New Crossbows

[AtcoJG]

Just looking for opinions on your experiences and recommendations on crossbows. Looks like my Parker Blackhawk has cracks in the one limb. So I'm now looking to replace it. Trying to stay under 700 bucks. Was thinking of the Center Point 400

[archer36]

12 minutes ago, AtcoJG said:

Just looking for opinions on your experiences and recommendations on crossbows. Looks like my Parker Blackhawk has cracks in the one limb. So I'm now looking to replace it. Trying to stay under 700 bucks. Was thinking of the Center Point 400

My friend bought one early this year and I had the task of getting it set up for him. This was not a defect per se but his scope rail was bent. We couldn't get it on target at 20 yds. Took it back where he bought it and they swapped it with another. Problem solved. 

Impressions of the bow:

The trigger sucks

The mechanical draw must be put on and taken off. Very awkward.

If you are not going to buy/use the mechanical draw, cocking it with the rope sled is on the difficult side. 

The arrows are terribly expensive. About $70 for 6. Don't know if you can use other arrows but this alone would be a dealbreaker to me.

Once sighted in the bow is very accurate as is almost all other bows. 

My 2 cents.

 

Edited November 27, 2021 by archer36

[Pathman]

Atco, check my ad for the Scorpyd I listed, you’re getting 3 times the xbow for the same $750 you’re looking to spend new. 
just a thought. 😉

[roy381]

Pathman has a great deal there! If not look at the Wicked Ridge crossbow line. Made by Tenpoint

[BHC]

I have the centerpoint 415, and it's on sale....link below.

I did upgrade the scope to a speed rated one,  Wyvern has new Ravin ones for under $90 and they illumimated.  I also went with a heavier bolt,  victory xbolt, which are the same as the Guide Gear ones sold in sportsmansguide.com,  or the Decimators from DICK'S SPORTING GOODS but sadly I haven't seen them on there so they might of dropped them, also I'm using the lighted nock version

https://www.walmart.com/shop/deals?inlineQuery=Centerpoint++415

[Mr12gauge]

Get that Scorpyd Orion, you won't regret it.

[electricstart]

Mission sub 1 or sub 1  lite . 

[Grassmans]

I would go with a Ten Point

[AtcoJG]

Thanks everyone I got lots of research to do. So many more options now

[ithaca10]

I have Centerpoint 370 trigger and scope not the greatest but hey what i paid for it three years ago i can live with it. Furthest i shoot would be 40 yds.

[hammer4reel]

On 11/27/2021 at 12:26 PM, AtcoJG said:

Just looking for opinions on your experiences and recommendations on crossbows. Looks like my Parker Blackhawk has cracks in the one limb. So I'm now looking to replace it. Trying to stay under 700 bucks. Was thinking of the Center Point 400

This is a steal on a great shooting crossbow . The FRT trigger is as nice as they  get .

‘I have one and would sell my more expensive models before considering selling it , as it is def more accurate 

[midwestxpress]

I have a Centerpoint Sniper 370. Paid less than 250 for the package. Trigger sucks, scope is ok, for the money it couldn't be beat at the time. It's very accurate and has gotten me a few deer I probably wouldn't have with the compound.

[BHC]

Centerpoint 415 for $278 is a great deal from walmart.com 

[MGHunter66]

On 11/27/2021 at 12:26 PM, AtcoJG said:

Just looking for opinions on your experiences and recommendations on crossbows. Looks like my Parker Blackhawk has cracks in the one limb. So I'm now looking to replace it. Trying to stay under 700 bucks. Was thinking of the Center Point 400

Shoot whatever you are looking at. Many xbows have attractive price tags but the first time you have to squeeze that trigger off hand at a deer you will quickly realize you got what you paid for. Anything you shoot off hand must balance well and have a good trigger to shoot accurately in hunting situations 

[toxo]

Wait until after the show in January when the new ones come out.