Scope or Red dot

[capt hook]

Well I picked my crossbow "Vortex".now which one is the better Red Dot or a Varizone scope ....or what else could I use remember I never done this kinda hunting so a push in the right direction
would be good help ......Hook

[Boo]

For the money the Varizone is pretty hard to beat!

[vixenmaster]

The varizone will give you more options for its power & speed than a single red dot can. Now if can can see the red dot well & not going to shoot past 30 yds a single red dot is hard to beat. Its not any good fer 3-D shooting

[lvt01]

I've had both red dots and crosshair scopes on my CB's. My vote is for the crosshair. My eyes aren't what they used to be and I really like that bit of magnification you get with the Excal scopes. I know there are some deals out there on the Varizones for $79 plus shipping. I just bought another Lumizone that I paid $108 plus shipping. I personally like the Lumizone a little better.

[liaf]

For the money the Varizone is pretty hard to beat!

Very True as that is what I started out with on my phoenix. I had a red dot lying around tried it and found out I liked it better when it came to shooting my bow. Now realize that i have a fairly expensive red dot on both my bows but it appears that the one that excal sells with their bows should do app. the same job. If you have a vortex a single red dot should be good to about 40 yards if your using the stock firebolt arrows with 100 grain heads. Total weight about 375 grains. I aslo like my red dot sight since it is pretty light in weight. Try the vari-zone and if you want to experiment then pick up the red dot that xcal sells in their package. Good luck in you quest.

[one shot scott]

Another vote for varizone. If you want illumination than the lumizone. Both great scopes made for your bow with warranty that is second to none.

[wabi]

I use a Vari-Zone scope on my Phoenix, but for deer hunting I DO NOT use the range marks in the scope!
I limit my shots to 30 yards or less (most are much less) and within that range there is no need for the range marks. A sight-in with the crosshair (or dot) on at 25 yards will keep the arrow trajectory within ±3" from 0 - 30 yards on most Excaliburs (minimum weight arrows at 285+ fps), and a "center of kill zone" hold will = a dead deer.
For target shooting the Vari-Zone allows me to hit target out to 55 yards (with my 25 yard zero the range marks are good for 15 - 35 -45 -55), but for hunting I just use the crosshair so there is less to have to think about.

[Old Exocet]

One Shot has a good point re illumination. I love my red dot, but in low light conditions it is darker than normal vision, sooo... something to consider.

[MADMAX2]

I have the lumizone on my Exomax which is really good for low light situations like in the bush early morning and late evening hunts.My Exocet has a red dot for open lighted hunting such as field edges I guess I have the best of both worlds

[Farmer]

Varizone over the red dor for me . Light gathering abilities of the varizone are a plus vs the red dot . No batteries to let you down . The Varizone also beats out the red dot for more precise shot placement . Then top it off with Excalibur warranty .

[KBW]

VARIZONE 50 YARDS PLUS WORKS WELL THATS WHATS ON MY VORTEX

[gerald strine]

The lumi gets my vote one thing that has not been mentioned is the built in walking Deer lead with the Excalibur scopes is also a nice feature.

[secret]

Put me down for a lumi-zone.....love it!.... never a single problem.