Crossbow purchase?

[muddywaters]

I found the bow I wanted by going to our local archery store, then I got online looking for the best price, amazon had the best price on the 10point crossbow I wanted, placed the order, got the bow, then shared the wealth with the local archery store with buying the bolts, broadheads, and accessories needed to make it ready to hunt.

[gr8shot]

Check the Ten Point website. I bought a Wicked Ridge NXT400 on there about 2 months ago at $400 off retail. So I paid $799 for the whole outfit with scope and 3 bolts. Love the crossbow. Its only 6.5" wide when cocked and that makes a big difference when you are in a treestand. I took a big doe with it last weekend in Georgia.

[Coastal Mountaineer]

Check the Ten Point website. I bought a Wicked Ridge NXT400 on there about 2 months ago at $400 off retail. So I paid $799 for the whole outfit with scope and 3 bolts. Love the crossbow. Its only 6.5" wide when cocked and that makes a big difference when you are in a tree stand. I took a big doe with it last weekend in Georgia.

TenPoint is offering a certified pre-owned for $699. https://www.tenpointcrossbows.com/pr...ridge-nxt-400/

A good site to join to gain knowledge: https://www.crossbownation.com/forum...-discussion.3/

No matter what crossbow you choose, pay close attention to the warnings and instructions. Handled incorrectly you can hurt yourself badly. If there's a mechanical cocking mechanism, you can also do costly damage not following the correct procedures.

[bassaddic]

I will admit that I’m not the most serious deer hunter here. But I enjoy sitting after work a couple times a week. I bought a Bearx for around $400 and it has done a fine job of killing a deer. It might not last forever but for me it suits what I need.

[SOONER*REDNECK]

I believe G-Man changed his opinion on them.....

I am a healthy not disabled crossbow hunter and I got a kick out of his post. Should have known people would take offense.

[Cover Dog]

Don’t know where you are in Ohio but 10 Point Crossbows are built in Mogadore Ohio near Akron. They have a show room and can purchase their product on site, at a good discount.

[Slicefixer]

Go to Crossbow Nation.....read, read, read.....those boys know their stuff. I did a LOT of research before I jumped into the crossbow game and much of it was on CBN. Good group of folks that are very knowledgeable and will welcome and help you.

I've got 2 crossbows and have also hunted KS with a high dollar 10 point (great bow). I studied a bunch of em looking for my mission and the best bang for the buck. I settled on the following.....

I've got a Centerpoint CP400, essentially a Ravin R10. (Centerpoint now owns Ravin) it's VERY accurate out to 100 yards. I'd never take a shot on a deer that far out, but, 50 is no problem. It feels like shooting a rifle, which is what I wanted. (There are FAR smaller and more compact profiles available) If your like me and you want something to take to the field a couple of weeks a year to hunt deer then, for the money, the CP400 is hard to beat. I hunt KS (when I draw) with it and all I have to do is load up the box in the bed and I'm good.

However, I've not been active in the crossbow game in over 2 years so I'm SURE a lot has changed. I do know prices are through the roof nowadays.....my set up is now considerably more expensive than the sub $1k I've got in everything.....homemade case, bunch of quality bolts and blades, crank, etc etc.

I'll warn you that it's just like fishing....addictive and can be very expensive.


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[BassinPaPaw]

Just skip all the others and get you a top of the line Raven. Lol

[Slicefixer]

Just skip all the others and get you a top of the line Raven. Lol

Totally agree.....IF you've got +/- $3k for a first crossbow and accessories. Btw, it's "Ravin"... 😉

[usabassin]

Don’t know where you are in Ohio but 10 Point Crossbows are built in Mogadore Ohio near Akron. They have a show room and can purchase their product on site, at a good discount.

Bummer, almost as far you get from Akron. I'm in southwest Ohio. That would be cool.

[1Holeshot]

Sportsman's Outfitters

This ^ They have some good deals.

[Coastal Mountaineer]

Bummer, almost as far you get from Akron. I'm in southwest Ohio. That would be cool.

In that case you definitely should visit Broken Rack Archery, 4287 Armstrong Blvd, Batavia. They carry Tenpoint, Wicked Ridge, and Ravin bows. You can try out different bows in their large range. Ask for Tommy, he's their resident crossbow expert. All the staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Customer service is top notch.

