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Old 11-14-2007 | 09:11 AM
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Shoot as many as you can before buying. They tend to fit differently for different folks depending how they are built and how will be used. For ground blind or mostly tree stands compact bows like the Ten points and Parkers tend to fit the bill. But they are also compound bows with cables and pulleys that tend to need a bit more maintenance. A set of sting and cables will set you back $50.00+ labor. And you'll need a press if you tend to do your own work.
For simplicity, the recure Excaliber can't be beat. Can be restrung with minimum effort with a rope stringer. Tend to be very accurate but are a bit wider and generally involve more pull weight; which could be an issue depending on your physical abilities.
Most importanly, one has to try the trigger. It's smooth, predictable release is as important to accuracy in X bow as in a rifle.
I shoot both a Parker Terminator and a Excal Vortex. They work for me. The Parker is smaller, lighter and has a better trigger. But the Vortex will give me softball sized groups at 50 yards.... offhand ... despite being a bit shaky due to two bad shoulders (67 yrs of being rode hard, put away wet).
Good luck. Welcome to the world of horizotal archery.
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