Should I buy this as a starter cross bow? Does this come with a manual?
1687800
There is not an actual manual but intructions are printed with pictures on the box cover. I cannot tell you if you should buy this but this is the only part thats not ideal, its a manual draw to load with no assist, so you use your foot to hold it still and then draw the string back with both hands to lock it before loading the bolt/arrow and there's a lot of resistance.
1687801
no it does not but it is a wonderful bow have hunted with it alot and have no complaints buy different arrows ssa 16 inch carbon you can get them on amazon Carbon nothing else and your ready to go it is worth the $40 in the long run SAA CARBON BOLTS 16" 6PK
1687802
no this is not a starter crossbow it is not at all easy to load for a beginner. you should start with something less powerful
1687803
Yes it better then a starter bow.very powerfulla little tough to put the bow string on.comes with a manual..but once you do that you are going to love it like I do.
1687804
no, one page only. However, there are some great videos on youtube. it's very easy to set-up.
1687805
Yes it works great! There is a gen info paper, but in no way would I call it a manual. The scope is no good, but the bow is worth the money. I put 4x32 scope with range markings inside. UTG is a good place to order the scope. I paid more for the scope than the bow.
373545
If I were you, I would buy a bow with a stronger draw weight so that it can grow with you. It would be ideal for you now, but you will get drastically stronger over the next few years, and you will wish for a stronger bow. I know that for the price, this one has nice features, but I would recommend spending a bit more and getting a better bow. You aren't a beginner, so you will be left wanting for more with this bow.
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
1911419
I bought this for my son who has a compound bow and he says it's great for the money. I just called him about a cross bow and he said he thought it would be fine. He really likes it!!�
87994
Good question. I want to buy one for my son this year for Christmas. I bought him the bow last Christmas an he still loves it.
754254
Yes :) I got it as my beginner bow. Also because I am a very tiny woman lol. It's got great pull and sturdy.
423780
No scope, no quiver, no bolts, comes as just the base crossbow; everything needed to fire it. It's a really good bow, love it, Horton hasn't made crossbow's for about a year now, so you might want to consider getting a new string. After about 50 shots I had to change mine, total of $40. Also the crossbow comes in camo, not black, but you can see that from the other comments.
37274
Lisa this bow is not a Good choice for a young archer . It is pretty much a toy . sell it, send it back just get rid of it someway .Go to a Barnett Vortec Jr . youth bow .It is a little more expensive .You can get it here on Amazon , or at your local dealer . It has a real bow string , real sights , and adjustable draw length .It will Grow with your child all the way from practice to real Deer Hunting . Well worth the money !! Easy to adjust draw length ,and Draw weight !!
1571225
Yes....there are adjustments on each end and there is a tool included with the bow. There is directions on the box.
236143
Yes, the bow comes with a string. I was able to string it for the first time watching a video on youtube without a stringer. However, I recommend getting a bow stringer.
1577323
I took mine to a local sporting goods store who sells Barnett crossbows. The tech restrung it with the string they had in stock for only the price of the string. You need a bow press to accomplish the re-stringing function. He did it in 15 minutes.
833282
I would say probably yes. If he's a beginner, and this is his first bow, then this one is definitely the best you'll find for the money. If he has experience with heavier bows, this will seem like a step backwards--but otherwise, it's an excellent starter. From experience, I can say it's more powerful than it looks. Just keep in mind it doesn't come with a bow stringer, which is needed to install and remove the string, so it won't be usable out of the box without one. Good luck!
1286912
I'm new to the sport and purchased this solely for target shooting on my rural property. It is a great beginner bow per the local archery shop reps I spoke with. I would STRONGLY recommend you also order the cocking device. It's very strenuous to load the bolts and well worth the money. You will also want to buy av target. There are many options available from square bags of assorted sizes and densities to game animals (hunting decoy type). Hay or cardboard targets will damage the bolts severely. Also, Amazon has the best prices by far in bolts (arrows) and cases. Hope this helps.
446090
Hi there. Mine came with the red dot, quiver and arrows. If I were you, I would buy the new version of this bow fir about the same price, the Recruit Recurve. Much better bow with safety, etc. I sent my rc150 back due to poor quality, and failure to cock due to faulty lock mechanism requiring me to use a pen or pencil to ready the cock mech. Hope this helps.
1152948
Age 16, girl, beginner - perfect bow! Get some extra arrows as they are easily lost and are not very stout to start with. Best wishes! Bruce. (don't discard the sight that is embedded in the cardboard that is entangled within the bow strings.) Throw nothing away until you have used the sight! :-) BTW this is a serious bow, you could kill with this (with broadheads - a deer)
754253
No, the draw weight is too light and the sights are too basic. I would recommend a Mathews Mission Menace for an adult female starting out. Starting weight should be around 30# minimum. That's the bow I started with and love it! For an adult male just learning to shoot a bow, I would recommend the Mathews Mission Craze or something similar. This bow is great for a pre-teen thru young teen to shoot. It's actually a little heavy for my 7 year old. She will grow into it very soon though!
665580
this bow wuld be great for you. i have not measured the arrows but believe they are a regular length. My grandson is 10 and really likes it. the pull though is alittle stiff or tight but it is still new. I am very imppressed with the bow for the price.