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:
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Barnett Panzer V Crossbow | ![]() |
4 Bids | US $43.00 | 38m |
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Horton HD 150 Crossbow | ![]() |
9 Bids | US $102.50 | 41m |
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NEWSOFT PADDED CAMO CROSSBOW CASE WITH BACK STRAPS | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 54m |
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NEWSOFT CAMO PADDED CROSSBOW CASE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $25.99 | 54m |
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BRAND NEW EASTMAN X FORCE DX300 CROSSBOW PACKAGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $279.99 | 1h 1m |
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PSE Tac15 Crossbow | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $1,199.99 | 1h 4m |
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NEW 2010 BARNETT PREDATOR AVI CROSSBOW SCOPE PACKAGE | ![]() |
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US $569.99 | 1h 7m |
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Excalibur Crossbow Relayer Y25 anniversary edition | ![]() |
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US $899.99 | 1h 14m |
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Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 | ![]() |
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US $34.99 | 1h 15m |
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2010 BARNETT WILDCAT C5 CAMO CROSSBOW RED DOT PACKAGE | ![]() |
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US $319.99 | 1h 15m |
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Excalibur The Right Stuff Accessory Pkg w Scope 6650 | ![]() |
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US $309.99 | 1h 19m |
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12 Aluminum High Stress Bolts 50 or 80 lbs NEW Low$ | ![]() |
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US $2.50 | 1h 21m |
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BRAND NEW HORTON KNEE POD CROSSBOW SHOOTING REST | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 1h 22m |
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BRAND NEW BARNETT WILDCAT C5 CROSSBOW PACKAGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $299.99 | 1h 23m |
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BRAND NEW BARNETT QUAD 400 CROSSBOW PACKAGE | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $349.99 | 1h 23m |
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New Horton Legacy 175 crossbow scope sold separately | ![]() |
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US $325.95 | 1h 24m |
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Barnett Quad 400 AVI Crossbow Red Dot Package | ![]() |
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US $428.35 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett RC 150 Crossbow Kit | ![]() |
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US $196.05 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Quad 400 Crossbow Package With Scope | ![]() |
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US $361.61 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Vortex Crossbow 200Lb Th Ap | ![]() |
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US $562.10 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow Camo Kit | ![]() |
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US $318.56 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Vixen Ii 150Lb CTS Crossbow | ![]() |
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US $455.09 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Panzer Crossbow Kit | ![]() |
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US $152.02 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow Camo Red Dot Package | ![]() |
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US $353.00 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Vixen Ii 150Lb CTS LS Package | ![]() |
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US $614.99 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Apex Target Crossbow 90Lb | ![]() |
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US $426.80 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett RC150 Crossbow Package W Red Dot | ![]() |
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US $207.07 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Equinox Crossbow 225 LS Reddot Package | ![]() |
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US $799.49 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Panzer Crossbow Red Dot Package | ![]() |
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US $159.29 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Quad 400 AVI Crossbow Kit | ![]() |
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US $391.13 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Quad 400 Crossbow Package W Reddot | ![]() |
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US $361.61 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Exomax Crossbow 225 Ls Reddot Package | ![]() |
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US $760.13 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Equinox Crossbow 225Lb Th Ap | ![]() |
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US $664.19 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow Kit Black | ![]() |
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US $269.36 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Equinox Crossbow 225Lb TH AP LS Package | ![]() |
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US $836.39 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Vortex crossbow 200 LS Reddot Package | ![]() |
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US $701.09 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow Camo Scope Package | ![]() |
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US $353.00 | 1h 49m |
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Excalibur Exocet Crossbow 200 LS Reddot Package | ![]() |
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US $644.75 | 1h 49m |
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PSE Archery Sidewinder Xb 185 Crossbow Package | ![]() |
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US $356.69 | 1h 49m |
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Barnett Wildcat C5 Crossbow Package W Red Dot | ![]() |
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US $307.49 | 1h 50m |
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Ten Point Crossbow Phantom Cls Package Acud Scp | ![]() |
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US $1,927.68 | 1h 50m |
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Excalibur Exomax Crossbow 225Lb Tradstk Ls Package | ![]() |
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US $793.34 | 1h 50m |
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Barnett Predator 4X32 Crossbow Scope Package 175Lb | ![]() |
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US $642.00 | 1h 50m |
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Eastman X Force 500 Crossbow Kit 4X32 Scope | ![]() |
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US $491.99 | 1h 50m |
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Excalibur Vortex 200Lb Th Ap Ls Package | ![]() |
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US $737.99 | 1h 50m |
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Ten Point Crossbow Titan HLX Multidot Package | ![]() |
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US $565.85 | 1h 50m |
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Barnett Predator Crossbow Red Dot Package 175Lb | ![]() |
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US $642.00 | 1h 50m |
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Ten Point Crossbow Lazer Hp ScpAccud Package | ![]() |
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US $1,092.92 | 1h 50m |
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Eastman X Force 800 Crossbow Pro Kit 4X32 | ![]() |
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US $639.59 | 1h 50m |
