Posted: 9/16/2012 8:11:44 PM EDT
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Hey all,
I'm trying to help a friend make a decision for her husband, she would like to buy him a crossbow for his anniversary. What's a good place to start, something in the $300-$400 range budget-wise. Lay all your wisdom on me, brands, accessories, etc. Any and all help would be appreciated! Thanks! Scott |
| I bought a Wicked Ridge Warrior after reading about 40 five star reviews on Gander Mountain, Cabelas, and Bass Pro. Two shots and I was sighed in at 20 yards, and can make 50 yard shots with confidence. I chrono'd my 450 grain bolts (325 bolts and 125 heads) at 301 fps, so it has more than enough ass for North American critters. It's accurate enough that I learned the hard way to shoot at different dots with each shot, as it's easy to de-nock a bolt within 30 yards. I paid $370 for it on sale, sans bolts and heads. For broadheads I recommend Spitfire mechanicals as crossbows don't do so well with fixed heads. |
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Originally Posted By SINGLE_SHOT:
I recomend something in the excalibur line. They start a little higher than stated price range. But well worth it for lack of maintence and reliability. For something a little cheaper take a look at Wicked Ridge. I own both. I think a person can get a Axiom? package online at Black Bear sporting goods for $438.00 gotta agree Excaliburs are hard to beat! |