been a lurker for while, and finally decided to join & make my first post.
Completely fascinated with the Exomax's blistering power!
Currently own an outdated, semi underpowered 150lbs 9in powerstroke 230fps barnett wildcat crossbow from close to 2 decades ago.
Anyone have experience with them to compare with a 225lbs exomax with a good 100fps more, and 16.5in powerstroke.
I know the quality, accuracy, trigger mechanism is definately improved, besides the obvious power.
How much more powerful is it exactly? Anyone try it on phone books. My Barnett goes through 700pgs, and dents up to 1200pgs or so, close, but not even one full phone book unforunately. Around 40% kinetic energy if I had to guess, compared to Exomax.
Without a cocking aid, is the excalibur lot harder to cock compared to the wildcat & other 150lbs crossbows?
I appreciate the simplicity of it, over compound crossbows, but yet some of these new models with only standard 150lbs, claim 300+ fps? how is that, since compound bows primarily just make cocking easier half way through.
Quite excited in searching for one!
Looking at second hand with no accessories incld, for $500, or perhaps I'll take a look at Basspros, good deal for around $600 CAN brand new.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
thank you in advance. happy huntin
cheers
