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 First Time Crossbow.
#7537694
06/19/19 01:56 AM
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Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 49
DancesWithSquirrels
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Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Howdy, I am looking at investing in a crossbow for the first time. I am a college student, so money is very tight. That being said, I also am aware that crossbows are not the cheapest, so I am open to many suggestions. I don't even know where to begin, so if anyone would like to chime in and give some advice on buying a 'beginner' crossbow that'd be great. 
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7537701
06/19/19 02:10 AM
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 32,501
kmon11
junior
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junior
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Centerpoint Sniper in either iteration iof it. Good bang for the buck crossbow.
Moving to the Bowhunting section,
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7537727
06/19/19 02:59 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 974
rjd
Tracker
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Tracker
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Agree on Centerpoint. Seem to be a good value for the dollar.
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7537838
06/19/19 12:43 PM
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Posts: 1,114
Flashprism
Pro Tracker
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Pro Tracker
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Center point sniper or barnett jackal both are lower cost but high on results!!!!!!!!
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7537940
06/19/19 02:35 PM
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Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 10,469
DQ Kid
THF Celebrity
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THF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2012
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Field and Stream store currently has Barnett Gamecrusher on 35% off, $279 vs $449 normal. 350-375 fps and good kinetic energy, 120lbs. I'd take a look at this one...
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7537989
06/19/19 03:48 PM
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Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 482
Flatcreek
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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10pointer has a Barnett Jackal pkg for sale in the classifieds for a fair price. I shoot a Jackal & it performs just fine for pigs, deer.
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7538055
06/19/19 05:50 PM
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Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 434
TiggerV
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Another Vote for the Centerpoint Sniper 370. Less than $300 and you have everything but a case and broadheads. Comes with Xbow, bolts w100 gr field points, scope sling and cocking rope.
Trigger is crappy but there is a kit to make it better out there, or ya can just learn the trigger.
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Re: First Time Crossbow.
[Re: DancesWithSquirrels]
#7538104
06/19/19 06:53 PM
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pertnear
"Demolition Man"
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"Demolition Man"
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There definitely are some bargains out there on new & used crossbows. I suggest you hold back some of your budget to buy some quality "spined" arrows. From what I can tell, the ones that come in the combo kits are usually junk.
I bought a KI Ripper 415 NIB off ebay for $300 & then spent about $50 on half-dozen proper arrows. Lifetime warranty & it groups arrows so close you can only shoot one-at-time at bullseye to avoid damage.
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