crossbows

dont know how people in this forum feel about crossbows but i am looking for a little info...have about 400 to spend on a package and think its between the barnett quad 400 avi and the barnett revolution avi...can anyone speak for or against these models or have an opinion to another model package in my range

There are other bows with a bit better quality and warranties, IMO.  What the Barnetts have going for them is their speed.  They are very fast bows for the money and they have their fans. 
 
For $400 your choices are limited.  The Parker BushWacker is a option for $399 but it will be slower than the Barnetts. For $100 more you can get a Parker Enforcer package or Excalibur Axiom package.  Both will be slower but much better quality and warranties, IMO.
 
Good luck.
 
 
 
 

My 2 cents... from the cheap guy

I too did not want to spend alot of money on one at my age...

The archery shop owner I dealt with said almost the same thing as dpms said about the Barnett less expensive models.. not the best quality on the cheaper ones..

I opted for a Horton Summit 150 and so far I am happy with MY decision to but that one...


course I have no problems with my Zebco 202s and 404s either


Maybe I should not say this.... but I will anyhow.... he also said he WOULD NOT buy a crossbow from anyone other than a dealer that you feel you can TRUST... and who has TOTALLY checked it out for saftey issues before selling it.. they can HURT YA !!!!!

You may take a serious look at the Parker Buckbuster 175 model.  This is discontinued for 2011.  I know a dealer that is moving them at $399 which includes a rope cocker, quiver, multi reticle scope and 6 custom arrows.  Street price on these was $599.  These bows are shooting 330fps and come with a lifetime warranty. 
 
I talked to him this past weekend and there were still some available.  PM me if interested. 

we still got them in this past spring for sale...

I'll have to check this year's catalogues tomorrow,

may have to STOCK UP on them

EDIT.. just checked Bass Pro on-line == they have #202, #404, #606 models

dp pm sent

I've bought two Hortons from pawn shops for both my son and I and we've used them successfully for the past 3 and 4 years with no trouble at 150 bucks a peice.   I'm a little more thrifty maybe but the horton crossbows have served us well.
 
JB

used to have that same sofa- good luck with the bow

I think you will be more than satisfied with your new x bow. Keep her string and cables waxed up and the rail well lubed !

I have a Excalbiur shoots fast and very accurate no pullyes or tuning required because it is a re curve it is a little wider but also a little lighter. This may not fall into your price range but is wort looking at before you buy.