Uncle Gump
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I've put this off for years because I was an fairly avid bow hunter and truly loved shooting my bow. Age has crept up and arthritis in my hands has kicked in and I struggle with my archery equipment... to the point I just don't believe it's possible for me to do any longer.
I've been looking at crossbows and the prices they get for them amazes me. A couple friends back in Michigan bought new crossbows in the past two years. One bought a TenPoint and is in it for $1800... the other bought a New Ravin and is north of $2300. I just don't have that kind money to spend and I don't think it's necessary either.
I think I've settled on an Excalibur Micro Mag 340... I think fully equipped with extra bolts and broadheads I can be in for about $800. I like the simplicity (these aren't wheeled crossbows) and I'm sure it will be effective out to 50 yards. Which is plenty of range for what I do and normally set my stands for deer hunting.
What crossbows do you folks shoot... any experience with Excalibur crossbows?
Thanks for any and all replies...
I've been looking at crossbows and the prices they get for them amazes me. A couple friends back in Michigan bought new crossbows in the past two years. One bought a TenPoint and is in it for $1800... the other bought a New Ravin and is north of $2300. I just don't have that kind money to spend and I don't think it's necessary either.
I think I've settled on an Excalibur Micro Mag 340... I think fully equipped with extra bolts and broadheads I can be in for about $800. I like the simplicity (these aren't wheeled crossbows) and I'm sure it will be effective out to 50 yards. Which is plenty of range for what I do and normally set my stands for deer hunting.
What crossbows do you folks shoot... any experience with Excalibur crossbows?
Thanks for any and all replies...