Cocking You cock before you load an arrow, and you have to pull the string back with dead-even pressure on both sides of the barrel. Misaligning the string by as little as 1/8 inch can shift your ...

Since 2009, crossbows have become quite popular with Michigan deer hunters due to their handling characteristics, which are very similar to a rifle. I noticed this right at the get-go the first time I ...

Perhaps the most difficult part about crossbow hunting these days is … well … hunting for a crossbow. The Mission Sub-1 XR should make that hunt a little easier ...

Crossbow safety tips from experts like Tanner Morrell help prevent these mistakes by reminding archers to always check the specifications and ratings. For archers seeking long-term use and reliability ...

Hunting with a crossbow, a type of archery weapon, is a versatile and effective method for pursuing small and large game, as well as for bowfishing. Representing a hybrid between a rifle and a bow, a ...

For many deer hunters, switching to a crossbow feels less like giving something up and more like finally hunting with fewer physical and mental barriers. The appeal is not just comfort, but confidence ...

The first Ravin crossbows launched with an ad campaign promising rifle-like accuracy at 100 yards, and they could back it up. Since their debut with the R15 in 2017, a Ravin crossbow has won our ...

ALMA, Ark., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Is every archery target safe for crossbows? A HelloNation article featuring Archery Expert Tanner Morrell of Alma answers this question directly and explains ...