What was the average speed of crossbows, let say 10 years ago?
My first crossbow was a 2002 TenPoint Titan. It was rated at 285 fps with an Easton 2219 XX75 arrow. I shot 125gr NAP Thunderheads on those arrows so it was probably even slower. But guess what, I never had a problem killing deer with it. I hunted with that crossbow for 12 years. If I remember right I think I paid less than $500 for it...What was the average speed of crossbows, let say 10 years ago?
So I did a little digging and found one of those old arrows and the paperwork from that Titan.My first crossbow was a 2002 TenPoint Titan. It was rated at 285 fps with an Easton 2219 XX75 arrow. I shot 125gr NAP Thunderheads on those arrows so it was probably even slower. But guess what, I never had a problem killing deer with it. I hunted with that crossbow for 12 years. If I remember right I think I paid less than $500 for it...
The sad part about it is you can buy one hell of a rifle and scope set up for less than $3000 and 10 years from now it will be worth more than you paid for it.Well 2020 has revealed some new crossbows to the market. Tenpoint has struck again! A Truly Safe De-Cocking Crossbow. Speeds creeping closer and closer to 500 fps.. Smaller, lighter, faster, safer, all that technology …..But Son Of A Gun,, But at what $ Price $.... When you start seeing prices creep into the $3K range,, YOU Gotta say "WHOOA there Nellie " ! All said the cost of R&D isn't cheap, to put together a once thought of primitive weapon from the yesteryears, is now all but a memory. Todays Crossbows are anything but simple. Built with the best materials available to man. It leaves you to think, How can they top this ? But dont you fret none. The replacements to these mind blowing bows is already in the works, speeds will not only touch 500 fps, but surpass it at some point. HOW is that possible, well it wasn't all that long ago we were awestruck by 400fps bows, Sooooo,,500fps isn't such a stretch now is it! It really is awesome to see what is possible in our Great Sport. Whether you shoot your crossbow for recreation or use it as an awesome tool for the taking of wild game. We are fortunate to live in a time where we have access to the Best of the Best,, and Best is yet to come.
IN closing , all I can do is think back and say.. But at what $ COST $.....Just something to think about folks.. All this technology right at our finger tips..BUT for many of us, that may be as close as we ever get to experience it.
The $ COST $ of technology, just may be to costly in the end.
The opposite seems to be the reason for the Xbow revolution. More and More states are opening Xbows during the archery season, not limiting them. I live in Ohio, the original Xbow friendly state.
Your right about R and D costs however if we got to see a real cost breakdown from the manufacturer I think folks would be amazed at how much of the cost is related to insurance, liability, litigation. Years ago when people stuck their finger in the wrong place in any piece of equipment it was their own fault now it's somebody else's fault and they deserve to be paid for their own bad actions.Well 2020 has revealed some new crossbows to the market. Tenpoint has struck again! A Truly Safe De-Cocking Crossbow. Speeds creeping closer and closer to 500 fps.. Smaller, lighter, faster, safer, all that technology …..But Son Of A Gun,, But at what $ Price $.... When you start seeing prices creep into the $3K range,, YOU Gotta say "WHOOA there Nellie " ! All said the cost of R&D isn't cheap, to put together a once thought of primitive weapon from the yesteryears, is now all but a memory. Todays Crossbows are anything but simple. Built with the best materials available to man. It leaves you to think, How can they top this ? But dont you fret none. The replacements to these mind blowing bows is already in the works, speeds will not only touch 500 fps, but surpass it at some point. HOW is that possible, well it wasn't all that long ago we were awestruck by 400fps bows, Sooooo,,500fps isn't such a stretch now is it! It really is awesome to see what is possible in our Great Sport. Whether you shoot your crossbow for recreation or use it as an awesome tool for the taking of wild game. We are fortunate to live in a time where we have access to the Best of the Best,, and Best is yet to come.
IN closing , all I can do is think back and say.. But at what $ COST $.....Just something to think about folks.. All this technology right at our finger tips..BUT for many of us, that may be as close as we ever get to experience it.
The $ COST $ of technology, just may be to costly in the end.