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Thinking about buying my first and know little about them, need some help guys. Whats the best for the money? Barnett Ghost 410 caught my eye. 149 Ft. lb. of knock down is wicked. Help me pick the right one.
 
Some ppl. love that Brand, i wouldn't touch one. I haven't ever put any part of my hands on one of them. I have seen 1st hand some of the outcomes of shootin them. Get you a good Recurve fer yer 1st crossbow. Simple yet does the job well, then if'en you want a compound style get one
 
My first Xbow was a Barnett Quad 400. I still have it and will use it for a backup. But i'm a do it yourself type of guy and just despised having to take it to an archery shop to change the string, cables, etc. Soooo, I just recently purchased an Excalibur, now I can change strings and even uncock my bow at the end of the hunt.
The Barnett served me well and IMO was a good Xbow to start with just to see if I really wanted to go the crossbow route. But I like my Excal much better.
 
bigtex said:
But i'm a do it yourself type of guy and just despised having to take it to an archery shop to change the string, cables, etc. Soooo, I just recently purchased an Excalibur, now I can change strings and even uncock my bow at the end of the hunt.
The Barnett served me well and IMO was a good Xbow to start with just to see if I really wanted to go the crossbow route. But I like my Excal much better.
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I agree with this 100%. You cant go wrong with an Excalibur. I wouldnt trade mine for 2 of any other Xbow.
 
Started hunting with an old Jennings and Bryant back in 1999 and hunted with it until it finally broke down in 2005. Then I got a Ten Point Titan. To me, I don't care how fast they shoot because my shots are well under 30 yards. Point is get what is comfortable to you IMO. Never missed or lost a deer with either. Okay, may have missed one.

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Excalibur for recurve.(simple, easy to maintain)
TenPoint for compound.
Both extremely accurate and have very long, excellent track records for great customer service.
These two brands are "best for your money" IMO
Good luck
 
I suggest you try a excal before you buy one if you plan on going that route. they are real wide and pretty dang loud. dry fire loud! Especially the new matrix. i was really suprised by just how loud it was. my wife could heair me shooting it inside the house with all doors and windows shut. but i.guess its to be expected with a 260 lb draw weight
 
Thanks to all that have responded. I'm a long time Archer and have blamed crossbows for the down fall of archery since TWRA changed its regulation years ago. Seems alot of clubs have just gone away due to people just not shooting anymore, just sight in and go hunting like a rifle. Well, I can either set on the porch or run with the rest of the ole dogs. But my heart will always be with a traditional bow, Be it compound, longbow, or recurve. But MAN those crossbows are BADDDDDD! and been around for thousands of years. Can't wait to get mine. I'm sure all my buddies I've ribbed through the years for using a "Cheater Bows" are gonna have a blast! Sorta like purchasing your first Chevy after being a Ford man your entire life.
 
Sold my excalibur to buy a scorpyd and could not be more happy. If you can handle the price the bow will out perform anything on the market and as quiet as some compounds. Dont get me wrong i liked my excalibur till i shot my scorpyd they dont come close
 
I love my Excalibur. Most accurate crossbow on the market and the easiest to maintain. Plus they last forever it seems. You can restring an Excalibur in your treestand without jumping down and taking it to a bowshop. Hence, you get more hunt time.
 
Dont have to take the scorpyd to the shop to restring can do it in the field last year my excalibur blew apart so they all will break also the scorpyd is easier to recock in the tree not near as wide and doesnt sound like a car wreck when you shoot it and at 50 yds its accuracy is beyond anything on the market the only draw back is the price hurts to buy one
 
Try a scorpyd telson or a ventilator 400fps quiet and at 50yds inside a 3 inch ring shot my first deer at 40 yds last year in ohio with a telson this year went to ventilator lot lighter and as quiet
 
It will always be the bow you like the best. It will have nothing to do with brand name or price. Disregard any information from anyone else. You are the one that is going to use the bow. Pick the one you like best and can afford.
 
I just got my first xbow as well, The Ghost 410. I love shooting it, wicked fast and had no idea it could be this accurate. I researched alot and went with this, but like i read some where u this thread... ford, chev, dodge, ... opinions... like butt hole everyone has one...lol
 
I started with a horton summit.. killed a truck load of deer with it.. up graded to a barnett . if someone steals my barnett,.. i'll probably go back to a horton.. nothing wrong with the barnett but for the money the horton does just as good...
 

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