360 fps If there is a drawback to the TwinStrike, it's that the string is a bit too loud at the shot. That being said, the bolts fly 360 fps, more than fast enough to compensate for any potential of a deer or other game jumping the string at close range.

Excalibur Crossbow Product information

Weight: 7.75 lbs. Package includes: Overwatch illuminated scope, 4-arrow quiver, 4 Quill arrows with Rhino nocks and 100-grain field points, R.E.D.

Meet the all-new Excalibur TwinStrike crossbow. The new TwinStrike gives you two arrows locked and loaded for double the shot opportunity when an animal is in your sights. The new TwinStrike is the first crossbow of its kind.

Meet the Nitro 505. With speed of 505 feet-per-second and 227-foot pounds of blistering power, the Nitro 505 is the fastest crossbow on the market and the most powerful crossbow ever built by TenPoint.

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.

Ch'in Shih Traditionally, the Chinese crossbow was first invented by Ch'in Shih of the Chu state sometime in the 6th century BCE.

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It suitable for large game hunting or leisurely outings for practice. It features 150 pound draw weight, and arrows can travel up to 280 FPS.

TenPoint's extremely light crossbow, the Wicked Ridge M-370, is the lightest hunting crossbow on the market at only 5.8-pounds.

the Bulldog 440 Engineered to be one of the fastest crossbows ever produced, the Bulldog 440 gives you the ability to reach out with laser flat speed and trajectory while delivering bone crushing power.

Excalibur TwinStrike Crossbow Double your confidence this bow season with the Excalibur TwinStrike Crossbow Package. This innovative crossbow employs DualFire Technology to give hunters the ability to accurately fire 2 shots from a single crossbow with tight grouping before reloading.