot hit the ground a loud SQUEEK followed.

Do you remember where you bought those?

I've got an idea

HaMeR · September 23, 2011, 05:19:52 AM

Was that after chili night??

vvarmitr · September 23, 2011, 10:50:33 AM

So they were squeakers instead of sneakers?

Heck w/ that sound you may have been calling in coyotes & didn't know it!