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crossbow under $300 #6509162
04/03/19 03:51 PM
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shortliner16 Offline OP
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My boss wants a decent crossbow but is being tight with his money. Any ideas?

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509166
04/03/19 03:59 PM
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tell him to get a slingshot then. laugh









Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509194
04/03/19 04:25 PM
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You might find an okay used one for that price. I really doubt there is anything new in that range that's not just a toy.


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Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: waggler] #6509200
04/03/19 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by waggler
You might find an okay used one for that price. I really doubt there is anything new in that range that's not just a toy.


yep. in that price point, go used. re-string it.


-- It seems all of Greece knows what is the right thing to do, but it is only the Spartans that do anything about it. --
Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509216
04/03/19 04:39 PM
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Parker had some excellent c-bows at that price I have 2 Spartan and bushwacker I say had cause I heard they are going out of business but there should be some out there yet

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Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509220
04/03/19 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by shortliner16
My boss wants a decent crossbow but is being tight with his money. Any ideas?



Can't want one too bad.

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Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509224
04/03/19 04:48 PM
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Breaks my heart I can't use my old Badger long bow anymore. I've been using a extremely old Horton that gets it done. Thank you Pop for willing that to me. DaYooper14 nailed it, go used and get it tight at a place that caters to those that wish to get it done on a budget that fits our way of enjoyment in the blessed woods.


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509229
04/03/19 04:54 PM
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I've killed a lot of critters with a Barnett Recruit. They're under $300.

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509237
04/03/19 04:59 PM
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I worked as an archery tech for a while. For the money the Centerpoint Sniper is a great deal and it falls in your under $300 range.

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509277
04/03/19 06:04 PM
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Get a real bow. xbows are very only for snowflakes.


"I've come to chew bubble gum and to kick ars, and I'm all out of bubble gum." - Rowdy Roddy Piper - They Live
Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: Cootswatter] #6509301
04/03/19 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cootswatter
Get a real bow. xbows are very only for snowflakes.

See, that there shows your a complete ignorant man. There are some of us that have been getting it done, probably before you were a thought. As some of us bad arses age, nature say's, hey man, take that. Republic of CO, lol, you just reinvented the term sissies. Ha Ha Ha.....


I wonder if tap dancers walk into a room, look at the floor, and think, I'd tap that. I wonder about things.....
Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: CoonsBane] #6509311
04/03/19 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by CoonsBane
I've killed a lot of critters with a Barnett Recruit. They're under $300.

X2...Recruit compounds are very affordable and killing machines!

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509334
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I bought a CenterPoint Sniper 370 last year from Cabelas...under $300. I am simply amazed and overjoyed with the quality and accuracy of that thing. Google the reviews on it!

Moosetrot

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509351
04/03/19 08:06 PM
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I have heard good about the centerpoint. That being said I bought my son the wicked ridge warrior ultra light and I am very impressed with it. Now I want the same xbow lol. Shot a compound fingers only no release all my life but now my shoulder says forget it.

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509391
04/03/19 08:55 PM
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Im on my 3rd year with my sniper 370. I think I paid 240 for it good reviews for a budget xbow. The 3 bolts/arrows are the weak point. I'm shooting piledrivers arrows with 100 grain swackers. Harvested 3 nice does this last season. Shots ranged from 20 yards to 40 very accurate off of a good rest
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Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509419
04/03/19 09:25 PM
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PSE Fang runs right about $300. Comes complete with everything needed to start shooting.

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509457
04/03/19 10:21 PM
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PSE Fang

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509464
04/03/19 10:34 PM
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Bought a PSE Fang for my wife and it is as deadly as the Barnett Recruit but the Fang has a bit more power. The Recruit is much smaller and would be easier to hunt with from a tree stand though. Either one is a great choice.

Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: AnthonyT] #6509565
04/04/19 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by AnthonyT
I worked as an archery tech for a while. For the money the Centerpoint Sniper is a great deal and it falls in your under $300 range.


I’ll second that it’s a good one too I love mine


I don’t trap because I want to
I trap because I have to
Re: crossbow under $300 [Re: shortliner16] #6509659
04/04/19 08:36 AM
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Watch craigslist, i got a barnett whitetail hunter on sale at walmart for $180. So far its killed 6 deer.

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