what new crossbow ?????

speedball · Post by **speedball** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:00 am

allright what do you guys think should i buy the tenpoint qx4 or the exocet 200 or exomag200??, i probably can get the tenpoint for a good price very lightly used from a freind, so price isnt a factor for me, go on tell me im crazy for even considering anything else than an excalibur, tell me pro's and con's thanks speedball........

Boltejector · Post by **Boltejector** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:02 am

Well I have both, and I look to the Ten Point for stalking and walking around. But if you are going to sit in a tree and have no worries about width of the bow, I would reccomend the Excalibur. Both pack more than enough punch.

Jim C · Post by **Jim C** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:26 am

tenpoints are good bows. However, if you bust a string or a cable, you will need a press or alot of time to change it out. excalibur-1 minute max.

that is enough of a reason to choose the excalibur

Boltejector · Post by **Boltejector** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:27 am

I agree. But not many things if any do go wrong with the Ten Point. They are made well.

speedball · Post by **speedball** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:33 am

what kind of speeds can i get out of a 420 grain 2219 with the exomag?, the tenpoint shoots 310 to 313 all day

Boltejector · Post by **Boltejector** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 9:37 am

About the same speed I would think. More experienced fellers can help you more. Keep in mind you do not need more speed than 310-313.

Bucktail · Post by **Bucktail** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:10 am

Speedball,

Now about 2219"s 463 to 466 grs. with 5" feathers at 321 fps (Avg) all day long with the ExoMax. And I mean all day long!!!!

Bucktail

dw · Post by dw » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:15 am

your looking at 185lbs vs 225 lb . that's a lot of extra poundage to get just 8fps more with the same arrow.
"dw"

Digger · Post by **Digger** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 10:47 am

I believe Ohio has a limit of 200#s for crossbow hunting.

Digger

speedball · Post by **speedball** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:42 am

you are right ohio's limit is 200lbs so the exocet or the exomag would have to be it ,the arrow performance chart on Excalibur's website says 424 grain shot out of a 200lb exomag shoots 314 fps thats good enough for me, how loud is the bow going off using that combo???, i like 2219's and also carbons, but my recent experience with bolts is with 2216's, any answers anyone???

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:03 pm

Well the noise factor is moot as far as TenPoint vs Excalibur, with any xbow the stock is against your cheek and they will sound about the same.

On the other hand the Elite qx4 is quiter and shoots a 424gr. at 314-315 fps. If you been shooting 2216's out of a tenpoint you be too light innless you have it loaded with 125gr heads or better.

If you want ease of care and no down time sooner or later go with the Exocet or Phoenix. That about answer's all your questions I think..

Quote: "what kind of speeds can i get out of a 420 grain 2219 with the exomag?, the tenpoint shoots 310 to 313 all day"

Only if you are shooting a newer TenPoint, the later models only do around the 305fps, the newer front/prod will do 310-315fps slightly different set up...

speedball · Post by **speedball** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:09 pm

thanx garyL, no i'm shooting a horton yukon with 2216's and i'm looking to upgrade my crossbow, i've been a compound shooter for years but 20 years using my hands at work has given me bad carpel tunnel in both hands and elbows, i have to switch before i cant practice with compound at all, its a shame since i just bought a 2003 bowtech patriot last season..., but now i gotta sell it

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:20 pm

With that problem make sure you get a crankaroo or the accura draw to cock the crossbow of your choice. With carpel tunnel in both hands and elbows it may give you a painfull time cocking the xbows.

I have had the Stealth X-2 TenPoint one fine Compound xbow and have a QX-4 Elite sitting here now, also a super compoud. But my heart is in the Excaliburs...

speedball · Post by **speedball** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:25 pm

why the allegence to excalibur is it the ease of care or just accuracy

Boltejector · Post by **Boltejector** » Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:25 pm

Gar lets work on our biasness!
Just kiddin, they are both great shooters and there is a place for boths usefulness.