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Post by handgunner on Jun 3, 2009 12:24:46 GMT -5
I have always been interested in crossbows but until this year they couldn't be used here in Michigan. (unless you had a very valid handicap and were approved). I was looking at the Horton Legacy 225. Made a trip to my local Cabela's to check them out. Was told by a worker that Horton was filing for bankruptcy and they have pulled all Horton bows from the rack. Bankrupt means no parts and no service. Called Horton but didn't get much of an answer...and no denial.  Does anyone have any info about their situation? Kind of have my eye on the Excalibur EXOMAX now. |
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Post by sw on Jun 3, 2009 19:30:15 GMT -5
I have heard the same concerning Horton. I have only shot a few Hortons: was not impressed. I thnk you are considering a very good x-bow. Each bow has it's advantages and disadvantages. Make sure the one you pick matches your desires.
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Post by dougedwards on Jun 3, 2009 21:08:39 GMT -5
I Kind of have my eye on the Excalibur EXOMAX now. If you love the simplicity of a powerful and smooth recurve then keep your eyes on the Exomax and don't look back.  Doug |
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Post by huntingmike on Jun 4, 2009 2:13:28 GMT -5
I have used the EXOMAX for three years and I am completely satisfied with the performance, quality, and value.
Mike
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Post by handgunner on Jun 4, 2009 7:00:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback everyone. You helped make up my mind. I am looking for accuracy, simplicity, reliability, power, low maintenance and the ability to change strings, etc. myself when needed, hence the recurve. Have never seen or heard a negative about Excalibur. Seems to be pretty high quality with excellent customer service from the company. Costs a little more but what is money when you have Bullwinkle standing in front of you!
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Post by sw on Jun 10, 2009 19:09:45 GMT -5
Horton seems to be getting a fair amt of good press on the crossbow forums. The Recon 175 seems to be very innovative, quiet, and smooth. The velocity is low(appx 318'/sec with 320g total wt arrows and 285'/sec with 415g arrows) - fairly slow for a $1500 x-bow. Other Hortons also seem to be getting fairly good comments also, especially the recurve models. Things can always turn around. I owned a 1989 Hundai Sonata for 3 years and the experience wasn't good. Now, look at their Consumer's reports ratings! Vastly improved!!  Still, though, I drive a 4-dr Civic Si and have a Bowteck x-bow and a Parker as a back-up. |
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Post by woodywilliams on Jun 17, 2009 13:42:07 GMT -5
Horton was bought by Greg Ritz. He used to own Thompson Cenetr Arms and sold that to Smith and Wesson.
Horton will be alright under his directorship.
With the number of states (New Jersey just yesterday) coming on line crossbow manufacturers will have a hard time keeping up.
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Post by handgunner on Jun 19, 2009 8:44:46 GMT -5
Hey, that's great for Horton. I am sure that Horton will be fine now. Thompson Center did very well under his leadership. Greg sure understands what a quality product and great customer service means to a companies reputation. I bought my first T/C
contender in 1979. Still have it as well as another, along with many barrels!
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Does anyone have any info about their situation? 
Still, though, I drive a 4-dr Civic Si and have a Bowteck x-bow and a Parker as a back-up.