 Never-Enough 
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Posted: 11/23/2011 7:33:07 PM
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THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT , rarely, if ever use it LOL. I'd like to keep it under $150. |
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Quarterbore
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Posted: 7/14/2011 2:21:49 PM
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Your budget is very low for a good crossbow. I bought a new crossbow last year for deer hunting and I went with the Barnett Wildcat C5 with teh scope that had something like five sets of cross hairs. Mine also came with the cable puller/crank but I don't use it as I think it is a PITA unless you are too weak to pull a 150-lb bow back.
It shoots amazingly fast and accurate. I can shoot a 5-inch group at 60-yards which is were I have my bottom cross hair set as a maximum range for me at a deer. I paid about $350 for mine as I recall and it may not be as good as some that can cost 3x as much but it is more then good enough for me! For half the price, you really may not like the performance you get.  |
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Posted: 7/14/2011 6:40:58 PM
Wildcat is a nice one for the price.
I went with the wickedridge model made by ten point, but it is out of your price range as well. Your best bet would be to look for a used one, up your budget, or get a lower quality crossbow since it will not be used much. |
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Posted: 7/15/2011 12:35:34 PM
If you can hold your horses just a little bit, carbon express has something coming out that's going to revolutionize the industry.
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Posted: 7/15/2011 9:31:34 PM
i have a tenpoint titan hlx i bought a couple of months back just for the sheer toy factor. its alot of fun but not something i use super often.
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Posted: 7/16/2011 11:24:27 PM
Quick Googling has Titan & Wildcat well above my range.
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Posted: 7/16/2011 11:25:16 PM
Originally Posted By Weber:
Your best bet would be get a lower quality crossbow since it will not be used much. The whole reason I started this thread, but everyone still talks about bows well out of my price range..... |
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Posted: 7/17/2011 7:46:18 AM
Used bow, probably your best bet.
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Posted: 7/17/2011 11:43:56 AM
Originally Posted By Never-Enough: Originally Posted By Weber: Your best bet would be get a lower quality crossbow since it will not be used much. The whole reason I started this thread, but everyone still talks about bows well out of my price range..... You need to go to froogle.com and search for "crossbow" with your price range and see what you find then. |
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Posted: 7/18/2011 8:13:33 AM
I'd like to get a Ferrari for a 10 spot to but it aint happening.
Have you tried e-bay and the like with your price range? Used is probably the way to go here. |
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Posted: 7/20/2011 9:36:19 PM
Originally Posted By Zoomer302:
I'd like to get a Ferrari for a 10 spot to but it aint happening. Have you tried e-bay and the like with your price range? Used is probably the way to go here. Used is fine. I never said I have to have new. However, what decent models are used in this $ range?!  |
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Posted: 7/24/2011 10:08:17 AM
you are just going to have to start checking craigslist. i see used hortons around that price fairly regular
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Posted: 7/26/2011 10:25:38 PM
Originally Posted By Weber:
Used bow, probably your best bet. this!  at $150.00 your not going to get much!
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Posted: 7/26/2011 10:43:13 PM
I think you are going to have a real hard time finding one for $150, even used. It is hard to even find any selling used.
I have been looking at the Barnett Jackal, with shipping you can get it for around $250. |
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Posted: 7/27/2011 11:55:51 PM
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you guy's might want to do a search on ebay. x force 850 or carbon express 850. $399.00+shipping. a friend just bought another one.
his first was fine, he just thought the closeout price was to good to pass up. bow,scope quiver,arrows, yada,yada. His look's like a Darton to me. myself I own Excaliburs and they have served me well bill's $399.00 xbow. quiver not mounted  |
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Posted: 7/30/2011 11:49:16 AM
Originally Posted By THOLL223:
I think you are going to have a real hard time finding one for $150, even used. It is hard to even find any selling used. I have been looking at the Barnett Jackal, with shipping you can get it for around $250. I just picked up a Barnett Jackal a few weeks back and it has been great! Very accurate and sturdy so far. |
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Posted: 11/30/2011 9:59:13 AM
Originally Posted By Never-Enough:
Originally Posted By Zoomer302:
I'd like to get a Ferrari for a 10 spot to but it aint happening. Have you tried e-bay and the like with your price range? Used is probably the way to go here. Used is fine. I never said I have to have new. However, what decent models are used in this $ range?! I sold my Barnett Revolution for $100, with scope, 6 Carbon Express bolts, LImbsavers, new string.... All set to hunt, just add broadheads. Actually, I gave it to a friend, but he insisted on paying me something. Keep your eye on the EE. |
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