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Old 03-11-2010, 10:51 AM   #1
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I am going to enter the world of crossbow hunting and, due to budgetary concerns, it looks like I will be limited to one of these choices:

Horton Summit HD 150

Eastman X Force DX300

PSE Sidewinder

Barnett Wildcat C5

I would appreciate any advice to help in my choice.

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Old 03-11-2010, 01:31 PM   #2
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Horton Summit. That bow has been around or ever and works well.
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Old 03-11-2010, 03:44 PM   #3
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X2,good advice!
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Old 03-11-2010, 06:03 PM   #4
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The Eastman is made by Darton if that helps you decide.
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:10 PM   #5
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Hortons track record is proven,dont know about the others
be very careful of Barnett!
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I found an Excalibur for 350 on E Bay In oct last year nice and light no wheels easy to restring good shooter.
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Old 03-12-2010, 09:38 AM   #7
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I found an Excalibur for 350 on E Bay In oct last year nice and light no wheels easy to restring good shooter.
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the best advise i can give you is to shoot them all before you decide, even if you have to drive far to try one out. they all vary in the way they shoot,draw,feel/holding while aiming,etc...
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Old 03-12-2010, 04:36 PM   #9
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I have had no problems with my C5.
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Old 03-16-2010, 04:19 PM   #10
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Horton is a good chioce I am using the same bow for about 12 years (shoots real well )
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