Crossover stabilizer

[Chucho23]

Has anyone had any experience with a Crossover stabilizer? I’m looking to see if it is worth the investment to switch from my current smaller stabilizer.

 

[Boxerboxer]

Anyone tried these Telescopic Stabilizers?

Curious if anyone has experience with any of the new(?) Crossover telescopic stabilizers from Crossroads Archery? TELESCOPIC STABILIZERS – Crossroad Archery, LLC I am thinking of ordering one but can't decide what size is best for elk hunting vs one for say deer hunting from a hang-on stand...

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[Chucho23]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

 

[Boxerboxer]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

No problem. Searching is kinda squirrelly since the forum overhaul for some reason.

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[Ag111]

I have the 10-17" one. It is light weight, well-built, and makes longer shots more stable. IF i could do it again i would get the one that goes from 8-25? or whatever the longer one is. I was concerned about too many adjustment points becoming cumbersome while hunting but that was not the case. For elk hunting you are stationary and call them in so you can have it at whatever length you need based on the brush around you and the shot distances. For antelope, MD, or other spot/stalk applications, you can extend it before your shot for better stability, especially in wind. I am surprised more people don't use it actually. It is not on the bow when I am whitetail hunting from a blind obviously but for western applications it works well. Buy with confidence.

 

[Chucho23]

That’s the info I was looking for. Thanks

 

[ElkAddict26]

I have owned two, first was the 8-21 and current is the 10-17. My thinking when buying the first 8-21 was I didn’t need the 12-33, figured I would never extend out to the 33 and didn’t want a 12 stab when collapsed. Although the 12-33 seems to be there more popular model. The 8-21 was nice because when collapsed it was still a compact stabilizer but could extend to the 21 which noticeably slowed my pin movement. I did notice I was rarely ever extending out all the way and would only ever be at about 12-16 inches out. I then sold the 8-21 and purchased the 10-17 and like it much better. For me I like the fact there is only one adjustment twist lock on the 10-17, less components to fail and overall a lighter stab. For me I keep it collapsed at the 10 which acts exactly like any other 10 stab and doesn’t get in the way, however if time allows for a longer shot I can adjust only one twist lock and pull all the way out and still not have an overly cumbersome setup. I attached a Limbsaver broadband stabilizer enhancer on the end for additional vibration reduction. The crossover stabs come with 3, 1oz weights, I take one off and run 2, 1 oz weights with the limbsaver weighing about 1.5 ounces, giving me a total of 3.5 oz in front weight. This setup works really well for me. Stabilizers have always been one of the things I tinker a lot with, have had bee stinger hunter, AAE western hunter, spider archery and bowfinger. Although most of those options serve better as a designated stabilizer I really like the adjustability of the crossover.

 

[damxam]

Ha, I actually just got one (8"-21")this past week and have been shooting with it since. It's been two years since I've used a stabilizer as I don't quite see the difference with 10" or less. I quite like it and it gives me the best of both worlds, 8"and out of way for short shots and bushwacking then with one hand I can unscrew all three quickly rolls out for long range shooting. I have yet to seriously use it in the mountains but I took it turkey hunting this week and it wasnt an issue busting through river bank willows. Also Site sponsors Black Ovis has them at quite a resonable price

 

[Ag111]

I run mine with a Limbsaver rubber dampener on the end as well! I stole it from my bee stinger and it works great on the cross over. I too notice a big difference with a longer stabilizer, especially with ~4+ oz of weight. I spend good money cutting weight on my sleep system, clothing, boots, pack, etc..... But I do not compromise with the weight of my weapon. If it needs to be heavier to help me shoot at distance than that is what I do.

 

[doncarpenter]

I have been using the 1233 for about three weeks and so far it has signigantly reduced my pin float horizontally. The construction is good and I was surprised at how stiff the stab was fully extended.

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[Marine4life]

I run the 8-21 and really like it. I leave it closed most of the time but can easily extend for longer shots and while practicing at longer ranges. I did one little mod to the 3 weights that came with it. First they were SS and shined so I dipped each one in the rubber material used to put grips on tool handles. This also makes them quieter as well.


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[BigWoods]

Does anyone find that their point of impact changes when moving it in and out? I've added and removed a quick reales from my current 8" stabilizer and it seems to change my sight in by an inch or so at 20yds.

 

[Marine4life]

Does anyone find that their point of impact changes when moving it in and out? I've added and removed a quick reales from my current 8" stabilizer and it seems to change my sight in by an inch or so at 20yds.

It doesn’t move mine. I experimented at various ranges out to 100 yards and point of impact was as good as I can shoot. I have also shot groups at king range with 5 arrows in and 5 hours out and same POI but tighter groups with it out.


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[FlyGuy]

Doesn’t change anything for me either, but I have almost no weight on the end of mine. I removed all the weights and only have the dampener from an old Bee Stinger stab on the end.

I find that when you get out that far with a stab, you really don’t need much weight. Anything I put made the bow want to nosedive (Matthews Halon) upon release. That may be what is causing your different points of impact?



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[Elkhntr08]

Have the 821 and it’s one of the best investments I’ve made. Usually run it with just 1 section out and that helps a lot. I get less pin drift with it fully extended when shooting out to 80 yards.
Buy one, you won’t regret it.