HELP!! Ten Point or Barnett???

Angus74 · 12-10-2007, 09:46 AM

Hey guys, I have a crossbow question for you,, I knowlittle about them, and am buying my father in law one for Christmas. I have found two at a shop here in town, and dont know which to get.
1. Ten Point Slider, adjustable up to 165 lbs, 290 fps. $329 bow only w/hat.lol
2. Barnett Quad 4?? 345 fps, package with scope, quiver and 4 bolts .$299.
I hear that Ten Point crossbows are better, but Im sure this is an entry level bow from them, and I havent heard much about the quality of the Barnett bows. The Ten Point seems much lighter (but doesnt have a scope and quiver on it either) and it feels more comfortable, better finish etc. But it is slower, and will have to get a scope, bolts, quiver, etc. Which one is the better model? Are these good prices for either one. Thanks for any help you can give me,, Also, we are trying to stay in the $300 price range, since this will be his first crossbow, and not sure how much he will actually use it. Thanks again.

ranger56528 · 12-10-2007, 09:55 AM

Cant go wrong with the 10point...As far as compound CB's go its the cats meow,I own a profusion 10point and would'nt buy any other as far a compounds go.....Thier customer service is awsome.....

bowfisherman · 12-10-2007, 10:03 AM

would also choose the tenpoint. They make very accurate reliable bows. Not that barnett doesn't I just never shot one.

awshucks · 12-10-2007, 10:12 AM

10 pt, hands down. I had a Quad 400 blow up on me, others have them and like them,I don't. here's a review of a new B-nett on AT: http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=597363

Horizontal Hunter · 12-10-2007, 01:18 PM

No real choice there. IMHO Tenpoint makes the best compound crossbow on the market. Excalibur makes the best recurve crossbow on the market. And both companies have excellent customer service.

BTW I ran acros this review on the new Barnett Revolution AVI. The review Barnetts "top of the line" Xbow speaks for its self.

http://crossbow-review.com/ReviewPages/BarnettRevolutionAVi_page1.htm

Bob

Angus74 · 12-10-2007, 01:51 PM

Thanks guys. it looks like he's gonna be getting the ten point.

coyote170 · 12-10-2007, 05:39 PM

good choice,you wont be sorry getting the Ten Point,he will enjoy it!