#287814 - 07/03/07 10:31 PM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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Chris Tripp
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Yep, Psycho, the PSE would happen to be mine... and I do with they could have changed the setup on the back sights and elevation adjustment. I may play around and try to modify that knob later.... just kinda wanting to use this one for a few years until I can afford a higher ended one.
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#287826 - 07/03/07 10:36 PM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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moondog
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I have the wildcat C5 and really like it, it has a much better trigger and shoots faster than the Horton I had last year.
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#288213 - 07/04/07 09:48 AM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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TOW
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IMHO..
Barnett is on the low end of the quality scale.
I have heard that they have had, or maybe still having, monetary problems.
That in and of itself is scary.
If they go out of business you could be stuck with a "no parts available" bow.
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#288941 - 07/05/07 07:53 AM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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TN Larry
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Thanks guys for the help! The chance of them going out of business scares me more than anything. I had heard that about one of the companies but was not for sure which one.
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#289037 - 07/05/07 09:16 AM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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moondog
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They went under a while back , but were aparently bought out and are back in business, they have a new website.
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#289270 - 07/05/07 12:44 PM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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Wrangler95
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I have owned Barnett Xbows for over 20 years,have probably killed close to 45 deer with them.I have a Revolution now and it shoots 335fps,good range also!!
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#290358 - 07/06/07 04:01 AM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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8pointbetter
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i have a barnett rc 150 bought used and love it good starter bow for the money
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#290503 - 07/06/07 08:51 AM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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Whelen Man
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I bought a Barnett Wildcat for my first bow and then later an Excalibur. I've had no complaints with the Barnett and it still shoots fine. I think I paid $300 at Wally World for the whole package including arrows and red dot scope. If you should get one be sure and get a rope cocker. I use the one that came with the Excalibur and found that it made a world of difference in the accuracy on the Barnett as well. It may not hold up as long as the Excalibur, but it does the job for a reasonable price.
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#291001 - 07/06/07 06:54 PM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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buckmoss1
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I had a Barnett Revolution and was impressed with how fast it seemed to shoot. It shot well out to 30 yards. The downfall to it was how violent it was when i fired it. It didn't kick per say but was loud and seemed as if it would fly apart with every shot. I contributed this with crossbows in general.
I recently got a Horton and see a world of difference. It shooots great and does not have such a violent action when fired. It seems to have a much more stable scope mount and be better built.
If I had to go back to my Barnett I would not be happy with it now after shooting the Horton.
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#293647 - 07/09/07 06:51 PM
Re: Barnett Crossbow
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PRB
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Loc: Pinewood (Hickman County)
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I recently got a Horton and see a world of difference. It shooots great and does not have such a violent action when fired. It seems to have a much more stable scope mount and be better built.
If I had to go back to my Barnett I would not be happy with it now after shooting the Horton.
That says a lot right there in my opinion. You have to feel good about what your shooting. After the first time I felt the amount of strain and high poundage on those limbs and string then I knew that I would never leave my recurve and go back to a compound and I only shoot a 150 lb Excalibur Vixen. I might some day go up to the Phoenix but that would be it. All the other higher poundage bows you all can have them.
Good luck either way.
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