Best crossbow for the money
#1
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Texas
Posts: 117

I have hunted with a compound for about 8 years and am seriously considering swithching to a crossbow since they have been legalized. I want good quality and would not mind spending $400-$600.
I am wondering what brands to you veteran crossbow hunters think are the best.
Also, are there any that should be avoided?
thanks
I am wondering what brands to you veteran crossbow hunters think are the best.
Also, are there any that should be avoided?
thanks
#2
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: U.P. of Michigan
Posts: 164

Avoid Barnett and all the Chinese made bowssold via the Internet. A Ten point, Excal or Ten Point Wicked Ridge cross bow will do everything you want and will last forever,
Go to a store and shoot different models of each and see which one fits you the best and which one feels the best to you. Both manufacturers have crossbows in your price range and both have lifetime warranties.
A telephone call to David Wilkins at Wyvern Creations will be the best time you could spend to get the honest and straight forward facts! 603-659-0575
Go to a store and shoot different models of each and see which one fits you the best and which one feels the best to you. Both manufacturers have crossbows in your price range and both have lifetime warranties.
A telephone call to David Wilkins at Wyvern Creations will be the best time you could spend to get the honest and straight forward facts! 603-659-0575
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kerrville, Tx. USA
Posts: 2,722

After some research here and elsewhere, I chose an Excalibur Phoenix Lite package from here:
http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/Excalib...0_p_10920.html
This is $120 cheaper than cabelas sells it for. Just got it, so I will let you know how it works out.
I don't feel like I gave anything up getting a recurve rather than a compound. In the field, if I ever break/cut a string, just slap another one one and go back to shooting.
http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/Excalib...0_p_10920.html
This is $120 cheaper than cabelas sells it for. Just got it, so I will let you know how it works out.
I don't feel like I gave anything up getting a recurve rather than a compound. In the field, if I ever break/cut a string, just slap another one one and go back to shooting.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: arkansas
Posts: 3,147

After some research here and elsewhere, I chose an Excalibur Phoenix Lite package from here:
http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/Excalib...0_p_10920.html
This is $120 cheaper than cabelas sells it for. Just got it, so I will let you know how it works out.
I don't feel like I gave anything up getting a recurve rather than a compound. In the field, if I ever break/cut a string, just slap another one one and go back to shooting.
http://www.bigsupplyshop.com/Excalib...0_p_10920.html
This is $120 cheaper than cabelas sells it for. Just got it, so I will let you know how it works out.
I don't feel like I gave anything up getting a recurve rather than a compound. In the field, if I ever break/cut a string, just slap another one one and go back to shooting.
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 127

I think you need to go to a store that has a large selection and try some different ones on for size. There are ample choices out there. For example, while some here badmouth the Barnett bows, I have a Barnett Quad 400 that I absolutely love--and it came with a mechanical crank in the handle for $329 (on sale). I've shot two deer with it this fall and it works GREAT.
Is it the best for you? I don't know. But don't disregard the brand before checking it out yourself.
Is it the best for you? I don't know. But don't disregard the brand before checking it out yourself.
#10
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 8

another vote for parker, i got a enforcer and love it. i bought mine from david at wyvern. i had not a clue what arrows, broadheads, etc to buy. left that up to david. he knows his stuff. had mine shooting dead on at thirty yards the first day.
good luck whatever you end up with.
good luck whatever you end up with.