I have a Horton RDT (Reverse Draw Technology). It is more accurate inside 40 yards than my deer hunting firearms. The bolts don’t stick in much but my target and that is a special (Hurricane) target for the speed of the bolts. I have ruined several bolts when they have been fired through hay bails, dense foam targets, tree branches and animals (Fletching damage).
Though I have never shot at an animal with anything other than a broadhead, I doubt there is much chance of a bolt sticking unless it hits big bone just right.
The RDT X-bows are VERY well balanced but still relatively heavy. The power and accuracy are impressive. I have found, however, that anything shooting faster than about 385 FPS starts to have mechanical problems and accuracy issues compared to 385 FPS and lower. I believe that between 350 FPS and 385 FPS is the right speed for most X-bows for distance, accuracy and durability. But that is just my opinion. My Horton does 350 and it is a really fine weapon. Each bolt may have it’s own personality, but it can be counted on to fly the same way every single time.
There is my take in case anyone cared.
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Hat tip to carriage_hill for the heads up.
I’ve been debating between a crossbow and a compound bow. Thanks for the info.
Thanks; great information!