A New Toy

[19K30]

I'm not sure if this is going to work for therapy but I just spent a lot of money on a new crossbow and gear. You know hunting season for deer is coming up and I thought---why not. I purchased a barnett buck commander extreme bcx. It shoots the bolts at 365fps and 118ft/lb of energy to the target. I bought everything I need to go with it and I'm hoping to killing a wild boar and some deer this year. I know as a kid I used to love hunting so maybe I can get in the woods to take my mind off of some things. Has anyone else on here tired hunting as therapy? If so chime in and let me know how it worked.

 

[Friday]

Shooting... Yes. I call it redneck zen... Cause I can't hit what I'm aiming at unless I'm still (or cheating outrageously, and hell that's beneficial from time to time). It's the one place where no matter how f*ckered up the rest of my life is, my HR drops, my breathing measures, and I have a peaceful moment. I've found it to be more useful in my life than most therapists ever have been.

I all but lived at the range during my divorce. Fill out paperwork until I'm half blind with rage, walk in, cool off :) , walk out and fill out more paperwork in the parking lot. At one point I was logging about 2500-4000 rounds a week. Cleared my head. Got me right with the world. Already opened a vein for the attorney so screw the cost.

I'd like to try hunting... But everyone I know who does is actually going out to get drunk, and f*ck that. Bring backup for boar, yeah?

 

[Grizzly]

Just being in nature is therapeutic. Having a hobby you want to switch your thought and focus to should be great.

 

[atilla]

I think the one place that I'm comfortable and at peace, other than home, is out in the woods. I use to do a lot of shooting, but it's been necessary to stay away from the weapons for a little bit. I'm almost ready to start getting re-armed though. I miss it. Friday, I'm with you, Drunks with guns not a good idea..lol

 

[mrhyde]

I hunted a lot when I was younger. Now I think about it I have the equipment and the time and I know in that split second life becomes clear the fog lifts. Just not ready to shoulder the rifle again

 

[OldDoorGunner]

I was hunting since I was a kid. Got out of the Army in Jan 72 and went back to it using a rifle for about year or so. For me I found it was too easy using the rifle, so went to handgun (44mag). Now that was some work, but sure was fun, just me and a 450+lb Black/Brown Bear. What a f*cking rush!!! But one day I just got up, back in 80's something and quit hunting.......Looking back on it now, I guess I just did not want to kill any more. (I will if I need food)

J R

 

[atilla]

That seems to be something common with a lot of us. Doesn't it?

 

[Grizzly]

Atilla and ODG...seems to be.

I miss hunting. And i still go out. But have no wish to kill anything.

I felt the same as you ODG and quit hunting with the firearm altogether. Thats when I switched to strictly archery. It was a nice challenge.

 

[19K30]

Well I was out shooting the crossbow and the damn string exploded and the bolt well I only found pieces. I pulled a little piece of carbon out of my finger and called barnett. The lady gave me a RA# so that I could return it to them. I was using a crank cocking device and the server I guess separated and caused the string to snap. I don't no if they are going to replace the whole crossbow or just pieces of it. I guess I will see in 5-7 days. The thing shot like a dream and it was dead on but this shit sucks.

 

[Grizzly]

19K30...that sounds dangerous.

I'm not sure I would be able to trust it again after that. Hopefully Barnett makes it right.

Good luck.

 

[Friday]

Like is the wrong button! Glad that the broken bolt didn't end up anywhere else... Eyes are expensive to fix.