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:

50 LB Pistol Grip Crossbow 50 LB Pistol Grip Crossbow Paypal US $37.00 57m
3 Pack of Quality 150 180 LB Crossbow Broadhead Tips 3 Pack of Quality 150 180 LB Crossbow Broadhead Tips Paypal US $10.99 2h 9m
PSE 2010 Micro Burner Treestand Right hand 25 29 PSE 2010 Micro Burner Treestand Right hand 25 29 Paypal US $199.99 2h 23m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal US $45.00 2h 25m
Replacement String 2 Tips for 80lb Crossbow NEW Replacement String 2 Tips for 80lb Crossbow NEW Paypal 0 Bid US $1.99 2h 47m
New TenPoint TITAN HLX crossbow PACKAGE scope ACUdraw50 New TenPoint TITAN HLX crossbow PACKAGE scope ACUdraw50 Paypal US $629.99 3h 30m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal US $45.00 3h 49m
Wood Stock 150lb Crossbow crossbow cross bow hunting Wood Stock 150lb Crossbow crossbow cross bow hunting Paypal US $89.99 4h 27m
BARNETT TACTICAL RED GREEN LIGHTED DOT SCOPE SIGHT BARNETT TACTICAL RED GREEN LIGHTED DOT SCOPE SIGHT Paypal 7 Bids US $10.50 4h 40m
Strong 50lb Crossbow String With New Tips Included Strong 50lb Crossbow String With New Tips Included Paypal US $3.99 4h 58m
WOODEN CROSSBOW WOODEN CROSSBOW Paypal 3 Bids US $12.50 5h 4m
Darton Lightning Crossbow Deluxe Ready to Shoot Package Darton Lightning Crossbow Deluxe Ready to Shoot Package US $999.99 5h 9m
180LB CAMO HUNTING CROSSBOW LASERSCOPEBOLTSHEADS 180LB CAMO HUNTING CROSSBOW LASERSCOPEBOLTSHEADS Paypal 0 Bid US $134.99 5h 40m
Muzzy 4 Blade 100 Grain Muzzy 4 Blade 100 Grain Paypal 5 Bids US $8.50 5h 50m
PSE Starfire II Crossbow PSE Starfire II Crossbow Paypal 8 Bids US $100.00 5h 59m
Allen Cases CROSSBOW Sleeve Bow Case Archery Hunting Allen Cases CROSSBOW Sleeve Bow Case Archery Hunting Paypal US $13.99 6h 9m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 1 Bid US $9.95 6h 11m
Wooden Toy Crossbow with Quiver for Kids 3 Wood Bolts Wooden Toy Crossbow with Quiver for Kids 3 Wood Bolts Paypal 0 Bid US $19.95 6h 17m
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 6h 29m
150lb 150 lb Hunting Crossbow Replacement Limb 2 Tips 150lb 150 lb Hunting Crossbow Replacement Limb 2 Tips Paypal US $29.99 6h 52m
150lb 150 lb Black Hunting Crossbow4x20 Scope12 Bolts 150lb 150 lb Black Hunting Crossbow4x20 Scope12 Bolts Paypal US $89.49 6h 59m
Excalibur Lumi Zone 2 4x40mm Crossbow Scope 46834 NEW Excalibur Lumi Zone 2 4x40mm Crossbow Scope 46834 NEW Paypal US $149.99 7h 20m
NEW Horton EZ Loader Cocking Rope T Handles Crossbow NEW Horton EZ Loader Cocking Rope T Handles Crossbow Paypal US $26.99 7h 40m
NEW Excalibur Crossbow Stringer 2096 NEW Excalibur Crossbow Stringer 2096 Paypal US $25.00 7h 48m
Replacement String 2 Tip 150lb 150 lb Hunting Crossbow Replacement String 2 Tip 150lb 150 lb Hunting Crossbow Paypal US $6.95 7h 52m
Horton Crossbow EZC3 Crank III cocking device Horton Crossbow EZC3 Crank III cocking device Paypal US $139.95 8h 10m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 8h 13m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 8h 26m
150lb 150 lb Camo Hunting Crossbow 4x20 Scope 12 Bolt 150lb 150 lb Camo Hunting Crossbow 4x20 Scope 12 Bolt Paypal US $99.99 8h 29m
BARNETT QUAD 400 CROSS BOW BARNETT QUAD 400 CROSS BOW Paypal 0 Bid US $359.99 8h 51m
Mini Medieval Crossbow Working Model Mini Medieval Crossbow Working Model Paypal US $225.00 8h 53m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal US $45.00 9h 1m
2010 PSE COPPERHEAD CROSSBOW PACKAGE 2010 PSE COPPERHEAD CROSSBOW PACKAGE Paypal US $239.95 9h 15m
180lb 180 lb Camouflage Hunting Crossbow Scope 12 Bolt 180lb 180 lb Camouflage Hunting Crossbow Scope 12 Bolt Paypal US $124.99 9h 29m
2010 PSE COPPERHEAD CROSSBOW PACKAGE W SCOPE 2010 PSE COPPERHEAD CROSSBOW PACKAGE W SCOPE Paypal US $309.95 9h 29m
EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW XTENDER STOCK EXTENDER NEW EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW XTENDER STOCK EXTENDER NEW Paypal US $36.99 9h 46m
HORTON PKG SUMMIT HD 150 CB621 W VALUE PKG CROSSBOW HORTON PKG SUMMIT HD 150 CB621 W VALUE PKG CROSSBOW Paypal US $279.99 9h 48m
2010 Parker Buck Buster 175 Crossbow Illuminated Scope 2010 Parker Buck Buster 175 Crossbow Illuminated Scope Paypal US $649.95 9h 52m
2010 Parker Buck Buster 150 Crossbow Illuminated Scope 2010 Parker Buck Buster 150 Crossbow Illuminated Scope Paypal US $599.95 10h 1m
Horton Legacy 175 Crossbow Scope Package Horton Legacy 175 Crossbow Scope Package Paypal US $541.13 10h 2m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal US $45.00 10h 11m
FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts Paypal US $11.10 10h 12m
FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts Paypal US $11.10 10h 13m
180LB CAMO HUNTING CROSSBOW LASERSCOPEBOLTSHEADS 180LB CAMO HUNTING CROSSBOW LASERSCOPEBOLTSHEADS Paypal 0 Bid US $134.99 10h 19m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 10h 23m
BLACKS CREEK CROSSBONES CROSSBOW CASE NEW BLACKS CREEK CROSSBONES CROSSBOW CASE NEW Paypal US $109.99 10h 33m
HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB HAMMERS 4X32 MULTI LINE COMPACT CROSSBOW SCOPE NIB Paypal US $45.00 10h 39m
Horton Legacy 200 Crossbow Horton Legacy 200 Crossbow Paypal 1 Bid US $250.00 10h 49m
HORTON SUPERMAG CROSSBOW W BOLTS HORTON SUPERMAG CROSSBOW W BOLTS Paypal 0 Bid US $129.99 11h 8m
FURY 175 HUNTING CROSSBOW CLEARANCE 17999 FREE SHIP FURY 175 HUNTING CROSSBOW CLEARANCE 17999 FREE SHIP Paypal 0 Bid US $175.00 11h 10m
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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:
50 LB Pistol Grip Crossbow 50 LB Pistol Grip Crossbow Paypal US $37.00 57m
NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows NEW Hunting Archery 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun w Arrows Paypal 1 Bid US $4.99 3h 29m
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 5m
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 23m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 1 Bid US $9.95 6h 11m
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 48m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY 24 FREE BOLTS ARROWS PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY 24 FREE BOLTS ARROWS Paypal 0 Bid US $9.00 7h 51m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 8h 13m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 8h 26m
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 9h 35m
FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts Paypal US $11.10 10h 12m
FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts FULL METAL 50 LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Aluminum Frame 5 Bolts Paypal US $11.10 10h 13m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 10h 23m
80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting 80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting Paypal 0 Bid US $16.88 10h 25m
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 10h 36m
Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Paypal US $34.99 11h 35m
80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow 80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow Paypal US $38.00 11h 41m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LBS with Bolts Arrows NIB PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LBS with Bolts Arrows NIB Paypal 0 Bid US $9.00 13h 39m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 13h 44m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LBS with Bolts Arrows NIB PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LBS with Bolts Arrows NIB Paypal 0 Bid US $8.00 14h 8m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB ARCHERY HUNTING 24 BOLTS FREE Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 14h 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 14h 59m
