They are easy to shoot, super accurate, and deadly. First time crossbow buyers often hear that crossbows are accurate out to 100 yards and beyond. That is sometimes the case, but not always. Not every person who shoots a crossbow can accurately shoot it at 100 yards or more.

Most modern crossbows can send an arrow downrange accurately enough to hit a 6-inch bull's-eye at 100 yards; the Ravin R10's maker claims its crossbow can “hold groups comparable to a rifle at 100 yards.” Ravin Crossbow's new line of crossbows is unique, unusual and surprising in many ways; primarily because they ...

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Ravin crossbows are famously dependable. Part of this is because of their shooting system which reduces friction and creates a better-balanced crossbow overall. This means that the limbs and cable are actuated more consistently, maximizing the lifespan of each part.

A crossbow shooting a 448-grain arrow at 450 fps (a scorching fast crossbow) will drop 69.5 inches at 100 yards. That is almost 6 feet of arrow drop. A whole lot can go wrong when the path of an arrow has close to 70 inches of drop. The speed at 100 yards is what can cause problems.

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Modern crossbows typically generate speeds anywhere from 280-350 feet per second, with some models topping 400 fps. Despite the speed advantage today's crossbows hold over the average compound bow, I still believe the maximum effective range for crossbow hunters is about the same as it is for vertical bowhunters.

Crossbows work on essentially the same principle as a bow – energy stored in the limbs of the crossbow is transferred to the arrow upon release of its string. Crossbows have a limited range, similar to that of a bow, and require careful estimation of the distance to the target to ensure a precise shot.

Crossbows don't require the same physical strength or training that ordinary bows do: When using a traditional bow, an archer must draw, aim and shoot in fairly quick succession. The longer it takes the archer to aim, the more fatigued his arm will become, and the less accurate his shot will be.

There's a lot of drop at 100 yards. For a moderately fast xbow with an average velocity of 340'/sec out to 100 yds. Distance in inches = 1/2 x 386” x 0.882 sec x 0.882 sec = 150” or 12 1/2 feet. That's with maybe a 4-5” good kill zone.

93 inches Even though most crossbows are shooting in excess of 400 feet per second, with some shooting up to 470, most arrows will lose speed, energy, and elevation past 50 yards. For example, a 400 grain arrow that travels at 400 feet per second from a crossbow, will drop almost 93 inches at 100 yards.

around 50-60 yards The maximum effective range of a crossbow is typically around 50-60 yards for most hunters and shooters. However, some high-end crossbows can shoot accurately up to 100 yards or more. It is important to note that shooting at longer distances requires more skill and practice, and may not be legal in all areas.