@@TheCATFISH1949That's awesome. It has impressed my so far. I may move the bow to my old Recruit because I like the stock better. I will lose some speed, but will be curious to see how much. The Recruit has a bigger foot stirrup. It also has shorter stock making it easier to cock. Mine also has a lighter trigger.
Works quite well and the price is reasonable for sure. Excalibur is better quality, but out of my budget. Also much harder to cock, and I like to shoot a lot.
Just bought the same one from Walmart. $188. Box says premium redot scope and it came with a cross a 3x32 scope instead. $120 scope. Anyways what scope you get?
Yeah, I agree that little spring loaded ball to hold the cocking rope in…. not needed AT ALL. And the marks on the center serving on either side of the rail …. Those aren’t needed either. Got the same bow for my grandson for his birthday. The way they have the picatinny pieces on the sides of the front end I absolutely hate. Combined with their quiver mounting apparatus in my opinion sucks big time. I ended up putting that quiver and it’s mounting apparatus in my big box of extra parts that I keep and added a four arrow Excalibur quiver along with their mounting bracket. I mounted this directly underneath so that the quiver sits off to the side and it’s rock solid.
@@Kurtdog63 you hit the nail on the head. A crossbows enemy is vibration. Too many people try to go light with both bows and crossbows to shoot faster and flatter. It's kind of like half a dry fire when bolts are too light. I go 400 minimum. If you are shooting 450g at 250fps,you have more than enough energy to hunt just about any creature in North America out to reasonable distances.
I still own my original Barnett Wildcat that I bought way back in the early 90's.. just a simple recurve crossbow @150lbs draw.. they came out in either the wood or skeletonized stock like mine.. and over the years all I have ever done is change/replace the prod once and put a new string on it a few times.. but besides that it still shoots just perfectly fine today. That classic original Barnett Wildcat design has been copied by so many other companies (like Man Kung) that still put out their cheaper imitations of the old Barnett Wildcat Crossbow today. Interesting to see how the Barnett Wildcat design has changed over the years.
Yes, Barnett has been around for a long time. I like the one string bow concept. Might own a wheel version at some point, but they really have become so powerful. I don’t think they’re that fun to shoot and they tend to break self-destruct.
It is a Tactacam Fishi. Wide angle. Reportedly tactic cam is no longer making their hunting cameras. Only their Trail Cameras big disappointment. You may can to buy one on eBay.
That’s what I thought it was. I purchased 3 of them on clearance from Walmart for less than $20 each. Put a little camo duct tape on them and they work great. Use them more than my GoPro. Where did you hat mount?
That is a very nice looking crossbow, but it can be made better. I think the split limb design looks better and it looks more professional. Barnett at this stage should manufacture at least one recurve crossbow that can perform in the low to mid 300 fps range.
Trigger is a little stiff, but no creep. Not hard to get used to. I still like the original stock and larger foot stirrup on the Recruit. Might put the CRX bow on the Recruit stock. The overall stock is several inches shorter than the Blackcat and the CRX. Easier to cock I think. The power stroke will be shorter but worth the trade. The plus side is the CRX bow is more compact when cocked than the Recruit and the Blackcat.
@Kurtdog63 nice! Thank you! I have a heavily modified recruit and was curious about the powerstroke/weight difference. I was planning on buying the new one and swapping the trigger but I was curious about FPS for the limb just incase my 12 year old one broke.
@@Trickydickysticky I previously put the 165 lbs bow from the newer Blackcat model on the Recruit stock. It was a definite improvement. Raised the arrow speed about 20 fps.
@@Trickydickysticky The string latch just stopped working on the Recruit stock. I pull the string back and it will not latch. Not sure if it is broken or maybe some grit down in the latch not allowing it to function. It has been a good crossbow up to now. I probably shot it a lot more than the average shooter. Lasted about 5 years. Might be repairable. Not sure.
@Kurtdog63 can you reset it manually before attempting to latch? I've had the issue twice before- there are 2 little springs on either side of the latch responsible for popping the Gate back up to be recocked after the shot. Let me know what you come up with and we'll see if we can't trouble shoot it.
Sir, "IF" the red button locks the string in before you start cocking, then this feature is for perfect center string cocking. This way, your limbs will be loaded EVENLY, the same, and one not more then the other. Sometimes we all pull a little strong with one arm, and that loads the limbs unevenly. Then we have to uncock it and recock it evenly. If you do not, then the arrow will be thrown to one side or the other, depending which limb was loaded stronger. So "IF" the string is locked in "BEFORE" you start cocking, and each of your hands were even, then you will cock the "LIMBS" Evenly. THAN YOU
It doesn't squeeze the rope cocker. It is just in there loose. I push the hooks on the rope cocker all the way in against the side of the stock before I pull it back. This makes for an evenly cocked crossbow. You are correct if they are not cocked evenly, your arrow flight is going to be frustrating.
