[woodhick90]

im looking for a crossbow for my father who is disabled and cannot shoot a regular bow, i finally convinced him to get a crossbow. he needs one that is light but at a good price.the parker buck-buster 150 looks like a decent bow? anyone use this bow? any other sugesstions?

 

[dpms]

If Parkers are what you are looking at, wait a few weeks and consider the Parker Enforcer 160, which is new for 2010. Looks to be less money and very fast.

The Buckbuster is a great bow but I would opt for the 175 model as opposed to the 150.

 

[arrowhead]

The new Enforcer 160 is the little brother of the Tornado. It is a very light bow. It also has the stock similar to the Tornado. If your father would be more comfortable with a rifle type stock, the Buck Buster is an excellent choice.
The Enforcer 160 starts at $399 and the Buck Buster 150 starts at $499

 

[NiceRack!]

boy.. I've been knocking around between Tornado and the Buck Buster... giving my son my Terminator#150 now they tell me they are discontinued..

I love that stock.. Tornado has that goofy forearm.. is it worth the 10 FPS more? 330 vs 340

 

[arrowhead]

The forearm on the Tornado...kinda hard to describe in words, but I'll try.
The "dip" in the stock just forward of the trigger...when shooting at an extreme downward angle, such as a treestand....place the begining of the "hump" into the palm of your hand and your elbow into your hip. Very steady.

When shooting from a standing position...put your fingers through the hole in the forearm. There is no chance of getting your fingers in strings flight path. Very safe.

The Tornado was designed for treestand hunting. The limbs are compact, the stock is designed to hold at downward angles. Just my opinion, but I think the Tornado is about the perfect treestand hunters crossbow.

The Buck Buster 175 and the Tornado are both rated at 330 f.p.s. The Tornado, because of it's inverted cams is a bit shorter. The Buck Buster is a bit wider because of it's limb/riser system. It will also vibrate a bit after the shot.

 

[NiceRack!]

AH Thanks for that info...

 

[arrowhead]

That's what I'm here for. If you have any more questions....just ask. I'm here to help.
Mike

 

[RB]

AH, would you say the Enforcer is better fit for kid or lady hunter if it is smaller than the Tornado?

My gang all shoots the Tornado well, but I would guess if it had a little less weight and awkwardness it would be perfect...is that the Enforcer?

I like the price...that is for sure.

 

[Wood Wise]

My father has the buck buster and likes it.

 

[arrowhead]

I will hopefully get a chance to shoot it Friday. I will have a full report after the Archery Trade Association show.
I would have to say that it will be a better fit. The skeletonized stock should make it quite a bit lighter and easier to handle.
And Yes...that is a good price for a bow that comes with a lifetime warranty and made is the USA.

 

[woodhick90]

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice!

 

[joe8768]

I bought a Buckbuster 150 brand new off this site from another memeber for around $450 that even came with bolts & cocking rope, red dot scope, plus a brand new case.

I did shot a big doe at 25 yards that was quartering away and the deer died within 30 yards. I was using mech. broadheads that I paid $10 (Org. listed at $36) that were for sale at the archery store.

I thought it was too easy, I would think this bow was fast because the deer did not know what happen.