Crossbow Beast Hunter Rip Claw XB-51 175lbs black
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This recurve crossbow in black consists of a polymer body and a fiberglass limb.
Thanks to this, its weight is only 2.25 kg.
5 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 143.6
How to choose a Crossbow
Crossbows have been used in the years B.C., either for hunting or fighting in
battles. Nowadays, modern crossbows have found their place among competitive or
recreational shooters. If you're interested in buying a crossbow, this article
can help by listing the common crossbow types and the most important criteria to
consider.
CROSSBOW TYPES
First, you should think about which type of crossbows suits you best. Usually, crossbows are divided into 2 basic categories - recurve crossbows, which are basically enhanced historical crossbows, and compound crossbows, which use a system of pulleys. Some also mention pistol crossbows, however, those can be listed as a sub-category of the recurve ones, as they feature identical limb construction.
RECURVE CROSSBOWS
This type consists of simple flexible limbs with their ends connected with a string. By cocking the crossbow, the limbs bend backwards and when firing, the accumulated energy is transferred to the arrow.
Their simplicity makes recurve crossbows suitable for beginners, but even some experienced shooters prefer the traditional system, which is also followed by lower pricing and easier maintenance.
You can find high-quality recurve crossbows from experienced manufacturers on our website, which include affordable pieces for beginners and also some pretty extraordinary products equipped with a magazine or a compressed air cocking system.
Recurve Crossbow Steambow Onyx 330 FPS
The Steambow ONYX crossbow breaks all established crossbow standards. At first
glance, it impresses with its timeless construction based on the tactical design
of AR-15 rifles. As the very first crossbow, it boasts the pneumatic PowerUnit
technology, which uses a paintball HPA bottle as its power source.
1 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 1 542.9
Crossbow Beast Hunter JAG2 PRO 175LB camo
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Modern crossbow with an unusually designed tactical stock and excellent
ergonomics. Reinforced limbs increase durability. Camo pattern suitable for
woodland use.
1 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 205.4
Crossbow Mankung Anaconda 175lb Black
Innovated recurve crossbow with a one-piece limb. The manufacturer managed to
reduce the weight to 2250 g thanks to a completely new and slimmer
polymer stock.
10 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 205.4
Crossbow Beast Hunter Cobra RX Adder 130lb Black
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Beast Hunter Cobra RX Adder is a reflex crossbow with a unique string cocking
system and a 5-bolt magazine. Its draw weight is 130 lb.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 431.7
Crossbow Barnett Blackcat 195lb
An absolute new product from the American crossbow manufacturer Barnett. This
recurve crossbow with a draw weight of 195 lbs is a perfect choice for
beginning shooters.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 300.0
PISTOL CROSSBOWS
As mentioned earlier, pistol crossbows are basically a sub-category of recurve crossbows, because they utilize the same recurve technology. However, they are much more compact and quite often feature special cocking systems - such as a straight-pull handle or a break lever positioned right above the grip, which needs to be folded downwards - called the "Cobra" system.
Despite their compact dimensions, pistol crossbows can achieve surprising penetration. That makes them more than sufficient for recreational shooting and you also won't have to dig deep into your pockets.
We offer pistol crossbows with a draw weight ranging from 35 to 80 lbs, including some unique models:
Crossbow pistol Fox MKE A4 COBRA break-action 80lbs
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This powerful pistol crossbow is an ideal choice for recreational target and
destructive shooting. The gold-plated accessories give the crossbow an
attractive appearance.
> 50 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 57.2
Pistol Crossbow Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Compact 35lbs
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Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Compact is a pistol repeating crossbow with a 6-bolt
magazine and a draw weight of 35 pounds. Thanks to the highly durable
fiberglass-carbon limb, it reaches a kinetic energy of up to 10 J, which is
comparable to crossbows with a draw weight of around 80 lbs.
10 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 259.8
Crossbow Pistol Fox MKE A4 COBRA break-action 80lbs Plastic
6x
This powerful pistol crossbow with plastic components is an ideal choice for
recreational target and destructive shooting.
21 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 44.9
Pistol Crossbow Beast Hunter Aligator TCS2 green
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The Beast Hunter Aligator TCS2 pistol crossbow is the top model in this
category. It has a draw weight of 80 lb and uses the reliable COBRA cocking
system, which shortens downtime between individual shots. The arrow speed is
around 185 fps (56 m/s).
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 51.4
Pistol crossbow Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Tactical 55lbs
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Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Tactical is a pistol-style repeating crossbow with a
6-bolt magazine and a draw weight of 55 lbs. Thanks to the AR-15 style
adjustable stock and the tactical front grip, this model is highly ergonomic and
easy to cock.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 308.2
Pistol crossbow Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Survival 55lbs
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Steambow AR-6 Stinger II Survival is a compact pistol crossbow with a draw
weight of 55 lbs that you can easily store in your car or backpack. You never
know when this survival crossbow might come in handy.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 267.1
COMPOUND CROSSBOWS
As the name implies, compound crossbows feature systems of pulleys and cables, resulting in the most powerful category of crossbows on the market. Due to the extremely high energy and draw-weight, the limbs, string, pulleys and other components have to be able to withstand it - compound crossbows are therefore constructed from durable and high-quality materials.
