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Posted: 5/22/2018 10:21:38 AM EDT
I'm looking to get my first cross bow.
I'm not looking to spend alot of money. The cheaper the better.
I saw some at Dicks (can't remember what it was) and I almost walked out with it, but I found it on Amazon cheaper, then realized it's really not powerful enough to take a large buck at any decent distance.

So that being said. What's a decent entry level xbow, that's not gonna cost an arm and a leg, that'll put down a decent sized buck at realistic distances?

Thanks!
Link Posted: 5/22/2018 11:26:37 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 5/23/2018 7:59:54 AM EDT
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I have a Barnett Terrain and a Wicked Ridge Invader; like them both about equally. Try some and see what you prefer
Link Posted: 5/28/2018 9:53:08 PM EDT
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Looking at a Centerpoint Sniper 370 myself.  Adjustable stock is a plus, as I have a 10 and 8 year old that will be shooting it some.
Link Posted: 6/6/2018 8:27:12 PM EDT
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Good choice!
Link Posted: 6/8/2018 9:31:02 PM EDT
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You can get an Excalibur Axiom package with scope, bolts and quiver for around $400 If you shop around. My son and father-in-law have had great luck with them.  Simple, fabulously accurate easy to maintain.  Recurve are not as compact as compounds but they are pounds lighter.
Link Posted: 6/8/2018 9:31:45 PM EDT
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You can get an Excalibur Axiom package with scope, bolts and quiver for around $400 If you shop around. My son and father-in-law have had great luck with them.  Simple, fabulously accurate easy to maintain.  Recurve are not as compact as compounds but they are pounds lighter.
Link Posted: 7/6/2018 6:49:26 AM EDT
[Last Edit: jchewie1] [#7]
Picked up a Wicked Ridge invader x4 with the crank cocking device after shooting some.  My kids will be able to cock this easily.  More than I originally wanted to spend, but it will get used more.  Maybe not an issue for you.
Link Posted: 7/6/2018 8:31:41 AM EDT
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Very fine choice
Link Posted: 8/2/2018 10:36:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: capt205] [#9]
Just purchased a Carbon Express Piledriver 390 today at Rural King for $319. Came with a 4x32 scope, 3 bolts with field tips, a quiver, a rope cocker, and a crank cocker...Gonna shoot it tomorrow.
Link Posted: 10/21/2018 9:37:39 PM EDT
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I bought a Bear Fortus last year at Cabelas on clearance for $250.  Bear has renamed it the "Vanish" this year, and it is my first crossbow.  I took a doe at 40 yards with it three weeks ago, and it was my first deer.  I am happy with it, it is plenty accurate for me.
Link Posted: 10/22/2018 12:10:48 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/5/2018 8:42:26 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/26/2018 2:01:25 PM EDT
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Got a Centerpoint Sniper Elite for $225.  I love it so far and my boys are 9 and 10 and they can shoot it too.

By the way, the “buffer tube” does fit Magpul milspec stocks.
Link Posted: 3/15/2019 6:55:48 AM EDT
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Just bought a CenterPoint specialist, had the trigger upgrade done to it. For the money, I don't see how you can beat it.
Link Posted: 4/7/2019 10:48:35 AM EDT
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Walmart had a bunch of name brand crossbows, compound bows and accessories on clearance recently. Bought a Bear Pledge 70lb compound bow for $49 down from $400 and all the arrows, accessories one would need for a hunt or backyard fun on the cheap to start me out with.
Link Posted: 4/7/2019 10:57:40 AM EDT
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cheapest one for sale on Craigslist/offerup/letgo...
Link Posted: 6/8/2019 8:22:23 PM EDT
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I'm looking to take the plunge also.  Someone recommended Ten Point Crossbows.  I've seen a few in the 500-700 dollar range that have caught my eye.  Thoughts?
Link Posted: 6/9/2019 9:05:46 AM EDT
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Ten Point makes a fine product
Link Posted: 8/2/2019 12:00:55 PM EDT
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OP, don't know if you purchased a crossbow yet. These are on sale and definitely worth looking at.
Horton RDX
Link Posted: 9/27/2019 8:13:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By jchewie1:
Looking at a Centerpoint Sniper 370 myself.  Adjustable stock is a plus, as I have a 10 and 8 year old that will be shooting it some.
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Just bought this.  It’s <2”at 25 with the bolts that came with it. Opening day is tomorrow.
Link Posted: 10/3/2019 11:33:47 AM EDT
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Whatever you do do not buy a PSE Fang I have had two of them break limbs. But I will say PSE customer service has been great to me
Link Posted: 12/5/2019 3:58:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Flysc] [#22]
Check local Academy Sports. Just bought my first crossbow two weeks ago. They had a Carbon Express kit on clearance for $150. Comes with bow, scope, cranking winch, arrow quiver and three bolts.  It is a little screamer and proving to be very accurate.  I will say the scope that came with mine is crap...it would not adjust right out of the box, but I put another optic on it and it a very accurate bow. Like 1.5" groups at 30 yards.  Seriously thinking of bowhunting with this rig.

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Link Posted: 12/8/2019 11:27:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By douglasmorris99:
cheapest one for sale on Craigslist/offerup/letgo...
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Tenpoint has an excellent reputation.  They also own Wicked Ridge and Horton.  They're great as well with a little lower price range than the Tenpoint models.
Link Posted: 12/11/2019 2:40:23 PM EDT
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I picked up a centerpoint sniper 370 from amazon this year.

I think it was under $250 for the bow, three bolts, and a scope + quiver.

I harvested a buck at 25 yards and a doe at 56 yards (used my laser range finder to verify).

It’s the best $250 I’ve spent this year.
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