Crossbows

June 28, 2009 by Bowhunter  
Filed under Crossbows

In modern day, the crossbow has largely evolved into a weapon for sport and recreation, but it's fearsome medieval heritage has unfortunately given rise to some misconceptions. The most common misconception is that a crossbow has long-range capabilities like a gun. IT DOESN'T! While the crossbow is often shouldered and fired much like a gun, that's where the similarities end. In spite of the cool advances in modern manufacturing and machining, the crossbow is still a primitive weapon. Today, the average crossbow generates roughly 80 ft-lbs of Kinetic Energy. By comparison, a run-of-the-mill .30-30 hunting rifle generates over 1200 ft-lbs of Kinetic Energy. So if you intend to use your crossbow for big-game hunting and you expect it's range and power to be like a modern powder weapon, you will surely be disappointed.

Regarding range and accuracy, the modern crossbow is actually more similar to the modern high-performance compound bow.

Here are the current eBay listings for Crossbows:

BRAND NEW EASTMAN X FORCE DX300 CROSSBOW PACKAGE BRAND NEW EASTMAN X FORCE DX300 CROSSBOW PACKAGE Paypal 0 Bid US $279.99 18m
Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Paypal US $34.99 22m
12 Aluminum High Stress Bolts 50 or 80 lbs NEW Low$ 12 Aluminum High Stress Bolts 50 or 80 lbs NEW Low$ Paypal US $2.50 24m
BRAND NEW HORTON KNEE POD CROSSBOW SHOOTING REST BRAND NEW HORTON KNEE POD CROSSBOW SHOOTING REST Paypal 1 Bid US $14.99 29m
BRAND NEW BARNETT WILDCAT C5 CROSSBOW PACKAGE BRAND NEW BARNETT WILDCAT C5 CROSSBOW PACKAGE Paypal 0 Bid US $299.99 30m
BRAND NEW BARNETT QUAD 400 CROSSBOW PACKAGE BRAND NEW BARNETT QUAD 400 CROSSBOW PACKAGE Paypal 0 Bid US $349.99 30m
Barnett quad 300 compound crossbow Barnett quad 300 compound crossbow Paypal 26 Bids US $240.50 37m
50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne 50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne Paypal US $9.00 38m
2010 barnett predator avi crossbow 2010 barnett predator avi crossbow Paypal US $610.00 48m
Barnett thunderbolt compound crossbow Barnett thunderbolt compound crossbow Paypal 7 Bids US $91.08 1h 1m
BRAND NEW 2009 BARNETT PREDATOR AVI PKG WITH 4x32 SCOPE BRAND NEW 2009 BARNETT PREDATOR AVI PKG WITH 4x32 SCOPE Paypal US $625.00 1h 7m
Deer hunting t shirtWhite tailbuck rack archerydeer Deer hunting t shirtWhite tailbuck rack archerydeer Paypal US $15.00 1h 9m
BARNETT PREDATOR AVI CROSSBOW PACKAGE WITH SCOPE 175 LB BARNETT PREDATOR AVI CROSSBOW PACKAGE WITH SCOPE 175 LB Paypal 0 Bid US $565.99 1h 10m
180lb 180 lb Camouflage Hunting Crossbow Scope 12 Bolt 180lb 180 lb Camouflage Hunting Crossbow Scope 12 Bolt Paypal US $124.99 1h 16m
BBDDeer HuntingBuckArcheryBow HuntingT shirt grey BBDDeer HuntingBuckArcheryBow HuntingT shirt grey Paypal US $10.00 1h 22m
TenPoint Shadow CLS RT APG ACU Pkg With 5 Free Gifts TenPoint Shadow CLS RT APG ACU Pkg With 5 Free Gifts Paypal US $1,599.00 1h 26m
3 Pack of Quality 150 180LB Crossbow Broadhead Tips 3 Pack of Quality 150 180LB Crossbow Broadhead Tips Paypal US $10.99 1h 36m
NEW BARNETT WILDCAT CROSSBOW 150 LB RED DOT HUNTING PKG NEW BARNETT WILDCAT CROSSBOW 150 LB RED DOT HUNTING PKG Paypal US $294.99 1h 38m
ULTRA EVOLUTION GOLDEN EAGLE COMPOUND BOW ULTRA EVOLUTION GOLDEN EAGLE COMPOUND BOW Paypal 0 Bid US $100.00 1h 52m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal 1 Bid US $39.95 1h 53m
2010 Parker Tornado HP 165lb Crossbow With Scope NEW 2010 Parker Tornado HP 165lb Crossbow With Scope NEW Paypal US $699.95 2h 9m
