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Old 06-21-2015, 05:10 AM
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looking for advice as to which crossbow I should buy . The tech at Cabelas said to stay away from barnett. so what is a good inexpensive entry level crossbow ?
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Old 06-21-2015, 10:49 AM
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Take a look at Wicked Ridge by Ten Point Same quality as Ten Point crossbows. Also give David a call at Wyvern Creations 603-695-0575 He can answr all your questions with great info
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Old 06-21-2015, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by OneBear
Take a look at Wicked Ridge by Ten Point Same quality as Ten Point crossbows. Also give David a call at Wyvern Creations 603-695-0575 He can answr all your questions with great info
Really good advice here. What's your budget? Entry level means different things to different folks. In any case give Dave at Wyvern a call. He'll steer you straight.
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Old 06-22-2015, 06:52 PM
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I'm hoping to keep it under $500 Any comments good or bad about PSE crossbows? they seem to be in my price range
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Old 06-23-2015, 04:12 AM
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We gave you good advise about calling David at Wyvern, 603-695-0575 it's up to you to take it or not. But if you don't want good solid advise don't ask for it
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Old 06-23-2015, 06:03 AM
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wow onebear it's called exploring all options. merely asking the opinions of others .I do plan on contacting David just looking as what else is out there
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Old 06-23-2015, 07:45 AM
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id also look on craigslist or facebook selling pages. I picked up a sweet excalibur magnum crossbow 2 years ago, with cocking device (not the rope but the actual unit you hook to the back stock and crank), quiver scope and target for $350....probably was close to 1000 new. Any used excalibur, tenpoint, etc would probably be better than an entry level xbow...just have to look them over and judge the wear.
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Old 06-24-2015, 04:33 AM
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johnl:
Sorry just had a bad day! You might want to look at ArcheryTalk's crossbow forum's trading post; also at Excalbur's forum and the trading post section. Quite a few goo used top of the line crossbows for sale
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Old 06-25-2015, 11:50 AM
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Also look at Crossbow Nation and check out their forums. I called Dave when I bought my crossbow and he helped me make up my mind between two I was looking at. He spent about 30 minutes on the phone with me and has always answered my emails.
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Old 08-11-2015, 12:56 PM
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500 bucks you can get a nice xbow... I'd look at a Barnett
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