Horton Crossbows

[mrsbuck1]

I am looking at getting a new Scout crossbow from Horton. They say that this particular model works well with youth and women. Has anyone used Horton before? What feedback do you have on them?

[two guns]

I've own a Horton 200 Hunter Max. Have had nothing but GREAT service out of it. There are about 11 folks around my area that uses Horton x-bows, and I haven't heard of one complaint. There are many good crossbow manufactures out there. Everyone has their opinions on different brands. Some feel like others are better, some, feel like I do about Horton. I think that the Scout will be a great start !!!

Shoot Straight & Stay Safe, You'll Do Just Fine !!!!!

[liquidorange]

any of the horton hunters have the new horton style crossbow with the dual sts type string stoppers. looks cool. does it do anything like with a compound? less noise or shock?

[10ptCrossbow]

I would go with the Summit if you are in that entry level market. The Summit is a proven bow that has been arond for decades. It also shoots a little faster I think.

[graveyard zombie]

I agree with 10 point in choosing the Summit over the Scout. My son in law bought a Summit 3 years ago and it still works great. My brother in law bought a Horton Explorer a year after my son in law and I believe it is the same crossbow only with a different name since they didn't sell the Summit brand that year. Now it looks like they are back to calling it a Summit for whatever reason. I've personally owned Horton, Parker, Ten Point & Excalibur and all have shot well and I've had no problems with any of their customer service. Horton was a little slower to respond to emails but Parker, Ten Point & Excalibur all responded back to me within the same day. My only real complaint with the Horton is their trademark "dial-a-range" feature on the side of the crossbow they refuse to get rid of. Every time I cocked my Horton with a rope cocker I moved the dial-a-range and I lost several bolts before I figured out what was happening. Just be sure to check it after cocking it and you should have no problems. After personally owning the four brands mentioned above I currentlynow justown a Ten Point and an Excalibur. Good luck with your decision.

[crookedstick]

As far as Horton goes, the Yukon SL is a good entry level bow. I've shot one for two years now and have been extremely pleased. I'll probably catch some slack for this post but I got mine from the Buckmaster's BADF program for the disabled and I couldn't be happier. Would suggest adding a scope though, it helped me take this 8 pt this season.

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[coyote170]

Nice looking deer,congrats!

[two guns]

crookedstick,
NOW THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL DEER . Proud of you my friend !!!!
That's what dreams are made of !!!!

Keep up the Great Hunting Skills ~~~~~~~

[Hotburn76]

I do not think you would have a problem with that CB. It is a newer model that came out this year but has pretty much the same parts on it as others just a few simple changes to scale it down to be light and simple to cock. There is alot of people that are happy with Horton, I am one of them. I also own a Excal, but can't forget how good my Horton was to me over the sixteen years that I used them and still do with dad. I think alot of the bad press come from Horton because they sell at Wal-mart. That in turns equals alot of people going out and having a idea and getting a CB with out no research on what to buy or how to shoot it. Then complaining about a product they no nothing about. Please keep in mind this is a entry level CB, not a Cadillac, but will get the job done for you with practice.

[crookedstick]

ORIGINAL: coyote170

Nice looking deer,congrats!

Thanks for the compliments, hopefully I'll take something bigger next year.