[Cover Dog]

Bummer, almost as far you get from Akron. I'm in southwest Ohio. That would be cool.

A little more then a 3 hour ride.

[Skeet'r89]

Be sure to buy a bow that has some means of keeping your fingers below the string line. Some use guards, some use large palm swells to help keep your finger tips below the string line. I know that I purchased one about 8-9 yrs ago that didn't provide enough of this safety. A modern crossbow will take the end of your finger off like laying it on a chopping block and using a meat cleaver.

[Joe Genovese]

After putting well over 1,000 crossbows together at a local archery shop that were sold there....I don't recommend buying one online. First off, we spent a lot of time with the rep of each company going over the details of each model and trust me, on a lot of these you will be scratching your head on how the hell to operate one of these. A lot of them if drawn incorrectly will lock up and have to be torn apart or sent back to be repaired. And back to my original statement, they come in a box and all need some type of assembly. If you buy online and have a problem and take it to your local dealer, don't expect them to jump right on it. If you bought one from us and needed help, you got it.....buy elsewhere and bring it in, you go to back of line and it's $60 hr labor when we are done working on our customers bows.

[Deadeye1]

After putting well over 1,000 crossbows together at a local archery shop that were sold there....I don't recommend buying one online. First off, we spent a lot of time with the rep of each company going over the details of each model and trust me, on a lot of these you will be scratching your head on how the hell to operate one of these. A lot of them if drawn incorrectly will lock up and have to be torn apart or sent back to be repaired. And back to my original statement, they come in a box and all need some type of assembly. If you buy online and have a problem and take it to your local dealer, don't expect them to jump right on it. If you bought one from us and needed help, you got it.....buy elsewhere and bring it in, you go to back of line and it's $60 hr labor when we are done working on our customers bows.

As it should be. You are paying that price for the Service they offer.

[vatreefarmer]

Keep in mind how much you value maintenance vs speed. I have had two crossbows and each is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
My first was a Parker Thunderhawk. It shot around 310 fps, was drawn/cocked with a string and shoots as well now as it did 12 years ago. Still on original cable and shoots exactly like it did when put away last season. I think I paid about $400 for it. And my hunting buddy
is still using it.

My current bow is a Ravin R10. It is blistering fast (over 400fps), accurate and is drawn by an detachable crank handle. It has a significantly smaller profile but weighs a bit more than I'd prefer. However all of that tech and power comes with a sacrfice. The strings should be replaced every 2 years (or 75-100 shots.) So Shooting for fun puts you on a timer. I think I paid over $1500 for it.

Both of my neighbors have equally expensive TenPoints. One had a limb explode last month and the other had a cracked limb he noticed before shooting it. Tenpoint is a good brand, so I'm not "nocking" them. But just an example that, like boats, speed = maintenance and more attention.

[Deadeye1]

Keep in mind how much you value maintenance vs speed. I have had two crossbows and each is on the opposite end of the spectrum.
My first was a Parker Thunderhawk. It shot around 310 fps, was drawn/cocked with a string and shoots as well now as it did 12 years ago. Still on original cable and shoots exactly like it did when put away last season. I think I paid about $400 for it. And my hunting buddy
is still using it.

My current bow is a Ravin R10. It is blistering fast (over 400fps), accurate and is drawn by an detachable crank handle. It has a significantly smaller profile but weighs a bit more than I'd prefer. However all of that tech and power comes with a sacrfice. The strings should be replaced every 2 years (or 75-100 shots.) So Shooting for fun puts you on a timer. I think I paid over $1500 for it.

Both of my neighbors have equally expensive TenPoints. One had a limb explode last month and the other had a cracked limb he noticed before shooting it. Tenpoint is a good brand, so I'm not "nocking" them. But just an example that, like boats, speed = maintenance and more attention.

My Brother had a Parker and he loved it. Said one day just shooting it he "smelt something like Burnt Fiberglass" and the next shot the limbs exploded.
Friend of his sold them and he took it back to him to find out Parker had gone out of business.

They all can have limbs blow. I've seen pics from a guy sitting in the stand when his Barnett Limbs blew. Can happen with any brand.

[varbs521]

Wyvern Creations. I have a 3-year-old Tenpoint for sale if interested. It's in the hunting classified.

[marinetechnician]

Go to a shop and shoot what they have then just buy a Ravin. I can tell you first hand no other company will give you service like Ravin. No bull.