TS370 or TS390

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Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2019

If you're choosing which one and why? I've narrowed it down to Barnett but not sure which.

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TomOnTheRun

· #2 · Dec 1, 2019

Mike, welcome to CBN and two good choices. Depends what are you wanting to do and how you hunt with a Xbow. I have owned both. If you are stalking and walking I like the TS-370 because it's lighter. The TS390 from a shooting house, blind or off a shooting stick shoots faster/flatter shooter but is bit not as nimble to carry IMHO. Truth be told not signifiant. Also, you may like the cosmetic look of the TS390 step through riser. It's slightly more nose heavy vs the TS370. That is my personal experience.

I prefer the TS370 because it's lighter and more compact. To me it gets down to personal preference. Both are very accurate once tuned and setup. Like all Xbows TLC is required.

Shooting both after I had them tuned with new strings.

TS390 shoots 403 grain arrow around 388-393fps... You can shoot faster but more stress on the Xbow limbs.
TS370 shoots 403 grain arrow around 373-378fps... You can shoot faster but more stress on the Xbow limbs.

Tip: Purchase BloodSpot Hunter arrows. They are great off the shelf arrows and affordable.

Hope this helps.

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TomOnTheRun

· #3 · Dec 1, 2019

One other note regarding accuracy. Be sure to find a spot to mount a bubble level to limit canting (limbs tilting left or right). This is a game changer accessory and the cost is minimal.

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Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 1, 2019

TomOnTheRun said:
Mike, welcome to CBN and two good choices. Depends what are you wanting to do and how you hunt with a Xbow. I have owned both. If you are stalking and walking I like the TS-370 because it's lighter. The TS390 from a shooting house, blind or off a shooting stick shoots faster/flatter shooter but is bit not as nimble to carry IMHO. Truth be told not signifiant. Also, you may like the cosmetic look of the TS390 step through riser. It's slightly more nose heavy vs the TS370. That is my personal experience.

I prefer the TS370 because it's lighter and more compact. To me it gets down to personal preference. Both are very accurate once tuned and setup. Like all Xbows TLC is required.

Shooting both after I had them tuned with new strings.

TS390 shoots 403 grain arrow around 388-393fps... You can shoot faster but more stress on the Xbow limbs.
TS370 shoots 403 grain arrow around 373-378fps... You can shoot faster but more stress on the Xbow limbs.

Tip: Purchase BloodSpot Hunter arrows. They are great off the shelf arrows and affordable.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for your input

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Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 1, 2019

TomOnTheRun said:
One other note regarding accuracy. Be sure to find a spot to mount a bubble level to limit canting (limbs tilting left or right). This is a game changer accessory and the cost is minimal.

Good advice

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Gabowman

· #6 · Dec 1, 2019

Tom is telling you straight up about 'em as he owns/owned both. He KNOWS those two bows.

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Huntersthompson

· #7 · Dec 1, 2019

I think the traditional front end on the 370 is much more stable than the step thru riser on the 390. No chance of twisting with the 370 front end.

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Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · #8 · Dec 2, 2019

I'm leaning toward the 370...Ebay has a good $$

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Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · #9 · Dec 2, 2019

TomOnTheRun said:
One other note regarding accuracy. Be sure to find a spot to mount a bubble level to limit canting (limbs tilting left or right). This is a game changer accessory and the cost is minimal.

What is the warranty barnett offers for these bows?

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TomOnTheRun

· #10 · Dec 2, 2019

Iam_Mike said:
I'm leaning toward the 370...Ebay has a good $$

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I bit the bullet yesterday for a TS-370.

There are some outstanding prices on 2019 models.

IaM, you can't go wrong with either.

Warranty, I'd advised going to Barnett's website.

https://www.barnettcrossbows.com

Good luck!

swets

· #11 · Dec 2, 2019

I am also looking at the ts370 but I have no knowledge of tuning whatsoever. Would the bow as it comes from the factory sling the 403 grain arrow sufficient to take a small west coastal deer down at about 30 yards? The bow itself is like eye candy to me and I might have to get one!

Huntersthompson

· #12 · Dec 2, 2019

Your gonna be shooting at least 360fps with that arrow. That is enough speed and kinetic energy to take down a moose at 30 yards. The hard part is getting within 30 of a coastal Blacktail. I have hunted them in my youth and they are harder to hunt then whitetail.

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TomOnTheRun

· #13 · Dec 2, 2019

Huntersthompson said:
Your gonna be shooting at least 360fps with that arrow. That is enough speed and kinetic energy to take down a moose at 30 yards. The hard part is getting within 30 of a coastal Blacktail. I have hunted them in my youth and they are harder to hunt then whitetail.

When I got mine it shot 403 grain BloodSport 366fps on my Chrono. That impressed me.

HunterThompson is on point. You will drop any deer at 30 yards with that setup.

Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 2, 2019

I pulled the trigger and just bought one off ebay... couldn't resist the $$$

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swets

· #15 · Dec 3, 2019

TomOnTheRun said:
When I got mine it shot 403 grain BloodSport 366fps on my Chrono. That impressed me.

HunterThompson is on point. You will drop any deer at 30 yards with that setup.

Huntersthompson said:
Your gonna be shooting at least 360fps with that arrow. That is enough speed and kinetic energy to take down a moose at 30 yards. The hard part is getting within 30 of a coastal Blacktail. I have hunted them in my youth and they are harder to hunt then whitetail.

I bought some rage crossbow x broadheads(100 grain) that were on clearance, would they make a good match with that bolt?

Huntersthompson

· #16 · Dec 3, 2019

Rage will work great,so believe they require rubber bands to keep them closed in flight. I shoot the spitfire crossbow heads , they do not.

TomOnTheRun

· #17 · Dec 4, 2019

Confirmative! I killed a Antelope at 52 yards with those Broadheads. That distance is a validating testimonial.

swets

· #18 · Dec 8, 2019

My new ts370 is in the mail!

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Iam_Mike

Discussion Starter · #19 · Dec 8, 2019

Got mine this week

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swets

· #20 · Dec 8, 2019

what length of bolt did it come with. Some seem to come with 2o" and some with 22". I was wondering if one excels over the other. I'm not sure which to buy,but am looking at the bloodsports.

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