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<blockquote data-quote="Ouachita" data-source="post: 941268" data-attributes="member: 16802"><p>I bought the Medi-Dart about a year ago. I've used it on 2 occasions (2 calves) in the past year, for a total of approx 10 or 12 injections. Overall, I am very happy with it, but would like to point out a couple observations I think a person should know before they buy one.</p><p>1. I would never attempt to shoot an animal more than 20 feet away, and preferrable less than 15'. This crossbow more/less "lobs" the dart. Don't even bother installing the sights that come with it. The point of impact changes significantly with just 2 or 3 feet distance, and with different cc "loads" (weight of projectile). With this said, this is not a problem, so long as your cattle are calm enough to walk among like mine are. Practice at different distances, and different cc loads, cannot be over emphasized.</p><p>2. There has to be a minimum 10cc load for the dart to work, which is not a problem for me. I only give 10cc per site (which also helps with the consistency/accuracy). If you only need a 5cc dose, add some B to make it 10cc.</p><p>3. Of the 10-12 injections I've given, I've had 2 "bounce outs". This rig comes with 3 different needles that grip the hide differently. I had to learn which one to use, why and when. After that, no more bounce outs.</p><p>4. I did have to sneak up and pull the dart out one time. Every other time it worked as advertised.</p><p>5. A lot of people have told me I'll have "gun shy" cattle. I treated these calves weeks aparts, but each one every day for 3 to 5 days in a row. The treated calves nor the other cattle ever acted any different than normal. They just flinch a bit, and out falls the dart.</p><p>6. SubQ needles don't work worth a darn</p><p></p><p>If I had it to do over again, I would at least look at other options. But again, it does what I need it to, and does it well. 2 things are a must; gentle/calm cattle and practice before using.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ouachita, post: 941268, member: 16802"] I bought the Medi-Dart about a year ago. I've used it on 2 occasions (2 calves) in the past year, for a total of approx 10 or 12 injections. Overall, I am very happy with it, but would like to point out a couple observations I think a person should know before they buy one. 1. I would never attempt to shoot an animal more than 20 feet away, and preferrable less than 15'. This crossbow more/less "lobs" the dart. Don't even bother installing the sights that come with it. The point of impact changes significantly with just 2 or 3 feet distance, and with different cc "loads" (weight of projectile). With this said, this is not a problem, so long as your cattle are calm enough to walk among like mine are. Practice at different distances, and different cc loads, cannot be over emphasized. 2. There has to be a minimum 10cc load for the dart to work, which is not a problem for me. I only give 10cc per site (which also helps with the consistency/accuracy). If you only need a 5cc dose, add some B to make it 10cc. 3. Of the 10-12 injections I've given, I've had 2 "bounce outs". This rig comes with 3 different needles that grip the hide differently. I had to learn which one to use, why and when. After that, no more bounce outs. 4. I did have to sneak up and pull the dart out one time. Every other time it worked as advertised. 5. A lot of people have told me I'll have "gun shy" cattle. I treated these calves weeks aparts, but each one every day for 3 to 5 days in a row. The treated calves nor the other cattle ever acted any different than normal. They just flinch a bit, and out falls the dart. 6. SubQ needles don't work worth a darn If I had it to do over again, I would at least look at other options. But again, it does what I need it to, and does it well. 2 things are a must; gentle/calm cattle and practice before using. [/QUOTE]
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