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cross bow #6630407
10/01/19 07:30 PM
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which cross bow? regular limbs or compound?Have to use one now due to health

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630409
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CenterPoint Sniper 370 Whisper! They have been on sale at Cabelas for $229. I bought one last year and several T-Man members have them as well. It is a super accurate, well-made crossbow that will not break the bank. Read the reviews on them.

Moosetrot

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630424
10/01/19 07:57 PM
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I have had an Excalibur Exomax for 10+ years, going strong as always.


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Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630459
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I’d look for. A used Excalibur, great bows. Somewhat wide, older ones but really accurate n reliable.


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Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630460
10/01/19 08:46 PM
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Ravin R26

https://ravincrossbows.com/product/r26-crossbow/

TenPoint are also nice, we use them for our mentored hunts.

https://www.tenpointcrossbows.com/

There are plenty of others that are nice also, what is your budget?

I recommend you go to your local pro shop and ask to shoot a couple different bows.


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Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630474
10/01/19 09:02 PM
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X 3 on the Excalibur. Have had an Exocet 200 for quite some time. Very accurate and reliable.


Eh...wot?

Re: cross bow [Re: Moosetrot] #6630490
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Originally Posted by Moosetrot
CenterPoint Sniper 370 Whisper! They have been on sale at Cabelas for $229. I bought one last year and several T-Man members have them as well. It is a super accurate, well-made crossbow that will not break the bank. Read the reviews on them.

Moosetrot

Hey Moosey, do you know if these are crank load compatible? I see they come with a rope but wondered, they look good for the price.


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Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630502
10/01/19 09:32 PM
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I really have never checked. I do know that I (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) mine with no problem and I have a bad back and shoulder. Pretty much just set the cocking rope, hang onto the handles, and stand up.

Moosetrot

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630566
10/01/19 10:33 PM
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Midway USA did have a sale on one of the Centerpoint 370 variations for $189

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630586
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The older CP Sniper 370's (not Whiper Elite) has a smaller stirrup and less bells and whistles. I think the Whisper is worth the extra money.

Moosetrot

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630606
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I sold Mine, Excaliber will be the Next one in a couple years.


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Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6630698
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Ten-Point......the standard by which all others are measured☺

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durability of recurve vs compound?

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6631306
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re-curve can be maintained by you with almost no equipment, a compound will need tuning and a bow press.


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Re: cross bow [Re: Catch22] #6631369
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Originally Posted by Catch22
Originally Posted by Moosetrot
CenterPoint Sniper 370 Whisper! They have been on sale at Cabelas for $229. I bought one last year and several T-Man members have them as well. It is a super accurate, well-made crossbow that will not break the bank. Read the reviews on them.

Moosetrot

Hey Moosey, do you know if these are crank load compatible? I see they come with a rope but wondered, they look good for the price.

They have a crank for the 370 now . I plan on picking one up for my sniper sometime this year
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Re: cross bow [Re: midlander] #6631390
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Originally Posted by midlander
Ten-Point......the standard by which all others are measured☺


I sure can't complain about mine.

I'm going on 5 years and frankly have abused it and it just keeps going.

I started with an Excalibur but the long limbs didn't work well in the tree.

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Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6631798
10/03/19 10:18 AM
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I had compound crossbows for my kids to use. Strings would never hold up.
Have gone to Excalibur and they are great. Plenty fast and easy to use.
I broke a string one day in the back of my rhino. Cut on something.
I was back at it in 15 min after changing string myself.

Re: cross bow [Re: foxx1] #6634135
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Stay away from the centerpoint bows. Two friends of mine have them and both had broken limb issues during the season. The excaliburs are darn near bullet proof, stupid accurate and have little to no maintenance issues. Shoot a good arrow like Black Eagle executioners and the bow will serve you well. The latest bow they have is the Axe 340 most are selling for under 600 bucks and its a shooter for sure.


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