@@Kurtdog63 Ok just was wondering about that button. Yes as you said, it is important for both hooks to be resting against the sides, and that both hands stay the same height all the way through the pull till it locks in. Thanjs
Uso flechas 2219 en aluminio cortadas a 19" para ponerles un inserto de 100 grains maa punta de 125 grs y asi consigo 525 grs. Los jabalies aqui son grandes lkegando facilmente a los 90/100 kgs... sera mejor una punta de 2 filos o uso una de 3 filos ? Los tiros son miy cercanos a unos 10/12 mts... Se le podria poner una cuerda de Fast Flite como a la Excalibur Cub ? Muchas gracias
Barnett crossbow started manufacture in the United Kingdom, but as far as I can tell, they moved their operations to the United States in 2003 and their headquarters was in Florida
@@tedluna624 I enjoy shooting all kinds of bows. I like to hunt, but would still be shooting arrows even if I didn't hunt. I like the simple design and light weight. Some of the compound crossbows are so powerful, they are not even fun to shoot.
LiveAction KurtDog . You da man !!!
It's all your and James Bailey's fault. Terrible influence. Hee hee.
@@Kurtdog63 lol hahaha you started it !
@@Kurtdog63that 8 point buck never knew what hit him !
@@TheCATFISH1949That's awesome. It has impressed my so far. I may move the bow to my old Recruit because I like the stock better. I will lose some speed, but will be curious to see how much. The Recruit has a bigger foot stirrup. It also has shorter stock making it easier to cock. Mine also has a lighter trigger.
@@Kurtdog63 The Mad Crossbow Scientists! Thats what caught my attention about ur channel . Keep it up!
Very useful review and demo. Thanks. I like this crossbow too and am getting me one.
Works quite well and the price is reasonable for sure. Excalibur is better quality, but out of my budget. Also much harder to cock, and I like to shoot a lot.
Just bought the same one from Walmart. $188. Box says premium redot scope and it came with a cross a 3x32 scope instead. $120 scope. Anyways what scope you get?
I got the Barnett scope in my box 3 x 32 and it’s optics are actually quite good.
My scope broke on the inside first shot.
@@codymorris2386 The glass on my Barnett scope is pretty sharp. I don't like the circle only reticles. I have Nikon crossbow scope on it now.
Yeah, I agree that little spring loaded ball to hold the cocking rope in…. not needed AT ALL.
And the marks on the center serving on either side of the rail …. Those aren’t needed either.
Got the same bow for my grandson for his birthday.
The way they have the picatinny pieces on the sides of the front end I absolutely hate. Combined with their quiver mounting apparatus in my opinion sucks big time.
I ended up putting that quiver and it’s mounting apparatus in my big box of extra parts that I keep and added a four arrow Excalibur quiver along with their mounting bracket. I mounted this directly underneath so that the quiver sits off to the side and it’s rock solid.
Nice kurtdog I was waiting for this review I figured you would get ya one. so now after I see a few more reviews of it I will get me one!!..
I hope you don't have big feet. Heehee.
@@Kurtdog63 I wear 13
@@jamesbailey..catfishin My Recruit has a bigger foot stirrup. No problem getting boot in it. I wear 12's. Ha.
Seriously looking at these. Does the quality look like it will hold up?
This one holding up so far. Barnett has stepped up the look. I think shooting light arrows is hard on all crossbows. Need to shoot 450 gr or more.
@@Kurtdog63 you hit the nail on the head. A crossbows enemy is vibration. Too many people try to go light with both bows and crossbows to shoot faster and flatter. It's kind of like half a dry fire when bolts are too light. I go 400 minimum. If you are shooting 450g at 250fps,you have more than enough energy to hunt just about any creature in North America out to reasonable distances.
I still own my original Barnett Wildcat that I bought way back in the early 90's.. just a simple recurve crossbow @150lbs draw.. they came out in either the wood or skeletonized stock like mine.. and over the years all I have ever done is change/replace the prod once and put a new string on it a few times.. but besides that it still shoots just perfectly fine today.
That classic original Barnett Wildcat design has been copied by so many other companies (like Man Kung) that still put out their cheaper imitations of the old Barnett Wildcat Crossbow today.
Interesting to see how the Barnett Wildcat design has changed over the years.
Yes, Barnett has been around for a long time. I like the one string bow concept. Might own a wheel version at some point, but they really have become so powerful. I don’t think they’re that fun to shoot and they tend to break self-destruct.
Nice video. What camera is that on your hat?
It is a Tactacam Fishi. Wide angle. Reportedly tactic cam is no longer making their hunting cameras. Only their Trail Cameras big disappointment. You may can to buy one on eBay.
That’s what I thought it was. I purchased 3 of them on clearance from Walmart for less than $20 each. Put a little camo duct tape on them and they work great. Use them more than my GoPro. Where did you hat mount?
@@Snookbuster1 ua-cam.com/video/SIuSWZLLGdQ/v-deo.htmlfeature=shared
If Barnett made that crossbow in a split limb design, there probably wouldn't be an issue getting a boot inside the foot sturrp.
I put the Recruit foot stirrup on it. Works great now.
