Crossbows

Bob Humphrey

  One of the best parts of being editor at Petersen’s Bowhunting is working with a really great group of…»

Photo courtesy of TenPoint

It’s no secret crossbows have become a pretty big deal in the archery world. A decade-long national trend toward the…»

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Without question, one of the fastest growing items within the bowhunting community has been the crossbow. As more and more…»

TenPoint Vapor

TenPoint introduced its new flagship crossbow at the 2013 ATA Show, the TenPoint Vapor. Arguably the Vapor’s most notable feature…»

Parker Blackhawk

Parker Bows introduced its brand new Parker Blackhawk crossbow during the 2013 ATA Show in Louisville, Ky. Designed for concealability…»

Excalibur Matrix 380 Xtra

Excalibur Crossbow introduced its brand new compact crossbow Monday at the 2013 ATA Show in Louisville, Ky. More compact than…»

Crossbow-vs-Compound

We’ve all heard the story of William Tell, and most remember the gist of the tale. As punishment for failing…»

Although vertical bowhunters and crossbow hunters often argue about differences between their chosen weapons, columnist Doug Koenig argues that — at least from a practical standpoint — they share much in common.

Breaking down some of the myths and misconceptions when it comes to crossbows and crossbow hunting.

Ten-year-old Logan Maust of Smock, Pa., took this wide 8-pointer last fall using an Excalibur crossbow. New regulations adopted in Kansas will allow youth hunters there to use crossbows in that state's big-game seasons.

  Wildlife officials in Kansas voted last week to allow youth hunters (ages 15 and under) and senior hunters (ages…»

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I realize the whole topic of crossbows and crossbow hunting can be a bit controversial among Petersen’s BOWHUNTING readers. However,…»

Cross Hero

It’s no secret that the crossbow market remains the fastest-growing segment of the archery industry. And that being the case,…»

Before taking your crossbow into the field, it’s important to practice until you are familiar with your bolt trajectory at various ranges. This photo shows the point of impact from Doug Koenig’s TenPoint crossbow using the 20-yard crosshair at 20, 30 and 40 yards.

What is the maximum range for a crossbow? That’s a tough question to answer. Modern crossbows typically generate speeds anywhere…»