X-bow question

[Xeon256]

Im looking into getting a crossbow always wanted one, know not a **** thing about them. Was wondering durability, quality, warrenty, and overall customer service, who is better? Triangulated down to a Barnett ghost 375, Wicked Ridge invader g3, or Barnett Recruit Terrain. Trying to keep it under 500. Uses will be targeting fun, and survival if need be.

 

[WestKentucky]

Not a huge crossbow following here, and I’m of no assistance since I’m new to crossbows myself. Of those that you mentioned I have heard good things about both Barnett bows, but those were from dedicated Barnett guys.

 

[PapaG]

Most will do what you want. I'd stay away from unknown closeout brands. You can spend two grand on one that will give rifles fits at a hundred yards but the trajectory is high rainbow. Unless you get one with a crank cocking device you'll be pulling from 150 to 200 pounds with a two handed rope cocking device. Either get one that can be decocked without shooting, that also has an anti dryfire trigger, and has fingerguard for end.
Read a few articles.
I'm still using a Barnett wildcat from about eight years back and it is fine for me. Dealers and manufacturers tell you you need to upgrade every year. Bull crap.

 

[Iroquois]

I have a Ten Point and bought it so my son could go hunting during the archery season. He is not quite old enough to pull the 35# minimum required. That being said, Wicked Ridge is a sister company of Ten Point. When I was a retailer for Cross Bows the Wicked Ridge sold even with the higher price point Ten Points. Product quality was excellent along with Customer service. I would suggest Googling some on line reviews on the models you are considering. Good luck.

 

[Kookla]

Years back I was into crossbows. At the time, I liked the simplicity of recurves and went with Excalibur which were highly regarded for their durability. Not sure if that is still the case, but something to look at.

 

[Armored farmer]

I did some research and ended up buying a carbon express mostly because my locsl bowshop had it in stock. it shoots 375fps and is a hard hitting, flat shooting sob.
I think that the excaliber is probably the best xbow out there but spendy.
The other name brands are good too.
I wanted to support my local bow shop, so i bought mine from him. I bet you csn find some really good deals this timr of year.
Beware of crappy scopes on pkg deals.
I would rather buy a bare medium priced xbow and top it with a new nikon bow scope. My .02.

 

[Kookla]

Have heard good things about Carbon Express.

For Excaliburs, I had the Ibex SMF (synthetic main frame) and Vortex (aluminum frame). I liked the SMF better for whatever reason.

 

[Armored farmer]

Fyi, i gave my compound away. I doubt that i will hunt with one again now. I will hunt with my recurve, but the xbow replaces my compound.