Barnett Xbows
03-13-2008, 05:48 AM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 32
Barnett Xbows
Hi everyone 
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I am new to crossbows. My friend has been test shooting several models he's bought and returned from Cabellas includinga Desert Stryker, a Horton recurve, a Phantom and an Excalibur. I've personally shot a few Barnetts (Quad 400 and a Revolution).
I'm getting ready to make a purchase this month as a birthday present to myself. I liked the Barnett's but they seemed a tad loud and I wasn't real thrilled with the triggers. It seemed as if I had to pull back on it a great deal before the weapon would fire. Their speed and accuracy were decent and they felt really good when I shouldered them.
I've heard alot of negative things about them from some dealers while others have sang their praises. I have a case of "Crossbow Confusion" now. Ireally liked the Desert Stryker; it was amazingly fast with practically zero vibration, but it was pricey.
Is Barnett a fairly reliable product and is it possible to get an aftermarket trigger for them? I ilked the xbow but the trigger just turned me off? Am I alone in this perception?
,I am new to crossbows. My friend has been test shooting several models he's bought and returned from Cabellas includinga Desert Stryker, a Horton recurve, a Phantom and an Excalibur. I've personally shot a few Barnetts (Quad 400 and a Revolution).
I'm getting ready to make a purchase this month as a birthday present to myself. I liked the Barnett's but they seemed a tad loud and I wasn't real thrilled with the triggers. It seemed as if I had to pull back on it a great deal before the weapon would fire. Their speed and accuracy were decent and they felt really good when I shouldered them.
I've heard alot of negative things about them from some dealers while others have sang their praises. I have a case of "Crossbow Confusion" now. Ireally liked the Desert Stryker; it was amazingly fast with practically zero vibration, but it was pricey.
Is Barnett a fairly reliable product and is it possible to get an aftermarket trigger for them? I ilked the xbow but the trigger just turned me off? Am I alone in this perception?
03-13-2008, 03:50 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Posts: 372
RE: Barnett Xbows
I also started out with a Barnett Revolution. It was retired after one year of use. Sold it to a friend and shorty there after a limb cracked. Barnett is willing to fix or repair. You get what you pay for.
I definatly upgraded to a Excal. I like it 100% more then the Barnett.
My recomendation is tospend a little more and get a better quality xbow.
Check out the Phoneix package deal offered at bowhunters superstore
I definatly upgraded to a Excal. I like it 100% more then the Barnett.
My recomendation is tospend a little more and get a better quality xbow.
Check out the Phoneix package deal offered at bowhunters superstore
03-13-2008, 04:19 PM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Central, Alaska
Posts: 1,774
RE: Barnett Xbows
For me, which I have been involved with XBows for 12 years now, the ONLY companies that I would deal with would be Excalibur or TenPoint, they have a great product, XBows (recurves)in which you could change out the string (simple)in the field, and both companies have awesome customer service.
I have the Excal ExoMax 225# that I hunt hogs with and itfits meperfect. I have never have a problem and I have 2 Excal's.
Another thing to keep in mind is to make sure any XBow you buy fits you of course no matter which company you go with.
I would reccomend either.
I have the Excal ExoMax 225# that I hunt hogs with and itfits meperfect. I have never have a problem and I have 2 Excal's.
Another thing to keep in mind is to make sure any XBow you buy fits you of course no matter which company you go with.
I would reccomend either.
