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Post by megadadof3 on Sept 20, 2017 19:58:01 GMT -5
I have been a bowhunter for over 25 years and well, I hate to say it, it is time to move on over to a crossbow. I love the early season and the quiet and closeness you develop with nature during early bow season and never plan to give it up. I really don't mind the price to buy something that is quality and don't have a maximum I would be willing to pay but I don't want to get caught up in the more you spend the better it is hogwash. I know everyone will say its up to the individual but I really want honest opinions of brand and type to go for. Thanks in advance for the good advice I know this sight will give due to the quality membership here.
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Post by greghopper on Sept 20, 2017 20:02:35 GMT -5
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Post by firstwd on Sept 20, 2017 20:07:40 GMT -5
Whicked Ridge is an awesome entry-level crossbow line and it's made by Tenpoint Crossbows. I believe Bass Pro has them in stock and you can test them on their indoor range before you buy.
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Post by thebellcompany on Sept 20, 2017 20:24:24 GMT -5
I have experience with a ten-point wicked ridge crossbow my experience was the limbs kept cracking on me. Don't recommend. Also have experience with carbon express covert- too heavy required re-tuning way too frequently. Also had a Barnett recruit compound. The stock was too short otherwise simple light bow. I currently use a Barnett quad edge extreme. The riser is SO nice it allows the perfect sight picture looking through the scope.  The stock is the perfect length for me too. I didn't like the trigger when I first got it after I'd fire a shot it would "stick" in the rear position. I sent the bow in and they replaced the trigger group at no charge. Another nice feature, The limbs are narrow which I like I think it gets me through brush quieter, the draw is very light at 130 lb draw I believe. Most crossbows are closer to a 200 lb draw. Another thing is getting a nice scope. Lighted scopes didn't work for me. Good luck |
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Post by squirrelgravy on Sept 20, 2017 20:26:41 GMT -5
I bought my first crossbow last year. I held and shot several at the bow shop and read a bunch of reviews online. I ended up with a TenPoint Turbo GT. I absolutely love it. Well made and shoots great. I got it with the Accudraw to make cocking easier in the stand.
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Post by wesb81219 on Sept 20, 2017 20:51:32 GMT -5
Wicked ridge by ten point is a great option. I love mine, have shot a lot of bolts through it with 0 problems.
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Post by 10point on Sept 20, 2017 20:55:11 GMT -5
I bought mine from wyverncreations. I have a wicked ridge raider which was the highest end wicked ridge that I think they quit making because it's basically the tenpoint titan. What I like about 10point is having the cocking rope attached to the bow. Don't have to be looking for it and I also like the mono pod 10point makes that can be attached to the bow. If I was buying again it would be 10point or maybe excalibur. Excalibur has nice light weight crossbows. Crossbows can be a little heavy.
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Post by bill9068 on Sept 20, 2017 21:46:24 GMT -5
Honestly, I believe most crossbows these days are really similar above a certain price point. Having said that I shoot a ten point. I know some guys who work in a research facility for Bear here in Evansville. I've been inside before and seen every crossbow and compound made being taken apart and studied. This was a few years ago. The technology is studied and copied just enough not to infringe on patents.
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Post by parrothead on Sept 21, 2017 5:01:29 GMT -5
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Post by MuzzleLoader on Sept 21, 2017 5:09:04 GMT -5
I bought an Excalibur axiom off amazon. Less than 500 bucks with 12 bolts, field tips and broad heads. Plus free shipping.
Had it for several years and had zero problems with it. Accurate right out of box. Only complaint would be it's pretty wide with limbs not cocked. But for an entry level bow, pretty darn impressive.
Check several online sights for whatever you go with. Don't just check hunting website stores. Prices vary greatly sometimes.
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Post by steiny on Sept 21, 2017 8:21:03 GMT -5
I purchased a Barnett Recruit a couple years ago to play around with. It's a very economical $250 rig, lightweight, narrow width and shoots pretty darned good. My pins are set for 15, 25 & 45 yards. I like the simple ones that you cock with a rope assist, rather than the ones that you have to crank. Still primarily hunt with a bow, but use the crossbow when all bundled up in cold weather.
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Post by Nathan Lee on Sept 21, 2017 11:27:14 GMT -5
I recently bought a TenPoint Titan with the crank to pull the string back. It effortless and ensures an even drawback every time. When I bought it the price was around $700. Wasnt the cheapest but didnt necessarily break the bank either. Came with the drop compensating scope and I love it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2017 11:47:35 GMT -5
I will be buying one next year. I can't believe how much harder my Matthew compound shooting this year over last year. I let off some of the pull last year. Ohh! My grouping is off. Just not as steady as before. Going to give it to my one of my three sons or just have it there for them to share. My guess the youngest Sam will snatch it.
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Post by 10point on Sept 21, 2017 11:59:41 GMT -5
I will add one thing. Tenpoint has great customer service. I sent my in after 3 years for new strings/cables. They notice the limbs and stock had camo coming off. They replaced both of them. I also bought the mono pod which is called a steddy eddy second hand. It was an older version and needed an adapter to connect to my bow. They sent me the adapter for free.
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Post by 76chevy on Sept 21, 2017 12:32:41 GMT -5
Excalibur
www.excaliburcrossbow.com/Only one out there you can let down without shooting an arrow and can change a string in seconds without a bow press.
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Post by 76chevy on Sept 21, 2017 12:34:00 GMT -5
If you went with a compound Wicked Ridge or Ten Point are excellent choices.
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Post by 76chevy on Sept 21, 2017 12:35:43 GMT -5
I bought an Excalibur axiom off amazon. Less than 500 bucks with 12 bolts, field tips and broad heads. Plus free shipping. Had it for several years and had zero problems with it. Accurate right out of box. Only complaint would be it's pretty wide with limbs not cocked. But for an entry level bow, pretty darn impressive. Check several online sights for whatever you go with. Don't just check hunting website stores. Prices vary greatly sometimes. Check out the Excal Grizzly Matrix. Much narrower limbs. It's the one I hunt with |
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Post by 10point on Sept 21, 2017 13:06:54 GMT -5
I bought an Excalibur axiom off amazon. Less than 500 bucks with 12 bolts, field tips and broad heads. Plus free shipping. Had it for several years and had zero problems with it. Accurate right out of box. Only complaint would be it's pretty wide with limbs not cocked. But for an entry level bow, pretty darn impressive. Check several online sights for whatever you go with. Don't just check hunting website stores. Prices vary greatly sometimes. Check out the Excal Grizzly Matrix. Much narrower limbs. It's the one I hunt with Is a recurve harder to cock? |
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Post by 76chevy on Sept 21, 2017 13:22:28 GMT -5
maybe a little? Not noticeable to me though and I had to give up shooting a compound due to a left shoulder injury
draw weight of the Excal Grizzly is 200lbs vs. 165lbs for the Ten Point Renegade
I have cocked it while sitting in a climber stand...
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Post by beermaker on Sept 21, 2017 15:38:03 GMT -5
I sold some guns that were just collecting dust and went to BPS with enough cash to buy any crossbow in the store. I shot Ten Point, Excalibur, Barnett, etc. I walked out $600 later with a Parker Thunderhawk. Small, light, and accurate. That was four or five years ago, so I'm not sure if it's still available. NONE of the deer that I have harvested with it have asked how much it cost or how many FPS.
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