TenPoint Defender CLS Crossbow w Pro View Scope TenPoint Defender CLS Crossbow w Pro View Scope Paypal US $999.00 2h 9m
2010 TenPoint Titan HLX Crossbow Pkg w Pro View Scope 2010 TenPoint Titan HLX Crossbow Pkg w Pro View Scope Paypal US $599.00 2h 9m
Parker Buck Buster HP 175lb Crossbow With Scope NEW Parker Buck Buster HP 175lb Crossbow With Scope NEW Paypal US $599.95 2h 9m
150lb 150 lb Camo Crossbow Camo bow 4x20 Scope 12 Bolt 150lb 150 lb Camo Crossbow Camo bow 4x20 Scope 12 Bolt Paypal US $119.99 2h 16m
NEW HORTON EZ Loader Crossbow Cocking Rope NEW HORTON EZ Loader Crossbow Cocking Rope Paypal US $25.00 2h 41m
BARNETT COMPACT CROSSBOW ROPE COCKING DEVICE 17014 BARNETT COMPACT CROSSBOW ROPE COCKING DEVICE 17014 Paypal US $24.99 2h 48m
250A1 Compound Hunting Crossbow Scope Laser Cross Bow 250A1 Compound Hunting Crossbow Scope Laser Cross Bow Paypal US $240.00 2h 57m
barnett predator crossbow bow hunting barnett predator crossbow bow hunting Paypal 12 Bids US $410.00 3h 30m
150lb 150 lb Black Hunting Crossbow4x20 Scope12 Bolts 150lb 150 lb Black Hunting Crossbow4x20 Scope12 Bolts Paypal US $89.49 3h 40m
Eastman Outfitters X Force 800 Pro Crossbow Kit NEW Eastman Outfitters X Force 800 Pro Crossbow Kit NEW Paypal US $549.95 3h 55m
BARNETT AVI QUAD 400 CROSSBOW 4X32 SCOPE BOLTS 18017 BARNETT AVI QUAD 400 CROSSBOW 4X32 SCOPE BOLTS 18017 Paypal US $429.00 4h 4m
BARNETT QUAD AVI CROSSBOW RED DOT 150 LB PKG NEW BARNETT QUAD AVI CROSSBOW RED DOT 150 LB PKG NEW Paypal 23 Bids US $218.49 4h 17m
150lb 150 lb Camo Hunting Crossbow 4x20 Scope 12 Bolt 150lb 150 lb Camo Hunting Crossbow 4x20 Scope 12 Bolt Paypal US $99.99 4h 17m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal US $45.00 4h 23m
BARNETT WILDCAT CROSSBOW C5 PKG W RED DOT 18073 BARNETT WILDCAT CROSSBOW C5 PKG W RED DOT 18073 Paypal 42 Bids US $232.50 4h 26m
EXCALIBUR EXOCET 200 REALTREE KOLORFUSION CROSSBOW NEW EXCALIBUR EXOCET 200 REALTREE KOLORFUSION CROSSBOW NEW Paypal US $529.99 4h 30m
3 Pack of Quality 150 180 LB Crossbow Broadhead Tips 3 Pack of Quality 150 180 LB Crossbow Broadhead Tips Paypal US $10.99 4h 31m
PSE Copperhead Crossbow Package Bow Hunt Deer PSE Copperhead Crossbow Package Bow Hunt Deer Paypal US $199.99 4h 56m
150lb 150 lb Black Hunting Crossbow4x20 Scope12 Bolts 150lb 150 lb Black Hunting Crossbow4x20 Scope12 Bolts Paypal US $89.49 5h 4m
NEW 2010 PSE TAC 15 CROSSBOW COMBO for 223 RIFLE 155lb NEW 2010 PSE TAC 15 CROSSBOW COMBO for 223 RIFLE 155lb Paypal US $1,199.00 5h 9m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 5h 10m
180lb 180 lb Camouflage Hunting Crossbow Scope 12 Bolt 180lb 180 lb Camouflage Hunting Crossbow Scope 12 Bolt Paypal US $124.99 5h 16m
PSE Copperhead Crossbow Package Cross Bow Hunt Deer PSE Copperhead Crossbow Package Cross Bow Hunt Deer Paypal US $225.00 5h 25m
18017 Barnett Quad AVI Crossbow Scope Package 18017 Barnett Quad AVI Crossbow Scope Package Paypal US $379.99 5h 26m
Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package Paypal US $225.00 5h 26m
Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package Paypal US $225.00 5h 26m
New Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package New Horton Explorer HD 150 Crossbow Red Dot Package Paypal US $269.99 5h 26m
NEW 2010 PARKER CYCLONE EXP CROSSBOW PKG WITH SCOPE NEW 2010 PARKER CYCLONE EXP CROSSBOW PKG WITH SCOPE 15 Bids US $565.56 5h 42m
New 2010 Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow PKG Camo w Scope New 2010 Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow PKG Camo w Scope 19 Bids US $269.50 5h 43m
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Pistol Crossbow

