That’s made especially hard when you look at the max-effective range of the crossbow… out to between 25-50 yards if you ask most legit crossbow hunters. Yet another disadvantage of the crossbow as a survival weapon is its “magazine load”… ONE! They take time to reload one bolt at a time so you’d better damn well make sure that first “round” counts. ![]() Others who see you with a weapon like this (especially after watching Darryl’s crossbow in The Walking Dead) may decide it will serve them better than you… and whack you in the head from behind as they ambush you for your stuff. In addition, because of its size, it’s hard to conceal a crossbow and carry it around the local wasteland you once called “home”. Maybe as a backup in the car… but not really on foot. Disadvantages Of The Crossbow As A Survival Weaponįirst of all, crossbows are big and bulky – NOT the ideal travel buddy if you’re bugging out to a secondary survival retreat, eh? When bugging out, the size and weight of your gear is of critical importance and the crossbow doesn’t sit well if you’re on foot. While with a regular bow, you have to make sure not just your aim is spot-on… but also your hand placement, draw of the string, hold… hold… hold… (grunt)… hold… With a crossbow, you don’t have these factors and the weapon itself is holding the bolt back for you so you can let ‘er go at will with a trigger squeeze and a consistent draw strength every time. Also, unlike with a traditional bow, even newbies can be super-accurate with little practice. Another advantage is that “ammo” can be re-usable.Īs we’ve seen Darryl do a hundred times, walking up to your prey and pulling the crossbow bolt out of Zed’s forehead makes it ready for another go on the rail. The loud *bang* of a gun can bring unwanted guests your way, like other criminals attracted to gunfire… or (as in the case of hunting in a collapse scenario) hungry townsfolk who want some of your meat. Let’s face it… whether you’re hunting for food… defending against a gangbang looter storming your home… or fighting off the undead that have you trapped in the nearby prison, there are times where you don’t want others to know of your whereabouts. ![]() One of the biggest advantages of a crossbow for survival purposes is its silent signature. Thanks to badass Walking Dead icon, Darryl Dixon, the crossbow has taken a front-seat on the prepper stage as one of the best survival weapons you could use for anything from a zombie apocalypse to a real-world collapse of society.īut does the crossbow really deserve to be called one of the best survival weapons? Well, it certainly has its advantages… and disadvantages…Īdvantages Of The Crossbow As A Survival Weapon Everyone laughs at the redneck with a crossbow… until a zombie is chewing on your face!
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