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Crossbows
#3108514
04/24/20 07:20 PM
04/24/20 07:20 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
Taylorwelch
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3 point
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OP
3 point
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
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Looking into buying a crossbow this year. Any opinions and suggestions on a good quality crossbow that will not cost an arm and a leg? I will most likely be replacing the scope on whatever one I get so that’s not an issue. Thanks!
"I just wanna catch and kill"
ROLL DAMN TIDE
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Taylorwelch]
#3108945
04/25/20 12:31 PM
04/25/20 12:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 51,956
Round ‘bout there
Clem
Mildly Quirky
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Mildly Quirky
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 51,956
Round ‘bout there
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Barnett Whitetail Hunter is worth considering - https://www.barnettcrossbows.com/whitetail-hunter-iiWicked Ridge also has a good entry-level bow - https://www.tenpointcrossbows.com/?s=wicked+ridge+crossbowsIf you've never shot one more than a couple of times (or ever) I would suggest finding someone down your way who will let you shoot. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to shoot one and they're a lot of fun, plus they kill stuff pretty effectively. Deer, hogs, sasquatches.
"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter
"Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013
"Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Clem]
#3109306
04/25/20 08:32 PM
04/25/20 08:32 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
Taylorwelch
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3 point
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Mobile Alabama
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Thanks man. I was considering the Barnett whitetail hunter str. How is Barnett and their warranty? Like the limbs and strings breaking?
"I just wanna catch and kill"
ROLL DAMN TIDE
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Taylorwelch]
#3109821
04/26/20 03:50 PM
04/26/20 03:50 PM
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Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 51,956
Round ‘bout there
Clem
Mildly Quirky
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Mildly Quirky
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 51,956
Round ‘bout there
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I haven't had any issues with my Barnett bows so I don't know about warranty, but I haven't heard anything negative about their warranty and service.
As for TenPoint, they do make super bows at a variety of prices including high prices for their top package.
"Hunting Politics are stupid!" - Farm Hunter
"Bible says you shouldn't put sugar in your cornbread." Dustin, 2013
"Best I can figure 97.365% of the general public is a paint chip eating, mouth breathing, certified dumbass." BCLC, 2020
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Taylorwelch]
#3109878
04/26/20 05:16 PM
04/26/20 05:16 PM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 10,590
Central, Al
Bustinbeards
Booner
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Booner
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Posts: 10,590
Central, Al
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I bought a centerpoint Ampd 415 to tinker with after helping a few fellas sight in at the lease. I got it on after season clearance for a big discount. It’s unbelievable fast and accurate. It is shooting 385fps, Upgraded to a ravin scope on it and bloodsport witness arrows. It is like shooting a rifle out to 75 yards. For less than 400$
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Bustinbeards]
#3109928
04/26/20 06:43 PM
04/26/20 06:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
Taylorwelch
OP
3 point
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3 point
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
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I was thanking about center point also I thank the heat maybe? But I didn’t know about the quality or how it would hold up they look pretty sweet.
"I just wanna catch and kill"
ROLL DAMN TIDE
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Taylorwelch]
#3110391
04/27/20 12:48 PM
04/27/20 12:48 PM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,445
HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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HSV AL
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One of the properties I hunt is bow only. As mentioned, you really need to shot them to see what you may like. I own Horton reverse limb and Wicked Ridge invader. I like my reverse limb Horton and my son likes his Wicked Ridge better. My brother in law has a Barnett Jackal. Wal-Mart was blowing them out for $200 with a red dot. If I was only using a xbow a couple of weeks a year I would seriously look at a Jackal.
If I were to invest today, with the land I hunt, I would be buying a Ravin
Last edited by jmudler; 04/27/20 12:48 PM.
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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Re: Crossbows
[Re: jmudler]
#3110536
04/27/20 05:09 PM
04/27/20 05:09 PM
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
Taylorwelch
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3 point
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OP
3 point
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 100
Mobile Alabama
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Yea if I was in a bow only I would definitely have a ravin lol. Yea I will look into that I just need something for now season so I don’t wanna go crazy but I want something dependable
"I just wanna catch and kill"
ROLL DAMN TIDE
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: JohnnyLoco]
#3117000
05/06/20 08:37 AM
05/06/20 08:37 AM
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Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 21,445
HSV AL
jmudler
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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Posts: 21,445
HSV AL
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My criteria was really based on, if I raked a broadhead across a string by accident or when the string stretched, how fast can I be back in business and can I do it myself. Recurve only for me. My reverse limb has a cable do-dad that I can tighten with a wench and change/add a string without needing a press. Just a FYI Loco
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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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Taylorwelch]
#3130635
05/26/20 01:51 PM
05/26/20 01:51 PM
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Posts: 6,631
Moulton,AL
Snuffy
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 6,631
Moulton,AL
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Personally I wouldn’t buy anything that doesn’t say Excalibur.
If you always do what you've always done you always get what you've always got
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Bustinbeards]
#3130657
05/26/20 02:26 PM
05/26/20 02:26 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 9,662
blount county alabama
imadeerhntr
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 9,662
blount county alabama
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I bought a centerpoint Ampd 415 to tinker with after helping a few fellas sight in at the lease. I got it on after season clearance for a big discount. It’s unbelievable fast and accurate. It is shooting 385fps, Upgraded to a ravin scope on it and bloodsport witness arrows. It is like shooting a rifle out to 75 yards. For less than 400$ I bought one after Christmas at a big savings at Academy. These are well made crossbows
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Snuffy]
#3130675
05/26/20 02:51 PM
05/26/20 02:51 PM
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 9,877
in the corner
Stob
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 9,877
in the corner
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Personally I wouldn’t buy anything that doesn’t say Excalibur. I feel / felt the same till I saw the prices,,,Dang!!!! Had a Barnett. May as well have been carrying a small car in my arms. No thanks. Still considering,,,, as I only hunt WMA's now and really don't care for the check in with the hordes of orange and the race to your spot. Would prefer the relative solitude of the archery hunting.
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