whats the basic difference in $200 and $1,000 crossbows?

[sloppy joe]

?

 

[Cheesy Lasagna]

$800

(Just had to do that...)

 

[pntbllr228]

Like anything,

the answer is going to be quality. Except in very rare cases, mo money = mo betta.

 

[jdaige33]

$800

(Just had to do that...)

That cracked me up haha.

 

[Richard in LA]

Like anything,

the answer is going to be quality. Except in very rare cases, mo money = mo betta.

Truth. I heard a wise man (thats kinda questionable, seeing as it was my Dad) say once "that a $20 Wal-mart rod/reel combo will catch just as big a fish as this one, just not nearly as many...."

 

[mcinfantry]

Speed, durability, accuracy

 

[Jester]

My son (12) wanted a crossbow, but i got completely confused both on the cost and variety.
What's a decent entry-level crossbow for a kid?

Also, at 12 (5'5", regular build and strength), is he strong enough for the draw, or is it adjustable?

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Jmann]

I have a Barnett Predator 175lb and my son (11) can't pull it back with a cocking rope . You might try a crank that they have for crossbows but there not cheap . Also don't shoot at the same bullseye on your crossbow target its not like a bow , sight it in and you will stack the bolts on top of each other . 1st day I sighted my crossbow in I destroyed 5 bolts .

 

[Jman1911]

$800

(Just had to do that...)

beat me to it........

 

[Emperor]

Get the maximum FPS you can. Barnett or Horton. I would have to bet a $200 crossbow would eventually **** me off somewhere along the way.

 

[Hitman]

Speed, durability, accuracy

weight, functionality, dependability

 

[CajunCrossbows]

Buy the BEST you can afford. There's a big difference between a cheap crossbow and a top-of-the-line crossbow. The cheap one costs less, but it won't be as well built, accurate, reliable and will probably fail at the moment you need that great shot.

 

[CajunCrossbows]

(For kids)

There's a crossbow for hunting and one just for shooting at targets and such. There's a Horton Scout HD 125 lb. draw and it comes with a 25mm red dot scope, 3-arrow quiver, 3 practice arrows, and 3 points. This one is for hunting.

The other is a Horton Eagle 29 lb. that comes with a peep and peep sight and it is not recommended for hunting.