Is 370 fps good for a crossbow?
Most any crossbow will shoot accurately out to 100 yards with good arrows and a good shooter behind it. For shots out to 40 yards or so most any 330 FPS to 350 FPS crossbow will be more than fast enough. By far the most important aspect one should consider with any crossbow is high quality arrows.24-Nov-2017
What is a bow scope called?
A compound bow scope or archery bow sight is a device that uses a lens pin or other kinds of marker to help you get the correct aim at your target and hit it. There are some advantages that come with using a bow scope as well as some disadvantages.20-Jul-2021
What is a bow sight?
Definition of bow sight : a device usually of pins set in a calibrated frame attachable to a shooting bow for aid in aiming for distance.
Will a rimfire scope work on a crossbow?
Yes you can put a riflescope on a crossbow. There is some risk that it won’t hold up to the severe ‘forward’ recoil (opposite that of a rifle) that a crossbow thrusts into a scope but still many have been doing it for years.29-Sept-2011
How far do you zero a crossbow?
Your goal is to “zero” the top-most reticle or dot for a specific distance (20 yards in almost all cases unless instructed otherwise by the crossbow manufacturer).
When sighting in a crossbow what will give you more stability?
When sighting-in it is best to use some type of shooting bench or support for greater stability.
Why do many hunters choose a recurve crossbow instead of a compound crossbow?
Crossbows with recurve limbs must have longer limbs and a longer barrel to provide a longer power stroke as compared to a compound crossbow. Many hunters choose the recurve crossbow because of its simplicity. It is easier to replace the string on a recurve crossbow than on a compound crossbow.
Should you oil the cams on a crossbow?
Yes. Periodically apply a drop of TenPoint’s Flight Rail and Trigger Lubricant to your wheels or cams and axles when needed. Also lubricate the cam bearings if you have a reverse draw crossbow especially if the bow has gotten wet from being outside.
Why do crossbow strings break?
Bolt Not Seated Tight Against the String Probably the number one cause of broken crossbow strings is the bolt not being seated tight against the string. If the bolt isn’t tight the string will jump over or under the bolt resulting in a dry fire effect.14-Nov-2019
Are reverse draw crossbows quieter?
The reverse-draw design yields certain advantages over its traditional forward draw counterpart when it comes to balance performance and overall quietness of the shot.08-Mar-2019
