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Joined: Mar 2011
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To begin with I know nothing about cross bows but am looking at getting one for my son to shoot until he gets old enough to effectively hunt with a compound. What are some things to look for when purchasing…brands, features etc? Not looking to spend more than $500.
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Freak of Nature
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Barnett has the best trigger I've tried. Far superior to my Centerpoint. You could get a Barnett 385 and a better scope and stay in your budget. He's going to need a rangefinder too. That's not as fast as some, but it'll have a good trigger.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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They Call Me Gator 🐊
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Great Company to deal with
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Budget to speed ratio, Killer Instant. Not as refined as my wicked wicked ridge or horton reverse limb, but will throw a arrow the same.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
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I lov my barnet hunter
Think it was 400-$450
Check out Gator!
Hunt the wind - leave it better than you found it - love your neighbor as you love your self
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I lov my barnet hunter
Think it was 400-$450
Check out Gator! Thank you Tdog
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I've got a Horton I'll sell reasonable.
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From what ive seen especially as a beginner level, the barnett is a good affordable option.
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I've got a Horton I'll sell reasonable. What model/year? Price?
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So, as a first time user, would you guys recommend the rope cocking device or the crank style? I have never shot a crossbow either, I do have a compound bow and have shot it for years.....I probably will get my crossbow sometime this summer and to practice and be ready for next season....I have areas that I can hunt where a rifle is not feasible.....
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I picked up an inexpensive centerpoint ampd 415, put a ravin scope on it and It will stack arrows at 75yards at 380fps.
My son is deadly with it, I have been impressed to say the least.
I Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes
On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here.
On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.
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So, as a first time user, would you guys recommend the rope cocking device or the crank style? I have never shot a crossbow either, I do have a compound bow and have shot it for years.....I probably will get my crossbow sometime this summer and to practice and be ready for next season....I have areas that I can hunt where a rifle is not feasible..... If you’re practicing (multiple shots) you’ll want a rope cocker. The crank is very handy in the stand/shooting house
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So, as a first time user, would you guys recommend the rope cocking device or the crank style? I have never shot a crossbow either, I do have a compound bow and have shot it for years.....I probably will get my crossbow sometime this summer and to practice and be ready for next season....I have areas that I can hunt where a rifle is not feasible..... If you’re practicing (multiple shots) you’ll want a rope cocker. The crank is very handy in the stand/shooting house I will primarily be hunting from a stand or shooting house......thanks.....
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