Crossbow Reviews, Velocity Tests & Overviews.
With all the marketing hype and misconceptions the average person can be deceived, looking to expand or given another opportunity to hunt with a crossbow, consumers are subject to the afore-mentioned things. We will atteempt to shed some light on the true crossbow velocity facts here. Very Very Low Velocity Crossbows:
Our first 2 crossbows here are badly mis-quoted or severly mis-represented as they are not 180 lb. crossbows as they are advertised, they are actually 120 lb. Do not attempt to hunt medium size game with these as they are not powerful enough, however they would be good choices for small game when set up properly for that usage.
| Taiwan manufacture - marketed as powerful folding limb crossbow. |
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400 Grain Arrow |
165 F.P.S. |
| Taiwan manufacture - marketed as powerful 180 LB. crossbow. |
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400 Grain Arrow |
165 F.P.S. |
Very Low Velocity Crossbows:
Our next 3 crossbow choices here are of the very low velocity type and are very suitable for taking medium sized game such as deer and antelope. While these crossbows are very cheap on the internet they are good serviceable crossbows.
| Taiwan manufacture - marketed as wood stocked crossbow. |
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400 Grain Arrow |
205 F.P.S. |
| Taiwan manufacture - marketed as metal frame crossbow. |
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400 Grain Arrow |
210 F.P.S. |
| Taiwan manufacture - marketed as camo crossbow. |
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400 Grain Arrow |
205 F.P.S. |
That pretty well covers popular very low velocity crossbows that are promoted and for sale everywhere on the internet. All velocities are our recorded velocities using a 400 grain weight arrow. A-Store Import Crossbows. If your not sure if you want to use a crossbow for hunting, these are good, solid built, starter crossbows, just remember they are very low velocity.The Big Four In U.S.A. Crossbow Sales.
The next crossbows are absolutely tops in sales in the United States of America with Barnett the leader with over 1 million crossbows sold to date.
We have now velocity tested many crossbows of the top 4 major manufacturers and have found that their advertised velocities can be reached by adjusting arrow weights and faster string set-ups.
Which crossbow manufacturer gives the most velocity for a given draw weight, American made Barnett. Their predator can exceed 380 fps. by adjusting arrow weights at only 175 lb. draw weight, that is quite an accomplishment.
In the table below we have highlighted with bold text the 2 fastest crossbow speeds that each manufacturer offers and the other thing to keep in mind as you look at these speeds is look at the arrow weights used as well.
2010, The Big Four Crossbow Manufacturers Offerings: |
