Excalibur Crossbows?

[Buckhead]

Thinking about buying a crossbow. Newbie here, looking at both the compound and recurve styles. Been reading a lot, understand the pros and cons of each. Finding myself drawn to the Excaliburs. Primary reason is my experience with compound bows. Constant tinkering, going to the bow shop for just about everything, gets old. The simplicity of the recurve is appealing. Seems like replacing the string every now and then is about it. Carry a spare string and no worries.

I realize they are slower, but seems like they are fast enough. I am looking at a 355 series, so 350 ish. Generally lighter than a compound crossbow. Accuracy about the same. Recurves supposedly louder, but not by much.

Am I missing something? Anything I have failed to consider?

 

[jbogg]

You won’t go wrong with an Excal. I have had my Excal Vortex for eight years and Have thought about getting the smaller/faster Excals that are out now, but my Vortex shoots so well it’s hard to justify the upgrade. I keep an extra string in my pack, and am good to go. No cams to come out of time, and it really is bullet proof.

 

[shdw633]

My buddy has two of them and love's them both. He has praised them both so much he has me thinking of getting one for the very reasons you speak of. The new ones they have out now look impressive and will get up to the 400 fps, but I'm looking at the 360's. I really like that they are nearly indestructible, plus that fact that, as you stated, a spare string is all you need as far as maintenance goes. I have three compound crossbows now that range from 330 fps to 400 fps and they all kill deer but it's about the overall weight of the bow for me right now. I am between the Excalibur Assassin or the new Wicked Ridge M-370 (because it is really light). Got a few months before I got to make a decision but I feel you and what you are going through!!

 

[Jim Boyd]

I like the simplicity of the Excal but I have had two cam bows now and not one issue has been noted.

Never even replaced a string. First bow had an estimated 1000 shots and the new one is estimated at maybe 300 shots.

If I were purchasing again now, I would def go with one of the narrow, reverse limb bows that are out now and would start with the Ravin.

If you buy a high quality product and take reasonable care of it, I don’t think you will have to tweak / work on it.

Good luck!!

 

[Mr Bya Lungshot]

Excaliber, Raven or a TenPoint and you’ve got something going.

 

[Buckman18]

A buddy of mine at work co-owns a pro shop in Murphy NC, and swears by the Excaliburs. He sells more of them than any other, and also hunts with them himself. If I get another, thats probably what i will get.

 

[Bjrink]

Ten points are good, Ravins are stupid fast. If you want a crossbow that you can have for a while,get an Excalibur.

 

[Arrow Flinger]

I bought a Tenpoint Titan this year and love it. It’s 9 inches wide at full draw and very light

 

[livinoutdoors]

Got the excalibur grizzly package a few years back and love it. No complaints.

 

[Buckhead]

Bought an Excal Axe 340. Decent speed, really like how compact and light it is. Good time to buy, lot of sales going on.

 

[Buckhead]

Here it is. Haven’t shot it yet, but like size, weight & quality level. 1st xbow, so nothing to compare it to. Hoping to sight it in this weekend if the rain ever stops.

 

[280 Man]

Here it is. Haven’t shot it yet, but like size, weight & quality level. 1st xbow, so nothing to compare it to. Hoping to sight it in this weekend if the rain ever stops.

Excalbur makes a very good bow! Have you give any thought to what arrows you are going to use? If not, may I suggest Spynal Tapp arrows. www.tapp-nation.com.

These arrows are made by Black Eagle to spec for Jerry at Tapp-nation. I have used the Tapps for 5-6 years and you will not find a better arrow! These arrows are made to order for you. If you decide to go this route call Jerry at tapp-nation 813 545 0754, it'll be the best call you will make.

 

[coolbreezeroho]

Excalibur.....no worries

 

[Bjrink]

Update on the new Excalibur. My dad recently bought the new Assasin. He has blown through two front ends the first two months. His opinion is that they have tried to make them too compact and too fast. He is religious about his technique and string care. He had a matrix for a long time with no issues. Soooo, the deal is, buy a Xbow with a great warranty except Parker, and shoot it. You don’t want catastrophic failure happening while you’re drawn on a big buck.

 

[Jim Boyd]

I would say the handwriting is on the wall for Excalibur - and any other manufacturer - that does not make one of the newer style, narrow reverse limb bow.

I don’t know if they make one or not - but if they don’t, I fear technology is going to sweep them away.

All of the R&D is going that way and that is what people are buying.

There is a reason drum brakes did not last......