2016 SHOT Show: Crosman Benjamin Pioneer Airbow
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You're probably not a bow hunter. Your average crossbow shooting a 400gr. bolt around 350 FPS is only about 100 ft lbs.
For a fast shooting easy to use gun that can shoot 8 shots before a refill that's impressive.
You probably didn't read my post. I was referring to the Bulldog, not the Airbow. The Bulldog fires a .357 lead pellet at 800 fps, producing a mere 200 ft lbs of energy. That's great for an air gun... But for "big game"? Not what I would personally classify as an ethical firearm choice.
From their own website:
^ I think that's an irresponsible description of a firearm that only produces the same power as a .380 auto pistol. Even a .22 mag has 240 ftlbs.
And for the record, yes, I am indeed a bow hunter.
I saw this at SHOT, and it is quite a piece of kit for hunting. However I think the "air bow" is with the RCMP right now for classification. Also it will be going through the various MNRs to determine if it can be used in bow season or not. It is very loud, and they were promoting accuracy of 2 inches at 60 yards.
For the love of God, people! Pay attention! Gee Whiz!
I'm talking about the Bulldog. Not the Airbow. The bulldog.
Not the Airbow.
The bulldog
Just the bulldog.
http://www.trail-marker.com/fx-verminator-mkii-extreme-25-cal-and-arrow-kit/dp/1489
With less power and double the price I won't be buying the "real thing" lol
With less power and double the price I won't be buying the "real thing" lol
Or you could save your money and buy the real thing made by FX instead of this cheap immitation. Look up FX Verminator, Royal, Indy or any other FX model really.
I just got an email from Chip H. at Crosman.
" We are currently in discussions with the RCMP about the Airbow’s legal status and Gravel is being kept in the loop. With any luck we should have a final determination in the next ten days or so."
" We are currently in discussions with the RCMP about the Airbow’s legal status and Gravel is being kept in the loop. With any luck we should have a final determination in the next ten days or so."
Oh man I'd in on one of these.
I have been looking for a tool to hunt coyotes in the valley and this could just be it.
My CO buddy just asked me last week if I would be interested in helping them deal with problem coyotes but I would have to use a bow.
I have been looking for a tool to hunt coyotes in the valley and this could just be it.
My CO buddy just asked me last week if I would be interested in helping them deal with problem coyotes but I would have to use a bow.
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QUOTE=tootall;12249718]I just got an email from Chip H. at Crosman.
" We are currently in discussions with the RCMP about the Airbow’s legal status and Gravel is being kept in the loop. With any luck we should have a final determination in the next ten days or so."[/QUOTE]
I am seriously considering this - assuming of course, one will be able to use it for bow hunting season in Ontario. The fact that it has no limbs makes it ideal for small blinds/stands......
Someone had mentioned it was quite loud; can anyone confirm? ...and if so, just How loud are we talking?
" We are currently in discussions with the RCMP about the Airbow’s legal status and Gravel is being kept in the loop. With any luck we should have a final determination in the next ten days or so."[/QUOTE]
I am seriously considering this - assuming of course, one will be able to use it for bow hunting season in Ontario. The fact that it has no limbs makes it ideal for small blinds/stands......
Someone had mentioned it was quite loud; can anyone confirm? ...and if so, just How loud are we talking?
Less power? haha. Cute. Where did you get that piece of information?
And if you're complaining about prices then ... sure, if price is that all the determines and justifies your purchases then go for it. As for myself, I'm not rich enough to buy cheap crap.
Do a little bit of more reading before trying to post cute stuff. And make sure you buy a scuba tank for future Crossman knockoff.
That particular kit might be 450 FPS but they make other model that surpass that and beyond. They also make a model that come with hand pump that eliminate the need for refilling. As far as I know they FX came up with this idea a few years ago. Here is a video from back in 2014:
