Would this be good for a beginner? If not what is a good starting crossbow?
1373197
this i a good bow period with accuracy speed and plenty of kinetic energy to put down big game while still being affordable. it is backed with a five year warranty which all together makes it a good first through intermediate bow
1373198
Absolutely!!!The kit is easy to build.The price is better than other bows,that are much lesser than the ghost350.It's a bow you will have for a long time.Don't buy to cheap!!You get what you pay for.I just held a new Barnett Raptor and it's real small and light.Felt and shoulders GREAT.But the scope was the non illuminated 4x32,and not as powerful,at 330FPS.For 5hundred the Ghost is real hard to beat.That's why I bought it.It cuts threw deer like melted butter!!
1373199
This bow is a great bow. Beginner or not. Best purchase I have made in years.
1373200
I have found this to be a great crossbow and I would recommend it for a beginner or an experienced shooter.
1373201
I was a beginner when I bought this bow. FAST! And bang for the buck! Have fun. Technical questions, refer to you tube, your best bet.
1373202
It was the first crossbow I ever bought. I love it and it was so easy to put together and sight in.
1373203
Yes. Its my first crossbow and I love it. Excellent bow for the price. My friend has a Ten Point and he likes mine better.
1027720
yes you can this crossbow is perfect for hunting I plan on going deer hunting this fall with it.
2135615
I'am not familiar with crossbows but i would ask my local archery store or club.
1152951
I am not an expert, but did purchase this bow for my 10 year old grandson who is also a beginner. I think you would still need some guidance from someone who has used a bow to be sure you follow safety rules and to help you get a good start in this sport. My grandson loved his gift and his father provided the guidance and a safe place to practice.
2066747
We bought this for our 9 year old. He's an active boy and has a lot of upper body strength so it is easy for him to pull. I would think 10 would be the top for this bow because it has a light pull. It's great for a beginner and the site is fairly accurate. It's good for about a 25 yard range but not strong enough for more. Our nine-year has had it for about 5 months and is ready for a recurve.
719326
Yes assembly is easy and this is a great crossbow. The fastest fps recurve is the way to go.
40842
So far it has been great, I would suggest you buy the hand crank that goes inside the butt. Pulling back on this crossbow by hand is just too much when you're shooting at targets. The hand crank is about $130 is basspro, but about $79 on amazon. It makes pulling back only about 16 lbs. hope this helps, I give it 5 stars!
664522
We have. It has enough power and accuracy for a starter bow. We will eventually upgrade to compound crossbows but this one is working great so far
335549
Honest answer is I don't like the scope it comes with. It works ok for about 15-20 yards. I would buy the one without and purchase a better scope the crossbow is amazing I bought another one. Keep the string waxed and lock tight in the bolt that hold the bow in place and it's pretty accurate. 3 thumbs up for me on fun and power it can be dangerous if that helps. I shot at my fence from about 45 yards and it stuck in about 1/2 inch
758108
These are great beginner arrows overall. However, because the have stiff plastic fletching your accuracy with a longbow would be somewhat limited unless you learn to adjust your shot to compensate. Arrows with feather fletching are the best for longbows, but they will cost you two to four times as much. The length of these arrows is pretty good especially for youth and lady shooters. A full grown man might find them too short for a comfortable draw. I am 5'4" and I can use these with my traditional longbow without too much difficulty. Between them, my kiddos have a longbow (standard), a recurve, and a compound bow and they ALL use these particular arrows. They are durable and fairly true to aim overall, but I still think the accuracy is best with the recurve and the compound, probably because they are more 'powerful' than the longbow. Hope this helps!
1507174
This model would be good for the beginner golfer. If you have lot of equipment try something larger.
1592160
Absolutely. It is so simple and easy to assemble, and although the pull says it's 50-55, it's really only about 30 or so with the string that it comes with. The arrows that come with it are great and very durable, and they are not too difficult to replicate at your local archery or hunting store. Fires well and you'll love how easy it is to store by it being a compact bow.
647788
I purchased this for my 18 year old nephew and it was a great beginner for him. He had no experiece w a bow.
1023250
According to the manufacture discription it should be fine."Ideal for beginners 8 and up (adult supervision req'd)Designed for young archers new to compound bows"
2080142
I bought for use for a crossbow that shoots 410 fps. It doesn't hold up at all for being rated for 400fps. I guess if your shooting in the low 300fps it is a waste of money for you I believe. But if your shooting up to 300fps I guess it will work good for you. It's not worth it's money when considering the standards they set. Do not shoot rage practice tips at it either, it's only made for field points. It also where's extremely quick!!
2159187
A great bow but rather than I respond to your question, get online @ http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/catalog/crossbow/equinox. it will describe the options. You will need more arrows, string and rail wax. Goof Humting
2263788
I also bought this bow as a gift to my grandson. For target practice I purchased the Easton Genesis II 6-pk. They are great as a beginning arrow, but the fletchings (vanes) are flimsy and come off easily. I decided in the future I would buy arrows else where.