thinking of getting a crossbow for hunting

[Crazymays77]

so i was talking with my neighbor and sounds like i want to get a crossbow now for hunting next year. I would like some info and what i need to look for when i get one. any info would be great thanks.

[Hammerlane]

1. start your research right now
2. shoot
3. shoot
4. shoot
5. shoot some more

start shooting them now, different models, keep a journal of each one.. pro's/con's/feel/accuracy/$$ etc...
and pick one that "feels right" to the touch not the pocket

[doughchvy1]

just sold my crossbow. i will give some helpful information. make sure you check how the strings or cable go thru the stock. this is the reason i sold mine.the strings rode on each other while crossing in the stock. this wore them down quick. Barnett crossbows are all like this. I am looking into going either with a parker or a 10 point as they have a teflon block that the string/cable ride in so there is no contact with each other. hope this helps in your quest on looking for a crossbow

[Crazymays77]

thanks both of u I will start looking into them and checking everything out and see what i like.

[damn_ford]

my eastman x force 300 the strings ride on each other and wear fast, other than that i love it. the problem is people let them go until they break. way too much tension on these to be messin around with any frayed strings. there $20 for the set installed. alot of the other crossbows are having trouble with limbs breaking, ill stay with my eastman $299 out the door. do you reaserch