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#5224744
07/29/14 10:16 PM
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Jesse chambers
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Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Looking at buying a crossbow. Any recommendations on the best crossbow for around 500-700
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5224784
07/29/14 10:36 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 11,738
passthru
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I recommend you don't buy a used Horton.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225002
07/30/14 12:30 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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kry226
The General
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The General
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Excalibur. Best you can afford.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225052
07/30/14 12:57 AM
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splash556
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Pro Tracker
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I'm happy with my Ten Point. Made several kills with it. Nuts on accurate within 40 yds.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225103
07/30/14 01:26 AM
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Posts: 5,396
Pittstate
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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I have two Parkers and they are very accurate and quite compared to many.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225194
07/30/14 02:06 AM
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rjd
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Tracker
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I bought a recurve for simplicity. Excalibur and Kodabow are the two best of the recurves. Recommend goping to a shop that will let you handle and shoot some, and make your choice on what feels right for you.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225275
07/30/14 02:43 AM
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Posts: 112
JBJTX81
Woodsman
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Woodsman
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Stryker Strykezone 380. Can get one for about 600 new ready to shoot. best xbow for the money PERIOD. they are being replaced by a different model this year but still an amazing value.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225312
07/30/14 03:04 AM
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 686
Mankussm
Tracker
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Tracker
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Wicked Ridge Invader HP here. I love it because its made by Tenpoint but 2/3 price!
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: kry226]
#5225320
07/30/14 03:09 AM
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Sniper John
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gumshoe
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Excalibur. Best you can afford. x 2. A recurve will not likely ever have any problems, last for many years, and Excalibur crossbows are known for being reliable and good customer service. There is a reason that brand has such a cult following.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: passthru]
#5225364
07/30/14 03:30 AM
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MathMan
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I recommend you don't buy a used Horton. Whats wrong with a used Horton? I have one I bought used. Has been working great for years. It's a Horton Hunter XL.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225462
07/30/14 04:21 AM
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Joined: Oct 2010
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BuckRage
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Cuz Horton is out of business.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Sniper John]
#5225476
07/30/14 04:27 AM
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Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 60,296
stxranchman
Obie Juan Kenobi
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Obie Juan Kenobi
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Excalibur. Best you can afford. x 2. A recurve will not likely ever have any problems, last for many years, and Excalibur crossbows are known for being reliable and good customer service. There is a reason that brand has such a cult following. X3
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Mankussm]
#5225727
07/30/14 01:31 PM
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ETexas Hunter
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Wicked Ridge Invader HP here. I love it because its made by Tenpoint but 2/3 price! this
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225866
07/30/14 03:01 PM
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 9,185
hook_n_line
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Got a Parker Thunderhawk and the kids and I love it.
Sometimes it's hard being me! But somebody has to do it.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5225908
07/30/14 03:19 PM
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 426
Topshot
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Darton, made in USA, great customer service and on sale now at Cabelas. i have heard only good things about darton and their build quality. apparently they are fast, quiet and accurate. check out some vids online of dartons I just purchased a viper ss extreme last week. darton at cabelas
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5226294
07/30/14 07:13 PM
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DirtNapTET
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Excalibur for sure. Bought my dad one for fathers day and the thing is crazy accurate.
Within 40 yards, we had to start retrieving the bolt after every shot because the second shot was breaking the bolts already in the target.
Also, you can take the bow part off the unit and store them in just about any hard gun case. Saves you a pretty penny not having to get one of those fancy crossbow specific cases
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5226306
07/30/14 07:17 PM
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kry226
The General
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The General
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And de-string yourself between seasons.
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Re: Crossbows
[Re: Jesse chambers]
#5226414
07/30/14 08:17 PM
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 15,642
QuitShootinYoungBucks
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I did a lot of research on this last year but wound up not buying. When I do, it will be an Excalibur. Before you buy, check prices on Ebay.
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