That is a very nice looking crossbow, but it can be made better. I think the split limb design looks better and it looks more professional. Barnett at this stage should manufacture at least one recurve crossbow that can perform in the low to mid 300 fps range.
Cocking rope holder seems like an answer in search of a question
What were they thinking? No benefit that I can see.
wish they would put a trigger tech trigger on it and a cocking crank
Trigger is a little stiff, but no creep. Not hard to get used to. I still like the original stock and larger foot stirrup on the Recruit. Might put the CRX bow on the Recruit stock. The overall stock is several inches shorter than the Blackcat and the CRX. Easier to cock I think. The power stroke will be shorter but worth the trade. The plus side is the CRX bow is more compact when cocked than the Recruit and the Blackcat.
Can you try switching the limb from the crx onto the recurit stock and see what weight/speed comes?
Already done. Shot 394 gr at 253 fps. 458 grain at 244 fps and 548 grain at 225 fps.
@Kurtdog63 nice! Thank you!
I have a heavily modified recruit and was curious about the powerstroke/weight difference. I was planning on buying the new one and swapping the trigger but I was curious about FPS for the limb just incase my 12 year old one broke.
@@Trickydickysticky I previously put the 165 lbs bow from the newer Blackcat model on the Recruit stock. It was a definite improvement. Raised the arrow speed about 20 fps.
@@Trickydickysticky The string latch just stopped working on the Recruit stock. I pull the string back and it will not latch. Not sure if it is broken or maybe some grit down in the latch not allowing it to function. It has been a good crossbow up to now. I probably shot it a lot more than the average shooter. Lasted about 5 years. Might be repairable. Not sure.
@Kurtdog63 can you reset it manually before attempting to latch?
I've had the issue twice before- there are 2 little springs on either side of the latch responsible for popping the Gate back up to be recocked after the shot.
Let me know what you come up with and we'll see if we can't trouble shoot it.
Sir, "IF" the red button locks the string in before you start cocking, then this feature is for perfect center string cocking. This way, your limbs will be loaded EVENLY, the same, and one not more then the other. Sometimes we all pull a little strong with one arm, and that loads the limbs unevenly. Then we have to uncock it and recock it evenly. If you do not, then the arrow will be thrown to one side or the other, depending which limb was loaded stronger. So "IF" the string is locked in "BEFORE" you start cocking, and each of your hands were even, then you will cock the "LIMBS" Evenly.
THAN YOU
It doesn't squeeze the rope cocker. It is just in there loose. I push the hooks on the rope cocker all the way in against the side of the stock before I pull it back. This makes for an evenly cocked crossbow. You are correct if they are not cocked evenly, your arrow flight is going to be frustrating.
@@Kurtdog63 Ok just was wondering about that button. Yes as you said, it is important for both hooks to be resting against the sides, and that both hands stay the same height all the way through the pull till it locks in.
Thanjs
Esta ballesta con una flecha pesada de 525/550 grains podria cazar un jabali de 100 kgs a 20 metros ? Gracias
Por supuesto. Tiene bastante fuerte. La flecha usa usted pesa perfecto.
@@Kurtdog63 Muchas gracias
Uso flechas 2219 en aluminio cortadas a 19" para ponerles un inserto de 100 grains maa punta de 125 grs y asi consigo 525 grs. Los jabalies aqui son grandes lkegando facilmente a los 90/100 kgs... sera mejor una punta de 2 filos o uso una de 3 filos ? Los tiros son miy cercanos a unos 10/12 mts... Se le podria poner una cuerda de Fast Flite como a la Excalibur Cub ? Muchas gracias
2 blade broadhead Mejor . No se de excalibur. 2219 es flecha duro
Made is US?
Barnett crossbow started manufacture in the United Kingdom, but as far as I can tell, they moved their operations to the United States in 2003 and their headquarters was in Florida
@@Kurtdog63i cant find anything on my wildcat that says made in Florida on my box
More speed? A few more? Twist the string 3 or 4 turns
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I actually tried that with the Recruit. The speed went down! I think it shortens the power stroke, which is a huge factor in arrow speed.
@@Kurtdog63 Get a Fast flight string if still available, that’s what we used to do
@@michaelJ415 Not sure if it is rated for fast flight. Might already come with one. Not sure.
are ye still using it mate?
Still more videos to post. Yes. Thanks for watching. Australia? How cool is that!
@@Kurtdog63 i won our local archery tournament today in the crossbow devivision with mine. Love it.
@@tedluna624 I enjoy shooting all kinds of bows. I like to hunt, but would still be shooting arrows even if I didn't hunt. I like the simple design and light weight. Some of the compound crossbows are so powerful, they are not even fun to shoot.
@@Kurtdog63 i agree. I have 6 others up to 470 fps 200lbs draw and the wildcat is the funnest. And ya its super light and simple.
Barnett is pure garbage. Temporary BS
This is my third Barnett recurve style. Very pleased with their performance glad they came out with more powerful bows to get the arrow speed up.