Crossbow Or Bow
Should I get a crossbow or a compound bow?
I can’t choose they both sound great. Could someone give specs or reasons why one is better than the other?
Well, first of all, “Jim S” seems full of anger, so you should be leery of his advice. If it sends an “arrow” like a bow, then it’s a bow. Second, neither is “better” than the other — they are designed for optimum efficiency in different situations.
Crossbows are fast, both to load and to shoot. They are easy to aim, compared to most hand-held bows. The archer doesn’t have to hold any draw weight at all while aiming. They can be used with only one hand. Regardless what anyone says, they can be used in heavy brush, and when designed properly, for long (60-100 yards) distances; properly designed and built bolts (the “arrows”) really do pack a wallop. They also tend to make more noise than other bows, too.
Compounds are easy to use, even for a beginner — the archer does not have to hold the entire amount of draw weight while at full draw. They usually require the use of two hands, though. But they are legal for hunting in every state in the U.S., unlike crossbows; you also don’t have to be legally disabled to be able to hunt with a compound (just brain-dead – *hee hee*, I use a longbow 
).
Where I live, crossbows are legal for hunting, but only for those who are legally disabled (like my Uncle – but he won”t use one, he would rather fall over while trying to use that compound).
You need to check the laws where you live, before even deciding what kind of bow to get.
WeaponCollector’s Crossbow & Bow Collection
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Mouse Mats of Medieval crossbow from North Wind Picture Archives $14.99 Photo Mouse Pad, Medieval crossbow. Genoese archer winding up, or bending, his cross-bow. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration. Chosen by North Wind Picture Archives. Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75 x 9.125. High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners. This item is shipped from our American lab…. |
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Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts $19.99 Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts delivers hunting action unlike anything you’ve ever encountered. Travel to exotic hunting grounds around the world, as you face “kill or be killed” situations while tracking 27 ferocious killer beasts…. |
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NcStar Crossbow with Scope $34.99 The NcSTAR junior crossbow with 4×20 scope is a durable, affordable way to introduce aspiring archers to the excitement of a crossbow. The lightweight, five-pound bow has a 100-pound draw weight and 200-foot effective range, fast loading and recovery, and a convenient built-in compass. What’s in the box? NcSTAR crossbow 4×20 scope with 20-millimeter multi-coated lens Ten 6.25-inch arrows Ten thr… |
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BSA 30mm Red Dot Scope with 5 MOA $28.89 BSA red dot sight Integral 3/8 & Weaver mount 11-position rheostat 5 MOA Ideal for close- and medium-range targets 1-year limited warranty… |
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UAG Tactical 4×20 Fine Crosshair Reticle 22 .22 Caliber Rifle And Airgun Paintball , Pellet Gun, Crossbow Or Airsoft Compact Scope + Lens Caps + 3/8 Dovetail Mounting Rings $13.99 … |
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Crossbow Hunting $8.89 This book by William Hovey Smith evaluates different crossbows on the market today, and how to select the right arrows, points, and sights. Also, William covers shooting and hunting techniques for deer, bear, hogs, and elk, as well as recounts some amazing big game hunts, including Musk Ox in the Canadian Artic. 288 pgs. / 175 b\w photosSize: 288pp…. |
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From Crossbow to H-Bomb:The Evolution of the Weapons and Tactics of Warfare $6.29 “… offers the quickest way I know to acquire the basic historical background that we ought all to have.” âLouis J. Halle, SurvivalThis classic in the field of military history covers weaponry from Archimedes’ catapult down to MIRV and the ABM, emphasizes the contributions of science to warfare, and includes an extensive new chapter on the weapons of the nuclear age…. |
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