This usually results in higher weight, not as easy maintenance and naturally higher cost. However, in return you'll get a precise and a reliable piece of art. If you're looking to buy one of the most advanced crossbows available today, compound crossbows are the right way to go.
The best manufacturers of high-quality compound crossbows worth noting include the American company Barnett producing the most powerful products in our stock, Killer Instinct with their flagship bullpup designed crossbows, Beast Hunter which offers exclusively the golden middle way, or the Dutch company Mankung with its affordable yet still high-quality pieces.
Crossbow Mankung Stalker 185lb black
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Compound crossbow with a draw weight of 185 lb. Arrows leave the limbs at a
speed of 370 fps.
1 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 332.9
Crossbow Mankung Frost Wolf 175lb black
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This is a compound crossbow for hunting. It has a draw weight of 175 lb. The
bolts leave the limbs at a speed of 375 fps. With the crossbow you get a
complete hunter’s kit.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 390.5
Compound crossbow Barnett Hypertac 420 W/CCD
Hypertac 420 is a tactically designed compound crossbow from the premium brand
Barnett, boasting brutal performance and excellent workmanship. The draw weight
is 215 lbs, and the arrow speed reaches up to 420 fps (128 m/s). The crossbow
is equipped with a well-designed variable crossbow scope Halo 1.5–5×32 with
green and red illumination, so shooting accuracy is maintained even in low-light
conditions.
Long-term Unavailable
€ 1 148.2
Crossbow Killer Instinct SWAT X1 195lb
Killer Instinct SWAT X1 is an improved version of the compound crossbow SWAT XP.
Compared to its predecessor, it offers even more compact dimensions and easier
cocking as well as overall handling.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 2 259.3
Crossbow Barnett TS380 200lb
Barnett TS380 is a compound hunting crossbow. Its body is made of durable
polymer in a digital camo finish. Arrows leave the limbs at a speed of 116 m/s.
Long-term Unavailable
€ 884.4
Crossbow Killer Instinct SWAT XP 200lb
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Killer Instinct SWAT XP is a unique compound crossbow with an impressive draw
weight of 200 pounds. The enclosed design guarantees good stability and
accuracy.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 1 395.1
PARAMETERS
When choosing the right crossbow, you should also determine what parameters you expect it to deliver.
ARROW SPEED
One of the most obvious and important crossbow parameters is the speed of the fired arrow (also known as bolt). It is determined by the draw-weight, the distance the arrow travels in the rail during the discharge and the weight of the arrow itself. The faster the arrow moves, the flatter its trajectory, which means that you won't have to elevate the sight or the scope that much.
Arrow speed is usually measured in fps or ft/s (Feet Per Second) and can vary from around 150 fps with pistol crossbows to more than 400 fps with compound crossbows.
When converting fps and m/s values, simply remember that 1 m/s = 3.28 fps (roughly 3.3) and vice versa 1 fps = 0.3048 m/s (roughly 0.3).
However, extremely high arrow speed does not mean perfect accuracy. The most powerful compound crossbows can shoot an arrow at over 400fps, (around 120 m/s), and the arrow will be affected even by the slightest surface and wing irregularities at such velocity. Be sure to carefully consider whether this parameter is absolutely crucial for you and if so, definitely don't skimp on high quality arrows.
DRAW WEIGHT
This parameter indicates the amount of effort you have to apply when cocking the string. Ideally, it would be as light as possible, but higher arrow speed requires higher draw weight. Note that higher draw weight doesn't always mean higher arrow speed. It also depends on how the energy is transferred to the arrow - for example, a regular sport arrow fired from a compound crossbow will travel faster than the same arrow shot from a conventional recurve crossbow with the same draw weight.
Draw weight is measured in pounds "lbs" or "lb". For pistol crossbows, it usually varies around 80 lbs, which is approximately 36 kg - just about anyone can handle such resistance. However, it can reach over 200 lbs (about 90 kg) which might be a problem even for a strongman.
Therefore, the easiest crossbows to load are the pistol ones, especially those using the Cobra cocking system. and the most effort is then necessary to cock powerful recurve and compound crossbows, which often require the use of special cocking devices.
There are 2 basic versions of cocking devices - a simple one with two hooks connected by a rope with handles, or a crank cocking device, which needs to be attached to the stock of the crossbow and the crank is then turned until the string is fully cocked, however, this system is not compatible with each crossbow and the cocking process takes a considerable amount of time.
Crossbow string cocker Beast Hunter
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The cocking device works on a pulley principle, which makes it easy to draw the
string. It is suitable for all types of crossbows.
In Stock, estimated delivery: August 27 - 31.
