I just got a 80lb crossbow. What size and kind of game can i take with it? It shoots 7in arrows.?

Answer 1

well,ive got a compound set at 60lbs and it goes through game like it was never there,so i would say crossbow set 80lbs will kill anything you hit.

Answer 2

There are restrictions on the poundage of the crossbows. This restriction is in place so that there will be enough penetration. Off hand I am not sure what 80pounds will do but I do know that several areas have a restriction of 150pounds NO LESS as the basic poundage. So by that restriction you would be able to hunt no big game. You probably could get away with hunting small game like squirrels or gophers but the best is to check with your local game warden and they can tell you exactly what you can hunt if anything..

Hope that helps

Answer 3

First of all a crossbow shoots "bolts" not arrows. With an 80# draw you should be able to take the same type of game that you would with a typical bow & arrow. Depending on where you hunt you could take deer, elk, antelope, pigs, bear, turkey, etc. I have even seen moose taken with crossbow. Range and placement will be the most important factors, I typically don't take shots beyond 45 yards.

Answer 4

MOST STATES HAVE GUIDELINES ON POUNDAGE SETTINGS, IN GA. YOUR BOW HAS TO BE A MINIMUM OF 55 LBS, THATS A BOW . I DONT KNOW ABOUT CROSSBOWS ? ESPECIALLY ALL THE CROSSBOWS I DEAL WITH ARE 150 / 175 LBS ON THE DRAW. 80 LBS MAY NOT BE UP TO PAR, THE VELOCITY ON A 28 " ARROW AND A 7" BOLT ARE GOING TO BE TOTALY DIFFERENT, EVEN IF THE POUNDAGE IS THE SAME. AN 80 LBS CROSSBOW IS PREETY TINY ALSO.

Answer 5

i would not attempt to kill anything larger than a racoon with only an 80 lb crossbow. a typical large game crossbow is minimum 150 lbs. an 80 lb crossbow is good for small game at close range and target practice. and with just a 7 inch bolt i am assuming it is probably a pistol style crossbow. meant for target shooting only.

Answer 6

Might also want to check state laws out with the DNR, as alot of states only allow disabled persons to hunt with crossbows. Unless you are of course, then I would say you might be a little light for deer, but anything smaller.

Answer 7

You can take small game with it, up to about raccoon size. Do not attempt to take anything larger, as it will only injure it and cause undo suffering. Effective range is about 20 yards and it shoots a 6 1/2" bolt. Make sure you know where to hit the animal for a clean kill. I carry one with my survival gear and they are very effective.

Answer 8

80lbs would take down just about anything in North America. You have to check state regs. Most states only let handicapped people hunt with cross bows, or any bow with a mechanical trigger.

Answer 9

Rabbits.

Answer 10

I wouldn't use it on anything smaller than a deer. Whitetail or muley.But it's heavy enough for moose ,elk ,or bear ,if your good enough.