Saturday, February 28, 2015

The Southern Crossbow Risen XLT 385 Makes Hunting Easier

By Earlene McGee


All people have unique hobbies, hunting for game is an activity that a select few really enjoy. Most hunters are attracted to the sport, because of the skill needed to master the bow. The hunter needs to use their skills and power to control the bow, unlike regular hunting which allows the use of firearms and some traps. Lighter components and modern upgrades contribute to the appeal of archery.

These days the modern bow and arrow are upgraded with great technology. It became much easier to use a bow or crossbow when game hunting. Lightweight materials and perfect balance gives gear like the southern crossbow risen XLT 385, an unparalleled advantage compared to older models.

Bows and arrows have come a long way from ancient history. When our ancestors started to hunt for food, they all began with using stones and sticks to subdue their prey. Then the discovery of the bow and arrow led to a revolution, it allowed people the capability of capturing prey from afar.

The old design for the longbow and bolt was a goliath jump in innovation. It would be advised to exactness than lances and is more minimized. The ammo is compact so carrying more is easier and practical, considering longer chases and more risks of catching prey. The ability of the seeker likewise assumed a part when utilizing the tool. Practice and immaculate timing prompted an impeccable chase.

Hunting while on horseback is very difficult, but some ancient cultures and people have found a way to master it. Projectile warfare was started with the mastery of the bow and arrow. Archers were a valuable part of the battle, that some wars where usually won by the side with the most skills.

Modern bows and arrows are made of lightweight materials like aluminum. Making them lighter and easier to carry allowed for more items like ammunition. Some can even be folded into a more compact size, compared to traditional one that needed to be slung over the shoulder to carry. The materials used in the construction makes them a lot more durable than wood.

Wooden shaft and feather fletching are no longer used, aluminum is lighter and sturdier and makes for great arrows. The shaft is hollow and not solid but does not easily bend. This increases the accuracy of the projectile since vibration is eliminated. The penetrating power of the head also goes up. Arrowhead can be changed or modified to suit the type of target. Regular arrowheads are still used for competitions and tournaments.

Crossbows came about when our ancestors needed a weapon that almost anyone can use. It had to be smaller and can still be accurately fired towards the target. While the traditional bows required years of practice to reach a certain level of skill and accuracy. Crossbows were the typical point and shoot then reload weapons of history.

The ammunitions used were called quarrels or bolts. Since the crossbow had a mechanical trigger to fire the quarrel. They can be loaded and prepared without causing fatigue to the marksman. Modern crossbows feature a lot of advanced technology to help with hunting. From scopes to night vision attachments, makes hunting with crossbows unique.




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