€ 9.4
Crank cocking device CenterPoint Silent Crank/ Wrath 430/ Amped 425
Crank cocking device designed for CenterPoint Silent Crank, Wrath 430 and Amped
425 crossbows. For the Amped 425 model, the cocking device is suitable only
for the version with catalogue code C0003.
1 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 205.4
Tactical CCD string cocking system Barnett
This cocking system significantly facilitates handling the crossbow string,
making your shooting experience more enjoyable. The mechanism is able to reduce
string resistance by 93%. In addition, it is equipped with a safety feature that
prevents an incompletely drawn string from slipping.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 188.9
Barnett crossbow string cocking device
This is a cocking device that works on a pulley principle. It is suitable for
all Barnett crossbows, but you can also use it with other types of crossbows.
Temporarily Unavailable
€ 32.5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Another important, and certainly not the last parameter you should consider when choosing a crossbow are its dimensions.
If you intend to take your crossbow to dense woods or just have a limited storage space, its dimensions should not be overlooked.
You may often come across two dimensions - overall length and limbs span, which means the total span of the limbs of recurve crossbows, or the axle to axle distance of the compound ones, which means that the total width might be larger.
Similarly, you should not underestimate its weight, as shooting for prolonged periods of time with more weight will make your arms fatigue faster and may result in reduced accuracy.
SAFETY FEATURES
When choosing a crossbow, you should definitely consider the basic safety features every crossbow should have. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, so we highly recommend you to check if the crossbow includes the following features.
SAFETY
A safety is one of the features that every crossbow should have, as an accidental discharge could cause significant property damage and, more importantly, health injury both to the user and also people nearby. However, it is rare to come across a crossbow on today's market that doesn't feature a safety, and most of the modern ones are even equipped with an automatic safety that engages every time the string is cocked.
ANTI DRY FIRE MECHANISM
Never dry fire a crossbow or a bow under any circumstances. You risk irreversible damage to the string, limbs and other components. Without the inserted arrow, which would otherwise absorb a portion of the energy, the string and limbs will be subjected to such force and shock, which the components are not designed to withstand and can be damaged.
This situation can be prevented by an "Anti-Dry Fire Mechanism". This system exists in several forms - some of them will not let you switch the crossbow from safe to fire mode without an inserted arrow, and some will capture the string at the very start of its movement.
ACCESSORIES
Precise long-range target shooting certainly requires a quality crossbow scope - high recoil resistant scope equipped with a reticle adapted for shooting with crossbows. All shooters will also appreciate paper and straw targets, arrow holders and pullers, cocking devices or string lube wax. And definitely don't forget the arrows.
Crossbow Scope Valiant Kronos II 4x40 SIR ARC
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Valiant Kronos II is the second generation of the optics product series from the
Czech company Valiant. Thanks to its 4× magnification, this model is an
excellent choice for shooting at shorter distances.
> 100 pcs in stock, estimated delivery: August 26 - 28.
€ 143.6
Target Beast Hunter straw PROFI 65cm
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Classic pressed straw and hay target boss. This version can easily handle arrows
shot from bows up to 35 lbs.
In Stock, estimated delivery: August 27 - 31.
€ 35.8
Target boss Avalon TEC70 70x70x30CM
The portable archery target TEC70 is designed to safely stop an arrow flying at
speeds of up to 370 fps. This model has a square shape with sides of 70×70 cm
and a depth of 30 cm. Various targets are placed over the entire surface –
2D animals and WA-FITA.
Long-term Unavailable
€ 142.0
Beast Hunter arrow holder for crossbows and bows black
Arrow holder suitable for most types of crossbows. For mounting, the crossbow
needs to have two screw holes on the underside of the front part.
Long-term Unavailable
€ 15.6
HOW MUCH, WHAT FOR, WHAT DISTANCE?
Finally, you should ask yourself the following questions.
HOW MUCH DO I WANT TO INVEST?
The crossbow itself will probably not be the only thing you'll need - the accessories can add a lot to the purchase price. As mentioned earlier, you shouldn't skimp on the arrow quality with a powerful crossbow, and you'll also need a decent crossbow scope for long-range shooting.
WHAT DO I WANT TO USE IT FOR?
If you want to be able to win shooting competitions, not only will you need some experience, but a precise and reliable crossbow as well. However, you may not need to own the most advanced hi-tech product to enjoy recreational shooting in your backyard.
AT WHAT DISTANCE DO I WANT TO SHOOT?
With growing range, the arrow speed required to successfully hit the target increases as well. Compound crossbows are particularly effective at really long distances, but if you're fine with shooting on a small plot of land, you can definitely make do with affordable pistol crossbows.
CONCLUSION
The choice of the right crossbow can be affected by a number of different factors, be it its price, purpose, construction type, available features or specifications. There is a truly endless range of crossbows on the today's market, therefore it's impossible to say which is "the best one" or vice versa. However, we hope that this article will help you choose the kind of crossbow that you'll have the most fun with or the one which you'll win the first place in a competition with.
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