Compound Crossbow BARNETT RECRUIT

Compound Crossbow BARNETT RECRUIT.

The crossbow is a historical weapon originally used mainly in the Middle Ages, whether for hunting or combat. It excelled in tremendous impact power and long range. Today, legislation in most European countries prohibits hunting with this weapon. Crossbows today serve primarily sporting and recreational purposes. Modern crossbows, with the exception of children's versions with suction-cup darts, are still weapons and are classified as such by the Weapons and Ammunition Act. Their sale is unrestricted from 18 years of age.

If the owner follows a few basic rules, a crossbow can provide years of outdoor fun:

Handle the crossbow as a weapon – do not leave it cocked, do not aim at people or animals, not even as a joke when unloaded, and when shooting, make sure no one is moving in the shooting area (running children, dogs, etc.).

A crossbow bolt has a long range, up to 1.5 km when fired into the air. Always shoot into a safe area (backstop slope, catch net, …) and reserve a sufficiently long, clear and safe space for shooting.

NEVER dry-fire the crossbow – that is, without a bolt. The missing resistance of the bolt leads to destruction of the string or limb.

Use bolts of the correct length and weight. Lighter bolts lead to higher wear and may also cause damage to the crossbow.

Regularly lubricate the crossbow string with string wax to extend its service life.

Use a suitable target for bolts. On impact, the bolt must be slowed down gradually, not all at once, but at the same time it must be completely stopped by the target. Suitable targets, besides commercially available ones, include straw bales, fibreboard clamped in a wooden frame, or a sufficient layer of old rags stuffed into a jute sack, etc.