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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 18, 2017 3:42:26 GMT -5
Crossbows suck! Y'all are a bunch of short-cut taking, mamby-pamby tofu eaters with questionable politics!  Just kidding. In point of fact, I might have to join the ranks of the string-rifle toters out of necessity. My right shoulder is messed up, and is showing no signs of improvement. Thinking about picking up a cheaper/mid-grade model of some sort for this season. I'm out of my element. Any features you insist upon? Things to avoid? Tips? Good experiences? Bad? Any info appreciated! Thanks guys! |
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Post by parrothead on Oct 18, 2017 6:23:07 GMT -5
Look at Woodys post below about the Invader. It is a heck of a bow and that is a great deal.
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Post by steiny on Oct 18, 2017 7:51:27 GMT -5
If you want a good economical crossbow, check out the Barnett Recruit package, approx. $250.
Quite accurate out to 45 yards and it's pretty small and lightweight compared to the fancy ones.
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Post by uncleharley on Oct 18, 2017 8:51:44 GMT -5
Get something that feels good when you shoulder it. And make sure it has a good (lifetime) warranty, the limbs are subject to a LOT of stress & do break at the worst time.
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Post by drfleck on Oct 18, 2017 11:52:05 GMT -5
If you want a good economical crossbow, check out the Barnett Recruit package, approx. $250. Quite accurate out to 45 yards and it's pretty small and lightweight compared to the fancy ones. Another vote for the Recruit compound package. I bought this crossgun due to its small size and small price tag. Plenty of power and quite accurate. |
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Post by 36fan on Oct 18, 2017 18:07:14 GMT -5
I bought a Barnett a couple of years ago and learned a few things about them. They are an entry level crossbow that has good customer service. The bad thing is, they have to.
After I had a couple of problems in a short time, I took it back and got a Carbon Express. I have had zero issues with it and was told by the retailer he has never had to send a Carbon Express back to the manufacturer. It is heavier than the Barnett was, but I will take the extra weight as a trade off for reliability.
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Post by deadeer on Oct 19, 2017 0:43:49 GMT -5
First off, its still a bow. Bow speed, bow distance, bow accuracy. Got to say it. Lol.
I am a 5yr crossbow shooter. Done tons of reading first. I would skip the Barnett, go for the Wicked Ridge line. That will be the most bang for your buck. Or, a used Excalibur. Both are the safest bet in crossbows for the lower end of pricing today. As usual, you get what you pay for. Faster fps, more problems. 300-350fps, less problems by far.
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Post by Sasquatch on Oct 19, 2017 11:55:32 GMT -5
First off, its still a bow. Bow speed, bow distance, bow accuracy. Got to say it. Lol. I am a 5yr crossbow shooter. Done tons of reading first. I would skip the Barnett, go for the Wicked Ridge line. That will be the most bang for your buck. Or, a used Excalibur. Both are the safest bet in crossbows for the lower end of pricing today. As usual, you get what you pay for. Faster fps, more problems. 300-350fps, less problems by far. Wuss! "Faster, more problems" seems to hold true in the vertical bow world so that only makes sense. |
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Post by wesb81219 on Oct 19, 2017 20:27:31 GMT -5
 vote for the wicked ridge invader. I have one and love it. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Oct 19, 2017 21:05:38 GMT -5
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Post by benj on Oct 23, 2017 9:24:15 GMT -5
I took my buck this year with a Wicked Ridge Invader G3. The package is a great value and it will get the job done!
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Just kidding. In point of fact, I might have to join the ranks of the string-rifle toters out of necessity. My right shoulder is messed up, and is showing no signs of improvement. Thinking about picking up a cheaper/mid-grade model of some sort for this season. I'm out of my element. Any features you insist upon? Things to avoid? Tips? Good experiences? Bad? Any info appreciated! Thanks guys!
