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Post by Buckslayer on Jun 25, 2007 6:50:49 GMT -4
i owned hortons,excals mostly thought maybe the excal with all the hype was the way to go,noice but alittle to wide for me and hard to cock when your 20ft up in a tree.so i went back to my roots with a horton hunter hd 175 and havent looked back since..that parker doesnt look like a bad setup either..but i havent felt or shot one..
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 25, 2007 10:12:34 GMT -4
if you have a hard time cocking your crossbow you should check out a tenpoint. the accudraw system is made where you can use a battery powered screwdriver to run it back.
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Post by sorefoot on Jun 25, 2007 11:11:25 GMT -4
also looking.can anyone compare the parker terminator175 and the great lakes impact for me? does the longer power stroke on the impact give the bolt more retained energy down range? has parker fixed triger problems?want to get up to cabelas to try the parker then over to weaknecht to shoot the impact.
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Post by coyote170 on Jun 25, 2007 22:19:36 GMT -4
I was shooting a ten Point and bought my wife a Parker Safari shot enough that I bought a Safari for my self,HP175 and am really likeing it the more I shoot it!Try one you wont be sorry! ;D
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Post by willyhuntsdeer on Jun 26, 2007 18:54:37 GMT -4
ok now i am going to chime in with my 2 cents...lol
i strongly recommend that if wanting to buy a crossbow and not wanting to do it more then once that you do not make your decision based soley on others opinions and or experiences.
it looks cool'...is another factor that basically should not matter, looks has nothing to do with the xbows performance.
what i suggest is that you check out several different models and shoot each one so that you can get the feel and see how they perform on an individual basis.
after doing so then you can make the decision of which one is right for you, there are so many out there that are great xbows.
i know from personal experience that buying several different xbows can get costly, thats why its best to do all the trial and error stuff before spending all that money.
best of luck & happy hunting
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 26, 2007 21:19:23 GMT -4
with crossbows you get what you pay for. look for good triggers, easy to cock,safety features[dry fire inhibitor, auto safety] long power stroke if speed is necessary. sound deadening features and is it a good fit for you.
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jun 26, 2007 21:42:17 GMT -4
CHECK OUT THE NEW BOWTECH DESERT STRYKER $ 899.00 AT BOWHUNTERS WAREHOUSE . THE FIRST TIME I'VE EVER SEEN THIS ONE . ONLY HALF THE PRICE OF THE OLD ONE.
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Post by loggy on Jun 29, 2007 14:24:49 GMT -4
I'm gonna shoot the Parkers & Hortons at Cabelas. They have both available to shoot. Just got a $30 Off Cabelas coupon if I spend $150 or more before 7/15. Must be a store purchase.
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Post by octagon on Jul 16, 2007 18:44:58 GMT -4
Loggy, did you get a Crossbow yet? That Parker package looks very nice!! Jack.
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Post by loggy on Jul 30, 2007 19:46:23 GMT -4
Loggy, did you get a Crossbow yet? That Parker package looks very nice!! Jack. Jack, my mind was made up & I was within inches of buying the Parker but suffered a long looming financial hit. Today, I finally decided to have a 54 Caliber PA Mountain Rifle built by Traditional Gunmaker Brad Emig(Cabin Creek Muzzleloading)with the money I dont have. Shoulda stayed clear of that Dixon's Gunmakers Fair this past weekend!!! ;D :)I thank all for their input here. I learned alot & when I recover from the custom flintlock hit...i will be bak in the market!
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Post by teddyguminey on Aug 9, 2007 17:11:18 GMT -4
Buy a tenpoint they are the best on the market just sold my pro elite and picked up the new phantom and wow it is a lot lighter and quiter than old won even with all the limbsaver stuff on old one new one dont have any limbsaver stuff on it don't need it so buy a tenpoint.shot a lot of deer with crossbows and friends had horton and all they do is take them back to get fixed.
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Post by willyhuntsdeer on Aug 9, 2007 18:15:06 GMT -4
strange
i must have gotten all the good Hortons that were made then, ohhhhhhhhhh...LUCKY ME ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
have owned several different models over the last 6 years including my current xbow' 07 Horton Hunter HD175 and have never had any problems at all with them.
i did have a ezwinder crank break the first time i used it, darn near scared the heII out of me because it was almost at full drawl when it broke
sent it back and had a replacement in 3 days - including shipping both ways!!!
tenpoints are nice but, thanks anyways...i will stick with my Hortons
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Post by rs on Aug 10, 2007 16:34:39 GMT -4
strange
i must have gotten all the good Hortons that were made then, ohhhhhhhhhh...LUCKY ME ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
have owned several different models over the last 6 years including my current xbow' 07 Horton Hunter HD175 and have never had any problems at all with them.
i did have a ezwinder crank break the first time i used it, darn near scared the heII out of me because it was almost at full drawl when it broke
sent it back and had a replacement in 3 days - including shipping both ways!!!
tenpoints are nice but, thanks anyways...i will stick with my Hortons I must be the one that got the bad horton ;D i bought there 200lb bow and sent the bow back twice the first three weeks that i had it(limb failure new in the box) and scope failure the first week of shooting.i beleive they quit selling that model after only a year.
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mike
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Post by mike on Aug 11, 2007 23:36:36 GMT -4
As noted earlier -
Someone asked about the Darton (Great Lakes) bows. Along with the Stryker...I have a Darton Stinger and the Fireforce. In my opinion...both Dartons are every bit as good as the Ten points and Excals. While I've never owned a Ten Point, I have shot them.
While the Dartons take a little getting used to the looks, they are easy on strings, "very" accurate (at 20 yards I put one arrow into the back of the first with the Fireforce), easy to shoulder, and with the rope cocker aid...a snap to cock. The trigger is smooth with a tiny bit of take-up...probably in the 4 to 5 pound range. As good as most upper mid grade priced rifles, and better than most.
I may sell the Fireforce...to help fund a Desert Stryker...but I'll hang onto the Stringer for as long as I'm still breathing.
Mike
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Post by mrlongbeard on Aug 12, 2007 18:46:42 GMT -4
my wife shoots a tenpoint x-2. and all i'll say is if she doesn't slow down i'm going to run out of wall space? ?
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