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Post by minst7877 on Apr 13, 2009 20:04:09 GMT -5
I'm looking to get a X-Bow for the upcoming season and need some advise. I will probably need to go with a used one as money is extremely tight.
Any brands I should be looking at any why?
Any pitfalls that I should avoid would be extremely helpful.
Expected price range for any models I should look for?
Thanks for the help DC
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Post by sw on Apr 13, 2009 21:24:23 GMT -5
I just sold a brand new, never used/shot actually, Foxfire 2 #150 for $100. I sold it for another person. The PSE Foxfire,Starfire,etc are excellent x-bows with yesterday's technology. One of them in the $100 range would be a lot of x-bow for the dollar.
Parker seems to be the most for the least. I like Excalibres also but not the lower end ones. A good used Hunter or 10-Pt(same x-bow, company changed names) at the right price would be good.
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Post by minst7877 on Apr 14, 2009 22:49:20 GMT -5
Would you go with a recurve type of bow or stay with a compound type?
What do you think about the Excalibur Exomag?
Thanks DC
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Post by dougedwards on Apr 15, 2009 0:43:39 GMT -5
I have an Excalibur Exomax and really enjoy shooting and hunting with it. It is the recurve type and is easily restrung if you happen to break a string while in the field. At 6.5 lbs it is light and balanced with a good trigger. The downside to this crossbow is that it is very wide which can be cumbersome in a treestand.
If money were no object I believe that I would opt for the Strykeforce by Bowtek. I have never shot one but they are one fast shooting crossbow not to mention very dynamic looking.
Doug
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Post by huntingmike on Apr 18, 2009 19:34:04 GMT -5
I also have the Exomax. I enjoy shooting and hunting with it as well. It is a very accurate
X bow for the money.
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Post by pappy4u on Apr 21, 2009 10:34:49 GMT -5
Would you go with a recurve type of bow or stay with a compound type? Thanks DC The differents between compound and recurves depends on the type of hunting you do and how will you replace strings (and cables). Recurves are a lot easier to maintain by the average hunter. With a compound, you need a bow press to change and/or repair strings and cables or take it to a dealer. Also on both, think of where you are hunting and will the limbs hit anything when they go back to normal width. Compounds are usually narrower with less differents in width after firing. You don't want to be in a tree stand and have a limb hit a branch, you may end up on the ground or dangling from a strap. Dave |
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Post by minst7877 on Apr 27, 2009 22:05:53 GMT -5
I have located one of these anyone have any feedback on it and what it is worth?
Tenpoint Titan II Crossbow
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Post by kevin k on May 5, 2009 6:51:36 GMT -5
that 10 point is entry level will shot about 285 fps very good to start i have 10 points and have killed more deer than i can count with them that bow is about 400.00 plane does it have the accradraw on it that is the best cocking devise out there imo and i would go with hortens scope over 10points they have two more lines for up to 60 yards if you have any thing to ask pm me as i have been useing them for 9 years since a auto wreck i can help you alot i like the ten points plus guys the bow tech is over 350 fps mich rules are no faster then 350 fps thanks kevin
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Post by sw on May 6, 2009 20:58:24 GMT -5
That 10-Pt should do very well and be extremely accurate. People in MI with Strykeforce bows are shooting appx 550g arrows(bolts) depending on where you read to get under 350'/sec.
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Post by kevin k on May 8, 2009 6:14:14 GMT -5
that would do it SW lot of foot pounds there good luck with your sf keep us up yo date
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