New to xbow's just bought one...
 

hello everyone. I just got my first cb... Money was an issue cause I have severe disk disease and numerous surguries and cannot work full time.So I settled on a Horton TeamRealTree HD 175 package with the Hunter 3dot RD scope. $400 shipped. I hope I didn't make a mistake getting a Horton. Seems people don't really care for them. It sure seems to shoot nice for me though. I still have to finish sighting it in. But It was hitting 4 inches below the bullseye at about 18yrds and hitting groups about 1 1/2 - 2 1/2" apart right afte I put it together.It has the soundstopers and was less noisy than I expected it would be. That's the first time I've even shot a CB so I figure they can't be that bad a bow. Hell I didn't even have a rest to hold the thing still. And shouldered better than my guns. I like this forum and site. There's a lot of good info on here! I hope to talk to all in the future.
~Chris

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Chris your gonna find alot ofstrong opinions on crossbow brands in here but I bet you won't find one person who does not think your set up will kill deer all day long...It's a Remington VS. Browning kind of thing.
I have had my Excalibur for a year now and once I learned to never shoot it without an arrow loaded and never to stick my thumb up over the rail things have been great. Good Luck>>>>Whack!!

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Chris,

What matters most is what you think. Planter's right, "it will kill deer all day long." I am glad to see that you are still able to get out there and enjoy the woods,

HH

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Welcome to the forum! Horton makes good stuff, I'm sure you'll be happy w/ yours. I set one of those up for a friend last fall and was impressed by it.

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Welcome to the forum,if it helps I use a Black and Decker helpmate work
bench,easy to move,use it in the garage when the weathers bad,take it
out when its nice!Makes a sweet portable shooting bench,good luck![8D]

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hey thanks, yes... I was reading about people getting their fingers in the way of the string. When I first shot it, that thought had me kinda freaked out! lol.... I'm glad I have smaller hands and not too long of fingers! After a few shots I knew right away I liked cb's. down the road I know i'll upgrade eventually I was checking out the excaliburs and ten points...sweeet. I love the sport of the hunt, and it sure will help if I can tag a deer this fall... thanks for the welcome! I didn't get one last season but only made it for part of ML due to being gimped up. I have a good feeling for this fall. shooting a bow may open up some new hunting ereas also. see ya later.

Chris

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Welcome aboard!!!

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I have the same set up, I was in the same boat as you. Would have liked a excel just did not have the coins.I never got a shot on a deer yet, but does a greatjob on the target.Good luck and good hunting!

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If it wont kill a deer I'm gonna be wasting a lot of time this fall.

RE: New to xbow's just bought one...
 

welcome to the forum. everyone has an opinion on which xbow is best. bottom line is are you happy with your bow? sounds like you have a fine outfit. practice/practice and your bow can for sure kill deer. good luck.:)