#274636 - 06/22/07 10:31 PM
Crossbow questions????
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pastorbmp
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I am absolutely in the dark about xbows. My wife and my daughter are interested in hunting with me, but my wife hates shooting rifles. Lately I have been considering getting her and my daughter a crossbow to hunt with. However, I know nothing about them. I really do not want to spend a bunch right now, because I do not know if my wife will really follow through with this, so I would like to buy something she could hunt with and if she likes it, move up to something better. I have seen crossbows on ebay starting at $39.95...I am assuming anything new below about $300.00 would be junk.
What should I look for in if considering a used one?
What are things I should avoid when buying one?
I really know nothing about them, I am just beginning my research and any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
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#274652 - 06/22/07 10:51 PM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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Loc: Murfreesboro, TN, Rutherford
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Look into the Excalibur Vixen or Phoenix.
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#274762 - 06/23/07 05:24 AM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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PRB
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Loc: Pinewood (Hickman County)
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Just seen this Phoenix on the Trading Forum. It looks to be a pretty good deal for everything you get with it.
http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=18296
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#274878 - 06/23/07 10:18 AM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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TOW
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Loc: Back 40
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In crossbows, like anything else, you get what you pay for.
Find a shop that carries different brands and see which one fits you and your family's needs.
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#274962 - 06/23/07 03:43 PM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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big 8's in Weakley county
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stay with a good name brand if it was me something that will last and not break and get anyone hurt. I like a Tenpoint or excalibur
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#279569 - 06/27/07 09:09 AM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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ny transplant
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 this is what i shoot 600.00 but i love it
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#279574 - 06/27/07 09:16 AM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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pastorbmp
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NY Transplant,
Looks good...but what is it?
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#280452 - 06/27/07 11:14 PM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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ny transplant
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Loc: knox tn
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horton pro legend 175
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#280787 - 06/28/07 09:44 AM
Re: Crossbow questions????
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JWW4
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Registered: 06/09/07
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Loc: Signal Mtn, TN
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I just recently started hunting and was in a similar situation. I got a Barnett Wildcat. It was $275 for bow, scope, quiver, and red dot scope. I really like it. Another bonus is it only weight 5 lbs.
http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/product.asp?prod=521738
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