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 Posted: Tue Aug 11th, 2009 08:25 PM
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One of the local folks is offering one of two of his crossbows, the one I don't choose will go to grandson that live in some city.

The choices are:

Jaguar Camo 175-lb Rifle Crossbow


Barnett Panzer V Crossbow Package


With the Jag he will throw in 40 bolts, with the Barnett he will throw in 25 bolts.

The price he is asking is $125.00, I don't think either of them has seem a lot of field use.

My experiences with crossbows is limited, I have used the Vietname simple wooden crossbow and the South African 250 pound pull military crossbow.

So which is the better deal?

Thanks,

Jerry

 

 



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 Posted: Wed Aug 12th, 2009 01:44 AM
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The question I would be asking....  Which one of the two is it going to be easier to get parts for when something goes bad?

I don't have working knowledge on either of the two models you have asked about, as I have never seen either.  I like the idea that Barnett is a well respected company that is moving forward in the crossbow world.

 

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 Posted: Wed Aug 12th, 2009 02:37 AM
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The Jag looks like it was made by Barnett. But I don't know.

Find out if they have been unstrung. Those recurves need to be unstrung when not in use. If they haven't been unstrung they will need a new prod (limbs).

I'd pick the Barnett. I know they stand behind there stuff.

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Currently they are unstrung. But even thou they are a 2 or 3 years old, he has the boxes and the extras for them.

I like the Barnett, just because I have seen their name in many sporting good stores.

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Should be a good deal. Are you planing on hunting with it or just slingin arrows at a target?

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Hunting of course. We have a bow season, so I thought I would get a bow that is rifle like and use that.

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Good luck.:thumbs:

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His grandson didn't want either of the crossbows, so he sold me both of them for $200. One will probably be on the table at the next gun show.

Jerry



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