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Posted: 4/17/2013 1:58:17 PM EDT
I have been thinking about buying a crossbow. This would be not be intended for hunting. This would be for protection/defense should I run out of bullets. I used to bow hunt many years ago but I don't know what to look for in a crossbow.

Suggestions?
Link Posted: 6/4/2013 2:41:30 PM EDT
[#1]
I would like to know opinions in general about the best crossbows/features for hunting as well.

V
OUT
Link Posted: 6/14/2013 7:12:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: GlockFace] [#2]
I own the tenpoint Titan and an Excalibur Matrix 355 crossbow.
The tenpoint is a compound style which has the accudraw where
you can cock it with little effort,it also has  anti-dry fire,saftey on it.
Very accurate.It has to be sent back to Ohio for maitenence every 3yrs.
Cost is $95 for that service.
I just got a Excalibur Matrix 355 which is a recurve model with very
little matienence,just the string.
IMO the 2 best brands are Tenpoint and Excalibur.
Titan was $800 and Excalibur was $779
www.wyverncreations.com

Link Posted: 6/27/2013 5:31:28 PM EDT
[#3]
Ten Point Stealth SS
Link Posted: 7/29/2013 8:46:55 PM EDT
[#4]
If you are relying on a crossbow for self defense, you are doing something wrong. This isn't the 1300's.
Link Posted: 9/16/2013 11:14:15 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MALT0SE:
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Link Posted: 9/21/2013 6:10:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By GlockFace:
I own the tenpoint Titan and an Excalibur Matrix 355 crossbow.
The tenpoint is a compound style which has the accudraw where
you can cock it with little effort,it also has  anti-dry fire,saftey on it.
Very accurate.It has to be sent back to Ohio for maitenence every 3yrs.
Cost is $95 for that service
.

I just got a Excalibur Matrix 355 which is a recurve model with very
little matienence,just the string.
IMO the 2 best brands are Tenpoint and Excalibur.
Titan was $800 and Excalibur was $779
www.wyverncreations.com
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/Riflemanz/100_0978_zpsf40c4491.jpg
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/Riflemanz/000_0737.jpg
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What has to be done that it has to be sent to the mfgr?  Really .. what .. that any competent bow shop couldn't do and WHY????
Link Posted: 9/21/2013 6:18:26 PM EDT
[#7]
I also just picked up a 355.

Link Posted: 9/22/2013 3:46:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By kallnojoy:
I also just picked up a 355.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/kallnojoy/20130920_132946_zps8cceb747.jpg
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I have the same Xbow and target.

@ 60yds my 355 will throw clay pigeon size groups. @ 40yds or less I will not shoot more than two arrows at the same aiming point as I run a high risk of having one arrows hit another.
Link Posted: 9/30/2013 7:20:33 AM EDT
[#9]
Titan needs new string and cables put on and the trigger box needs to be checked out.
Its in the manual you get with the bow.
Shot this buck with my 355 this year!
Link Posted: 10/6/2013 5:55:52 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By GlockFace:
Titan needs new string and cables put on and the trigger box needs to be checked out.
Its in the manual you get with the bow.
Shot this buck with my 355 this year!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/Riflemanz/photo_zpsa2e94bd6.jpg
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nice deer
Link Posted: 10/29/2013 7:14:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By dmtsc:

nice deer
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Originally Posted By dmtsc:
Originally Posted By GlockFace:
Titan needs new string and cables put on and the trigger box needs to be checked out.
Its in the manual you get with the bow.
Shot this buck with my 355 this year!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/Riflemanz/photo_zpsa2e94bd6.jpg

nice deer

Nice deer indeed!


I just ordered an Excalibur Matrix 380 ... Can't wait!!!!!!  
Link Posted: 10/30/2013 12:15:43 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By ds762:

Nice deer indeed!


I just ordered an Excalibur Matrix 380 ... Can't wait!!!!!!  
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Originally Posted By ds762:
Originally Posted By dmtsc:
Originally Posted By GlockFace:
Titan needs new string and cables put on and the trigger box needs to be checked out.
Its in the manual you get with the bow.
Shot this buck with my 355 this year!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/Riflemanz/photo_zpsa2e94bd6.jpg

nice deer

Nice deer indeed!


I just ordered an Excalibur Matrix 380 ... Can't wait!!!!!!  


Sweet!

This is what my Matrix 355 did for me already:

Link Posted: 10/31/2013 3:52:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MALT0SE:
If you are relying on a crossbow for self defense, you are doing something wrong. This isn't the 1300's.
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Because eventually my 20k+ round ammo stockpile will run dry and it would be nice to have something with re-usable projectiles.
Link Posted: 10/31/2013 7:12:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By kallnojoy:


Sweet!

This is what my Matrix 355 did for me already:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/kallnojoy/20131012_205056_zps6037cd8c.jpg
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Originally Posted By kallnojoy:
Originally Posted By ds762:
Originally Posted By dmtsc:
Originally Posted By GlockFace:
Titan needs new string and cables put on and the trigger box needs to be checked out.
Its in the manual you get with the bow.
Shot this buck with my 355 this year!
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee254/Riflemanz/photo_zpsa2e94bd6.jpg

nice deer

Nice deer indeed!


I just ordered an Excalibur Matrix 380 ... Can't wait!!!!!!  


Sweet!

This is what my Matrix 355 did for me already:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc101/kallnojoy/20131012_205056_zps6037cd8c.jpg



Nice!! I picked up my Matrix 380 today .. Spot on sighted in even after assembling the whole thing!  Shot it across a chrono .. 373 on the 1rst shot and 374 on the 2nd!! Can't wait to get it into the woods!!
Link Posted: 3/19/2014 12:22:32 PM EDT
[#15]
I am pretty happy with my Tenpoint turbo II w/accudraw. Haven't had the chance to hunt with it because after purchace I found my state does not allow the use of a scope on a crossbow.

 Chance...
Link Posted: 3/29/2014 10:34:09 PM EDT
[#16]
After a lot of searching and demos I bought a Carbon Express SLS. Basically a Tenpoint Stealth SS but half the price. I bought mine on sale for $499.  I love the compact size which is really nice in a tree or in a blind. She's very narrow when cocked. Half as wide as a Excaliber which is why I didn't buy one of those.
Link Posted: 8/25/2014 3:21:58 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By rcassettyjr:
I have been thinking about buying a crossbow. This would be not be intended for hunting. This would be for protection/defense should I run out of bullets. I used to bow hunt many years ago but I don't know what to look for in a crossbow.

Suggestions?
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Just ordered a Parker Blackhawk after much research.
I agree there may come a time when you run out of ammo.
Link Posted: 9/29/2017 8:40:07 AM EDT
[#18]
If you already have a lot of ammo and there's a situation where you run out of ammo a crossbow isn't going to cut it for self defense.
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