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 Crossbow
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11/07/12 08:33 PM
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TonyLama
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Looking to get one here soon and was wondering what you guys reccomended I am looking to keep it around $500 or lower
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: TonyLama]
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11/07/12 08:40 PM
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HLo
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I read good reviews about Parker Crossbows and really good ones for Wicked Ridge. I was considering buying one for guests, but after holding one in my hand changed my mind. They are heavy.
Last edited by HLo; 11/07/12 08:41 PM.
HLo
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: HLo]
#3734817
11/08/12 03:00 AM
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TonyLama
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Anyone else also maybe some general knowledge on them and pointers
Thanks
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: TonyLama]
#3735443
11/08/12 12:27 PM
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cmc
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My brother has a Stryker I've shot and seems like a good bow. He hasn't had any trouble out of it and it was around $500 I think. Fun to shoot I know that.
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: cmc]
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11/18/12 04:56 PM
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hoyt1991
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Bird Dog
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we own two hortons they work great and cost around $500
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: hoyt1991]
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11/20/12 03:40 AM
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splash556
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I've been shooting a Ten Point. Very happy with it. Head to a shop that sells crossbows, they'll likely let you shoot a few. That's what I did and the ten point went home with me when it put three bolts in the same hole (in the bulls eye) at 40 yds. Guy selling them wouldn't let me shoot another bolt unless we pulled the previous one first. Good call. Would have trashed a couple of bolts.
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: splash556]
#3772012
11/20/12 05:21 AM
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Redneck Messiah
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I have a Barnett c5 wildcat and have no complaints other than just a little heavy. Got it at Academy for around $350 I think
Originally Posted By: cody
...give it to a homeless guy...he won't mind the stiffness
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: Redneck Messiah]
#3772052
11/20/12 05:47 AM
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kmon11
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Have a Parker Tornado that I really like. Chose it due to lighter weight and compact size when compared to a lot of the others. Advertised velocity of 330fps is spot on according to my chrony.
If you are near a Cabelas go by and shoot some of the ones available on their range. Good way to try out the ones that interest you.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: splash556]
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01/11/13 03:46 PM
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 319
log cabin
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Bird Dog
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Splash,
I was looking at the Ten Points, which model do you have?
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: log cabin]
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01/11/13 04:22 PM
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bass101
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Bird Dog
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I shoot the excalibur axiom. Combo price was about 450 and its great. Took a bear with it this year and its very accurate.
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: bass101]
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01/11/13 07:56 PM
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Joined: Oct 2010
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log cabin
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Thanks Bass,
Trust me...I have been looking on craigslist and ebay for a good deal on an Excalibur for a month, it is definitely in the top three i am looking at...the other 2 are Ten Point and Parkers.
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: log cabin]
#3942863
01/12/13 01:35 AM
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passthru
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Too bad Horton isn't on that list. I have a deal on one that would leave you some cash to spare.
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Re: Crossbow
[Re: log cabin]
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01/12/13 03:18 PM
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splash556
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Splash,
I was looking at the Ten Points, which model do you have? Mine is the Titan HLX. Also have the acudraw system on it as I am unable to draw due to an upper limb issue. Good piece of kit. Thought the noise of the accudraw (it has a ratchet click type noise) would be a problem hunting but not so far.
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