I shot this big old sow in Appalachia last week. A brand new crossbow brand recently launched and I was honored to be selected to field test the first bow off of the production line. She weighed right at #200. I had the backstraps on the grill already and man was she some fine eating. 
 

Good deal.

Did the crossbow perform as expected?

DarDys
Did the crossbow perform as expected?

 
For sure. It is a moderately priced crossbow at $499 retail. There are lots of expensive crossbows out there but the majority of people want a crossbow that shoots well, is reliable and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. That is who this new company is targeting. I used the factory arrows and they even have their own broadhead, which I used as well. 

That’s a good strategy. I know a few folks that would get into the crossbow game, but don’t because the popular ones cost the same or more than a rifle.

DarDys
That’s a good strategy. I know a few folks that would get into the crossbow game, but don’t because the popular ones cost the same or more than a rifle.

Too many get caught up in the speed game and the flagship bow game. All one needs is a reliable crossbow with decent components. I am fortunate to be able to shoot most of crossbows out there, some costing two grand, and my favorite at the moment is $700. 

If one sticks to a moderate range, say 40 yards or less, does the extra speed translate into anything really?

I have only shot two deer with mine, one at 12 yards and one at 37. The speed is 350 FPS. I don’t think either noticed.

DarDys
If one sticks to a moderate range, say 40 yards or less, does the extra speed translate into anything really?

Not much. A few inches trajectory wise. 350fps will punch through just about anything if you hit where you are supposed to with a sharp broadhead.