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Post by loggy on Jun 17, 2007 14:36:35 GMT -4
Never owned one, never shot one but readin all your great posts here gives me the fever!! ;D Have shot compounds for many years so not a novice to stik thowin.
If I buy one ....want to get a high quality crossbow...one that I wont be lookin to upgrade in the near future. Would be a great back-up in Late Season when its too wet for the flinter plus they sound like a blast to shoot!!
:)Thanks in advance for all your help!
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Post by fergie10 on Jun 17, 2007 14:58:32 GMT -4
depends if u want recurve or compound they both have there pros and cons
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Post by loggy on Jun 17, 2007 15:04:29 GMT -4
depends if u want recurve or compound they both have there pros and cons I know nothing about either. Want the one that has the most "pros" & the "least" cons. ;D
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Post by fergie10 on Jun 17, 2007 17:21:28 GMT -4
depends if you want simplicity you go with a recurve because it does not have all the cables and pulleys but if you are worried about width and walking through the bush with it then go with compound. I recently bought a Excalibur Exocet 200 which is a recurve after months of research i finally got one i would also pm xbowhunter17268 for more info hes pretty knowledgeable and should be able to help yha out
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Post by loggy on Jun 17, 2007 17:42:04 GMT -4
Thanks much for the input fergie!
I know nothing about them. I see many come with scopes...was lookin in cabelas..
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Post by truegrit on Jun 17, 2007 19:56:55 GMT -4
Loggy, I have a stealth ten point x-bow and boy do I just love it! it came with a red-dot scope on it and has a built in cranker on it also, I have a sling on it too, I have gotten 4 bucks with it so far, i just added a steddy eddy on it for this year as i have gotten 3 out of the 4 bucks i shot free hand, and it does get a tad heavy if you have to hold it up for a long period of time, but i am very happy with it over all ;D ;D ;D
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Post by loggy on Jun 17, 2007 20:06:12 GMT -4
Appreciate info truegrit. Congrats on takin 4 Bucks with it!
Do they all have crankers...was wonderin how you cock a 150- 175 lb bow?
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Post by truegrit on Jun 17, 2007 22:27:40 GMT -4
No, not all of them have built a built in cranker system like mine, the others you carry a cocking mechenism with you to pull back the string.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2007 10:28:20 GMT -4
Did some searching when i got my last season shot some went to 3-4 place to ask questions ,the web and a lot of help from buckslayer on my, money is something else I picked up horton legend hd 175 /w a scope put a sling on it and got a string cocker for my to, real easy to use. no kills yet but it will happen everyone has there own thing on which is better so do your homework on them LOGGY and it's all how it feels to you good luck i'am sure you will love it if you buy one
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Post by mike on Jun 18, 2007 10:47:33 GMT -4
I'm very happy with my Great Lakes crossbows. Have two, the Fireforce and the Stinger. The Stinger being the faster of the two. Course...if you want to lay out the big bucks (I'd guess not for your first bow), the Bowtech Stryker is a lot of fun too.
All three of these are very accurate. With the Fireforce at about 20 yards...I put one arrow/bolt into the back of another, Burried it about 7" into it. Expensive but fun!
Also, all three of these are of the compound design. One thing about the Darton (Great Lakes), they are VERY easy on strings, servings and cables, so replacement or reservings are few and far between.
I'd buy any of these again if starting over for some reason.
Have fun.
Mike
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Post by fergie10 on Jun 18, 2007 16:54:31 GMT -4
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Post by loggy on Jun 18, 2007 19:43:06 GMT -4
Thanks to all for all this great input thus far! Man, this is why PA-Outdoors is "second to none" as far as a friendly Board with good ole hunters helpin folks without any side agenda or clickish/adversary atmosphere!!!!!
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Post by Tim50 on Jun 18, 2007 21:38:48 GMT -4
Loggy, Welcome to the Crossbow Community! I would suggest shooting every crossbow you can get your hands on! Each one has its own little quirks! Mainly what I looked for was the feel. TenPoint, Horton, Excaliber and Parker are all good weapons! You cannot go wrong with any of these!! After shooting many different bows I choose the Parker Terminator Package. To me it was the quietest and smoothest shooting. It uses the rope cocking system. Look for the Package on any bow you buy. It gives you all the bells & whistles to start shooting the moment you get home! These are a blast to shoot! Be prepared for some sticker shock!! I know I got my eyes opened!!! Good luck with your search....that's the fun part!! Anything I can do to help you out give a yell!!! www.parkerbows.com/pb/2007/crossbows.html
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Post by loggy on Jun 20, 2007 8:35:23 GMT -4
Thanks Tim. I see Cabelas has the Parker Terminator HP 175 lb w/4X multi-reticle scope, rope cocking device, 4 bolt quiver, 4 Super carbon bolts, Sims LimbSavers, String Leeches..Package for $650. Looks pretty darn nice!!
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Post by cossack on Jun 25, 2007 0:07:42 GMT -4
I shoot a Parker Terminator and a Excalibur Equinox. The Parker is my huntin' bow. Compact, very fast, with automatic safety to prevent accidental discharge, well balanced, with a super trigger. The Equinox is my fun bow. It's even faster at nearly 350 fps (with the Flemish string), and thumbhole stock. Topped with the Lumi Zone scope (you got to try one!) I get 3.5 magnification for my 67 yr old eyes... and a lighted reticule on demand. It makes hitting a 4'' bull at 40 yards a breeze. It is simple, having no cables of pullys. But, with a 225 lbs draw weight (compared to 150 lbs with the Parker), not much fun to cock with a string cocker. It buries it's 20" bolt in a 16" block into the fletching at 30 yards. Had to put a truck mudflap backer on the block to keep the vanes from sinking into it. If I ever want to hunt something really big, it will certainly do the trick. But it's not a bow for extended practice session. I try to shoot 6 shots every day with it, more than that becomes a chore for my bad wings. If I were starting over, and had to choose just one, (heaven forbid) I'd look at quality and, this is big, customer support. Excalibur, Parker and Ten Point are know for same. I'd look at a bow between 250 and 300 fps. Likely a compound. One that is compact in a treestand and balances well. But like someone else mentioned, I'd be sure to shoot it first. In x bows, as in firearms, the trigger is everything. And only accurate guns and bows are interesting; regardless how good the bargain.Wecome to the world of horizontal bows. Best wishes.
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