crossbow question

jdr308

February 19, 2011 14:51

I have my paperwork for a permit to use a crossbow during archery deer season so I'm looking for a suitable crossbow. I'd like to have something not too heavy shooting a decent bolt length/weight better than 300fps with a $500 upper limit for a total go to the woods package.
Initial research points me toward a Barnett Quad 400. Any suggestions?

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  jdr308

  February 19, 2011 14:51

  So I'm thinking about diving into the life of crossbow, though I'm completely unfamiliar with brand, types or anything crossbow. If anyone could help me with what a good brand and well basically all the average info to make a relatively informed purchase decision I would be greatly appreciated.

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  Joes Custom Guns

  February 19, 2011 15:17

  HORTON XL 175 with scope package would be hard to beat. besure to get the coking wench as that will tighten your groups
  you should get one inch groups @ 50yds.with Mussy 100gr. tips.

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  wpage

  February 20, 2011 07:48

  There are some good ones out there go to reviews and check...
  www.cabellas.com

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  JimmyJack

  February 20, 2011 16:00

  I got a Horton and love it.

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  bang250

  February 21, 2011 07:44

  Stryker

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  jmsmithy

  February 28, 2011 15:51

  I've owned Parkers, Hortons, TenPoints. Been using crossbows in various forms for number of years now due to bad arthritis. I still shoot my Matthews on good days....
  
  Anyway I believe for the money, based on a number of factors including speed, power, accuracy as the most important, for my money nothing beats the Equinox by Excalibur. I thought the recurve limbs were a turnoff...UNTIL I realized a few things. Cocking, without a screwy device, is SIMPLE. Wrap their patented rope cocker around the correct posts and stannd up. That's it! Cocked locked and ready to rock Doc (thanks Uncle Ted). Also, no issue, ever, with timing issues on wheels mounted on short limbs limbs, on a horizontal bias, that are constantly banging tree limbs etc....
  
  Needless to say I'm impressed...
  
  Most importantly however, get one and get out there! Crossbows are a blast. Another reason to go outside and shoot. Whether at a deer, some other critter, a target or whatever....[8D]

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  wpage

  March 28, 2011 13:43

  Buy a crossbow its like quantitative easing...
  
  Good for the economy and your arsenal!

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  omegass

  April 21, 2011 14:14

  bought a Horton vision what a bow right out of the box. Called my hunting buddy over to see this thing and he was so impressed he bought one that week accuracy like you read about. A++++++ Hope this helps

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