The word “crossbow” came to us from the Latin language and consists of two words “arcus” - an arc and “ballisto” - I drop it, and today such a crossbow is quite a popular weapon among hunters around the world, which is also used for entertainment.
One of its advantages, of course, is noiselessness, as well as a sufficiently large lethal force at large distances. Based on the technical characteristics, we will consider several crossbows, and most importantly, we will find out what is the most powerful crossbow in the world, which is in demand among amateurs, whether to hunt or just shoot.
Attention! In the Russian Federation, hunting for animals with a crossbow is prosecuted by law.
MK-80A3
Taiwan's production model consists of an aluminum alloy, and weighs 0.6 kilograms, with a total length of 45 centimeters. Quite popular among domestic buyers of small arms of this type.
Sighting range is 15-18 meters, and the power is provided by two arcs and the course of the bowstring tension of 14 centimeters. Boom departure speed 47 meters per second.
The darts are included in the package, and the mechanism itself is equipped with an automatic fuse, eliminating spontaneous shots.
Kodabow big rhino
One of the most powerful crossbows of the manufacturer of light weapons company "KODABOW" is able to effectively hit the target at a distance of 55 meters.
At the same time, the flight speed of the boom is quite high, and is equal to 108 meters per second. It is very effective when hunting bear and elk, as it has great damaging power. But for manual tensioning the bowstring, good physical strength is required.
10 arrows, a quiver, a sight, as well as a spare bowstring and a tensioner are sold in the kit. It is disassembled and assembled without the use of other tools, and in any form is very compact.
ASP
An elegant and elegant crossbow pistol with such a formidable name is made by Interloper and is more intended for entertainment than hunting.
It is multifunctional, you can shoot balls, darts and arrows, and the accuracy of the shot in any form is quite high. Suspend very easily, and most importantly, it happens instantly. The speed of the issued arrow reaches 50 meters per second, and the aiming range is from 30 to 50 meters.
In addition to the design characteristics, it is possible to bring light weight and small dimensions of the Aspid into advantages.
Mission MXB-Dagger XB
One of the best crossbows to date, with a bowstring pull force of 100 kilograms and an initial boom speed of 105 meters per second.
The kit includes optional accessories such as a scope, shako, three arrows and grease. Technical characteristics are highly appreciated by hunters and experts of the world of weapons.
In addition, it should be noted that with such indicators, the model is relatively inexpensive. It is possible to order your own coloring for the product.
BARNETT Ghost 400
The manufacturer equipped this crossbow with all the technological innovations that were only known at the time of the creation of the Ghost 400 model.
Suitable for both amateur and professional hunters. The initial boom departure speed is 122 meters per second. Having a light weight, it is convenient to use, and the block system allows you to pull the bowstring without much effort.
An optical sight is mounted on the body. It repels, with all the advantages of the model, only a high price of almost 75 thousand rubles.
Excalibur Matrix Mega 405
A fairly powerful model, with a boom flight speed of 124 meters per second, was introduced by a Canadian manufacturer in 2014.
It is intended for hunting large animals, and there has long been a joke between hunters that using the Matrix Mega 405 you can get trophies and elephants. In addition, it is equipped with a vibration damper and stabilizer, which greatly simplifies shooting.
Having a complex design, it is easy to disassemble and fit into a compact case, which is very convenient for transportation and hiking.
Parker stingray
A rather exotic in appearance and design small arms with a nozzle for bowfishermen.
On the rivers of America and Australia it is no longer rare to see hunters with these weapons, and on the Volga you can meet Parker Stingray, produced by Parker Bows, quite often.
Experts point out the reliability and high firing efficiency, and Parker shoots with a 600-grain spear. In the field of view of hunters, with such a model, not only large fish, but also ducks and beavers fall.
Carbon Express Covert CX2
It is produced by an American company manufacturing light weapons and has long established itself with the best side in the circle of American hunters.
The manufacturer positions it as a multifunctional and universal crossbow for hunting and entertainment.
The body is based on aluminum, which greatly facilitates weight, the forearm can be adjusted to a certain range and power of fire. Departure boom speed is 118 meters per second.
"Tactician"
Today, pistol crossbows are presented on the market in full variety, but, of course, one of the most powerful is the Tactic crossbow manufactured by Interloper.
When shooting balls, the crossbow has a fairly powerful indicator of speed and destructive force. With it, it’s easy to hunt both birds and animals. Hunters are attracted by the small price of the model and low weight.
The arcs are very small, which makes it compact, so it is easy to hunt with it in the forest. Also it is unpretentious in leaving and rather reliable in operation. This pistol-type crossbow is the most powerful among a number of inexpensive and multifunctional models.
MISSION MXB 400
A block crossbow weighs 2.9 kilograms, so not everyone will decide to use it on a hunt when long walking crossings are required.
But technical indicators bring this model to a leading position among crossbow weapons. The boom departure speed is 123 meters per second, which provides high lethal force at a distance of up to 40 meters.
One of the most silent when firing, and remains in its original position when firing, which greatly improves accuracy. But for greater reliability, the manufacturer also equipped it with an optical sight.
BARNETT Ghost 420 Revenant
Another noteworthy model in the glorious BARNETT range. Almost completely copies the previous model with some design features.
Like most similar block devices, the boom departure speed of this model exceeds 120 meters per second. Reliable enough, and does not vibrate when fired, which increases accuracy and lethal force.
Specialists attribute a small amount of plastic in the device’s body to minor flaws, but this, in turn, also facilitates the weight of the weapon.
PSE TAC Elite
A unique model created by designers based on the AR15 automatic rifle. Among the design features, it is particularly distinguished by the platoon system, since the platoon mechanism is already built into the case.
Also a very effective aiming system. The boom exit speed is 125 meters per second, which is superior to all other similar types of weapons.
When hunting, the firing range will not allow you to approach the object of the hunt, and the mechanism itself will provide high accuracy and lethal force.
Stryker
And here is the most powerful crossbow manufactured by the American arms company "Bowtech". The manufacturer used the latest technological advances to create the Stryker.
The boom departure speed exceeds 125 meters per second, and the power is 210 joules. At the same time, this is a rather heavy weapon, because in assembled form its weight is 4.8 kilograms.
Having spent a little time searching, on the Internet you can find videos where, with the help of such a recursive crossbow, an elephant was littered. But it is worth remembering that it is cocked only by the built-in mechanism in the butt, which takes from 30 to 60 seconds, so the rate of fire is not high.
Any professional hunter or amateur can choose a crossbow to taste, financial and functional capabilities. In the United States, they have long become an integral part of the hunt, but in Europe and Russia they are still cautiously gaining their niche.
This type of weapon is also actively used in the reconstruction of historical events of the Middle Ages, because it began its history in the distant V century BC in Ancient Greece.
In conclusion, we note that when buying a crossbow, even the safest, you get a formidable weapon, not a toy, therefore it requires appropriate handling of yourself, with all precautions and security.
Article author: Valery Skiba