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<blockquote data-quote="Buzzgun" data-source="post: 1624722" data-attributes="member: 4715"><p>ElkStalkR makes some good points, let me add a couple.</p><p></p><p>ALL crossbows are cumbersome, regardless of brand or design. Compounds are narrower than recurves, which is an advantage, but when the string breaks, gets cut by a broadhead (easier to do on a crossbow) or wears out (it will!), it's a trip back to an archery shop to find a bow press that is necessary to install a new string on a compound. With a recurve crossbow, you can change it yourself with no tools or equipment needed.</p><p></p><p>The compound crossbows I have shot seemed to be easier to cock than the recurves because of the "let off". That may be important to you and is an advantage for compounds.</p><p></p><p></p><p>There are MANY accounts of people who have accidentally dry fired an Excalibur with absolutely no damage to the bow. Never seen or heard of a compound crossbow surviving a dry fire. Most compound dry fires require that, at a minimum, the limbs be replaced.</p><p></p><p>Do some research regarding limb problems and customer service issues with the other brands mentioned before you decide.</p><p></p><p>If you have a problem with an Excalibur, you can call or e-mail the guy that owns the company directly.</p><p></p><p>I am not against compound crossbows, they do have some advantages. I have been hunting with crossbows for over 15 years, I have shot many different brands, my choice is not based on cost, I could buy and use any crossbow on the market and I choose Excalibur. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Good luck with your choice!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buzzgun, post: 1624722, member: 4715"] ElkStalkR makes some good points, let me add a couple. ALL crossbows are cumbersome, regardless of brand or design. Compounds are narrower than recurves, which is an advantage, but when the string breaks, gets cut by a broadhead (easier to do on a crossbow) or wears out (it will!), it's a trip back to an archery shop to find a bow press that is necessary to install a new string on a compound. With a recurve crossbow, you can change it yourself with no tools or equipment needed. The compound crossbows I have shot seemed to be easier to cock than the recurves because of the "let off". That may be important to you and is an advantage for compounds. There are MANY accounts of people who have accidentally dry fired an Excalibur with absolutely no damage to the bow. Never seen or heard of a compound crossbow surviving a dry fire. Most compound dry fires require that, at a minimum, the limbs be replaced. Do some research regarding limb problems and customer service issues with the other brands mentioned before you decide. If you have a problem with an Excalibur, you can call or e-mail the guy that owns the company directly. I am not against compound crossbows, they do have some advantages. I have been hunting with crossbows for over 15 years, I have shot many different brands, my choice is not based on cost, I could buy and use any crossbow on the market and I choose Excalibur. Good luck with your choice! [/QUOTE]
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