How far can you shoot with a crossbow?
Summary. If you don’t care about hitting a target a powerful modern crossbow can shoot as far as 500 yards. If you want to hunt up to 80 yards is possible for a very skilled shooter however you should stick to a maximum of 60 yards and preferably much less than that (30-35) if you are a beginner.
Do you need licence for a crossbow?
Crossbows are legal in the UK and no licence or registration is required to own them because they are not legally classed as firearms. People can be prosecuted for using crossbows for illegal hunting or for attacking people under separate laws.15-Sept-2020
How far can a 400 fps crossbow shoot?
Well A modern crossbow firing at 400 FPS can shoot a bolt almost 5000 feet if shot at a 45-degree angle. If the crossbow is perfectly level it can shoot about 240 feet. To understand why these numbers are so different you have to understand the factors that affect crossbow range and math that goes along with it.
