With the recent surge in popularity for the Kodabow Crossbow, I think that there is now another contender for a quality recurve crossbows. Previously this market was almost completely taken by Excalibur Crossbow, but the last fe models from Kodabow have gotten peoples attention.
If you are in the market for a new recurve crossbow, then I am sure that many of your friends have told you that you should be looking for an Excalibur crossbow for sale. They have been around for quite some time now, and they have had very few hiccups in the road. I own an Excal myself, but there is a lot that can be missed out on because of complacency. Since it is just about time for me to get a new crossbow (I want another recurve) I thought that I would share with you, my top two picks in the recurve category.
Excalibur Crossbows
The first crossbow that I have to mention is (you guessed it) an Excalibur. My pick from their new lineup is the Matrix 380 Xtra. If I were hunting anything tougher than whitetails, then I would most likely get the 405 Mega. If I were bow hunting in New York then I would get the 330. What I enjoy the most about the 380 is that it is more compact than most of the other recurves on the market. Since I am generally hunting in areas where there is a lot a brush, smaller and compact is always best for me. Shooting this crossbow and the Equinox before it, I can definitely say that they have sold me on their craftsmanship.
Kodabow Recurves
Now, for the sake of argument, my next choice would have to be the Kodabow Bravo Zulu. I have always been a big fan of the AR-15 platform, so this seemed like it had the best shot to steer me away from Excal. While the crossbow does weigh in at a hefty 8 pounds, I will say that it felt very balanced around its mid-point. Another aspect of the design that I liked about this crossbow was that it has a split limb. When I compared it to a 200 pound draw weight solid limb bow, it did seem like it was a noticeably quieter. The best way that I could describe this crossbow would be "quiet and dependable." It was accurate and felt very powerful.
While the Kodabow did show me a lot that I haven't seen from the recurve market in a long while, I don't know if it was enough to get me to look for anything other than an Excalibur crossbow for sale. I did enjoy the handling of the Zulu, but when I see split limbs, that automatically means more potential for something to go wrong. Call me old fashioned, but I have had good success with Excal. I wouldn't deny a Kodabow if it was given as a gift, but I believe Excalibur will give me more bang for my buck.You can find more articles about crossbows here. Or you can purchase an Excalibur crossbow for sale here.
The Most Important Aspect to Consider When Looking for a Crossbow for Sale
For the first time, hunters will be able to use a crossbow to hunt in Wisconsin, New York, and Minnesota. There has been a big interest from people who want to take advantage of the new regulations that were just passed this year. In many states, crossbows were treated as guns/rifles so their use was limited. There will no doubt be people who are completely new to crossbows this year that are hitting the field. Before you new hunters start searching for a new crossbow for sale, there are a few do's and don'ts that you should keep in mind.
Archery Bows in the Media
Archery bows are coming into the spotlight at a very quick rate in recent times. Theaters have always enjoyed using the bow and arrow as a weapon in many of their movies. Many years ago, you could see Robin Hood on the big screen with his group of merry men. You could also see Sylvester Stallone a few years later showing us the lethal nature of the weapon, in Rambo.
Still Hunting with Crossbows
You can hunt in various ways when you are out in the tree-covered forest. Some people enjoy hunting with their crossbow from an elevated position, so they use tree stands. Some hunters cannot climb up a tree as easily anymore or they just simply prefer to position a hunting blind in a discrete location. Some of you are looking for a little bit more from your hunt. If you want something that is a little different from your average hunt, then I would recommend a little something called still hunting.
