crossbows

[pintailslammer]

So after many years of fighting myself about getting a crossbow license the pain in the shoulder has got the best of me. I went to the doctor got the paper work done and have been approved.

So now the decision on a crossbow
Im not looking to spend $1500-2000 on a crossbow

Anyone has used any for hunting?
Brands and thoughts/good vs bad

Any input will be appreciated
Pin

[mrcrossbow]

Don't need a license for a cross bow.
Excalibur is brand I'd get.
Grizzly model is great and will fill all your hunting and traget needs. Think there 540 brand new with four bolts.
I'd get the cocking aid. And extra string and a six pack of arrows and broad heads. Even with the extras you will be under 1000

[IronNoggin]

I will second the Excalibur vote. Been running with their products for many years. They are very simple and easy to work on, and despite having the best warranty in the business, they are damn near bulletproof. I have killed literally dozens of critters with mine.

Depends on what & where you are hunting as to which model to look at.
My current (and likely last bow I will ever need) is one of their Matrix 380's. It has been discontinued, but looking around you'll find one for a reasonable price. Picked one up with all the bells & whistles for a buddy at 750 clams just a short spell ago.

I have a permanent crossbow permit for Alberta myself (due to a rather bad shoulder).
Over there, as here, the 380 Matrix SHINES!!



Feel free to ask any questions you may have, and I am always open for a pm chat as well.

Cheers & Good Luck with your selection!
Matt

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by IronNoggin

I will second the Excalibur vote. Been running with their products for many years. They are very simple and easy to work on, and despite having the best warranty in the business, they are damn near bulletproof. I have killed literally dozens of critters with mine.

Depends on what & where you are hunting as to which model to look at.
My current (and likely last bow I will ever need) is one of their Matrix 380's. It has been discontinued, but looking around you'll find one for a reasonable price. Picked one up with all the bells & whistles for a buddy at 750 clams just a short spell ago.

I have a permanent crossbow permit for Alberta myself (due to a rather bad shoulder).
Over there, as here, the 380 Matrix SHINES!!



Feel free to ask any questions you may have, and I am always open for a pm chat as well.

Cheers & Good Luck with your selection!
Matt

I was just going to tell the OP to chat with you....

[skidderman]

I have had experience with crossbows for several years but have only had three. One was the Excalibur Phoenix. It was not very accurate but sufficient. Then three years ago I got the Excalibur 380 Matrix and I really like it. It is 6 inches narrower than the previous & because I walk a lot in the bush that was important to me. It is as well very accurate. However you will not likely be able to caulk it with the rope. I had to buy the winch caulker to do it but no big deal.
Usually can pick these up used for less than a grand plus the extras. You will as well need the special rope to pull the limbs back to adjust the string tension as it needs to be in a specific spot & readjust every so often. As well you should carry extra stings with you. The 380 comes with a dry fire preventer. I hated it so a couple of screws & off it came. I as well did not like my quiver mounted on the bow so I carry it in my backpack. It takes a few yrs to figure it all out.

[58thecat]

YouTube excalibre crossbows....it will get the blood flowing....

[58thecat]

Excalibre....340 axe.....looks like a nice affordable compact unit.

[xVoodoo]

Originally Posted by pintailslammer

So after many years of fighting myself about getting a crossbow license the pain in the shoulder has got the best of me. I went to the doctor got the paper work done and have been approved.

So now the decision on a crossbow
Im not looking to spend $1500-2000 on a crossbow

Anyone has used any for hunting?
Brands and thoughts/good vs bad

Any input will be appreciated
Pin

First of all I would consider features like physical weight, axle to axle width, and maybe...FPS. However it depends on what are you going to hunt. A deer can be shot within 20 yards velocity isn't a biggie here. It's also a drawback since higher FPS crossbows produce much noise. I prefer to stay under 400 FPS to keep noise down.

There are many entry-level crossbows that can work great when hunting https://wildproofgear.com/best-hunti...ows-under-400/

Ofc, you can also look for overall quality and reasonable prices by comparing features of x-bows in the same price range.