Horton Stag Recurve?

joeyd50 · 02-22-2007, 05:24 PM

Anybody shoot a HORTON STAG 150lbs. and what do you think of them?[/align]Thanks[/align]Joe[/align]

RLoving1 · 02-22-2007, 06:54 PM

I shoot a Stag!Not bad to plink with but there are limits on the shaft lengths and weights,and the trigger leaves something to be desired!Horton says to stay with feathers not plastic vanes and 100 grain tips.I have 6 Carbon Strikes in 17" and some Lighting Strikes which are aliminum and 17",they don't offer a carbon for the Stag anymore.They do have different flight patterns.The Lightnings will shoot about 4-6" higher than the carbons(I have a cheat sheet to remind me of that).If the trigger could be worked I would feel much more confident hunting with it,as much as I shoot it in the back yard I pity a head of game give me the right shoot at 35 yards and under! I can stick 3 together (under 2"s at 25 yards) regularly.I think it's a fantastic starter setup and with practice can't see why you can't hunt with it!Horton has always replied to my questionsand been of help with parts or advice.If I can be of more help let me know.
Rowel

grndhntr · 02-26-2007, 11:53 AM

What is the "Stag?" I have a Horton recurve crossbow, but I don't know the model name of it. It has fiberglass limbs and it looks like they used the Yukon stock. I like it, but I don't have experience with a lot of crossbows.

10ptCrossbow · 02-26-2007, 12:03 PM

I would suggest the Yukon/Summit long before the Stag.
It is a way better bow for a little more money.
Randy

Rebel Hog · 02-26-2007, 12:11 PM

eBay: HORTON STAG CROSSBOW WITH QUIVER AND ARROWS. (item

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grndhntr · 02-28-2007, 03:33 PM

That's it. That's the one I have. Thanks! I really like mine, but like I said, I haven't compared it to an excalibur. I would much rather have a recurve crossbow (way easier to work on). Anyway, I used mine so far for shooting 1000 shots with 8 misses (see the "1000 shot buck" on this forum), one cow elk and one mule deer buck (see aforementioned thread).

Hotburn76 · 02-28-2007, 04:09 PM

A OK get your feet wet bow. If your budget is limited then maybe give it a shot, but if you have more money to spend I would only get a higher end Horton or a Excal, JMO.