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<blockquote data-quote="flatwater bill" data-source="post: 958590" data-attributes="member: 81090"><p>If you still have not decided on which bow, let me chime in. I began hunting with a crossbow in 98, and have used them extensively since...here and in Africa. I first bought a fairly cheap Horton (now oob) and was very happy and successful with it. </p><p></p><p>My biggest complaint with most xbows is the trigger. TenPoint has the best, and Excalibur the worst IMO. Despite that, and the terrific noise, Excalibur is the most accurate and simple bow for the field.......by far. The big two Matrix line of Excaliburs require a little upkeep........as much as a compound due to the ferrocious draw weight. Compounds can be very narrow when cocked, recurves very wide.......think about it for stand hunting. Barnett Ghost is a great value, and while QC has been a Barnett problem over the years, the Barnett Vengeance is an awesome bow and a great value.</p><p></p><p>About the only place to look at lots of bows is Sportsman's Guide...they have quite a selection. </p><p></p><p>Lastly, a carbon riser adds lots to cost, delivers little to performance. My advice....a non current Tenpoint model at under 1G.........FWB</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="flatwater bill, post: 958590, member: 81090"] If you still have not decided on which bow, let me chime in. I began hunting with a crossbow in 98, and have used them extensively since...here and in Africa. I first bought a fairly cheap Horton (now oob) and was very happy and successful with it. My biggest complaint with most xbows is the trigger. TenPoint has the best, and Excalibur the worst IMO. Despite that, and the terrific noise, Excalibur is the most accurate and simple bow for the field.......by far. The big two Matrix line of Excaliburs require a little upkeep........as much as a compound due to the ferrocious draw weight. Compounds can be very narrow when cocked, recurves very wide.......think about it for stand hunting. Barnett Ghost is a great value, and while QC has been a Barnett problem over the years, the Barnett Vengeance is an awesome bow and a great value. About the only place to look at lots of bows is Sportsman's Guide...they have quite a selection. Lastly, a carbon riser adds lots to cost, delivers little to performance. My advice....a non current Tenpoint model at under 1G.........FWB [/QUOTE]
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