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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Sept 13, 2014 19:11:22 GMT -5
Just purchased a mission mxb 320. Shot it at the local bow shop and won over by its ease of drawing, light weight, and accuracy. Also came with a great package. Anybody out there have one already? Any hits, misses, pros, or cons you'd like to share?
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Post by ms660 on Sept 14, 2014 11:08:13 GMT -5
I have a 320. It is the quietest crossbow I have ever shot. Deadly accurate. A big plus is no press required to change cables or string. I assume yours has the updated trigger installed? Mission did a fine job designing the 320. It is their most popular model.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Sept 14, 2014 20:36:33 GMT -5
I'm not sure about the updated trigger. It was new in the box from the archery shop. He had JUST got the new models in stock. I did get to shoot a few different crossbows he had there and by far the 320 was the quietest. I wasn't aware that you didn't have to use a press to change the strings and cables so that's just another plus in my book! If you have any tips or tricks far using it let me know if you don't mind. I appreciate the feed back.
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Post by ms660 on Sept 15, 2014 16:07:08 GMT -5
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Sept 15, 2014 17:02:02 GMT -5
Great thanks! I did like the Hawke scope that's on it but I may give this a try. I did have high scope rings added to mine rather than the short rings that came with it. Just felt I had a more natural point of aim with the high rings. Have you shot yours 50 yards or beyond?
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Post by swilk on Sept 16, 2014 7:27:04 GMT -5
If it is new dealer stock it should have the updated trigger ... I think the recall was sent back in April or May.
I bought one last year for my wife and daughter to use ... did a bunch of reading on various models before I made the purchase. From what I gather it is basically the quietest model on the market. It is not much louder than a typical "speed" bow ... and very light and compact.
I too bought one of the XB30 scopes because I did not buy the package when I bought my bow ... which was a mistake. I should have bought the package and just swapped out the scope ... instead of paying $110 for the quiver separately.
Mission also came out with a crank cocking aid this year that slips on over the guide on the stock .... looks pretty slick and would be the ticket for some users.
I could cock dads old Ten Point without the use of anything fairly easily .... not so much with this one. The compactness of it plus the fact there is no foot loop makes it a handful to try and cock like that.
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Sept 17, 2014 21:51:38 GMT -5
I have shot crossbows before and the foot step on the inside of the limb was definitely different. And I did call the dealer, Bob Johnson in Morocco, In., and he confirmed that it does have the updated trigger. Glad I am hearing some success stories. Makes me feel more confident about my purchase. Thanks!
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Post by tomthreetoes on Nov 10, 2014 17:13:26 GMT -5
I went to my local shop to see the Wicked Ridge bows and saw the Mission 320 there. I was attracted to the looks of the thing immediately. The adjustable stock looked like a neat feature and it didn't look like some futuristic space gun, just a functional tool. I did some reading here and on a couple crossbow forums and I'm about ready, just need a little more encouragement from you guys before I buy myself an early Christmas present. LOL
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Post by ms660 on Nov 11, 2014 0:02:59 GMT -5
Get it,you won't regret it. Merry Christmas
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Nov 28, 2014 18:51:04 GMT -5
Had an issue with mine that the bow shop couldn't really pin down. After shooting my buck, performed flawlessly btw, I reloaded. It was cold that day and I kept it cocked all day ready as I was wanting to fill a doe tag too. Got back to the barn, pulled the target out, swamped my hunting bolt for a bolt with a field point and shoot the target to decock it. It sounded like a rifle went off! The string came completely off and the bolt was broken into three pieces. My first thought was that it had gotten too cold and maybe I should have let it warn up a bit. But the bow shop said that definately was not the case. He said the damage was similar to that of a dry fire. But since the crossbow has a anit dry fire mechanisim that was ruled out. He said that sometimes the bolts could have fractures in them that will give the same effect. We placed the sting back on and he did a full inspection prior to doing so and found no flaws. We shot it several times and had not one single issue. Since I do not have a ton of knowledge in the matter, i think his fractured bolt theory sounds good.
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Post by ms660 on Nov 28, 2014 21:18:37 GMT -5
What type of nocks are you using?
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Post by ms660 on Nov 28, 2014 21:19:28 GMT -5
delete double post
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Post by Genesis 27:3 on Nov 29, 2014 15:56:26 GMT -5
They are the crescent shaped ones. I am shooting mission 20" bolts. Lighted bolts for hunting and regular for target practice and decoking.
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