crossbow for teen Christmas advice?

[sea trout]

Hope y'all are doin great!
I'm interested in a crossbow for my teen son for Christmas.
I'll be very convinient to Acadamy Sports tomorrow.
We have ABSOLUTLEY NO crossbow experience what so ever! Never used one.
I'm interested in a mid level crossbow he can deer hunt with and is user friendly.
This may sound ignorant to some of y'all, but I just don't know anything, but I hear things. And I've heard, as some of y'all probly have about some folks thumbs getting hit by the string or somethin. I don't know any fact about that but it concernes me.

What say y'all about a easy to use, safe user friendly deer hunting crossbow at Acadamy sports?


Thanks for any insight!

 

[slow motion]

Rope cocker can be difficult if he's a younger teen. In that case look at one with a crank. Banger my thumb once when I wasn't paying attention firing a decocking bolt. Got my thumb in the way. Course you know @Jim Thompson broke a bone with his. Just gotta be careful. Can't recommend a brand. I've had several. Never had a high end model cause I'm too cheap. Good luck.

 

[bigchiefchoctaw]

The ten point siege would be an excellent choice.

 

[sea trout]

Thanks, yeah he's an average size 15 yr old

 

[bigchiefchoctaw]

Thanks, yeah he's an average size 15 yr

I would say that would be an excellent choice and a good price point compared. If you don’t mind spending the money the flatline 460 is a beast.. if it was me I would do the siege

 

[earlthegoat2]

The lower end Excaliburs would fit the bill. They don’t look space age high tech but they are dirt simple and rarely have problems.

Mine will shoot 2” groups at 50 yds with me as the shooter.

I think all of them will shoot that well though.

 

[bigchiefchoctaw]

The lower end Excaliburs would fit the bill. They don’t look space age high tech but they are dirt simple and rarely have problems.

They sure do have a big foot print. They do have a built in cranking handle. But you have to hold onto that handle same with the raven. That sucker will break your hands and fingers if you slip. The way the ten points are would be much safer for a youth.
The Excalibur is a sure fire good simple crossbow. My friend has an assassin td 420 great xbow
I believe the wicked ridge has the same accudraw that’s in the ten point and have a lifetime warranty on limbs. Cheaper priced point also. It’s made by ten point

 

[catch22]

I bought the wicked ridge 370 with accudraw this year. I did alot of research and for the price I wanted to spend, this one fit the bill. here is a novice review on it and xbows in general

The pros:
1. most all of the new xbows have huge thumb guards built into the forearm and getting your finger caught by the string is almost impossible
2. the 370 is super accurate, but most of the new ones are. scary accurate that you should not shoot the same bullseye twice
3. the scope comes pre-mounted and has caps. its no top of the line model, but is a good one
4. easy to assemble
5. easy to crank and has a clicker like a boat winch so that if you lose grip, it wont break your hand. also has a notch for a rope pull cock if desired or as a back up

The cons:
1. alot of the xbow companies require a specific nock/bolt type, so be aware of this
2. the triggers on most midgrade and inexpensive xbows have a ton of leak in them. they are not crisp like a rifle so they take some practice to get used to
3. xbows can be heavy, front heavy, have a large footprint and awkward, so make sure it feels good

best of luck finding what you need!

 

[WaltL1]

Might be obvious to most but...... get a good sling for whatever xbow you get!!! Makes carrying it around so much easier. I figured that one out pretty quick.

 

[flatwoods]

I would research one with a decent trigger. I have a Center Point.
It's very accurate and does what I need but I did spend $130 having a trigger job done. The trigger on Center Point is awful.

 

[WOODIE13]

Have used a Wicked Ridge G3 Invader since 2016, shoots 330 fps and typically gets complete pass throughs on critters, to include a 390 pound black bear.

Wicked Ridge or 10 Point would be my picks

 

[sea trout]

Have used a Wicked Ridge G3 Invader since 2016, shoots 330 fps and typically gets complete pass throughs on critters, to include a 390 pound black bear.

Wicked Ridge or 10 Point would be my picks

Ahhh cool!
I figured youd've carved out your own!!!!

wish I had some ramps salsa

 

[WOODIE13]

Ahhh cool!
I figured youd've carved out your own!!!!

wish I had some ramps salsa

Me too, next spring it will be on

 

[WOODIE13]

Ahhh cool!
I figured youd've carved out your own!!!!

wish I had some ramps salsa

So simple an 11 year old can handle it, plus most have the finger guards now days.

Also get a tripod and range finder, works wonders.

 

[KKrueger]

I have a Killer Instinct with the same collapsable stock as an AR-15. I can extend it out and it fits me, or I can adjust it all the way in and it fits my 12YO son. Something that fits the shooter sure makes it easier to shoot well.

 

[sea trout]

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So simple an 11 year old can handle it, plus most have the finger guards now days.

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Awesome!!!!!! Good job girl!!!!

But woodie you need your range finder and tripod for turkey huntin!!!!!

 

[WOODIE13]

Awesome!!!!!! Good job girl!!!!

But woodie you need your range finder and tripod for turkey huntin!!!!!

Only if I'm hunting with BIL, the gobbler sniper

Next time I'll bring the 22-250

 

[sea trout]

Only if I'm hunting with BIL, the gobbler sniper

Next time I'll bring the 22-250

I think he need an M1 tank

 

[WOODIE13]

I think he need an M1 tank

And then 3 shots

 

[bigchiefchoctaw]

If gonna need all that just go all in and call in a tactical nuke.. lol