Thanks for your reply, I have shot Horton only a few times and the feel is good. This may be hard a hard question but how much should I expect to pay for a good one, not top of the line but still a good brand? I have been looking around online but there are so many to chose.
Good advice here and I'll add a bit to the discussion.
- Think about how you will hunt. Size and weight come to play if you are a stalker, tree stand, ground blind or shooting house hunter. I have graduated from traditional style xbows to RDX and soon will have a very narrow version. Weight is less of a concern as I'm almost always resting or mounting my xbow vs carry it and stalking. All valuable aspects I consider based on my use preferences and hunting from climbers and in some cases, very small ground blinds.
- Consider your local resources. The more technically complex xbows do require some TLC so having a pro shop or authorized deals close by would be valuable if you choose a xbow that requires service. That service is often string replacements and cam timing tune ups that need a press to complete.
- Whats your budget? The xbow is the main spend but good arrows, broadheads, target or targets, scope upgrades if needed, limb suppressors, hard or soft cases and spares all add up as well.
- Is a used xbow an option? Many good 1-3 year old xbows pass through the classified and are great buys. The one value point to consider here is "warranty" as many will not transfer from owner to owner.
FWIW, I shoot a Horton RDX and have had two of the Horton RDX bows and they are excellent. Very well balanced, good size and great performance.