Crossbow Shopping, Undecided~Need Input

[CaptDean]

Looking at several crossbows but have not been & shot any, YET.
I'm interested in the new compact design ones that are coming out, but really just wanting some input on what to look while shopping for one.
I am not new to bow hunting, I have had a Matthews Q2 for 10 yrs, I am getting to where it's getting harder to pull back in the cold weather as I am 50 yrs old. Anyway, I would appreciate any advice on what to look for while shooting them in the next couple weeks.
Here is some I like so far:
1. Tenpoint Turbo XLT
2. Excalibur Axiom or Phoenix
3. Parker Tornado HP
4. Horton Vision 175

[coyote170]

Call Wyvern Creations 603 659 0575 Dave can answer all questions
and give you the best help you can get.

[smokepolehall]

CB's are about comfort as they 're already cumbersome & some are downright heavy. Put yer prioritys in mind of features you must have on yer Bow. Most compound style are abit heavier than recures but they tend to be narrower & easier to c0ck. I am a fan of alum. rail no matters a company says about their ploymer/plastic rail they can & will take odd sets. Specially in hot temps. Thats my opinion, there are good many models that use alum rail. Warrantys find a Bow with great warranty, no 1 yr or 3 yr or 5 yr,you want a lifetime one. Some ppl buy with the idea they will sell their Bow with-in a few yrs so it doesn't matter to them. Also alot of companys only warranty their Bow to the original owner

[Cossack]

In addition to shootability, which only you can determine if it's best for how you hunt and physical capabilities, there are other factors to consider.
1) Ease of maintenance. Compounds require a bow press just to
change the string.
2) Can the bow be 'let down' without shooting it.
3) Durability
4) Company reputation for customer support
5) Accuracy
6) Quality of trigger
7) As stated, duration of warranty.

Only Excalibur offers a no questions asked lifetime warranty on the bow, regardless who owns it. For me, it scored well on all the rest of the criteria as well. It way be wider, not as 'sexy' as a compound, but it is extremely easy to take care of, accurate to a fault and supported by a company that values me as it's customer. I have owned other bows, but I shot and hunt the Excals the most.

[CaptDean]

Thanks Everyone for the input. I know everything written is true. I'm looking at the Excalibur Ibex now. It appears to be exactly what I'm looking for.

[billhicks85]

Just got my Excalibur Phoenix and I love it to bits. You will not be disappointed with Excalibur.