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Post by joeyd50 on Mar 13, 2007 17:36:38 GMT -4
Can someone explain the advantages of a compound xbow over a recurve?
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Post by rs on Mar 14, 2007 6:32:06 GMT -4
Can someone explain the advantages of a compound xbow over a recurve? I believe the advantages are only personal preference ,the recurve may be a little lighter,and if needed you can change strings without a bow press ,less moveing parts,but limbs are longer,so the bow is wider to carry.the compound crossbow has shorter limbs(narrower)to carry,is generraly a little heavier to carry,but more fps per draw wt.because of the cam system,my advice shoot them both pick the one that feels best to you.!!!!!!
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Post by joeyd50 on Mar 14, 2007 16:05:10 GMT -4
I asked this question because I can't think of any good reason to buy a compound xbow over a recurve. I'm new to crossbows, but been bow hunting for 30 years always shooting a compound. When it came time to get a xbow I was all ready to get one of the name brand compounds, till I started reading about them and asking questions, I ended up with a Excalibur Vixen. I just could not find any advantages a compound would have over a recurve. Joe
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Post by wolf74 on Mar 15, 2007 17:17:34 GMT -4
My father bought an Excalibur Vixen last year and in my opinion is the best crossbow on the market. Too bad l already bought my Phoenix and l know my next crossbow is going to be a vixen.
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Post by octagon on Mar 18, 2007 17:56:57 GMT -4
The Vixen is unique in the Excal line as it has the old Fawn Brown color and I like that, makes it different, but good different and also easy to pull back at 150 pounds. Jack.
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Post by stosh on Apr 2, 2007 5:58:13 GMT -4
I had a horton, Everytime something went wrong it was you must send it to us, They would not even send me a string for the rope cocker, Now I have an excalibur exocet, I would never buy a coumpound bow again. I like something I can repair myself. Hope this helps
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Post by coyote170 on Apr 2, 2007 21:11:47 GMT -4
What rs said is very sound advice,I love my Ten Point,an Ecal would be my second choice!
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Post by cossack on May 4, 2007 10:11:05 GMT -4
I shoot one of each: Parker Terminator and Excalbur Equinox. The compound Terminator is easier to draw, shorter in width and has an absolutely super trigger. It has an auto-on safety too. Only apparent downside is that it can't be unlaoded easily other than by shooting it. The Equinox is allegedly 30 fps faster (advertised at 350), it's 225 draw weight and wider limbs makes it more difficult to draw. It is very accurate and, absent the pullies and cables, much simpler to maintain Can't say that one is better than the other. Both are well made, good looking bows. The one time I needed help for the Parker (broke a factory string while shooting, breaking the plastic cable slider in the process), they were easy to work with but requested that I go through the the dealer. Could have been a problem had I lived some distance from same. The Excalibur folks are most pleasant and promptly responded to my e mails about their strings. When the serving on the Elite string unravelled prematurely, they sent me a new one, no questions asked. Even inquired about the mnature of the failure (I sent a picture by e mail) so they could address the issue with their supplier.
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Post by Tim50 on May 6, 2007 19:25:55 GMT -4
Cossack-If your hunting Pennsylvnia your Equinox 225 is illegal. PA has a 200lb limit for some unknow reason. I prefer the compound. I shoot a Parker Terminator and pulling #150 I get 320fps. IMO the compound is easier to handle and much quieter. That is MY expierence. Buy what you like there is no right or wrong answer on this question it's all a matter of opinion!!! Good luck with your choice.....
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Post by thunderbolt125 on May 6, 2007 20:09:26 GMT -4
I've shot both of them and the only thing i can see is.....the recurves are alil quieter but slower.....my Quad is some what noisey yet it shoots 345fps...so it is prefence on what you want....you get speed and maybe alil noisey....take your pick.....just my 2 cents...Thunderbolt125
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Post by cossack on May 7, 2007 18:32:09 GMT -4
Tim 50 You are correct, to each his own. My terminator is just fine for hunting. I got the Equinox just 'cus. Wanted to play with something different and to have a backup just in case. The Equinox is simpler. No cables, slides, etc. It is a bit lauder but that's both relative and perhaps inconsequential. No x bow is anywhere near as quiet as a compound vertical bow. But with all the movement and noice associated with cocking it's highly unlikely you're going to get more than one shot anyway. But, noise may well be inconsequential because at 350 fps a deer is unlikely to "jump the string" on a shot taken at reasonable distances. After playing with all sorts of noise suppresors, without much noise reduction, (just less speed and loss of accuracy) I'm back to a clean string.
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Post by moonkryket on May 7, 2007 20:13:41 GMT -4
I have a Parker Buck buster, Ten Point X2, Stryker and owned an Excal ExoCet 200. The Excal is by far the noisiest and somewhat harsh at the shot compared to the others. I've spent hunreds of hours shooting these xbows during the last 24 months with the exception of the Stryker which I've only had for about 3 months. For hunting I'll take the Parker Buck Buster. It's the smallest and one of the lightest bows and at 150 lbs, is faster than the 185 lb Ten Point. It just feels right for a hunting bow. Accuracy ....I've not seen anything that is more accurate than the Stealth X2 shooting 2219's with Blazer vanes. The Excal is very accurate also but I do have a problem hunting tight places with the extra limb width. It is by far the most simple crossbow. I'm not crazy about the manual safety that does not go to safe position when cocked. all of them are quality crossbows so I would not consider that an issue. The Stryker is wicked fast at over 400 fps. It's heavy and large. Too much so for my tree stand hunting. It is a fun bow to shoot, especially at long distances.
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Post by moonkryket on May 31, 2007 22:30:22 GMT -4
Just set up a Six Point slider for shooting carp :-) This is a neat little rig. This little bow is a sleeper! It's homely looking but Ten Point quality and accurate and the price is right. this would make a perfect first crossbow and also for youngsters and ladies. You can can change the draw weight in a flash from 125/150/ 165. Nice concept. Thumbs up to Ten Point on this bow.
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Post by octagon on Jun 1, 2007 20:47:35 GMT -4
I would love to try some carp shooting with my crossbow. If I do and succeed, is there a way to eat carp and it taste good? I don`t want to waiste them. Jack.
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Post by loggy on Jun 30, 2007 10:01:02 GMT -4
I would love to try some carp shooting with my crossbow. If I do and succeed, is there a way to eat carp and it taste good? I don`t want to waiste them. Jack. Jack, not the best eatin fish. Muddy taste. My granpap used to put them in a springhouse for a few weeks to helpem clean out & he had some that said they wernt too bad. Not an option if bowshot. Right out of the ricver or lakes...i woulnt touchem. ;D
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