I have bothe muzzle loader and crossbow. I like both but loooooovvvvvveeeeeeee my muzzle loader

 

Like any bow ..... you need to fire a few to see what you like the best ......... A friend had the top of the line 10 PT a few years ago and I totally fell in love with it .......... Ended up picking a new last years model from fleebay for about 1/2 the new price and I haven't used a gun or bow since ........ that cross bow is so accurate that you can nail quarters at 30 yds and I'm definitely not an accomplished archer .......... killed 4 deer ..... 3 in the
heart and 1 I used the wrong dot and hit the lungs .............

THe 1 thing I like about this one is it's safety feature ......... the bow won't fire unless yor hold a button on the stock whils pulling the trigger ......... almost impossible to go off accidently

It was my most expensive weapon but it has been worth every penny to me ....... I have another crossbow that is not that accurate .......... was giving up on crossbows until I got this one .............

 

I,m an old walden pond guru myself; don,t mean to sound stupid but does it come with shorter arrows? I like the safety feature you mentioned,I,m kind of klutzy and old;we have 2 crossbow seasons where i hunt and thought the crossbow would give me more oppty!thanx for the response,

 

Crossbow arrows are usually shorter but the pull on the limbs is a WHOLE lot more so the energy is about the same ............ BTW ........ make sure you get one with a built in crank ........ it makes it easy to cock and it puls exacty the same each time ........ that has a lot to do with accuracy ....... 10 pts are expensive but worth every penny .......... when you look at the engineering in them and how well they are made you will see the difference .........

 

ONLY TWO..........10 point or excaliber.........Gary

 

excaliber for me if i was going to shot a crossbow

 

You could pick one of many crossbows on the market, I personally picked Horton for my wife and myself, we love both of them. I guess what I am trying to say is you need to get out and feel the different models for yourself to make a choice on what feels good to you. Do that and you will be having what fits you which in turn will help give you more confidence. Hope you enjoy!

 

sportsman guide .com they have a Barnett quad 400 for $379 345 fps and it comes with the built on cocking device , its a crank that easily pulls the string back for you.. Beweare though you should try to find some info on the Quad 400 not sure how durable they are but for the price and the speed and including the cocking device looks like a good deal...

Most fo the others are that have 325 -375 fps are pretty costly.. But if you were going to invest you may want to save up and get a parker or a ten point ...

 

I hate cranking, takes toooooo long. The cocking straps are much faster and easier. Sometimes I just put a piece of cardboard between my fingers and the string and cock it by pulling manually. Mine is a 175 pound Horton Legend. Shoots like a rifle. I have shot 20 plus does during the urban archery seasons. Mostly heart shots under 20 yards.

 

I,m getting quite the education here--greatly appreciate! Do I need to just buy broadheads or any other accs? So it takes a lot of stength,you can,t just sit @shoot quickly as you would a compound? Again many thanx for all the helpfull tip,s.

 

go with fix broadheads be your best bet

 

Been shooting/hunting with a crossbow for the last 25 years. Had a special permit for use before crossbows became so news worthy.. For the last 6 years I have been shooting a Horton Legend, 150 lb. with a Vari Zone scope. It's excellent. Change the string every other year, and re sight, keep the string waxed and the rail lubed. A drop of oil on the cam shafts. Keep the track cleaned of grease and junk. Wax your arrows and fletchings with Pledge, they will slick right off the track. Best advise I can give you, whatever you buy, practice, and practice some more. 35 yards is my max shot, but my stand is set up for 20 yards, where they cross. And you will hear these blow hards claiming 70+ yard shots. It can be done, but they are not true hunters or sportsmen. Know the effective range and make a clean shot and a clean kill. I use NAP 100 gr. Spitfires on Horton Carbon fiber arrows, and have never lost a deer. Farthest I have ever tracked one is 60-70 yards. Just wait for a good broadside shot and it'll punch right thru. If you don't get the right shot today, pass it and you'll get it tomorrow. And that's hunting, not killing. Good luck, T.

 

I have a Bear F300 and have had no problems bringing down deer with it. One thing you might ask is about the warranty, especially on the limbs. They differ between manufacturers. Bear had a better warranty on them than Barnett or Horton when I bought mine.