Renamed: crisis averted

[Khunter]

Definitely wouldn’t feel obligated to hunt big game with it. I think it would just be fun to toy around with.

Really leaning towards having him keep it for a turkey hunt. He’s got a back injury that he could use this weapon for. Just trying to not upset him is all. Weird balancing act.

He bought a crossgun and now he wants to give it to you and make it your problem? Is your BIL 12 years old? o? Tell him thanks but no thanks and to keep it and not be a baby about others not wanting it.

 

[perma]

One step farther....
Shame on you for considering shooting a turkey with a crossbow.

I think trying to justify is also another part of the problem. I’m the worst person to gift something. There’s a lot wrong here.

 

[perma]

Im with dave on this one. Maybe just hang on to it and if he gets the urge to go hunt you can give it back. Sounds like he likes you, i wouldnt turn around and sell it on marketplace next week.

I think this is what will happen.

 

[Slam]

No need to feel any guilt using a crossbow; now, if your sluicing birds on the ground or out of of a tree with a shotgun or shooting turkeys with a rifle.....well, that's just bad form!

 

[JV842]

Step 1 change your name to La Grande Panoche.

Step 2 accept the crossbow.

I Freaking Love it!!!! I just sent a screenshot to my buddy who I always give sh*t about hunting w a crossbow!!!!!!

 

[44hunter45]

Step 1 change your name to La Grande Panoche.

Step 2 accept the crossbow.

Got pictures of that or should I ask @Greenhorn?

 

[WyoDoug]

Lotta speedgoats around you can use that crossbow on. I would take it and count yourself blessed and get some speedgoat backstrap to give back.

 

[LuketheDog]

I'd tell him you have no use for a crossbow (unless you secretly want it), but that he's welcome to come hunt with you where it's allowed, and don't feel guilty about it.

 

[cgasner1]

Sounds to me like a thing that should have been done prior to him being a bil. You know for profiling purposes

 

[perma]

Sounds to me like a thing that should have been done prior to him being a bil. You know for profiling purposes

True, but he came along when I was away from home. I actually didn't know about him until he proposed to my sister. All for good reason though.....

Although, I'll give him credit; he gave me a cut of backstrap from a deer when I first met him. That was my family's 'welcome home' gift. Tasted terrible but it was nice of him.

 

[JV842]

I Freaking Love it!!!! I just sent a screenshot to my buddy who I always give sh*t about hunting w a crossbow!!!!!!

The sad thing is….my grandson who’s 11 got a crapload of $$$ for Christmas n what’s he want to get…….a crossbow so he can hunt w Papa during bow season as well as rifle!!!!

 

[Nick87]

The sad thing is….my grandson who’s 11 got a crapload of $$$ for Christmas n what’s he want to get…….a crossbow so he can hunt w Papa during bow season as well as rifle!!!!

What'd you tell him?

 

[perma]

The sad thing is….my grandson who’s 11 got a crapload of $$$ for Christmas n what’s he want to get…….a crossbow so he can hunt w Papa during bow season as well as rifle!!!!

 

[JV842]

Well, if it gets him out in the field w me more than he already does…it can’t be that bad…..as long as when he’s old/strong enough to draw back a lethal bow, he switches over to that

 

[JV842]

Well, if it gets him out in the field w me more than he already does…it can’t be that bad…..as long as when he’s old/strong enough to draw back a lethal bow, he switches over to that

I’m biting my tongue as I was texting that!!!

 

[Nick87]

I’m biting my tongue as I was texting that!!!

I feel like it's a slippery slope then the crossbow is just easier to keep going with. But you know your grandson and the situation better than any other stranger on the internet does.

 

[JV842]

He loves hunting, shooting, watching animals n if it’s more time in the field he wants…I’m going to deliver. If u check past posts, the little man has been going w me since he was is diapers n has shot many deer n pigs already starting at age 6. He’s been w me on a horseback spring bear hunt in Montana n hopefully will be back out there again in June. He wants a trad bow to hunt w but he’s no where near strong enough yet. I feel this will just be a stepping stone for him.
I personally….will not be hunting w it.

 

[Islander]

Heathens.

Things not to be discussed around the table at the holidays:

Politics.
Religion.
Sexual preference.
Crossbows.

Same thing in camp, no matter what the season.

 

[Nick87]

He loves hunting, shooting, watching animals n if it’s more time in the field he wants…I’m going to deliver. If u check past posts, the little man has been going w me since he was is diapers n has shot many deer n pigs already starting at age 6. He’s been w me on a horseback spring bear hunt in Montana n hopefully will be back out there again in June. He wants a trad bow to hunt w but he’s no where near strong enough yet. I feel this will just be a stepping stone for him.
I personally….will not be hunting w it.

No need to justify to me or anyone else if it's legal. Had this conversation a lot with hunting buddies lately as we've all got boys of our own. Personally to me some things are worth waiting for and the waiting is just part of it. Good luck however you decide to do it.

 

[Arcola]

Well….. did you take it?

I bought a crossbow a couple years back thinking it would be an easy entry for my six year old. Shoot a deer during firearms season with it, you know?

Well, he’s shot it about six times. Likes shooting bow better and it turns out a 20 gauge and a 7mm08 are pretty easy entry too.

I still like to shoot it for fun every now and then, but it mostly just hangs in the garage.