The crossbow is a medieval weapon which was used as the weapon of choice for long range warfare. It was used mainly by archers positioned at the top of fortresses or castles. Today crossbows are mainly used to hunt and target shooting. While the developments in technology has made it much easier to use crossbows with out the help of sights,
laser scope mounts and scopes to enhance accuracy, arrows hitting your indented target would prove difficult.
Scope Mounted Laser
Laser sights are typically used with scopes to further enhance the accuracy of the shooter. With a scope, shooters are able to determine the range of the target, informing the shooter how to adjust the crossbow accordingly. Attaining perfect horizontal axis with the target increases the accuracy of the crossbow when show as well as the maximum range the crossbow can shoot.
Scope mounter lasers are preferred by crossbows hobbyist compared to those who hunt game. The accuracy and range advantage the laser & scope combination gives crossbow hunter is vast if used correctly. The animal will not smell or see the shooter until it is too late.
- BOB-R31-2 Compact Red Laser Sight
Laser Sights: Scope or No Scope?
This question has to do with individual preference. Most hunters will opt to use a reticulated scope as people who shoot crossbows or fun or target practice will choose either combination. Hunters use the reticules (cross hairs) on the scope to first dial in how far their prey is and calculate the correct trajectory. Once everything is in good hunting order they can use the laser to quickly acquire the target. Individuals who are target shooting will use the scope as an added challenge or just use the laser to pin point where they want to shoot quickly and accurately.
When choosing to go with a scope and laser combination, just a scope or just a laser take what has been said into consideration? You will love our crossbow more for it.
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