my first crossbow
03-30-2010, 08:19 PM
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: austin tx
Posts: 5
my first crossbow
well im thinking of buying my first cross bow i can tell you now i dont like the red dot scopes so i want a scope with cross hairs im not rich lol i got 400.00 to spend what do you guys think is good ill be hunting in llano tx small body deer
03-31-2010, 05:54 AM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: No.MN
Posts: 1,053
Your budget will restrict what is available, esp if you have to buy the related gear like arrows, broadheads, sling etc.
Suggest you consider a used bow to get the best value for your money, preferably a recurve. Excalibur bows carry a lifetime warranty that is honored for used bow. I also prefer a scope to red dod, bought a new Hawke MAP scope made just for crossbows for under $70.
Suggest you consider a used bow to get the best value for your money, preferably a recurve. Excalibur bows carry a lifetime warranty that is honored for used bow. I also prefer a scope to red dod, bought a new Hawke MAP scope made just for crossbows for under $70.
03-31-2010, 07:03 PM
#4
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 3
Everything I've heard and read about the Explorer has been positive. Just bought one for my stepson ...Shoots nice ,good groups,easy c***er ...For that price range (under $300) I don't think theres a better one ....
Last edited by sully_pa; 03-31-2010 at 07:25 PM.
04-02-2010, 07:43 AM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 8
Michael,
Check out our Warrior model by WickedRidge Crossbows. WickedRidge is a subsidiary of ours here at TenPoint. This brand new line of crossbows are the same quality construction and precision engineering that everyone has come to expect from us, but at a price point you are looking for. Our Warrior model is listed at $399. You can't beat it. Check it out: http://www.wickedridgecrossbows.com/...cked-ridge.php
Check out our Warrior model by WickedRidge Crossbows. WickedRidge is a subsidiary of ours here at TenPoint. This brand new line of crossbows are the same quality construction and precision engineering that everyone has come to expect from us, but at a price point you are looking for. Our Warrior model is listed at $399. You can't beat it. Check it out: http://www.wickedridgecrossbows.com/...cked-ridge.php
04-06-2010, 05:38 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,796
forget the scope and put extra money into a better x-bow. I mean really, do you need a scope for up to 30 or 40 yrds? Unless it has a range finder built in I'd prefer to not carry around the extra breakable addition.
That being said, buy an Excalibur.
That being said, buy an Excalibur.
04-11-2010, 05:09 AM
#9
Spike
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 64
Okay...time to cloud the issue with another manufacturer...Parker...they have some new entry level crossbows which may fit your budget....namely the Enforcer and the Bushwhacker....they come with a lifetime warranty...mkae sure you factor all the other stuff you'll need into your budget...arrows/lube/wax/field points/broadheads/target/case