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Post by hunter722 on Mar 18, 2009 6:21:53 GMT -5
Retiring my compound bow for crossbow. I know nothing about crossbows and would like advice on Models, Accuracy , dependability, range, etc . What is the best bang for your buck?
Looking forward to your thoughts..
Mike
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Post by sw on Mar 18, 2009 6:44:10 GMT -5
I'd read this entire section - lot of x-bow selection. Type/brand of x-bow? - depends on what you want it to do. Each has it's own advantages/disadvantages. What is the best big game rifle?
For x-bows for max range: fast, solid, no string drag(I prefer),expensive. Overall, with good balance: Exomat, Hi level Parker - both are easy to use, moderately light, moderately priced, very accurate and simple. 10-Pt: nice and solid but have string drag,quiet,accurate, slightly heavy(at least mine was), but expensive for the speed obtained(which is less than the Excalibre and Parker). Stryker: fastest and very expensive. Long range, accurate, heavy, and quiet. Strykeforce: best IMO overall, slightly expensive.
You will pay more for increased speed and accuracy in a quality x-bow. I hunt fields so speed and accuracy is impt to me since I try to extract maximum range out of my x-bow. This is my reason for ordering a Strykeforce. I feel that Excalibre and Parker are the best values for most people. Each have major strong points. No crossbow is the right choice for everyone.
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Post by redclub on Mar 18, 2009 15:56:13 GMT -5
I got my 10 pt. 9 years ago.it was at the time the finest bow out there, It is very accurate but the trigger is awful. I am sure the new one's are much better. I really like the accu-draw as I am disabled and cannot pull a string back. If I was to get another bow it probably would be a 10 point although not the top of the line one,that is to expensive for me. The defender sure looks good. Definetly get a scope and not a red dot. A red dot cuts your prime shooting legal time by 20 minutes.
RC
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Post by dougedwards on Mar 18, 2009 18:38:16 GMT -5
Retiring my compound bow for crossbow. I know nothing about crossbows and would like advice on Models, Accuracy , dependability, range, etc . What is the best bang for your buck? Looking forward to your thoughts.. Mike That is a tough question to answer without knowing anything about your hunting tactics and strategy. If you are like most who are just getting your feet wet you probably aren't anxious to put down mega bucks initially. The Horton Summit 150 package is a good short range crossbow that comes with red dot sight and arrows. The package is available for less than $300 and the crossbow is lethal out to 25 yards. The trigger is stiff. It is rather loud but by the time the deer hear the "thump" from that range they generally have already developed a head ache. Since crossbows are being changed and upgraded as we speak with new and improved versions, whatever you purchase today you may find yourself dissatisfied with it in the future because of the old "bigger and better" syndrome that seems to invade the hearts of men. Here is a link to a crossbow website. You may want to run your question by those guys there also. crossbownation.com/community/showthread.php?p=22463#post22463 |
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Post by olsmokey on Mar 20, 2009 18:30:19 GMT -5
Have a Horton Explorer that has worked flawless for the last 2 years. They are resonably priced and dependable. Did replace the red dot with one with a bigger field of view and multiple dots. Have shot deer out to 35yds. and gone thru. The arrows that come with them are good for practice. But for hunting don't skimp on quality. Expect to pay 35 to 40 bucks for 6 good bolts. The Horton MX carbons can be bought for a little under $35. But they may have a diff POI than cheaper target bolts so be sure to practice with what you will use hunting. Expandable broadheads fly the same as practice tips in my bow. Check E-Bay if you don't care about the newest model, you can pick up last years model fairly resonable.
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Post by huntingmike on Mar 21, 2009 18:40:57 GMT -5
I have had the Excalibur Exomax for three years and I have been very pleased with it's bang for the buck.
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Post by davewolf on Mar 21, 2009 20:46:15 GMT -5
I like the 10-pt topped with a their 4x scope and cross-hairs. Took one with a Horton though last year--a decent 8 pt and watched him go down at 30-yards. Shot him at 20. The 10-pt comes with a cranking system, scope, case, bolts and a free cap. Like a cap will sell ya!  Horton or 10-pt would be my two top choices, but watch out for add-ons! Bolts, cases, cranking systems and scopes can make an inexpensive one, expensive in a hurry! Have a great day! Dave |
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