Used for sport, hunting or survivalism, the crossbow will meet your expectations. When choosing a shooting weapon, one of the determining factors for its selection is accuracy.
Keep in mind that there are many models on the crossbow market, making it difficult to find the most accurate one. That's why we wrote this article to help those who need it find the most accurate crossbow.
How a compound crossbow works
The constituent elements
To understand your weapon, you need to know the elements that compose it. Generally, it consists of a string, a pulley system, a scope, a stock, a trigger mechanism, a safety lever, and a pulley system. Note that a classic crossbow does not have a pulley system.
This pulley system makes it easier to obtain powerful and accurate bolt shots. While a classic crossbow is more difficult to cock. In fact, the shooter must exert sufficient drawing force on the string to tension it. However, this physical effort impairs shooting accuracy due to the shooter's lack of concentration on their target.
The operating principle
Cocking the compound crossbow requires passing the cocking rope through the groove. To do this, once the tool is placed vertically on the ground, the shooter must stabilize it by putting their foot in the stirrup. Now pull the cocking rope handles with both hands to tension the string.
The combination of the pulley system — by multiplying bow shooting power — and a well-tensioned string will provide more accurate and powerful shots, with greater projectile speed.
With a classic crossbow, this task is more difficult. This impacts stability during aiming and shooting accuracy (lack of concentration, repeated strain on your arm muscles, etc.)
How to choose your most accurate crossbow
On the market, crossbows exist in several models. However, you must be careful, as each model allows for shots with varying accuracy, speed, and power. The most important thing is to consider your needs.
The width of the bow
The optimal width of a wooden crossbow depends on each person's morphology. The most important thing will be to find the one that:
- Makes you feel most at ease (comfort and flexibility)
- Is the most manageable.
- Is the least cumbersome.
Be aware that the most imposing part of a crossbow is its bow, making the right choice on its size can greatly affect the practicality and therefore the accuracy of the equipment.
That's why it is recommended to opt for a compound crossbow with a reduced bow width. Moreover, this is another reason to favor the compound crossbow over the classic model. In fact, with the help of the pulley system, the weapon is more compact and less cumbersome.
The power or shooting range
Power can be equated to the practical shooting range. For information, the most powerful crossbow bolts are capable of delivering power beyond 260 pounds.
Be aware that the more powerful a crossbow is, the more difficult it will be to handle and especially to cock. It is therefore appropriate to choose a model whose power matches the shooter's physical and mental condition. Otherwise, it will be more difficult to master the weapon, concentrate on the target, stabilize the aim and optimize accuracy.
For example, choose a crossbow with a power of at least 130 pounds for beginners. The range will be shorter, but the shot will be more accurate. For a more advanced user, go for a more powerful weapon of at least 200 pounds.
Then, a compound crossbow will give more power and maneuverability than a classic model.
The crossbow stock
Comfort when using your crossbow is essential for hoping to make more accurate shots. That's why it's important to choose the right size of the stock of your weapon. In fact, with an unsuitable stock, the shooter may be hindered in handling the crossbow. This creates extra effort during manipulation which can reduce the ability to aim at the target, stabilize the weapon, etc.
Therefore, it is advised to choose a crossbow with a stock that fits ideally in your hand.