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 15h 17m
2 50 Crossbow Pistols 10 Arrows 2 50 Crossbow Pistols 10 Arrows Paypal 0 Bid US $9.50 15h 23m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB 24 ARROWS BOLT FREE 1 ONLY PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB 24 ARROWS BOLT FREE 1 ONLY Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 15h 31m
Barnett IMP Made in England Pistol Crossbow Parts Fix Barnett IMP Made in England Pistol Crossbow Parts Fix Paypal 1 Bid US $.99 15h 34m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB 24 ARROWS BOLT FREE 1 ONLY PISTOL CROSSBOW 50 LB 24 ARROWS BOLT FREE 1 ONLY Paypal 0 Bid US $.99 15h 36m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 16h 11m
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 29m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.99 16h 42m
New 80 lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery w Arrows New 80 lb Crossbow Pistol Hunting Archery w Arrows Paypal US $17.99 17h 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 17h 35m
New Self Cocking 80 Lb Pistol Crossbow Sporting Goods New Self Cocking 80 Lb Pistol Crossbow Sporting Goods Paypal 0 Bid US $24.99 17h 47m
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 17h 47m
50LB CROSSBOW PISTOL 15 ARROWS 50 lb Gun Cross bow 50LB CROSSBOW PISTOL 15 ARROWS 50 lb Gun Cross bow Paypal US $9.99 18h 4m
PISTOL CROSSBOW NEW 50 LB PULL CROSS BOW PISTOL CROSSBOW NEW 50 LB PULL CROSS BOW Paypal 3 Bids US $4.75 1d 2h 5m
80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows 80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Paypal US $34.95 1d 3h 52m
PISTOL CROSSBOW FRAME ONLY 50LB 80LB 50 80 LB PVC PISTOL CROSSBOW FRAME ONLY 50LB 80LB 50 80 LB PVC Paypal US $8.99 1d 4h 37m
80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting 80lb Draw Metal Crossbow Pistol Extra Arrows Hunting Paypal 0 Bid US $16.88 1d 4h 57m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal US $10.99 1d 5h 3m
AIRSOFT GUN pistol w LASERFLSHLT 185fp super cool gun AIRSOFT GUN pistol w LASERFLSHLT 185fp super cool gun Paypal US $2.68 1d 5h 57m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 1d 6h 11m
PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY 24 FREE BOLTS ARROWS PISTOL CROSSBOW 80 LB ARCHERY 24 FREE BOLTS ARROWS Paypal 0 Bid US $9.00 1d 7h 47m
NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun NEW Hand Held Hunting Archery 50LB PISTOL CROSSBOW Gun Paypal 0 Bid US $9.95 1d 10h 23m
Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Laser Sight 150lb 180lb Crossbow Pistol Rifle Scope 150 Paypal US $34.99 1d 11h 35m
72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB 72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB Paypal 0 Bid US $41.27 1d 11h 40m
80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow 80 lbs Pistol Crossbow Red Dot 15 Arrows Cross Bow Paypal US $38.00 1d 11h 40m
50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne 50 Lb Pistol Crossbow Hunting Archery Cross Bow Ne Paypal US $9.00 1d 11h 41m
72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB 72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB Paypal 0 Bid US $41.27 1d 11h 46m
72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB 72 ALUMINUM ARROWS 6 PISTOL CROSSBOW STRING NEW 80 LB Paypal 0 Bid US $41.27 1d 11h 57m
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