Horton Hunter Supreme ((install)) May 2026

I’ve talked to hunters who’ve taken deer at 40+ yards with a bone-stock Hunter Supreme. It rewards a steady hold and punishes sloppy form. It’s not a “pick up and fling arrows” bow; it’s a shooter’s crossbow.

That depends. If you want a lightweight, quiet, budget-friendly crossbow for still-hunting in thick timber? Yes—you can find these for $150–250 used. If you want 400 fps, a crank cocker, and a bullpup stock? Look elsewhere. horton hunter supreme

Let’s be real: the limb saga. If you’ve owned a Horton from this era, you know the drill. The solid limbs were strong, but they didn’t love dry fires or extreme temperature swings. A lot of used Hunter Supremes you find today will have aftermarket limbs or tell-tale cracks near the limb pockets. Always inspect a used one before buying. I’ve talked to hunters who’ve taken deer at

I’ve talked to hunters who’ve taken deer at 40+ yards with a bone-stock Hunter Supreme. It rewards a steady hold and punishes sloppy form. It’s not a “pick up and fling arrows” bow; it’s a shooter’s crossbow.

That depends. If you want a lightweight, quiet, budget-friendly crossbow for still-hunting in thick timber? Yes—you can find these for $150–250 used. If you want 400 fps, a crank cocker, and a bullpup stock? Look elsewhere.

Let’s be real: the limb saga. If you’ve owned a Horton from this era, you know the drill. The solid limbs were strong, but they didn’t love dry fires or extreme temperature swings. A lot of used Hunter Supremes you find today will have aftermarket limbs or tell-tale cracks near the limb pockets. Always inspect a used one before buying.