Crossbow

[Tinman]

I am looking at a Barrett Ghost 410. Anyone familiar with it? I don’t know much about crossbows but it looks like a nice one. Any advice would be appreciated .

 

[Saltwater60]

I have a crossbow and not this one and they are impressive and hard hitting. If it doesn’t come with it plan on buying the crank tool since they are difficult to hand cock. Also look at regulations if you want to hunt with it. I bought the ripper 425 and I’m impressed.

 

[timboy]

I can't speak for that particular model but I bought a Barnett whitetail hunter str in the fall and I was pretty impressed with it for the cost,It is my first bow so I don't have much to compare it to but it did put dear meat in the freezer.
Hopefully I'll bag a turkey with it too before the month is over.

 

[Celt]

@Chicken Shoot is knowledgeable on this topic.

 

[timboy]

@Chicken Shoot is knowledgeable on this topic.

I haven't seen him post in a while,maybe he will pop in to share his expertise.

 

[Tinman]

Thanks guys. I am going to look a it tomorrow.

 

[diggs223]

Have a Barnett ts380 so far so good. Check out crossbow Nation

 

[Saltwater60]

Most brand names are good. I want a better scope for mine and I may purchase the vortex crossbow scope this year if I can find it.

 

[Cavalry]

I bought a pretty nice crossbow a couple years ago. Very accurate, hard hitting, great for hunting. The biggest downside I found it its about as fun to shoot recreationly as a muzzle loader. By the time you fiddle fuck around with the cocking device you are looking at 2 shots a min, maybe 3. I have a lot more fun with a compound bow.

 

[Saltwater60]

I bought a pretty nice crossbow a couple years ago. Very accurate, hard hitting, great for hunting. The biggest downside I found it its about as fun to shoot recreationly as a muzzle loader. By the time you fiddle fuck around with the cocking device you are looking at 2 shots a min, maybe 3. I have a lot more fun with a compound bow.

I feel the same way. I don’t use mine for fun just for hunting. I don’t think they are meant to be shot and used a lot honestly since I’m not sure they would hold up to that use, but great point and very worthwhile to be brought up and discussed here.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

I feel the same way. I don’t use mine for fun just for hunting. I don’t think they are meant to be shot and used a lot honestly since I’m not sure they would hold up to that use, but great point and very worthwhile to be brought up and discussed here.

All weapons need practice. Can't practice without use. If they break, ya gotta fix em.

 

[Tinman]

I bought the crossbow. Was only used a couple of times. I know the person I bought it from. Came with the crossbow, quiver, nice soft case, 15 bolts and wax and lube. Also came with the tool kit and the hand crank. Got it all for $350. Hard to beat that deal.

 

[Saltwater60]

All weapons need practice. Can't practice without use. If they break, ya gotta fix em.

For sure. I just mean I’m not sure they would withstand excessive use. More so the cocking device than the crossbow, but also not many places sell parts for these crossbows from what I understand.
I also think the crossbow is the easiest weapon to become proficient at. I shot mine last year from 20-40 years with zero drop and zero change on target. There is no recoil at all. I was really impressed with mine and in short order I had all bolts centered in an area half the size of my fist or smaller.

 

[Tinman]

I have never owned a bow of any kind, so I am learning as I go. Just got it because it is something new for me to learn and have a little fun with. Got a lot to learn.

 

[Saltwater60]

I have never owned a bow of any kind, so I am learning as I go. Just got it because it is something new for me to learn and have a little fun with. Got a lot to learn.

You’ll like it. As stated it’s not something you’ll shoot a hundred times in an afternoon, but I don’t think it’s something you’ll need to do that with to be proficient.
I shot a rabbit in the neck through some brush while deer hunting just to see what I could do and what it could do. I was only 30 feet away, but a rabbit neck is pretty small and that’s exactly where I was aiming

 

[Tinman]

Can I hang it from the stirrup on a hook? I have a lot to learn. That is the fun part to me.

 

[Chicken Shoot]

Be VERY careful with that crossbow. They are prone to exploding. Barnett will no longer warranty those crossbows. As old as that model is, do yourself a HUGE favor and have reputable bow shop install a new string and cable on it. I haven't been on here much lately and sorry I wasn't able to give you info on that crossbow prior. You can hang it from the stirrup IF there is enough room for the grip to hang fairly unobstructed. Crossbows are fun and deadly accurate but remember one thing ... they are NOT like a rifle. They are closer to a bow and arrow so if hunting with it, try to keep the shots within 30-40yds. Yes it can be used to hit targets at 100+yds .... so can my bow. LOL Stay away from bolts (crossbow arrows) on Amazon. They are made of plastic and they advertise them as "carbon fiber". Make sure the bolt is as far back as it can go as Barnett's allow the bolt to slide forward which results in a partial dryfire resulting in a blown up crossbow. Keep the "barrel" clean and lubed. ( the top where the bolt rides) Aside from the known Barnett design flaws, be safe with it and enjoy it but please get a new string/cable set on it. Even if not used, the string and cables are under extreme pressure and will weaken over time. Safe bet is to have them replaced every 2 years IF It's not used much. Once a year or more if you use it regularly.

 

[Tinman]

Thank you very much Chicken Shoot. I really appreciate the advice.