Good "starter" crossbow...Need Advice...

[ASSAULTLIFE]

Looking to purchase crossbow in the near future.
Something to do some backyard shooting practice as well as maybe small hunting trips.

Now I wouldn't be able to afford nothing more than $200 or so just because i am a newbie to it and would probably just use it for the backyard and then get something really fancy once I get good at it.

I saw some "steelforce" crossbows on Amazon for about $175...Would that be a good deal ?

If not, what would you suggest? Pictures would be nice or a link since I HAVE NO CLUE what they would look like and so on.


TIA

 

[bassdaddy00]

If you are planning to actually hunt game with it I would suggest nothing less than Horton. They seem to be the lowest cost "real" crossbows out there. If you look real hard for one you might come out under $200 for a 150 lb draw bow that is several years old. I wouldn't use less than a 150 to hunt large game. Google image search "Horton Legend or Legacy". I bought one for $50 and resold it for more so they are out there.

 

[fattboyzz]

ebay

 

[ASSAULTLIFE]

ebay

I looked at ebay but there's so many and I have no idea what Im looking for when it comes to quality and value, so a private sale would be so much better since I could actually learn something about the bow from the owner.

 

[fattboyzz]

I looked at ebay but there's so many and I have no idea what Im looking for when it comes to quality and value, so a private sale would be so much better since I could actually learn something about the bow from the owner.

YEA ... they would probably be willing to school ya on some does an donts

 

[ASSAULTLIFE]

How about the HORTON "Steelforce"
http://www.amazon.com/150-lb-Horton®-Steel-Force-Crossbow/dp/B000255GEI

Any good for the price ?

 

[drtybykr]

Junk. Try searching craigslist for "crossbow" Look for a compound instead of a re-curve. PSE makes a decent beginner bow, and I have seen good prices on Barnetts as well.

 

[Death by Selection]

I would look here. The two first crossbow's have good review's....one is $199 the other is $299. If you'r planning to hunt with it I dont recommend getting a cheap bow.


http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/browse/archery-cross-bows.aspx?c=8&s=261

 

[ASSAULTLIFE]

How about this one ???
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/150-lb-eagle-iii-crossbow-kit.aspx?a=704906

I don'd mind getting something cheap for target practice and get something for hunting later down the road when Im ready for it.

What is the difference between the "COMPOUND" and RE-CURVE" ????

 

[bwsmith]

I have seen some good deals in the classifieds on here.