Is the SA Sports 175-lb. Fever Crossbow Package a good beginner crossbow, and are the scope and bolts any good? If it is not so

[Noah Prail]

Is the SA Sports 175-lb. Fever Crossbow Package a good beginner crossbow, and are the scope and bolts any good? If it is not so good, are there any other good crossbows under $200? Thanks N.D.P.

[huntfishtrap]

Hate to sound discouraging, but in general you usually get what you pay for with crossbows, up to a point anyway. I'm not saying it's necessary to spend $1000 on a top-of-the-line model, but the "bargain-basement" bows are usually heavy, loud, and have tons of vibration, in my experience. I would look around for a good-quality used bow; I think that might offer more bang for your buck