Crossbow, not deer. LOL

I've been hunting with a crossbow since 2009 which was the first year they were legal for everyone in PA's archery deer seasons. My last compound was a Mathews Switchback which I still have but haven't shot in years. My 1st X-bow was a Scorpyd RDT 125 which I also still have. It still shoots fine but is extremely heavy at ~11 lbs with a scope, sling, etc. Up until this year it has been my backup bow and it came in handy in 2022 when I had an issue with the string on my 2nd X-bow which is also a Scorpyd. That one is a Deathstalker 420 and I've had it since 2019. It is a couple of pounds lighter than the RDT 125 and quite a bit more compact at 9" axle-to-axle when cocked. But, like I said, I had a problem with the string a couple of years ago. The serving seems to get a lot of wear from the trigger latch posts, especially on the left side. The fact it doesn't have a crank cocker only makes that situation worse because of the amount of time it can be in the fully cocked position and the fact that the only way to de-cock it is to shoot it. Not good and at this point I actually have more faith in the old RDT 125.

Anyway, a few days ago I placed an order with The Hunt Works on-line store for a Ten Point Siege 425. I did a fair amount of research before deciding on that model and I got a decent deal from that store. My biggest issue with the Scorpyds was the lack of a cocking/de-cocking device and the Ten Point solves that issue with their Accuslide system. The bow is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow so it will be a couple of days before I can give my real-world impressions but I haven't seen much in the way of negative press so far. I'm not crazy about the price but it did come with six extra bolts, three broadheads, a lube kit and free shipping. I also found a 5% discount code. I went with moss green which was the least expensive of the color choices. Crazy to think this is now considered a mid-priced crossbow.