4 Crossbow Do’s and Don’ts That You Need To Know!

To get the most out of your crossbow, read crossbow reviews and learn the fundamentals of how to set one up for hunting and how to shoot it. Here are four tips for becoming a crossbow-shooting machine using a crossbow-and-arrow set-up designed specifically for big game hunting.

Crossbow Do’s Tips:

1. Purchase the Finest You Can Afford

There is a significant difference between a low-cost, bargain-basement crossbow and a high-end model. Sure, the bargain model is less expensive, but it will not be as well-built, accurate, or reliable, and it will eventually fail you when the time comes. Crossbow packages that include everything you need to start shooting and hunting—crossbow, a few arrows and arrow points, a scope sight, cocking device, and quiver—can be purchased for anywhere between $800 and $1,500.

2. Make Use of Enough Draw Weight

Draw weight is the primary feature that distinguishes a hunting crossbow from a target model. Fortunately, most states have established a regulatory minimum, which has taken the guesswork out of determining what is sufficient. While regulations differ greatly from state to state, the overall range is 75 to 125 pounds of draw weight.

Crossbow Dont’s Tips:

1. Keep an eye on your fingers and thumb.

Many rifle shooters have a habit of cradling the rifle with the fingers of the hand that holds the rifle’s forearm straight up in the air. When using a crossbow, you risk putting your fingers and/or thumb in the path of a bowstring that is rocketing down the rail and will slice the fingers and/or thumb to the bone. Never, ever, ever do this!

2. Avoid shooting on the fly.

A crossbow’s design places a lot of weight on the front end, making it difficult to balance when shooting from the off-hand position. Even the best rifle shooters only use off-hand shooting as a last resort. You’ll learn to shoot quickly from the kneeling and sitting positions, as well as with shooting sticks or a rail for a rock-solid rest.