my first crossbow

michael rice · 03-30-2010, 08:19 PM

well im thinking of buying my first cross bow i can tell you now i dont like the red dot scopes so i want a scope with cross hairs im not rich lol i got 400.00 to spend what do you guys think is good ill be hunting in llano tx small body deer

Cossack · 03-31-2010, 05:54 AM

Your budget will restrict what is available, esp if you have to buy the related gear like arrows, broadheads, sling etc.
Suggest you consider a used bow to get the best value for your money, preferably a recurve. Excalibur bows carry a lifetime warranty that is honored for used bow. I also prefer a scope to red dod, bought a new Hawke MAP scope made just for crossbows for under $70.

michael rice · 03-31-2010, 10:04 AM

im looking at Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package 260.00

sully_pa · 03-31-2010, 07:03 PM

Everything I've heard and read about the Explorer has been positive. Just bought one for my stepson ...Shoots nice ,good groups,easy c***er ...For that price range (under $300) I don't think theres a better one ....

michael rice · 04-01-2010, 12:49 PM

thats what i wanted to hear lol thats

TenPoint Matt · 04-02-2010, 07:43 AM

Michael,
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tschaef · 04-06-2010, 05:38 PM

forget the scope and put extra money into a better x-bow. I mean really, do you need a scope for up to 30 or 40 yrds? Unless it has a range finder built in I'd prefer to not carry around the extra breakable addition.
That being said, buy an Excalibur.

coyote170 · 04-07-2010, 02:39 AM

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briarpatch · 04-11-2010, 05:09 AM

Okay...time to cloud the issue with another manufacturer...Parker...they have some new entry level crossbows which may fit your budget....namely the Enforcer and the Bushwhacker....they come with a lifetime warranty...mkae sure you factor all the other stuff you'll need into your budget...arrows/lube/wax/field points/broadheads/target/case

Huntr2 · 04-11-2010, 10:32 AM

So many good choices, just shoulder as many as you can at your price point then decide.