Crossbows and PSE

Crossbows are weapons that consist of mounted bows that shoot projectiles, often called bolts or arrows. In the past, they were popularly used in warfare. In the modern times, they are often used in hunting and target shooting. Crossbows have bows mounted on tillers or stocks and they have mechanisms that hold the drawn bow strings. Bows of early crossbows were often made of a single piece of ash or yew. Today, composite bows are made of multiple layers of different material, including wood, horn, steel, and sinew. Strings used in crossbows are usually made of strong fibers that have the least tendencies to fray. Whipcord, linen, hemp, sinew, and twisted mulberry root are popular choices.

Crossbows come in a number of variants. Most manufacturers have classified them according to the acceleration system, degree of automation, size and energy, and projectiles.

Recurve crossbows have tips that curve away from the archer. Their bent limbs have longer draw lengths than straight-limbed bows. This gives projectiles more acceleration and brings less shock to the hands of the archer. However, recurved bow limbs place greater strain on the materials of the bow, making more noise with every shot.

Compound crossbows are modern crossbows and they are pretty much similar to compound bows. Compound crossbows have limbs that are typically stiffer than those of recurve crossbows. Stiffer limbs make compound crossbows more energy efficient than most bows but the stiffer limbs make it more difficult to draw the strings attached to them.

Pistol crossbows are the smallest in terms of size. One can shoot pistol crossbows from under the arm. Over the years, rifle shaped stocks have been developed, helping archers to take better aim with pistol crossbows. Another type of handheld crossbow is the bullet. Instead of arrows or bolts, pistol crossbows shoot spherical projectiles often made of clay, stone, or lead. There are pistol crossbows that have double strings with a pocket for projectiles. Other pistol crossbows have barrels with slots for the strings.

Modern crossbows are typically accessorized according to the needs of the archer or the hunter. They can have laser sights, red dot sights, or telescopic sights. They can also have multiple crosshairs so the archer or hunter can adjust to effects of gravity over different ranges. Modern crossbows can also be mounted with quivers that hold ammunition.

Precision Shooting Equipment (PSE) has taken on these designs and developed its own line of crossbows. PSE has continuously invested on engineering and revolutionizing concepts that have resulted to quality crossbows. PSE crossbows are packed with innovative features that need to be experienced to be believed. Some of these features include anti dry fire mechanisms, fore-grips, leverage cranks, rail-less design, and a TAC 15 assembly.

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