Trying out a few crossbows

I think the limb silencers are called Thunderblox..... ? Anyone??? They do work.
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- tell me about it. The crossbow that we own isn't just a little loud, it's obnoxiously loud. I'd think that noise reduction would be a major point of emphasis in the upcoming years for manufacturers.

If I were in the market for one I think I'd go with a Tenpoint.

 

We need to look into getting some limb silencers. The model we have is a basic Horton model, and it really fits the kids well in terms of stock length, but the noise level has always perturbed me.

 

tell me about it but thats why i make sure and take that extra time for the kill shot, you don't get a second shot with a crossbow, PERIOD ! (unless its at a target )

 

.... to see the light-hearted posts coming back in .....
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I have shot several crossbows and own 2. I have a 150 lbs Barnett compound,and a 175 lbs Excalibur Phoenix,with recurved limbs.

IMO,The Excalibur is the top of the line,and the bow I will hunt with.

I like the Excalibur for speed,and the ease of changing strings.When the compound needs a new string,I will have to have it done at a shop.

Shop around,but I found the best prices on ebay.

 

If I were in the market, I'd go with Excalibur. I like the simplicity of the recurve design, the light weight and the value.

 

has anyone tried limb silencers on the 10 point cb??
wife has one.

 

Recurves?

TenPoint has a couple beauties. The GT Curve and the GT Flex. The GT Flex has adjustability for different poundages and speeds. It is a great bow for a growing kid, but is also great for an adult.

You cant go wrong with a TenPoint..

 

I have a Ten Point CB with Limb Saver silencers and they work very well. I previously owned a Horton with out silencers and it was noiser than a .22 LR when shot.

 

I had the 'silencing kit' put on at purchase. However, the place I got it from was out of the Thunderblox, so when I replace the ones on their now, it will be with them.
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I have an Excaiber Vortex. It is loud, but I always set up at about 20 yds, so by the time the deer hears the loud noise, it will be too late. I haven't shot it a whole lot since I just got it in Dec., but it's fun to shoot. I'm looking forward to hunting with it. Capnhook

 

That TWACK is the last noise that they will ever hear, unless it is a crossbower letting out a big "YAHOO!!"