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Setting Your Sights on Hunting for your FIRST Crossbow?
If the hunting bug has bitten you and it has CROSSBOW written all over it, you’re not alone. Currently we are experiencing somewhat of a crossbow CRAZE as more and more people are choosing crossbows as their weapon of choice when looking to tackle big game. It is undeniably the fastest growing segment of the outdoor target shooting and hunting market. After all, they are quiet, lightweight, incredibly accurate, and fairly easy to use even if you’re a beginner. BUT, all this excitement has literally flooded the market with crossbows of all shapes, sizes, colors and weights. This makes choosing one, especially as a beginner, not such an easy task. Don’t worry, as we are here to help you wade through the big claims and promises made by the manufacturers to get down to choosing the crossbow that is best for you.
Now, while there are certainly a few crossbow hobbyists out there who want one solely for target practice, which is cool, but since the mass majority of the market is looking to hunt, that’s where we will focus our attention. Let’s go crossbow shopping!
Small bucks vs. big bucks
Nope, I’m not talking about deer, I am talking about bucks as in dollar bills! Crossbow prices can range from just a few hundred to quite a few thousand dollars so depending on how money you are looking to drop, that will affect what models of crossbows you will be choosing from. Since this is your first crossbow, chances are your spend will be in the low to medium range, say up to $1000. The good news is almost every reputable manufacturer has several models to choose from no matter what price range you are looking in. The main difference between the less expensive models and the multi-thousand top of the line crossbows will be in the amount of extra features the weapon will have. These include things like auto cocking, what kind of scope it has, as well as the actual material it is made of and the final finish. Another variable that can affect the pricing is the actual poundage of the crossbow. This refers to the amount of tension the bow has which of course affects how powerful it will be. The more tension, the more expensive, nuff said.
Define your game
Once you feel comfortable with what kind of price range you will be in, it’s time to define what kind of game you are after. If you are only looking for fox, don’t choose a crossbow that is made for taking out bear. I assume that makes sense, huh? Making this decision will help you decide what poundage crossbow to get as well. While a 30 lb. crossbow can certainly take down a deer, you may want to have a bit more power launching the arrow for big bucks or even bear. Having said that, you certainly don’t need a 250 lb. bow…to kill a rabbit. One thing people don’t often think about is how far they will have to walk to retrieve their arrow once it has sliced through an animal. Most of the time, your arrow will pass right through and the more power behind it when it does, the further from the animal it will travel.
If you are after a variety of game, that’s cool as well because most mid-price crossbows will still be plenty sufficient to take down whatever you are after.
Pick your power
As we have said, the actual poundage of the crossbow you choose will affect both the price and how far the arrow will travel, whether you miss or it goes through an animal, BUT, it can also have affect something else…your muscles. Unless you have an auto-cocking crossbow (which can be pretty pricey) you will have to cock that baby yourself. Therefore, the more powerful weapon you purchase, the more powerful you will have to be to cock it. This fact alone can be one of your most deciding factors when shopping for your first crossbow. Choose one that represents the power you are after BUT doesn’t cause you undue strain or pain while cocking it. Just try to imagine yourself out in the woods…in the cold…loading and cocking multiple arrows on a day where there is lots of activity. You don’t want to strain your back, fingers or arms by choosing a bow that is a little stronger than you are. This subject leads nicely into the next one…
Try it on for size
One step that is extremely important when choosing your first crossbow is to pick it up…feel it…cock it, and really get the feel of it. Does it feel good in your hands? Is it comfortable when you place the stock against your shoulder to aim it? How about when you cock it, is it easy for you? Is it too difficult? After all, each crossbow can be so different from another that it’s important that the one you choose feels great to you.
Crossbow conclusion
Getting your first crossbow is definitely exciting, but as you can see, there is a little more to it than just running out and picking the one that looks THE COOLEST. This is a serious hunting weapon and the factors you use in deciding which one to buy should be serious as well. By taking your time to choose carefully and using some or all of the tips above, you can be on your way to purchasing the right crossbow for you. Have fun, be careful, and bring home a big one!
