equinox or matrix 380

[bigc]

hello folks i am new here and will be new to crossbows i am looking at the equinox and the matrix 380 i have test fired a 380 and i liked it i have held a equinox and liked the feel but want some help deciding which one to purchase from you experienced shooters both have their pluses and minuses i will hunt whitetail deer and hogs and some target shooting i am a big guy so cocking isnt a problem with either thanks

[foofoo]

welcome newbie!.. all the Excaliburs are great. hold a few and see which model you like. Matrix is smaller so would get my vote but an Equinox for the right price is a winner. hope i helped. maybe buy both

[Deerstalker]

I am 75 and have an Equinox and absolutely love it. I can cock & uncock the CB while in my tree stand. The Equinox & 380 will shoot through any animal that you choose to hunt. Example of the Equinox accuracy.

[vixenmaster]

You knowed in yer heart which one felt the best, shootin is about even in speed. Now grab the one that felt best, jus simple

[Fletch2]

I x2 what vixen said

[strum]

if money isn't an option then the 380 hands down. both are amazing machines

[bigc]

i think the equinox feels the best of the two does the equinox need the s5 string suppresors to quiet the string ? are the 20in arrows better to shoot than the 18in on the matrix ? by the time you add a better scope and the s5 suppresors and a guardian anti dry fire device it will be cheaper to get a matrix already loaded with features i am full of questions cause i dont really know much about these

[Hunt it]

I am unsure of how someone arrived at same in speed for both. Unless they have done a lot to the Equinox since the one I owned there is little comparison. The 380 is much nicer size and weight wise and a good deal faster. The 380 is much more accurate at longer distances.

[racking up points]

No offense to Nox lovers, (I used to be one too), but if you want heavier, slower, bulkier and wider, then go with an equinox.

The 380 wins hands-down!

[Michiganhunter]

I had a Exomax for 4 years and just sold it, great bow! However I am anxiously looking forward to the purchase of a smaller, faster, just as accurate, 380 or 405. If nothing else as a hunter the smaller size of the Matrix is worth a whole lot to me. The Matrix family is just a superior hunting design in my opinion than the older style Excaliburs as good as they are.

[vixenmaster]

I am unsure of how someone arrived at same in speed for both. Unless they have done a lot to the Equinox since the one I owned there is little comparison. The 380 is much nicer size and weight wise and a good deal faster. The 380 is much more accurate at longer distances.

I arrived at the same speed/close to anyway with usin a 400gr arrow out of the 380 it gets mid 350's. Nutten wrong wid a Equinox model. The Matrix is a more compact and a tad faster a few fps. Unless you use 350gr arrows. Then the 380 is much faster