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Post by davet on Jan 30, 2020 12:07:18 GMT -5
Ok.....so I gotta get some thoughts on this. As my current crossbow is out of production....and the company is out of business, I may be looking into a new crossbow in the say.....next two years or so. Now.....both of these are "reverse draw" technology, but the first one....a Ten Point NITRO Elite is on the market for $2500. The second one, a Wicked Ridge 400 cost $730. They both kill deer with proper arrows. So.....since they both kill deer and (I'm sure) they are at least as accurate as my old Horton reverse Tech crossbow (that cost $550).....why the price difference of $1,770??  
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Post by fleroo on Jan 30, 2020 12:46:38 GMT -5
Not a chance in hell I would pay those prices. You can find X-Bow "packages" that include a cock string, bolts, tips, etc... less than $400. And it will kill them just as dead. Kinda like how a $20,000 Chevy will get you to the same place as a $100,000 BMW
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Jan 30, 2020 12:53:06 GMT -5
Sold my 10 point a couple of years back, and got a Wicked Ridge, have never looked back, and the WR is lighter.
I have no idea why the price, both made by the company.
Did see where 10 point came out with one with a decoder, which would be nice.
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Post by acorn20 on Jan 30, 2020 12:58:25 GMT -5
Didn't I see where Ten-point came out with the "VAPOR"...their latest and greatest and lightest AND most expensive x-bow? I believe the MSRP was around $2800!
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 13:00:18 GMT -5
A Toyota Corolla and a Lexus IS will both get you to the same place. One does it with some more refinement and higher quality components. It also comes with a certain mark up for the "flagship" status. The question is the price difference worth it to you.
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 13:00:39 GMT -5
Didn't I see where Ten-point came out with the "VAPOR"...their latest and greatest and lightest AND most expensive x-bow? I believe the MSRP was around $2800! Yep. The new Ravin is also $3000. |
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 13:06:21 GMT -5
Personally, of all of the new bows introduced for 2020, the one I ama most interested in is the Wicked Ridge M370. It is a conventional limb crossbow, but still very compact, fast, and extremely lightweight. Street price of around $560.  |
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Post by acorn20 on Jan 30, 2020 13:08:41 GMT -5
I've never been a wrench head. A vehicle (car or truck) gets me from point A to point B. If it does that safely, looks half-way modern and doesn't cost an arm or a leg, I'm fine with that. I lived through the muscle car era and I never had the urge to own one. My dad was an insurance agent and I saw what my buddies were paying for their premiums.
But $2800 for a cross-bow? Ridiculous! That buys a heck of a lot of meat!
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 13:15:47 GMT -5
But $2800 for a cross-bow? Ridiculous! That buys a heck of a lot of meat! Just a ridiculous as paying 40,000 for a 4 door sedan, or 60,000 for a 4 wheel drive pickup, some would say. But, people do it all of the time. Its a matter of perspective I guess. |
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Post by dougell on Jan 30, 2020 13:49:31 GMT -5
But $2800 for a cross-bow? Ridiculous! That buys a heck of a lot of meat! Just a ridiculous as paying 40,000 for a 4 door sedan, or 60,000 for a 4 wheel drive pickup, some would say. But, people do it all of the time. Its a matter of perspective I guess. True but any type of archery gear is the worst monetary investment you can make. |
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Post by turkeykiller on Jan 30, 2020 13:50:51 GMT -5
I have said it before. To me, Excaliber is the way to go. One string, and 2 simple limbs equals way less chance of problems. The new ones are way narrower than mine.
The Excaliber can also be decocked with the same string used to cock it, without firin a bolt
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Post by CoureurDeBois on Jan 30, 2020 14:02:13 GMT -5
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Post by bowbum on Jan 30, 2020 14:06:47 GMT -5
My Golden Eagle draw-and-hold compound is a 1998 model and even with two bad rotator cuffs and a completely detached ligament in my left shoulder, I still kill deer every year using it.
My kid, to the contrary, generally purchases a new compound about every 3 years. I have two of his hand-me-down bows in the closet and haven't seen a reason to "upgrade" yet....
