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Crossbow Brands
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08/23/14 04:41 PM
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Sw0970
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Woodsman
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Looking at purchasing a high end crossbow for hog and deer hunting 50-60yard. I found a few models i like curious who is a better manufacturer and top of the line out of the following. I plan to spend 600-1000 on the set up. I have no idea if you look at FPS or impact lbs. so any suggestions around that. The few brands I liked.
Excalibur - Like because you can change string in field and is light Barrnett - Lower cost , high FPS Ten Point - Features
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Re: Crossbow Brands
[Re: Sw0970]
#5268479
08/23/14 07:43 PM
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DFWPI
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Ten Point is an excellent company, as is Excalibur. I've owned both, but sold the Ten Point because I didn't want to have any problems with string/cable changes. I own the Matrix 380 and can change the strings in a matter of minutes. And the Matrix line is are shorter than the longer, older Excals.
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Re: Crossbow Brands
[Re: Sw0970]
#5268531
08/23/14 08:17 PM
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kmon11
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Excalibur, ten point parker and darting all make very good bows. Have had a parker tornado for six years and it still shoots great. I like the compounds for the narrower bow and like the draw cycle better than the recurves
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Re: Crossbow Brands
[Re: Sw0970]
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08/24/14 02:52 AM
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rjd
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While I question the 50-60 yard part (it can be done, but is it ethical as an animal can move a lot in the time it takes an arrow to travel that far), Excalibur and Ten Point both have good products and service. Depending on if you want a recurve for simplicity, or a compound, you might also check out Kodabow, Camx, and Scorpyd.
I am a recurve (simple) type and own both an Excalibur and a Kodabow. Each is very different and great in their own ways.
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Re: Crossbow Brands
[Re: Sw0970]
#5271380
08/25/14 08:33 PM
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TonyinVA
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I have a Parker and the strings are always an issue. I wish I had purchased an Excalibur.
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