

The argument for inside-rotating cams is the power generated in a more compact construction. Since these cam types translate to wider axle-to-axle widths, they're more suited for open maneuvering outside of blinds and treestands. The angles of the string off the cams are mild and rely more on the limbs to generate power than inside-rotating cams. Strings roll off outside-rotating cams at the farthest point apart by rotating inside-out.

Outside-rotating cams have been the standard of crossbows since the introduction of the compound. The complex lever-and-pulley-style systems allow a larger potential energy in the bolt while allowing cocking mechanisms to require less effort. Most compounds will shoot the same weight arrows faster than recurves. Generally, a compound crossbow has shorter limbs, making it somewhat easier than recurves to handle in tight places. The compound crossbow is archery engineering at its finest. Tip: The Excalibur GRZ 2 Crossbow Package includes: Fixed Power Scope with mounting hardware, 4 arrow quiver with mounting hardware, 3 Diablo arrows with 150-grain field points, and a rope cocking aid. Often this lack of moving parts translates to a lower price point and proves to be relatively inexpensive to operate compared to its compound cousins. The moving cams and cables are eliminated, saving valuable weight. Simplicity is its most attractive feature. The recurve crossbow is simpler because it lacks the complicated stringing required for the round-wheel or asymmetric-wheel compound crossbows. Just as there are recurve and compound bows, there are recurve and compound crossbows. Two of the Most Common Types of Crossbows Excalibur GRZ 2 Recurve Crossbow Package Tip: The Cabela's Finality 390 Crossbow features illuminated scope, crank cocking device, side-mounted three-bolt quiver, three 20" Headhunter bolts, Talon crossbow sling, rubber butt pad extender, string dampeners and Evac decocking bolt. or at different targets to keep from ruining your shafts and points.) (When target practicing, or sighting in, shoot only one arrow at the time. Bench-rest rifle shooters often fall in love with the crossbow’s ability to put shot after shot in nearly the same hole. The crossbow’s high precision appeals to those who like to leave nothing to chance. The combination of optical sights and the fact that the user does not have to strain to draw a bow enables many archers to extend their deer hunting by 10 or even 20 years by using a crossbow. Those who, through age, injury or lack of arm strength, cannot draw a regular bow can still experience the thrill of archery hunting by using a crossbow.

Cabela's Finality 390 Compound Crossbow PackageĬrossbows are very versatile and great for anyone. The modern crossbow allows hunters who may not be able to draw a bow to deliver an extremely precise shot. New materials throughout, limb designs, strings, sights, bolts, stock construction and cocking mechanisms have made modern crossbows easier to use, more accurate and increasingly effective on game. It's a safe bet that the crossbow has advanced more in the last 20 years than in the past 2,000, and innovation shows no sign of slowing down.
