I am new to using a crossbow---back and shoulder problems, I purchased a Barnett 400 Quad---  This bow came with a multi lined 3 power scope,  I do not like the multi line scope at low light, Actually hindered a show at the 10 point buck I was chasing, early am light, Could not see well in scope---Any help with a red dot or green dot scope would be helpful, Any experiences with these ?  Thanks

I have been using the Barnett Quad 300 package now for 9 years and it has the ranging reticle scope that came with it BUT mine has the lighted dot at the center line of each horizontal line. There are a number of makers now making crossbow specific scopes now that they have become so popular. Check with Barnett first and if they don't have a model with the lighted center dots then check at www.nikon-hunting.com , www.centerpoint.com , www.swift-portoptics.com , www.leupold.com , and my personal favorite as they have the widest selection is www.sportsmansguide.com and just type in crossbow scope in the search box. I really like my scope as it is setup in 15 yard increments and it is dead on at each 15 yard distance. I stay away from the red dot type scopes myself just because each size dot covers a specified area ie 3" 4" 5" whereas a ranging retciles scope is more accuarte for me and keep in mind that this is simply my personal preference and use whatever you are most comfortable and confidant using.

well, they do make scope with the mutli reticale for x bow that have adjustable lighted reticle's

horton , ten point and excaliber make them, as well as others

I will add that in very low light a reticle that lights up can cause a blur to the object, thats why I like the one's that have a very low setting on a lighted reticle

the Horton one I have seen was very nice, and allowed you to chiose between it lighting up green or red(on same scope)

you do have to check the reticle marks for yardage between X bow, as they all shoot at different speeds, thus canot just say one is 20 yrds and then the rest are 30-40-50 yrs or what ever, have to really shoot and find out!
good luck

Yep !ree with shooting your crossbow after mounting the scope to make sure it is dialed in where it shoulod be. Mine is right where it should be as when starting at 15 yards as I bcak the target up in 15 yards increments it is still hitting where it should. The bolts all stay within the center bulleye at these different yardages and just for fun we went to a local park here that has a football field and after a few shots we were hitting the target at 100 yards regularly. I have mine zeroed out to 60 yards but my personal max for game is 45 yards and under.

I have the Barnett Buck Commander. I took the scope off that came with it and replaced it with a cheap scope. Not a good idea. Target shooting was good, but when I would try to find the deer in the scope under pressure it was to late. I put a better rifle scope on that was longer and it picked up a wider view and was easier to see your target. Doesn't have to be expensive, just a good one.

Have a Truglo multi dot halo site that i'm looking to sell. has 4 dots that show green or red. bought for my sons bow but will not fit. It fits a 7/8 weaver style base. look me up if interested.

I agree that the adjustable reticle are the way to go

also lowetr power scopes will stay brighter longer too, so look for a 2x over a 3-4 x scope too!

BUT not bashing, but honestly with about any crossbow scope, if its too dark to see reticles, even standard one's, its a good chance leagal hrs are over or not yet!

most scopes pull in more light that what a pin on a bow will when used with a peep sight set up, even fiber optics (35+ yrs bow hnting )

just something to think about not bashing!

I bought a new barnett 400 quad last year and took it hunting. the scope that came on it sucked. I couldn't dial it up enough to get the top cross hair for close yardage. the closest I could get was the second crosshair for 20 yrds. the further out I shoot is a little better. haven't really looked for a different scope but would be very interested in a good one that wont empty my wallet.

Chad  It may not be your scope, it sounds like you need a wedge under your scope between the scope and mount, probably on the front mount, but ?