Cheap X-bow

johnwilliamson062 · October 11, 2012, 12:26 AM

Really surprised at prices I am seeing for cross-bows.
I need a "Harbor Freight" one. Just to expand my hunting options.

May dispatch skunks, possums, and other varmints along with deer.

2damnold4this · October 11, 2012, 08:10 AM

I have a Horton "Steel Force" that is cheap and serviceable.

**Brian Pfleuger** · October 11, 2012, 09:17 AM

Check online. Last year I bought a Horton Vision for about 2/3s of the prices from traditional sources.

If you can find a Horton Vision or Fury, or one of the Scorpyd line that inspired them, the rear limb design is incredibly well-balanced. It'll make you hate every other crossbow.

I don't know your budget. The Scorpyd line is very, very expensive new so it's probably not realistic but you can probably find a used Vision for a decent price.

EMN89 · October 11, 2012, 09:21 AM

I just bought a carbon express covert sls msrp is $599 it is very accurate the trigger isn't the best but for the money a very good crossbow.

PTS1 · October 11, 2012, 05:52 PM

Excalibur Axiom. Just got one online for $430 delivered. Complete package with scope, arrows, field tips, quiver and cocking string. Only broad heads are needed. 1 inch groups at 30 yards fist day using. And best of all, lifetime guarantee with great customer support. $430 may seem expensive at first, but for what you get, it is a steal.

johnwilliamson062 · October 11, 2012, 11:00 PM

This is more what I am thinking:
http://www.amerioutdoors.com/Horton-CB632.htm
http://www.amerioutdoors.com/Barnett-78404.htm
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=959330
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=993863
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=992246

Recurve is out.
I will have three gun seasons to take crazy shots if my freezer is empty. I'd say 5" in 25 yards will be fine. Think of it as a farmers cross bow. It really just needs to get the job done at minimal price.

If I like it I can use the cheap one as a lender and buy something really nice later.

shortwave · October 12, 2012, 01:12 AM

If you could find one, a Horton 'Hunter' is a decent crossbow. You could probably find a good used one very reasonable.

Jack O'Conner · October 12, 2012, 02:42 AM

Spartan was the entry level Xbow for the Parker line up a couple years ago. Sometimes you'll find them NIB on eBay for $300.

PSE Viper and Copperhead are good Xbows for the money.

Jack

sc outdoorsman · October 14, 2012, 10:06 PM

My wife ordered this http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c...p=WX2&i=161162 for Christmas last year. I ended up getting a scope and mounts because the pin setup was useless. Other than that it is a very accurate and shootable xbow. I got some 22" bolts and 125 grain broadheads to help quiet it a little. It comes with real light aluminum arrows and is seriously loud with those. I took a small buck with it a few weeks ago so I can vouch that it will get the job done.

It is appears to be clone of the PSE copperhead. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=979248 That comes with a scope and costs about the same as I had tied up in mine all together. So I think that would be a good deal.

October 11, 2012, 12:26 AM	#1
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,108	Cheap X-bow Really surprised at prices I am seeing for cross-bows. I need a "Harbor Freight" one. Just to expand my hunting options. May dispatch skunks, possums, and other varmints along with deer. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire. Last edited by Brian Pfleuger; October 11, 2012 at 09:14 AM.

October 11, 2012, 09:17 AM	#3
Brian Pfleuger Staff Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Central, Southern NY, USA Posts: 14,522	Check online. Last year I bought a Horton Vision for about 2/3s of the prices from traditional sources. If you can find a Horton Vision or Fury, or one of the Scorpyd line that inspired them, the rear limb design is incredibly well-balanced. It'll make you hate every other crossbow. I don't know your budget. The Scorpyd line is very, very expensive new so it's probably not realistic but you can probably find a used Vision for a decent price. __________________ Still happily answering to the call-sign Peetza. --- You do not HAVE a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body. -C.S. Lewis He is no fool who gives what he can not keep to gain what he can not lose. -Jim Eliott, paraphrasing Philip Henry.

October 11, 2012, 11:00 PM	#6
johnwilliamson062 Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2008 Posts: 6,108	This is more what I am thinking: http://www.amerioutdoors.com/Horton-CB632.htm http://www.amerioutdoors.com/Barnett-78404.htm http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=959330 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=993863 http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=992246 Recurve is out. I will have three gun seasons to take crazy shots if my freezer is empty. I'd say 5" in 25 yards will be fine. Think of it as a farmers cross bow. It really just needs to get the job done at minimal price. If I like it I can use the cheap one as a lender and buy something really nice later. __________________ $0 of an NRA membership goes to legislative action or court battles. Not a dime. Only money contributed to the NRA-ILA or NRA-PVF. Of course, you could just donate to the Second Amendment Foundation I was feeling pretty good, then I looked around and realized I am not swimming or on fire.

October 12, 2012, 02:42 AM	#8
Jack O'Conner Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2005 Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Posts: 1,320	Spartan was the entry level Xbow for the Parker line up a couple years ago. Sometimes you'll find them NIB on eBay for $300. PSE Viper and Copperhead are good Xbows for the money. Jack __________________ Fire up the grill! Deer hunting IS NOT catch and release.

October 11, 2012, 08:10 AM	#2
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,031	I have a Horton "Steel Force" that is cheap and serviceable.

October 11, 2012, 09:21 AM	#4
EMN89 Senior Member Join Date: April 6, 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 124	I just bought a carbon express covert sls msrp is $599 it is very accurate the trigger isn't the best but for the money a very good crossbow.

October 11, 2012, 05:52 PM	#5
PTS1 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2006 Posts: 245	Excalibur Axiom. Just got one online for $430 delivered. Complete package with scope, arrows, field tips, quiver and cocking string. Only broad heads are needed. 1 inch groups at 30 yards fist day using. And best of all, lifetime guarantee with great customer support. $430 may seem expensive at first, but for what you get, it is a steal.

October 12, 2012, 01:12 AM	#7
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,009	If you could find one, a Horton 'Hunter' is a decent crossbow. You could probably find a good used one very reasonable.

October 14, 2012, 10:06 PM	#9
sc outdoorsman Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Location: Western SC Posts: 208	My wife ordered this http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c...p=WX2&i=161162 for Christmas last year. I ended up getting a scope and mounts because the pin setup was useless. Other than that it is a very accurate and shootable xbow. I got some 22" bolts and 125 grain broadheads to help quiet it a little. It comes with real light aluminum arrows and is seriously loud with those. I took a small buck with it a few weeks ago so I can vouch that it will get the job done. It is appears to be clone of the PSE copperhead. http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c....aspx?a=979248 That comes with a scope and costs about the same as I had tied up in mine all together. So I think that would be a good deal.