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Ten Point Crossbow Titan HLX Multidot Scope Accu 50 | ![]() |
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US $665.29 | 1h 50m |
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:
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 26m |
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Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 | ![]() |
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US $34.99 | 1h 15m |
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2 50 Crossbow Pistols 10 Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.50 | 1h 24m |
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50LB Metal PISTOL CROSSBOW Hunting 27 boltsString | ![]() |
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US $34.99 | 2h 49m |
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80LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking 27 boltsFree String | ![]() |
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US $39.99 | 3h 14m |
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2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting34 boltsString | ![]() |
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US $39.99 | 3h 14m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 3h 26m |
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New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 5 Arrows ArcheryHunting | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $13.99 | 4h 8m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 4h 32m |
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80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow | ![]() |
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US $38.00 | 4h 34m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 4h 56m |
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80LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking 27 boltsFree String | ![]() |
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US $39.99 | 4h 57m |
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36 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOLS CROSSBOWS | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 5h 27m |
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LASER SIGHT FOR PISTOL RIFLE CROSSBOWS BNARNET NORTON | ![]() |
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US $32.99 | 5h 57m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 6h 2m |
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80lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery Sporting Goods | ![]() |
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US $22.99 | 6h 14m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 6h 20m |
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Replacement String 2 Tips for 80 lb Pistol Crossbow | ![]() |
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US $5.99 | 6h 27m |
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Pistol Crossbow extremely lethal lightweight | ![]() |
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US $25.00 | 6h 40m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 7h 2m |
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2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting34 boltsString | ![]() |
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US $39.99 | 7h 49m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 17h 14m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 18h 56m |
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New 50lb Metal Bow Pistol w 5 Arrows ArcheryHunting | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $13.99 | 18h 56m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 18h 56m |
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36 ALUMINUM PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY METAL BOLT | ![]() |
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US $15.98 | 19h 33m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 19h 50m |
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48 ALUMINUM PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY BOLT HUNTING | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $17.70 | 19h 53m |
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NEW PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY HUNTING ALUMINUM | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $14.75 | 19h 53m |
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NEW 36 METAL TIP CROSSBOW PISTOL BOLTS ARROWS 50 80 LB | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $14.00 | 19h 53m |
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36 ALUMINUM PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY METAL BOLT | ![]() |
1 Bid | US $12.98 | 19h 54m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 20h 26m |
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12 CROSSBOW Pistol ARROWS Archery Target Dart Bolts | ![]() |
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US $3.28 | 21h 19m |
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New 50 lb Hunting Pistol Crossbow with 15 arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 21h 38m |
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24 ARROWS BOLTS FOR 50lb 80 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW | ![]() |
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US $9.99 | 21h 44m |
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50 Lb PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW HUNTING ARCHERY 50LB | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $16.50 | 22h |
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50 Lb PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW HUNTING ARCHERY 50LB | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $16.50 | 22h |
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50 Lb PISTOL CROSSBOW CROSS BOW HUNTING ARCHERY 50LB | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $16.50 | 22h |
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120 ALUMINUM PISTOL CROSSBOW ARROWS ARCHERY METAL BOLT | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $33.98 | 22h |
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CROSSBOW ARROWS PISTOL ARCHERY METAL BOLT 120 ALUMINUM | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $33.98 | 22h |
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80LB Metal PISTOL CROSSBOW Self Cocking27 boltsString | ![]() |
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US $48.99 | 22h 38m |
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Replacement String for 50 lb 2 Caps pistol cross bow | ![]() |
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US $4.99 | 22h 48m |
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NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 23h 8m |
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pistol crossbow Arrow Quiver Left Right handed 20 bolts | ![]() |
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US $10.00 | 23h 39m |
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NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $9.95 | 23h 50m |
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50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne | ![]() |
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US $9.00 | 23h 59m |
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Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 | ![]() |
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US $34.99 | 1d 1h 15m |
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PISTOL CROSSBOW NEW 50 LB PULL CROSS BOW | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $6.00 | 1d 1h 52m |
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50 LB CROSSBOW PISTOL W 5 CROSS BOW ARROWS 50LB COMBO | ![]() |
0 Bid | US $18.98 | 1d 2h 14m |
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2 PK 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Hunting34 boltsString | ![]() |
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US $39.99 | 1d 3h 14m |













































































































