Excaliber search and questions

[giles]

I'd like to get away from the $300 specials I've been using. Had 2 fail on me last year. I've always been in the group of being able to buy 3-4 of the Killer Instinct bows for the price of a good one. They fail and I can pick up a new one just about anywhere and roll on. I'm thinking about changing that and going with an Excaliber. I like the narrowness of the micro. The simplicity of them really has my attention. I don't need 500 feet per second for how I hunt. I just need something that I can count on. Lots of people on here browse lots of places. Keep an eye out for sales please. I don't shop often enough to know a great deal. I also don't feel comfortable enough to buy used off ebay.

Everyone always seemed happy with this company. That still hold true?

Any pros or cons?

Anyone suggest one model over another?

What would you change that might be available in today's upgraded models?

Anyone talk me out of this?

Would this make me a trad guy?

#nosaddle #turkeyspecialist

 

[giles]

Suppressor Extreme | Excalibur Crossbow

Powerful precision in a lightweight package Ultra-compact and lightweight for maneuverability and comfort in any hunting scenario. CeaseFire ensures your crossbow will not fire unless an arrow is loaded, safety is off, and the trigger is pulled Best in class trigger system mirrors the...

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I didn't know they came out with one in the 400 range!

 

[giles]

Take my money! I should not have looked around. I should NOT have looked around! Anyone looking for a kidney or anything?

 

[Hedgelj]

@xbowguy what's that website that you always recommend? I know he had some great packages when I was looking for a crossbow a few years ago

 

[GoetsTalon]

My Excalibur is a old Phoenix model. Would buy again. Uncock with the rope so no shooting to unload. Change the string in the field if you nick it with no press. I just don't like carrying it. Heavy and it's just a bitch to maneuver through thick cover with. It's slow so I would not shoot at a deer pass thirty yards. Accurate is a understatement. If you shoot twice you will hit the first bolt in the target. At fifty yards I still wouldn't shoot twice lol. I sighted it in when new back in 2010 and never had the scope turret covers off since. Ten years I finally changed the string and it still shot to the spot as the old one.

 

[hickslawns]

Ask Brock. Years ago I bought one for my son based on his experience and opinion. Hasn't been shot a ton but you pull it out, shoot a few bolts, shoot.a few with broad heads, and go hunt. Probably jinxed myself now, but they are the 12v Cummins diesel of the crossbow world. Slow. Heavy. Loud. Probably even leak a little oil. But you jump in and drive it across country without thinking twice. Not the fastest or lightest. They just work.

 

[giles]

400 feet per second is cooking! I was under the impression that they were still around 340 and I was good with that. Maybe I should continue to be good with that and just buy one of the original micro 340 models.

 

[MoonLab]

I’ll be following along on this one. Trying to buy a Harley first

 

[Mickey Merrie]

I have a hybrid Excalibur/Stryker "Offspring" and love it. If I were in the market it would be Excalibur. 400 fps is smoking. You would need a lighted nock to be able to see the hit! de-cocking feature plus a hand crank option as well. Mine is rated at 360 but I shoot a little heavier set up. Quiet is an understatement!

 

[xbowguy]

@xbowguy what's that website that you always recommend? I know he had some great packages when I was looking for a crossbow a few years ago

Wyvern Creations. Great pkg deals. No Tax and Free Shipping!

 

[Mike]

I bought the Excalibur Suppressor Extreme a couple of months ago. I haven't shot it yet. Purchased from Wyvern. Very small micro platform.

 

[Bowhunter57]

@giles
I've been to Sportsman's Den, in Shelby, Ohio, many times and if I didn't already have a Ravin (waaay too expensive), I would definitely purchase one of their crossbows. Very affordable! They have a sales flyer, online, but often don't advertise their in-store specials, due to how low they are and the manufactures' rules against it.

Sportsman's Den |

www.sportsmansden.com

Personally, I would never purchase a 400 fps crossbow, again. They're "hot rods" and don't have much life expectancy. Something in the 340 fps or 370 fps will get the job done and they tend to require less maintenance. Good luck with your choices!

 

[Isaacorps]

Excalibur will be my next one, whenever that may be…