![]() If you hold a weapon that is inherently more accurate, is that not a plus? I mean no disrespect to those willing to take on the added challenge of traditional archery tackle, but it does present a higher probability of error. That’s the goal of every archer, whether shooting traditional, compound or crossbow equipment. A deer standing 100 yards away when you shoot could technically be out of sight by the time your bolt arrives.īesides, you practice to become proficient and more accurate. Despite continued innovations, crossbows are still loud, and bolts are still slow in relation to the speed of sound. Even inside a shooting house with a shelf or tripod to rest your bow, you’re still shooting at a live target with a propensity to move very quickly at the slightest sound. Shift to a treestand on a chilly morning when old Mossy Horns steps into your shooting lane and 100 yards might as well be 100 miles. ![]() I don’t doubt the claims, but it’s important to note that this is accomplished under controlled circumstances: shooting off a bench, with sandbags and no wind. Sub-MOA (Minute of Angle) at 100 yards sounds impressive, intimidating and a lot like a rifle. Today, we're going to be talking about the best crossbows of the. In the meantime, the task is left to crossbow enthusiasts to enlighten the haters and general public. Hey there hunters and archers It's great to have you back on our channel. It may not be in the manufacturers’ best interest as business owners to add caveats such as, “It’s faster, but aren’t improved accuracy and better odds of a quick, clean kill everyone’s ultimate goal?” Then again, maybe it is. It’s human nature that people want the latest, greatest and something better than what they currently have. They’re in the business of selling bows and accessories, and claims of “bigger, better, faster, stronger” are an effective marketing strategy. We can blame some - but not much - of the misdirection on crossbow manufacturers. It is then left to crossbow proponents to dissect each grain and separate the wheat from the chaff in order to provide a more accurate explanation of the continual advancements in the crossbow world. ![]() For example, recent crossbow innovations have led to speeds up to 500 fps and rifle-like accuracy, with less than 1-inch groups at 100 yards.Īll this sounds great to the crossbow hunter however, numbers such as these provide grist for the mills of crossbow opponents, and perhaps those unfamiliar with crossbows when taken at face value. ![]()
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