Need a crossbow for hunting deer. What is the most cost effective I can get, and at what site or store?

Question

'My brother has an injured left arm and so can't use a regular bow, and crossbow is allowed for him. I can also c**k it. I started looking at crossbows and man! they have gone up. I'm not that familiar with hunting with crossbows and I could use some advice. I don't need frills or thrills, just something to do the job, and do it effectively for the best price I can get cause things are tight. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Check out the Horton line.  Some nice bows at a reasonable price.  I have one with a conventional steel prod at 150# pull.  Accurate and more than enough power for any hunting situation.  

Answer 2

The Barnett "Quad 400" is reasonable priced & powerful.

http://www.basspro.com

Bass Pro Shop sells a combo package, that includes the crossbow, 4x32 scope, quiver & 4 arrows(bolts if you will) for $369.99(page 399 of the 2008 Hunting Master catalog)

You might check gunbroker.

http://www.gunbroker.com

On Gunbroker there is a Barnett Panzer(150lb) with Red Dot, quiver & 4 bolts - NIB - the buy now price is $139 -  

Used - Barnett Thunderbolt with 6 Easton bolts - buy now price of $150

Good luck

Answer 3

you do not need the most expensive to have a good crossbow. i have had a horton 175 for several years.just my opinion but you need at least a 175 lb pull.i have killed deer,hogs,varmits, and coyotes.horton is a very solid crossbow and is much cheaper than the others. people buy the most expensive and then want everyone to think they have the only good one.that is not the case at all.

----------retired texas deputy sheriff-------------

Answer 4

The best deal I could find online for you in a 150# crossbow:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...

Answer 5

flea markets are great for items like these.i would try there first

Answer 6

Check out local gun stores - you might find a good used one!  Also, some pawn shops have crossbows. Good luck and bag a trophy deer!