If you are a beginner with very little shooting experience, the takedown bow is the better choice as you will quickly “outgrow” whatever draw weight you get, and you will most likely want a heavier bow. Unless you are certain that you can handle #45 as you did on the Mountaineer (and by handle, I mean handle it long term and hold it for a good while during a hunt, as you line up your shot), and believe that the #45 is all you will ever need – in which case go for the Blackhawk. I hope this helps. In general, these two bows are very similar quality wise.
Hi Craig,
I’ll do my best to get my hands on one and have it reviewed. I’ll ping you when it’s up!
If money is not an issue, I would go with the 380. However, both crossbows are excellent and you really won’t feel bad about having the 350.
A 30 – 35 should be good for her I would say, although it also depends on what her goal is (hunt, practice, etc?)
Thanks for the kind words about the review!
Hi Jimi
If you are a beginner with very little shooting experience, the takedown bow is the better choice as you will quickly “outgrow” whatever draw weight you get, and you will most likely want a heavier bow. Unless you are certain that you can handle #45 as you did on the Mountaineer (and by handle, I mean handle it long term and hold it for a good while during a hunt, as you line up your shot), and believe that the #45 is all you will ever need – in which case go for the Blackhawk. I hope this helps. In general, these two bows are very similar quality wise.
Yes Ryan, you can. Though it will require either some natural innate talent, or a lot of practice.
You’re very welcome Dana. This is a fantastic x-bow, it should serve you really well.
You are very welcome, happy to hear it!