17 replies to this topic

[Ronaround]

Well guys i have a Horton Legend XL175 with Simmons 3x9 scope , It's been a great workhorse, got plenty of deer with it.

Prior to deer season last year the cable just broke on the cams and it obliviously need a cable and a new string. i bought a Barnett Ghost 400 in a mad rush for season.
My question to Horton and you the hunters is it worth getting it repaired for 1- a backup and mixing up the hunting some?
Any idea of cost and turn around time?

thanks!

[SPECIALIZED]

Sure, Would get it repaired, if for no other reason, nothing beats an available back up when you have a problem in hunting season.

[Tim50]

Get it repaired & you have a trusted backup! Always good to have a safety net if possible!

[Ronaround]

i thought so too. the issues is Horton's cost factor. anybody recently send there XB in for similar repairs and how much?

[Tim50]

Your in NE Ohio and Horton is right down in Kent, Ohio.....Give them a call maybe you could drop it off & save shipping....just a thought

[xbowguy]

Get it repaired!  Many shops around you should stock strings and cables for it.  Once repaired seeing its your work horse sale the Barnett! The Legend was a great crossbow.  Sad that its gone seeing the stock was so nice.

If you want to part with it let me know

[Ronaround]

You know guys it was and is a hell of a XB  that nice camo stock and short frame compared to the ghost 400 . i will give them a call. i did hear they check the limbs also when replacing in case there cracked. But at that age I wonder do they have replacements?
i do have ta keep the Ghost 400 i feel the need for speed! lol

[GrizzWolf]

Did you call them? What did they say? Inquiring minds want to know...

[Ronaround]

I did call them and here is the skinny..
Cost for the string is $20.00 and cable is
$25.00  turnaround time is about 14 days. shipping back is $12.00. if any other damage they'll let me know. all you need to do is unbolt the front clip and remove the limb chassis and send her in.
So i'll be boxing her up for that price and sending early next week.

Its good to know that Horton is willing to fix past older products without killing us on the price.

THANK YOU HORTON!

[Buckeye_Bowhunter]

Cool    I see you're in NE Ohio...their factory is in Kent.  Don't know how far of a drive that is from you?  I know in the past during "slow season" (not deer season) they take care of walk in warranty customers while they wait during normal business hours.  Now THAT'S customer service right there!

[Ronaround]

i just mailed it in to them. but no it isn't far away. this damn job keeps getting in the way of my hunting,.lol

[Buckeye_Bowhunter]

I hear that Ron!  I've only been able to get out one morning for turkeys so far this year...actually, as I write this I am in an airport in Missouri traveling for work.

[Ronaround]

Well 10 days and I got it back from Horton. gonna wax the string up good and start sighting it back in. 60 bucks with shipping.

[dropzone]

Ronaround, on 22 May 2012 - 07:12 AM, said:

Well 10 days and I got it back from Horton. gonna wax the string up good and start sighting it back in. 60 bucks with shipping.

Can't beat that. One thing for sure you know there were no other problems or Horton would have been letting you know.

[Tim50]

Ronaround, on 22 May 2012 - 07:12 AM, said:

Well 10 days and I got it back from Horton. gonna wax the string up good and start sighting it back in. 60 bucks with shipping.

Great service....Good luck with you "NEW" bow!!!

[Ronaround]

thanks, Guys.  its my New backup Xbow for sure.

[GrizzWolf]

Sounds like you got a heck of a good deal... I believe if you were to buy the string and cables yourself you would have paid the same or more and they installed them for you. And I can tell you right now they made zero money on the shipping, so Horton done you right!!

[Ronaround]

Grizz.  your exactly right giving the age and cost factors of the bow i think HORTON did a great job.