Crossbow Recommendation for a Newb

[shmglsky]

Hi, does anyone have a recommendation for a crossbow to be used only on a farm?

Preferably, I just want to shoot across the pasture and I figured a crossbow would be safer and easier to learn than a firearm.

I've decided I don't want to be helpless against coyotes. I'm looking for something that hopefully won't cost too much.

[xcaliber]

Go to the trading post, get any model 175# on up, and you can shoot to 50 yards plus. I would recommend a used one to start out with, and the Mag Tip models are reasonable now, and have killed a lot of game all over the globe!

Good luck, post where you are from, and someone will most likely have something for sale near by!

[Species8472]

I love crossbows as much as anyone but your range will be limited to probably 40 yards or less for coyote.

At those ranges you'd be better off with a 17hmr or 22mag. Quiet, more accurate (head shots at those distances) and effective inside 50 yards also probably cheaper than a crossbow as well. If you need to go past this distance you definitely need a small caliber centrefire rifle. Many good calibers to chose .204, .222, .223, 220 swift, 22-250 etc.. price will be similar to a crossbow but ammo is cheaper than lost bolts and broad heads

[paulaboutform]

I love crossbows as much as anyone but your range will be limited to probably 40 yards or less for coyote.

At those ranges you'd be better off with a 17hmr or 22mag. Quiet, more accurate (head shots at those distances) and effective inside 50 yards also probably cheaper than a crossbow as well. If you need to go past this distance you definitely need a small caliber centrefire rifle. Many good calibers to chose .204, .222, .223, 220 swift, 22-250 etc.. price will be similar to a crossbow but ammo is cheaper than lost bolts and broad heads

Species, I must admit I agree with you. I think this is a situation where you hit the nail on the head.

[awshucks]

Check the Trading post on here and the used bow place on AT Look for a full sized Axiom or Vortex, they'll be cheaper w/ Matrx/Micro's out now.

I shoot a Vortex platform in a y-25 and have done well w/ it, never lost a shot due to too long of limbs .......Yhe Vortex and Y-25 have the same limbs and rail. 200#

For a 100 yd gun............CZ17 HMR w/ head shots, check legality..........

[Boo]

I love crossbows as much as anyone but your range will be limited to probably 40 yards or less for coyote.

At those ranges you'd be better off with a 17hmr or 22mag. Quiet, more accurate (head shots at those distances) and effective inside 50 yards also probably cheaper than a crossbow as well. If you need to go past this distance you definitely need a small caliber centrefire rifle. Many good calibers to chose .204, .222, .223, 220 swift, 22-250 etc.. price will be similar to a crossbow but ammo is cheaper than lost bolts and broad heads

Yep! What Joe said!

[Drew]

X3

I have a .243 for coyotes. But for farm work it's probably a little overbore unless you want to use it for deer as well during rifle season. Any of the calibers Joe mentioned would excel.

[one eye joe]

I also recommend a rifle for your needs, but if you want a crossbow, I have an Ibex maybe we can make a deal on.

[Tucker1]

I have a Axiom with everything you need to get started. Let me know. Tucker

[cdwester]

I used to have a Vortex and it was a great bow but I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Excalibur products out there. Take a look at their "Arrow Performance" section under support. This will give a good idea about trajectory vs speed.