New to Crossbows
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New to Crossbows
Hi,
I am new to Crossbows and have been interested in them for a long time. Since here in Pennsylvania we are now aloud to use them I am interested in getting one. I have read allot about the Excalibur Crossbows and I like them due to not having allot of stuff to go wrong like on a compound crossbow.
My question is I like to hunt for a Treestand and would like a Crossbow that will work out of a stand. I really like the looks of the New Matrix but I cannot see me spending $1100+ on my first Crossbow.
What is some ideas on which bow would work for me.
Thank You,
BowmanPa
I am new to Crossbows and have been interested in them for a long time. Since here in Pennsylvania we are now aloud to use them I am interested in getting one. I have read allot about the Excalibur Crossbows and I like them due to not having allot of stuff to go wrong like on a compound crossbow.
My question is I like to hunt for a Treestand and would like a Crossbow that will work out of a stand. I really like the looks of the New Matrix but I cannot see me spending $1100+ on my first Crossbow.
What is some ideas on which bow would work for me.
Thank You,
BowmanPa
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Re: New to Crossbows
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Re: New to Crossbows
Welcome Bowman, I have hunted out of tree stands with all the Excalibur crossbows (except the Matrix) since 1992. They all perform very well from elevated stands.
I suggest watching the trading post area for some used Excaliburs in your price range. I would not hesitate buying a used one here. You can't go wrong with any of them.
I suggest watching the trading post area for some used Excaliburs in your price range. I would not hesitate buying a used one here. You can't go wrong with any of them.
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Re: New to Crossbows
I have used the Equinox from a 2 man tree stand where I can cock & de-cock from the stand. The shooting rail on the stand is great to steady the CB for your shot. I would check on Ebay for a Vortex or Axiom which are great CBs. I believe that you will like any Excal that you choose and all of them are powerful enough to kill any NA animal.
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2012 Equinox
Firebolts & BEEs w Boltcutter & Slick Trick BHs 150gr
S-5 & Boo string, TT trigger, Nikon Bolt Xr scope
2012 Vortex w/S5 & Nikon Bolt Xr (son # 1)
2012 Axiom SMF w/S5 (son # 2)
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Thank you for your replies. I have been looking on Craigslist and found a couple on there. 1 is an Axiom for $400 but not sure on composit rail. I think I would like the thumb hole stock.
What is a good price for a crossbow but I guess it all depends on what crossbow it was.
What is a good price for a crossbow but I guess it all depends on what crossbow it was.
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Re: New to Crossbows
enormous wrote:Welcome Bowman, I have hunted out of tree stands with all the Excalibur crossbows (except the Matrix) since 1992. They all perform very well from elevated stands.
I suggest watching the trading post area for some used Excaliburs in your price range. I would not hesitate buying a used one here. You can't go wrong with any of them.
What did you mean by trading post area?
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I figured it out.BowmanPa wrote:enormous wrote:Welcome Bowman, I have hunted out of tree stands with all the Excalibur crossbows (except the Matrix) since 1992. They all perform very well from elevated stands.
I suggest watching the trading post area for some used Excaliburs in your price range. I would not hesitate buying a used one here. You can't go wrong with any of them.
What did you mean by trading post area?
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Re: New to Crossbows
Welcome fellow Pennsylvanian! Your in good company here! Every deer but 1 i shot out of my climbing stand if that helps.
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groundpounder
lumizone
ff string
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Welcome from another Pennsylvanian!! My son and I used the Vortex this year and took 4 deer out of ladderstands and 1 out of a blind. We also got one turkey out of the treestand. We had no issues at all other than skinning and butchering alot of deer. I hope that helps. That being said I am planning on buying a Matrix because of the narrower width, shorter length, and less weight. I will be keeping the Vortex because I like it that much.
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These crossbows work great anywhere, tree stand, blind etc. Just find one that fits you and your wallet. I bought my Equinox a couple years back and it was the top of the line. The new Matrix is out and though its nice new and shiny and I could afford to buy one,my Equinox has many many years of life left, it'll probably out due me. Their warranty is second to none and that is on ALL models. Just go to a local store that stocks them and see what fits you best.BowmanPa wrote:Hi,
I am new to Crossbows and have been interested in them for a long time. Since here in Pennsylvania we are now aloud to use them I am interested in getting one. I have read allot about the Excalibur Crossbows and I like them due to not having allot of stuff to go wrong like on a compound crossbow.
My question is I like to hunt for a Treestand and would like a Crossbow that will work out of a stand. I really like the looks of the New Matrix but I cannot see me spending $1100+ on my first Crossbow.
What is some ideas on which bow would work for me.
Thank You,
BowmanPa
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Re: New to Crossbows
I just thought I would throw in my two cents. I have been using the Exocet since 20007. I killed 3 deer with it this year and all were shot from ladder stands. Excalibur is second to none in my opinion. I just swayed my cousin into buying one and he loves his. In fact I am probably going to sell Exocet after season ends here in Oklahoma. The only reason for selling is to buy a matrix.
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Good to see you post Emmett . Here is another great guy sure glad to call him friend.
Re: New to Crossbows
Thanks Diesel. Cannot wait to buy my first Crossbow.diesel wrote:Good to see you post Emmett . Here is another great guy sure glad to call him friend.
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Re: New to Crossbows
Theres some great deals on the trading page
Exocet 200
gt lazer 2 [turkey] gt lazer 4 [deer]
wasp sst hammers
groundpounder
lumizone
ff string
gt lazer 2 [turkey] gt lazer 4 [deer]
wasp sst hammers
groundpounder
lumizone
ff string
Re: New to Crossbows
Any Excal will work just fine from a tree stand. Welcome to the forum. Good luck choosing a bow. ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Trigger Tech 2.5 Trigger
ShadowZone Scope
S5 with dB Killer Bumpers
Boo String
Big John Zombie Slayers
Rage Broadheads