June 1, 2009 by Bowhunter  
Filed under Pistol Crossbows

Pistol crossbows may seem like cute little toys, but don't be fooled by their small size. These little powerhouses can pack a real punch at short ranges.

They usually have a draw weight between 50 and 80 lbs. and launch can bolts at up to 200fps. This makes them perfect for recreational target practice and for taking out the odd rat or pigeon. Obviously, for serious hunting you'll want something larger and more powerful, like a full-size recurve or compound crossbow, but that doesn't mean a crossbow pistol is nothing more than a toy.

Because of their reduced draw weight, pistol crossbows are easier to span, which makes them ideal for target practice and for use by younger shooter with proper adult supervision. Pistol crossbows are not as accurate as full size crossbows for the same reason that a pistol is not as accurate as a rifle. The shorter track simply isn't long enough to allow the bolt to develop a stable and highly accurate flight.

This doesn't detract from the fun that can be had with a pistol crossbow, you just need to understand their limitations before you buy one.

Here are the current eBay listings for Crossbow Pistols:
Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Paypal US $34.99 22m
50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne 50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne Paypal US $9.00 38m
New 80 lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery w Arrows New 80 lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery w Arrows Paypal US $17.99 1h 57m
2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting30 boltsString 2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting30 boltsString Paypal US $39.99 2h 23m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 2h 34m
New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 5 Arrows ArcheryHunting New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 5 Arrows ArcheryHunting Paypal 0 Bid US $13.99 3h 16m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 3h 40m
80LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking 27 boltsFree String 80LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking 27 boltsFree String Paypal 1 Bid US $35.99 4h 4m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 4h 4m
36 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOLS CROSSBOWS 36 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOLS CROSSBOWS Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 4h 34m
1956 Dutchess County Pistol Championship Patch NY Gun 1956 Dutchess County Pistol Championship Patch NY Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 4h 49m
LASER SIGHT FOR PISTOL RIFLE CROSSBOWS BNARNET NORTON LASER SIGHT FOR PISTOL RIFLE CROSSBOWS BNARNET NORTON Paypal US $32.99 5h 4m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 5h 10m
1956 New York State Gallery Pistol Championship Patch 1956 New York State Gallery Pistol Championship Patch Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 5h 15m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 5h 28m
80 lbs Cobra Metal Self Cocking Pistol 80 lbs 3 Bolts 80 lbs Cobra Metal Self Cocking Pistol 80 lbs 3 Bolts Paypal US $44.99 5h 56m
80 lbs Cobra Plastic Self Cocking Pistol 80 lbs 3 Bolts 80 lbs Cobra Plastic Self Cocking Pistol 80 lbs 3 Bolts Paypal US $34.99 5h 56m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 6h 10m
Replacement String 2 Tips for 80 lb Pistol Crossbow Replacement String 2 Tips for 80 lb Pistol Crossbow Paypal US $5.99 8h 50m
24 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW 24 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Paypal US $9.99 8h 53m
Crossbow pistol gun 80lb W 5 { METAL DARTS } Crossbow pistol gun 80lb W 5 { METAL DARTS } Paypal US $22.00 15h 43m
