I have to hang up the compound so whats a good crossbow
05-02-2006 | 09:07 AM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: I have to hang up the compound so whats a good crossbow
The reason for this is that the Excalibur, being a recurve design, needs a longer power stroke to reach the speeds of their compound competitiors. And don't believe the differential in speeds advertised because the speeds are based on very different grains/pound arrows.
The longer power stroke necessitates a longer riser and longer limbs. This basically demandsthe need for a cocking device. Most peoplewith less than a 30" draw length can't reach the string to cock it without a cocking device. The other problem is that the end of the draw cycle is not offset by cam action - again necessitating use of a cocking device for most. Cocking devices are available for the Excalibur, but integration into the designis limited.
The TenPoint is a compound design; and, by this design is much smaller than the Excalibur. It has two different cocking devices that are built into the bow's stock, but can be cocked by hand a lot easier than the Excalibur. There is a built-in 'anti-dryfire' mechanism and the safety is automatically engaged during the cocking of the crossbow. The Excalibur does not have an 'anti-dryfire' mechanism and their safety must be engagedafter it's cocked.
Our testing has found both designs to be equally loud, but can be dampened with the right accessories.
Good luck with whichever one you purchase.
The longer power stroke necessitates a longer riser and longer limbs. This basically demandsthe need for a cocking device. Most peoplewith less than a 30" draw length can't reach the string to cock it without a cocking device. The other problem is that the end of the draw cycle is not offset by cam action - again necessitating use of a cocking device for most. Cocking devices are available for the Excalibur, but integration into the designis limited.
The TenPoint is a compound design; and, by this design is much smaller than the Excalibur. It has two different cocking devices that are built into the bow's stock, but can be cocked by hand a lot easier than the Excalibur. There is a built-in 'anti-dryfire' mechanism and the safety is automatically engaged during the cocking of the crossbow. The Excalibur does not have an 'anti-dryfire' mechanism and their safety must be engagedafter it's cocked.
Our testing has found both designs to be equally loud, but can be dampened with the right accessories.
Good luck with whichever one you purchase.
Thank you for further clarifying the reasons for the design characteristics of both companies' models. I should have clarified my comments about the Excalibur by saying that they are of high quality construction and an excellent design overall though I find them not to my tastes. I tend to forget that not everyone understands the reasons for the size and shape of the various designs.
05-02-2006 | 11:13 AM
#22
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RE: I have to hang up the compound so whats a good crossbow
I once said when I can't shoot a compound I'm done the past two years has changed that for me it doesn't matter how you hunt compound, gun or crossbow just get out there and have some fun
