What crossbow to consider?
 

ok well im new to crossbows, ive never shot one. I hunt with a compound bow and i kinda want to make the switch. Ive killed 2 bucks out of my 3 years of hunting with mine. I kinda want to buy one to mix it up, but i dont want to be called a "cheater" or saying that hunting with crossbows is "cheap" and "easy". Yes yes i have done this to my friend, but after researching i have learned that using a crossbow is basically the same as using a bow. You get more power with ur bow for the length ur pulling back and the weight, and cross bow gets less because the low draw length so really people have proved to me on youtube that the crossbow is not easy. What crossbows can i get for around $400? maybe excalibur or some bow brands like Parker makes some, horton. Can u guys suggest a model that is fast, accurate, and in my Price range?

Do yourself a favor and call David at Wyvern Creations : 603-659-0575
It will be the best phone call you ever made!

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If'en yer wanting a fast CB, spect compound style. I doubt fer that amount you may find a Horton TRT Express 330 fps

I have about 3 of them in that price range, but when you get another $100.00 bringing it to $500.00 a lot more are availible. All mine are packaged bows with arrows, quiver, scope/site, etc.
Pat

X3 got a parker enforcer package from dave and it is a shooter. pretty close to your price range too. good luck

Parker for me, have both an enforcer and a tornado, Got my biggest buck ever with the enforcer.
Stan

I also have a Parker Enforcer, Lifetime warranty,shoots great. compact,I could go on and on, lol

Crossbow is better than a usual bow for hunting.And it is easy and safe to use.Quick also.I just hope you can get the best crossbow in town.

It's 2X the $400 you stated, but the Parker Tornado I just bought has been a sweet shooting set-up. Light, dead on consistent accurate and apparently plenty fast enough. I am 6 for 6 with it out to about 42 yards.

Be very careful. Some of the less expensive models cut corners that end up being a real mess. I saw one model that was priced around $400 that used a Teflon tape strip rather than a quality cable slide (not the rail, but the cable crossing). After 50 or so shots, the tape was essentially gone in places, and rolled up in others. The wear on the cable rendered the set-up essentially unusable.

I also support calling Dave, he's very knowledgeable and easy to talk with.
Whatever you do, try shooting as many bows as possible. Bow fit is a very personal thing and what works for one may not be best for you. Things to consider in addition to price: Warranty, company reputation for honoring it and customer service. Availability of support:You'll need a press to service most compounds; a simple 'stringer' for a recurve like Excal. Will you need a mechanical assist to **** the bow? Some bows have them others don't. Trigger, anything over 4 lbs pull is too much for best accuracy. Have to shoot it to let it down, or simply let it down with rope ****er? Reputation for trouble free longevity. Most new purchasers LOVE their new bow...any new bow! How about a year or two from now...after having shot it say 500 times?
BTW, bow speed is highly hyped and highly overrated. Speed kills...both game and bows. Faster bows tend to break down more frequently, are harder on string and other components, arrows and targets. IMO 280-320 fps is more than enough for most hunting purposes.
I've owned 5 bows, currently hunt with 3; make my own strings and arrows. If I had to choose just one it would undoubtedly be the Excalibur Vortex. One tough, simple to maintain-yet accurate- bow. It's no wonder Excal is dubbed "The 4 wheeler of bows."

any buddy shoot a kobabow

Wait for the 2011 models, then shoulder as many as you can in your price range. Huntr2

agreed call David, look at the wicked ridge invader!