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Frank
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 Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject: Horton crossbows |
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I have a Horton crossbow and hunt in a local park where I meet other
owners when we sign up for tree stands. I've been dismayed with
stories of bow failures. One guy, with a new bow, had it start
cracking when hung strung on his tree. It will take Horton 3 1/2
weeks to repair. Another guy, last year, had his limbs explode on a
new bow that had been recalled in the major recall on Horton a few
years ago.
Another has been experiencing cable sheathing wear on his.
This has got me concerned because I only have one crossbow and it is
the height of the season.
I know Ten Point (sic) makes a good crossbow but they are very
expensive.
Wondering what are most reliable crossbows in others experience. Also
thinking in terms of buying an el cheapo backup in case I encounter a
problem with mine.
This happened back in the days when I was shooting a Martin compound
and a limb cracked. Martin was great in repairing and getting back in
less than a week. |
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: Horton crossbows |
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank" <frank.logullo@DOL.NET>
Newsgroups: rec.hunting
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:00 AM
Subject: Horton crossbows
| Quote: | I have a Horton crossbow and hunt in a local park where I meet other
owners when we sign up for tree stands. I've been dismayed with
stories of bow failures. One guy, with a new bow, had it start
cracking when hung strung on his tree. It will take Horton 3 1/2
weeks to repair. Another guy, last year, had his limbs explode on a
new bow that had been recalled in the major recall on Horton a few
years ago.
Another has been experiencing cable sheathing wear on his.
This has got me concerned because I only have one crossbow and it is
the height of the season.
I know Ten Point (sic) makes a good crossbow but they are very
expensive.
Wondering what are most reliable crossbows in others experience. Also
thinking in terms of buying an el cheapo backup in case I encounter a
problem with mine.
This happened back in the days when I was shooting a Martin compound
and a limb cracked. Martin was great in repairing and getting back in
less than a week.
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My friend Gil shoots a Horton 150 lb. crossbow and has for about three years
now. He hasn't had any problems with his other than the usual crossbow
issues. Heavier, noisier and more cumbersome than a compound bow, but no
mechanical failures yet.Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service
http://www.herefishyfishy.com |
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Frank
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| Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: Re: Horton crossbows |
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers.com wrote:
| Quote: | ----- Original Message ----- From: "Frank" <frank.logullo@DOL.NET
Newsgroups: rec.hunting
Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 7:00 AM
Subject: Horton crossbows
I have a Horton crossbow and hunt in a local park where I meet other
owners when we sign up for tree stands. I've been dismayed with
stories of bow failures. One guy, with a new bow, had it start
cracking when hung strung on his tree. It will take Horton 3 1/2
weeks to repair. Another guy, last year, had his limbs explode on a
new bow that had been recalled in the major recall on Horton a few
years ago.
Another has been experiencing cable sheathing wear on his.
This has got me concerned because I only have one crossbow and it is
the height of the season.
I know Ten Point (sic) makes a good crossbow but they are very
expensive.
Wondering what are most reliable crossbows in others experience. Also
thinking in terms of buying an el cheapo backup in case I encounter a
problem with mine.
This happened back in the days when I was shooting a Martin compound
and a limb cracked. Martin was great in repairing and getting back in
less than a week.
My friend Gil shoots a Horton 150 lb. crossbow and has for about three
years now. He hasn't had any problems with his other than the usual
crossbow issues. Heavier, noisier and more cumbersome than a compound
bow, but no mechanical failures yet.Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service
http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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No trouble with mine either - I took a doe last evening in the park and
now qualify to hunt for their bucks.
I did learn a lesson a couple of weeks ago when I sliced the string with
a broadhead. Got me acquainted with local archery shop as it takes a
bow press to change string.
Hopefully problems are with the newer Hortons but I want to be prepared
to buy another crossbow if I get stuck mid season. |
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