Cocked the X bow set It against the truck and It just blew up. I think I'm lucky I wasn't carrying It to the blind.
Any suggestions on what I should buy and not break the bank? I was looking Into Barnetts but don't know anything about them.

Boy… I’m also glad you weren’t holding it- geez that still had to get your attention.

What failed? A limb? Cables? Pulleys?

what was it , how old and did you call the manufacture

a replacement under warrantee for a returned one is a less expensive option than buying anything

Talk about lucky. We use a mission 320 I bought my daughter 9 years ago. It has held up well. They hav the dagger that a bit faster but same old tec for 700 at the local shop


If I were buying I would look at the ravens. Very short, crank to (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman), can crank to uncock, illuminated optics, no rail to lub and a factory 3" 100 yard group guarantee. They had one for $1400.that shoots 400fps

But that's a lot of cash.

One limb was torn off It's mounting bolt. I don't know If the limb broke or the trigger mechanism let go and It dry fried. I never place a bolt till I'm in the blind.
I've had this X bow(Horton) for over 18 years so It dosen't owe me anything and I've killed a lot of deer with It.

I don't know much about xbows , Conner over at CT's in Monroe has some good options on xbows and they have an indoor range so you can get all set up

last time I asked he had them over a range of prices and they fix stuff there

they have been a huge help when my son was shooting 4-H archery , they are very good supporter of the GC-4-H archery program

if I was looking in this area it is worth a stop to see them.

I just looked It over and the cable was still engaged In the trigger system so It had to be limb problem.

Supposed to replace cables and string on crossbows annually. If you don't....you are asking for it. Very high tension on that short system.

Ten point recommends changing every other year.

Ive been happy with my TenPoint Acudraw. Still have my Horton but that 180lb draw without an assist isnhard on you and near impossible to set in the stand. If you go xbow. Do yourself a favor and get one with a built in cocking system. With those you can (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) in the stand when needed.

The cables where fine and they had been replaced 2 years ago. It was limb failure, in fact the other limb that was still attached to the frame had some hair line cracks In It. Don't know If those cracks were the result of the other limb letting go.

Going shopping tommrow.

Not high tech like the reverse limb wheel bows, but I really like the simplicity of my Excalibur crossbow. Easy to change the string when needed and very accurate. I would buy another with no hesitation.

Excalibur

I had a limb fail on an uncocked Horton 175. Lost the glass in the front of a gun cabinet when it went.

That's my X bow, a Horton 175 Explorer. Well It was.

I'd still contact the company and see if perhaps there was ever a recall or something. I just sold a Bear X bow, it seemed like it worked just fine, had it several years. I just hate bowhunting.

I think Horton Is no longer around but I'll do a search.

Yes, Horton as a company is out of business. Due to their financial difficulties and inability to run the business any longer. Horton Archery and its assets were bought by Hunter’s Manufacturing Company. That is the parent company of Wicked Ridge and TenPoint crossbow.

In that case, good luck on your quest for a new bow beav. Let us know what you decide on.

Beav, gotta tell ya, my wife has an Excalibur crossbow and it scares the crap out of me handling it. Already broke my thumb uncocking it a while back. Just something about all that energy stored up. Gives me the willies.