Cross bows

[Lightningmike]

So thinking about getting a cross bow this year. Was looking online and kinda like the Wicked Ridge Fury 410.
I like the idea of decocking without having to fire it. Also it has the backwards limbs and some reviews say it has a better center of balance.

Anyone have any experience with these? What are you using that you really like?

 

[snopro]

So thinking about getting a cross bow this year. Was looking online and kinda like the Wicked Ridge Fury 410.
I like the idea of decocking without having to fire it. Also it has the backwards limbs and some reviews say it has a better center of balance.

Anyone have any experience with these? What are you using that you really like?

Trashy has a cross bow I think Mike. He may have some insight.

 

[Trashy]

I do have a couple of crossbows and compound bows. My crossbows are an older ten point and something I got from CT. Still have my first crossbow that me mom bought me for my 14th bday, 40 years ago lol.
There is a 410 model to stay away from. Cabela's is making a killing on repair them. It is Wicked Ridge or TenPoint,
My next purchase (will be very soon) is a Excalibur 400 TD, I prefer Canadian made and have always thought they were #1

Ten point is coming out with the 505, which will be interesting and will require a Non restricted license to obtain

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[Trashy]

Also stay away from V style nocks, if they are not perfectly lined up. They are hard on your draw string and will need to replace often. Flat nocks are still highly recommended by a lot of shooters

 

[Lightningmike]

Thanks. So the Wicked Ridge are having lots of trouble with strings? Maybe that's why they seem to be unavailable at Cabellas. Must be getting out of them.

 

[Trashy]

It's either Wicked ridge or TenPoint

Can't remember which one

 

[The big greasy]

Excaliber, has a model that can shoot 2 arrows instead of one.

 

[arff]

I bought a center point from Cabelas to try last year.
Not crazy expensive but is nice and accurate

 

[snochuk]

I have a Center Point full kit for sale.
Great bang for your buck for sure.

The Ravin R20 i have is super slick but supper$$$$.

Go to a range and test fire some.
Slow follow up shots but fun to use.

 

[MOUNTAIN MICKEY]

I have had a Raven for just over 3 years now. Every cross bow has ONE similar problem---reloading/loading time!!!. Compounds are way faster to reload/load but lack the shooting distance. Good point---Ravin 1 1/2" groups at 100yds -- 420 fps. crank to load and double safety---crank to let down too. At this speed I have found it difficult to find a practice target that I can use under 30yds. Best target so far-BLOCK- but it completely sucks up a bolt at 30 yds so its hard on fletchings. Gotta move farther out.

 

[snochuk]

There are several targets rated for crossbows.

 

[The big greasy]

I have had a Raven for just over 3 years now. Every cross bow has ONE similar problem---reloading/loading time!!!. Compounds are way faster to reload/load but lack the shooting distance. Good point---Ravin 1 1/2" groups at 100yds -- 420 fps. crank to load and double safety---crank to let down too. At this speed I have found it difficult to find a practice target that I can use under 30yds. Best target so far-BLOCK- but it completely sucks up a bolt at 30 yds so its hard on fletchings. Gotta move farther out.

This one cuts reloading in half lol.

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[Bezzola]

My excalibre has been awesome good groups at 100 yards

 

[snochuk]

Mike
Let me know how the Centerpoint 370 works out for you. Lots of videos on that model shooting online.
Basic but should get the job done. Sorry i had no field points, but you have lots of expandables and accessories.

Good meeting you.

 

[Lightningmike]

Thanks Randy. We made a stop at Cabellas after and have some field points and new target now. Probably try it out when I get home later today.

Was good to meet you as well.

 

[Trashy]

Let's see some pics Mike

 

[Lightningmike]

Thanks again Mr. Snochuk!

 

[Bernoff]

Sighted in good. No obvious holes in the door>

 

[lilduke]

I was looking at this one on amazon for pest control (crack heads) lol

 

[06 Dragon]

They have some crossbows on sale at cabelas now.