![]() ![]() So now that you have learned some of the advantages as well as disadvantages of a recurve crossbow, you are still interested in one. This results in much more wear and tear on the serving…a small detail, but worth being mentioned. On a recurve, the maximum draw weight is achieved when fully cocked, so every time the string is released, it is done so under the maximum load. Why? When a compound crossbow is at full draw, the cams break over and allow for a significant let off on the force being held back. One seemingly minor detail that is often overlooked is that you are going to have to change the serving on a recurve bowstring much more often than on a compound. Need to change/repair serving more often. Just be sure when making your selection you are comparing apples to apples in terms of arrow weights. Keep in mind that an arrow that weighs 400 grains traveling at 350 fps is going to hit WAY harder than an arrow that weighs 350 grains going the same speed. Speeds are often calculated with lighter arrows.īecause the limbs do not have the assistance of cables, pulleys and/or cams to help generate force, often times a lighter arrow is used in order to claim a higher speed crossbow. For those hunters that stalk or hunt in thicker terrain, that extra width can spell disaster if they come in contact with limbs, brush, etc. ![]() For many hunters who hunt in more open terrain, this may not present a problem, especially since wider limbs are also more forgiving. Just as higher draw weights are usually required for a recurve, so also are a wider set of limbs to generate the necessary force. Getting a crossbow that requires Herculean strength to cock might not be the best idea in those situations. This may not be a deal killer for everyone out there, but many folks have made the switch to a crossbow from a vertical bow due to injury or declining strength. These include: Higher draw weights.īecause the recurve crossbow uses only the limbs to create all of the force, you are going to find that speed to speed, a recurve will have a higher draw weight than a comparable compound crossbow. Just as there can be some distinct advantages of having a recurve over a compound crossbow, you will also find that you have to give up a few things. Like everything in life, if you give, you have to take, and vice versa. This can both improve accuracy as well as allow you to be a bit more patient in waiting for that monster to offer a perfect broadside. By shifting the center of gravity back towards the shooter, the crossbow becomes easier to shoulder and easier to keep shouldered. Less forward weight.īecause a recurve crossbow does not have the extra cables and pulleys out front, you are going to notice that typically there is less weight overall, and more importantly, less weight forward. You are also likely to be able to accurately tune your crossbow as well. Going with a quality recurve crossbow means you are likely to be able to change your own bowstrings without the need for a press. As such many are a long drive to their nearest archery pro shop. Many outdoors enthusiasts choose to live out in the country, rather than in a big city. As such, the more simple your tool (as in lacking cables and pulleys), the more likely you are to have increased reliability. When you are tromping through the outdoors, especially during hunting season, you are likely to experience some of the harshest and poorest environmental conditions to ever subject a piece of equipment to. In only very few situations in the outdoors does simpler not translate to better. If you have read many of our reviews, you will already know the first advantage of a recurve over a compound, but keep reading and you might just pick up a few new ideas. So what are some of the advantages of the best recurve crossbow? Top 3 Recurve Crossbowsīallistic Data For The Recurve Crossbows Above First though, here are our top recommendations for those who are in a hurry. It’s a matter of choice, what’s better, Ford or Chevy (yes, we know there are Dodges, Toyota’s and Nissan full size trucks also)? You will get as many different opinions as the number of people you ask, and all are likely to be correct from their own perspective. We know that might be contrary to what you have heard, but the best selection for you, as an individual, really depends on your situation, and what you like better. What we have found is that one class is simply not more accurate than the other in terms of recurve versus compound. We have had the opportunity to shoot a lot (and we mean a LOT) of different crossbows, both compound and recurve. So you are thinking of purchasing a recurve crossbow? Great! We are here to help answer a few questions of why (or why not) and take a look at some of the better ones on the market. Welcome to our best recurve crossbows guide. ![]()
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