12 Crossbow pistol gun 80lb Gold { METAL DARTS } NICE 12 Crossbow pistol gun 80lb Gold { METAL DARTS } NICE Paypal US $6.00 15h 59m
12 Crossbow pistol gun 50lb Colored { plastic DARTS } 12 Crossbow pistol gun 50lb Colored { plastic DARTS } Paypal US $4.00 16h 6m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY HUNTING GREAT FOR HUNTING PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY HUNTING GREAT FOR HUNTING Paypal US $19.00 16h 10m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY CROSS BOW HUNTING 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY CROSS BOW HUNTING 50LB Paypal 0 Bid US $7.00 16h 10m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 16h 22m
48 ALUMINUM PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY BOLT HUNTING 48 ALUMINUM PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY BOLT HUNTING Paypal 1 Bid US $16.99 17h 41m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 18h 4m
New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 5 Arrows ArcheryHunting New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 5 Arrows ArcheryHunting Paypal 0 Bid US $13.99 18h 4m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 18h 4m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 18h 58m
pistol crossbow Arrow Quiver Left Right handed 20 bolts pistol crossbow Arrow Quiver Left Right handed 20 bolts Paypal US $10.00 19h 24m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 19h 34m
24 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW 24 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Paypal US $9.99 20h 40m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY CROSS BOW HUNTING 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY CROSS BOW HUNTING 50LB Paypal 0 Bid US $7.00 20h 51m
80LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Steel Body 27 bolts Free String 80LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Steel Body 27 bolts Free String Paypal US $39.99 20h 52m
80LB Self Cocking Pistol Metal Cross bows 80 lbs 80LB Self Cocking Pistol Metal Cross bows 80 lbs Paypal US $39.99 21h 2m
80LB Metal PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking27 boltsString 80LB Metal PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking27 boltsString Paypal US $48.99 21h 46m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 22h 17m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 22h 58m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $4.99 23h 34m
NEW PISTOL CROSSBOW with arrows complete NEW PISTOL CROSSBOW with arrows complete Paypal US $17.50 23h 36m
Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Paypal US $34.99 1d 22m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY HUNTING GREAT FOR HUNTING PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY HUNTING GREAT FOR HUNTING Paypal US $11.00 1d 1h 13m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY HUNTING GREAT FOR HUNTING PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY HUNTING GREAT FOR HUNTING Paypal US $11.00 1d 1h 13m
50 lbs Metal Pistol Crossbow Deer Hunting with 3 bolts 50 lbs Metal Pistol Crossbow Deer Hunting with 3 bolts Paypal US $26.99 1d 1h 38m
50 lbs Plastic Pistol Crossbow Deer Hunting w 3 bolts 50 lbs Plastic Pistol Crossbow Deer Hunting w 3 bolts Paypal US $19.99 1d 1h 38m
2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting30 boltsString 2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting30 boltsString Paypal US $39.99 1d 2h 22m
80 lb Cobra Metal Self Cocking Pistol 27 Alum Bolt More 80 lb Cobra Metal Self Cocking Pistol 27 Alum Bolt More Paypal US $54.99 1d 2h 38m
2 Pack 50 lbs Plastic Pistol Crossbow30 Bolt 2 String 2 Pack 50 lbs Plastic Pistol Crossbow30 Bolt 2 String Paypal US $39.99 1d 2h 38m
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Pistol Crossbow