Is this a good crossbow???

[7remmag]

Just wondering if this is a good first crossbow??? Thanks

Barnett Quad 400 AVI Crossbow Package
The 2010 Barnett Quad AVI has the unparalleled power of the Quad 400 and combines it with the new Anti Vibration Isolation system along with the Realtree HD Hardwoods Camouflage. The Quad AVI has a 15.5" power stroke producing arrow speeds of 345 Feet Per Second. This crossbow conveys raw power, performance and style.

Limbs: Anti Vibration Isolation
Color: Realtree HD Hardwoods
Physical weight: 7 lbs.
Eccentrics: Veloci Speed cam
Overall Length: 37"
Overall Width: 26.75"
String length: 39.63"
FPS: 345
122 Ft. lbs. of Energy
Recommended bolt: 22"

The Barnett Quad 400 AVI Crossbow Package includes:
4x32 Multi-Reticle Scope or Premium 3 Dot Red Dot Scope
4-arrow quiver
Four 22" arrows

[7remmag]

or this one
Carbon Express X-Force 500 Crossbow Pro Kit w/4x32 Scope
Precision high impact synthetic thumbhole stock in Mossy oak Break-Up camo for comfort and precise shooting.SilenTech rubber armor reduces shock and noise. Quad split limb and extruded aluminum foot stirrup. Cast aluminum rail and high efficiency aluminum alloy power cams. Compact "Bull-pup" trigger design with ambidextrous safety. Synthetic tunable yoke system. Universal 7/8" weaver style scope mount. Draw Weight:165lbs. Power Sstroke:14 ", Speed: 315 fps, Kinetic Energy: 105 ft lbs, Mass Weight: 8lbs 6ozs., Length:34 4/4", Width:26 1/4", Trigger pull 5lbs, Arrow Length: 20", Package Includes: 4 X 32 scope calibrated for high speed, Husky Jr. 4 arrow Mossy Oak quiver, Three 20" Surge carbon arrows with moon nocks and practice points, rail lubricant. 10 year Limited warranty.Related Info: String length:40 3/8", Cable length:28 " split pair.

[smokepolehall]

I ain't never held or shot either one of them. To be honest i will never touch one while i am alive. Don't get caught up in that speed game friend. I hunt with an old carved tip vixen that shoots at its best 254 fps & with my regular hunting arrow 245fps. Have killed a good many tick toters with it. There are a good many more fine CB's out there just little good advice

[awshucks]

There's a slew of xbow forums, in reading them you should note which companies have most and least problems.

I had a Quad blow up while trying to get better than 3" groups at 20 yds w/ field points, fwiw.