Observations, New and Old (or just different)

[tdickens58]

I have made some observations (comparisons) between the old Horton Stag and the new Parker Terminator.
See below...

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1. The Terminator is prettier!

2.
The terminator has a 4 X scope that I like, but the Stag has a three dot sight that in use in the backyard I think I like better because of the larger field of view. Remember, these are my opinions!

3. The Stag is louder. I like the terminator because it is quieter.

4. The Stag is lighter. I like that!

5. The Terminator is faster! 320 Fps range compared to the Stag at around 250 - 260 ish.

6. For shear enjoyment of shooting the Stag is easier to shoot, because it's cocking span is shorter.

7. The three dot sight like I said before is great, but I worry about it being more fragile and because it's electronic more prone to breakage.

8.Overall, if I trusted the three dot sight more, I think I would like to have it on the Terminator.

9. They both shoot very well (in my opinion) although I need to get used to the terminator's extra weight.

10. I think I will be comfortable with either one in the Fall, but because the Terminator has more oomph, I'll be more prone to use it.

Here are a couple extra pics...



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Just thought I'd share.

[tdickens58]

Try that first pic again...

[michihunter]

Nice review. Sounds like you have your bases covered this fall. Good luck!!

[BT]

On the 4X scope....how are you adjusting for yardage ?

[tdickens58]

It has four horizontal crosshairs. The first (top) on I sighted in at twenty yards. The rest are lined up to 30, 40, and 50 supposebly by the factory to match the arrow drop.

From what I can tell from the limited shooting I've done so far, those additional crosshairs are not exact, but a reference point.

I'm not one to take shots over 25 yards with a bow and will probably stick to that rule with the Xbow. So those additional yardage markers won't mean al ot to me. (I hope) (:

[BT]

I have the three dot as you have on the other.
I like it but it does have a tendency to block and halo at times.