Deer & Deer Hunting

MODERN CROSSBOW ADVANTAGES

Smaller, faster, narrower, more accurate and lightweight are a few of the descriptors for crossbows hitting the market in 2020. Technology has been growing by leaps and bounds, providing hunters with clear advantages. If you haven’t upgraded your horizontal bow in recent years, it’s time to have a look at the new options and features.

Headlines a decade ago made crossbows seem futuristic. It was a point in time when research and development started to change the way crossbows were constructed and how they performed. Since that time, the changes could only be described as radical. The crossbows of 10 years ago no longer compare to the models hitting the market this year. Crossbows launching arrows at close to 500 feet per second (fps) have forced target makers to keep up with arrow-stopping compounds. Even choosing the right arrow is a crucial consideration for speed, energy and durability. For the average hunter, it is challenging to keep up with technology and how different companies are labeling components.

New equipment that is easier to use provides better performance and can increase success

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