Crossbow As Hunting Equipment

Crossbow is primarily used as a weapon.The major difference between a crossbow and a
Crossbow is often confused with a bow. It isnormal bow is that a crossbow has a shorter
similar to a bow in operation, but both aredrawn length than a bow. A lighter crossbow can
different. The structure of a crossbow is like thatbe drawn by hand easily but heavier ones are in
of a small bow attached over a small piece ofneed of some sort of mechanical setup. Some of
wooden plank, constructed with a small leverthe mechanical support systems used in crossbow
mechanism to shoot small arrow like structures.are the pull lever, push lever, windlass, etc.
Crossbows are believed to be originated in China.The string used in a crossbow is made up of
Originally developed as a hunting weapon,strong fibers. These fibers are made of different
crossbows were also used as an efficient andmaterials like whipcord, linen, hemp and sinew. In
powerful weapon in ancient war fields. In theancient times crossbows were made of only
hands of a skilled warrior, a crossbow could be aswood. Modern day cross bows are made of fiber
deadly as any other weapon to fear.glass and wood. Crossbows are used in match
The small arrows like structures that are used incompetitions over 10m (33 ft) and 30m (100 ft).
a crossbow are called 'bolt'. A bolt is more similarCrossbows are considered to be the inspiration
to an arrow, but has a reduced length whenfor modern day guns. Guns operate in a similar
compared to an arrow. A bolt has a metal tip inway as that of a cross bow. Bullets are used in
the front and a light feathering at the rear end.place of bolts. The process of loading a gun with
The feathering is used to guide the bolt and thebullets and firing is similar in function as that of
metal tip to hit the target hard.loading a bolt and shooting in a crossbow.