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 14:13:20 GMT -5
I have said it before. To me, Excaliber is the way to go. One string, and 2 simple limbs equals way less chance of problems. The new ones are way narrower than mine. The Excaliber can also be decocked with the same string used to cock it, without firin a bolt For simplicity and reliability it is tough to beat Excalibur crossbows. The reliability factor has come down a little bit lately as they are chasing speed as well. Without cams, their limb poundages are insane. Lots of stress on those limbs. |
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 14:15:53 GMT -5
Ravin's new R29X for 2020. I may be shooting this one this year once they become available. Last I heard they are a few weeks away from initial shipments.  |
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Post by dougell on Jan 30, 2020 15:16:07 GMT -5
I have said it before. To me, Excaliber is the way to go. One string, and 2 simple limbs equals way less chance of problems. The new ones are way narrower than mine. The Excaliber can also be decocked with the same string used to cock it, without firin a bolt A spear is the way to go TK. |
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Post by ridgecommander on Jan 30, 2020 15:27:59 GMT -5
A spear is the way to go TK.  |
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Post by dougell on Jan 30, 2020 15:30:23 GMT -5
My Golden Eagle draw-and-hold compound is a 1998 model and even with two bad rotator cuffs and a completely detached ligament in my left shoulder, I still kill deer every year using it. My kid, to the contrary, generally purchases a new compound about every 3 years. I have two of his hand-me-down bows in the closet and haven't seen a reason to "upgrade" yet.... LOL.you are old.I remember the Golden eagles being the bow to have at the 3D shoots in the late 80's. |
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Post by cspot on Jan 30, 2020 16:43:46 GMT -5
Personally, of all of the new bows introduced for 2020, the one I ama most interested in is the Wicked Ridge M370. It is a conventional limb crossbow, but still very compact, fast, and extremely lightweight. Street price of around $560. If I was to buy a new crossbow this would be what I would get. Being that I just got a vertical bow tonight, I don't see any new Crossbows in my future. |
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Post by bowbum on Jan 30, 2020 17:00:19 GMT -5
My Golden Eagle draw-and-hold compound is a 1998 model and even with two bad rotator cuffs and a completely detached ligament in my left shoulder, I still kill deer every year using it. My kid, to the contrary, generally purchases a new compound about every 3 years. I have two of his hand-me-down bows in the closet and haven't seen a reason to "upgrade" yet.... LOL.you are old.I remember the Golden eagles being the bow to have at the 3D shoots in the late 80's. Hey man, I have had a dozen compound bows but I love this one. It has an 15 degree angled handgrip that truly seems to help me with vertical alignment. All I know is it fits good and shoots exceptionally well. I've had multiple new bows, Hoyt, PSE and a couple others, given to me when I did an article on the new bows coming out for 1998. I gave each one away to guides I hunted with and subsequently did stories on. The Golden Eagle was also a freebie, (for testing and review purposes), but it fit me so well I couldn't part with it. |
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Post by cspot on Jan 30, 2020 17:24:36 GMT -5
I have said it before. To me, Excaliber is the way to go. One string, and 2 simple limbs equals way less chance of problems. The new ones are way narrower than mine. The Excaliber can also be decocked with the same string used to cock it, without firin a bolt The Excalibur bows are tough to beat for sure. I own 2 of them. Some of the compounds though now are coming out with the ability to decock without firing. |
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Post by dougell on Jan 30, 2020 17:34:21 GMT -5
What did you buy Craig?
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Post by Dutch on Jan 30, 2020 17:36:15 GMT -5
I took the crossbow out after Christmas. So fed up with the damn thing. It's one of the reasons I no longer look forward to archery season. Bulky, hard to handle, top heavy on the shoulder, can't walk thru any kind of brush. Sucks the life outta me.
I looked at those expensive narrow bows. WTH? $2200? A bow is the worst investment one can make. Now, if there is a narrower one without all the bells and whistles, I might be interested
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Post by dougell on Jan 30, 2020 17:39:13 GMT -5
A spear is much easier to carry Dutch.You guys are missing the boat.
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Post by davet on Jan 31, 2020 13:09:06 GMT -5
I bought my Horton about a year before they went bankrupt. I like it especially for me because it's a reverse technology bow. That puts the weight more in the center than out on the end. (Better balance). I can almost....almost shoot it with my right arm\hand only. My left arm has lost strength so I can't make ethical shots with a compound....and I prefer\want\need a crossbow that balances well.
But like others have said.....I don't see a need to pay more than $600 for a crossbow.
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