Does keeping the crossbow cocked for long periods of time, (i.e. while hunting), harm the crossbow in any way?
I'm thinking about getting into bow hunting, and I'm wondering about the mechanics of crossbows. I assume that I wouldn't cock the crossbow at the time I see a target, and I also assume that I wouldn't cock the crossbow and then leave it like that from one hunting season to the next.
So how long is it safe to keep a crossbow cocked? Can it stay cocked for a full day in the woods? I'm concerned both about my personal safety as well as keeping my equipment in good shape.
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Refer A Beginner's Guide to Hunting with a Crossbow
You cock before you load an arrow....
You can leave your bow cocked all day (provided that you remove the arrow before walking or exiting a tree stand, of course), but you should uncock the bow at the end of the hunt.
Clearly, you should not be walking around all day with an arrow in a cocked cross bow, that would be incredibly dangerous.
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