New Folding compact survival bow

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(14 November 2012, 23:02)Highlander Wrote: In my opinion a 50lb draw weight wouldnt do too well when it comes to serious hunting, my crossbow has a draw weight of 175lbs, ....50 lbs wouldnt have the power to bring down anything like a deer or large sheep, unless you are lucky enough to hit it between the eyes.

Also,.. in the kind of survival situations that we are usualy talking about, having a bow sticking up in the air above the cover you have carefully crawled through would soon scare off most game,... far better a crossbow that remains in cover,... [ unless you are hunting in woodland of corse ]

Comparing the power of a xbow and Bow isnt as straight forward as just comparing the draw weight because of the length of draw, a bow has a lot longer power stroke generating more power. This link here shows a 175lb xbow is similar to a 75lb compound bow

http://www.huntersfriend.com/products/ar...mance.html

Quote:LENGTH OF THE POWERSTROKE: Crossbows generally come in much heavier draw weights (usually 150-185#) than compound bows. So it would be logical to assume that more power-in means more power-out. But wait! If you remember the work=force x distance formula from your High School Physics class, you know that how far is just as important as how hard. Crossbows have a comparatively short powerstroke (the distance the bow's string is drawn back). Most crossbows have only a 10-14" long powerstroke vs. a men's compound bow which typically has a 18-23" long powerstroke. So while the crossbow stores up more energy per-inch of powerstroke (because of the heavier draw weights), the compound bow makes up for it by drawing back a lighter weight, but over a longer distance.