Choosing the Right Crossbows for Hunting

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As a crossbow hunter, you know the importance of choosing the right crossbow. It is always a personal choice. There are a number of crossbows for hunting on the market. There are also plenty of accessories that go with them. When the time comes for you to pick the right crossbow, consider the same things that you would if you were going to purchase a pair of hunting boots. You want to find a crossbow that is adequately fit, durable, and easy to use. As with all other hunting equipment, nothing beats quality when choosing a crossbow.
Due to the sheer number of crossbows available on the market, you should try as many crossbows as possible. You want to find a crossbow that feels good in your hands. You also want a crossbow that is the proper size for your body type. Finally, you want to purchase a crossbow that will match your shooting style. These factors will affect your level of accuracy and comfort while shooting the crossbow. Consider your crossbow an investment that will either benefit you or cause you a great deal of frustration while in the field.
Things to Consider:
There are many things to consider when buying a crossbow. Take for instance, arrow velocity. Crossbows only give you back a percentage of the energy you can give them. Making the mistake of choosing a crossbow based on speed alone is not always the best decision. Speed is derived from a combination of draw weight and string travel. Considering this, we need to take into account our age, physical condition and height. These things will drastically affect our ability to stack foot-pounds into a crossbow.
It takes about 30 foot lbs for a bolt (arrow) to go right through a deer, and at about 240 FPS at normal hunting ranges the trajectory is virtually identical as velocity increases. While a little more speed never hurts, most of the time it is expended on trees and other obstacles, since the bolt goes right through the game. So, when deciding on your crossbow for hunting you do not really need the baddest bow on the shelf.
Other things to consider would be how easily you can cock the crossbow. If you use a crossbow that has more draw weight or string travel than you are comfortable with you can seriously hurt your back, shoulders, etc. while straining to load it. If you do this by hand and you are straining to cock the bow, more than likely you will cock the bow off-center. This is the number one problem when it comes to accuracy of your shot. You can use a rope cocker to assist you. will cut the draw weight in half and guarantee perfect alignment, but not without a price. Rope cockers work by doubling the distance you draw and halving the draw weight. If you’re “vertically challenged” they can be more of a problem than a solution. So choosing the right draw weight for you is a major consideration when choosing the correct crossbow.
Other things to consider while shopping for a crossbow are draw length, draw weight, axle-to-axle length (ATA), and brace height. The most important thing, however, is to make sure that you choose a crossbow that has been made by a highly reputable company. Find a company that will always stand behind their product. They should also offer a high level of customer service. You will benefit by purchasing a crossbow that comes with a guarantee. Most companies that deal with higher-end crossbows will automatically offer an unlimited lifetime warranty.

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