Looking for FHE...crossbow pistol

[Speedbag]

Watch out as far as penetration. If the crossbow pistol has enough snort, it will most likely go through a house wall.

A typical long arrow (as fired from a bow) will penetrate a bulletproof vest. I've seen this first hand with a field tip, let alone a broadhead. There is so much momentum in the arrow shaft still present after the point impacts that it continues onward. Plus an arrow tip won't deform as a bullet would (or tumble for that matter). 

Another vote for pet cougar. 

[mitt]

http://www.pyramydair.com/

mitt

[Veloce-Fino]

Best air rifles on the PLANET. I own 2, one for 8 years and has never failed.

http://www.gamousa.com/rifles.aspx

[erkishhorde]

The crossbow bolt is not as likely to penetrate a house wall and will not look as intimitading to wife/neighbors.

Anyway, 'dillos are pretty damn fast.  I was able to get about 20 feet from one a couple nights ago before it shot off into neighbors brush pile like a shot.  I always thought they would just roll up and play dead but apparently their first defense is to RUN!

From one of the reviews:

This crossbow, at an 80-lb pull, launches bolts at a devastating clip. I haven't recovered a single bolt in usable condition. From 50 feet, the aluminum bolt sinks itself 1/2 inch into 2x8 header lumber.

If you're shooting at a close enough distance, ricochet off the floor or a rock could probably put a bolt half way through the siding of your neighbor's house. If I had to guess, I'd say that 80lb crossbow will shoot about 200fps. You could probably get a 400fps pellet gun for the same price and I'd say they're about equally dangerous. A dinky pellet going 400fps loses energy a lot faster than a crossbow bolt going 200fps.

[rgramjet]

I have this one and its basically a toy.  Same draw weight. 

http://www.amazon.com/Pistol-Crossbow-Free-Pack-Arrows/dp/B001KUQR7E/ref=pd_sim_sg_15

Per the illustration, Im not crazy about the front hand position while cocking the pistol you mention.  Could make for an uncomfortable "oops".

[erkishhorde]

I have this one and its basically a toy.  Same draw weight. 

http://www.amazon.com/Pistol-Crossbow-Free-Pack-Arrows/dp/B001KUQR7E/ref=pd_sim_sg_15

Per the illustration, Im not crazy about the front hand position while cocking the pistol you mention.  Could make for an uncomfortable "oops".

Isn't the front handle for your foot? The crossbow I have has a cloth strap instead of a hard handle in the front and it's supposed to be used for your foot to give you move leverage and reduce the chance of an "oops."

[rgramjet]

Yes, mine has the slot for the foot and there is a retractable handle in the rear which pulls back the string.  I like the foot anchored design better than the hand cocker.

[erkishhorde]

Yes, mine has the slot for the foot and there is a retractable handle in the rear which pulls back the string.  I like the foot anchored design better than the hand cocker.

OH! I get it. I hadn't looked at all of the pictures for the crossbow that was first posted. That's hella sketchy! Self cocking my ass. Seems really awkward too.

[JEFF_H]

Crossbow...pffft.

There is only one weapon for this application
Nest Of Bees
http://www.spike.com/video/rocket-propeller/3423849

[Doctor Woodrow]

I have this one and its basically a toy.  Same draw weight. 

http://www.amazon.com/Pistol-Crossbow-Free-Pack-Arrows/dp/B001KUQR7E/ref=pd_sim_sg_15

Per the illustration, Im not crazy about the front hand position while cocking the pistol you mention.  Could make for an uncomfortable "oops"

You're also not supposed to cock it with a bolt already in there, so the oops wouldn't do anything except make you look clumsy b/c your hand slipped. Cock the bow first, then insert a bolt, then proceed to fire. I have one of these, it shoots pretty good, but you should practice a bit at hitting what you are aiming at before you try to hit something other than a target. A wounded 'dillo is not fun to deal with, and follow-up shots tend to be a bit slow. Oh, a paper target on a bale of straw with some sort of more substantial backing behind the bale makes a good target, and doesn't tend to damage your bolts. I say Straw b/c it is cheaper than hay, and you won't get unneccesary questions like "what kind of hay are ya lookin' fer?" Which is exactly the way I would ask people who came to the feed store looking for straw, just to mess with'em.

The Doc

[fastwin]

Years ago (and I actually mean decades!) when I was in high school me and the rest of the band of merry pranksters caught several armadillos at a classmates ranch and put them in a burlap sack. Our gang of pranksters had a whole set of keys that went to damn near everything at our school. The magical set of keys was passed down for years to the next upcoming senior class like the golden chalice! It was our turn to shine so we opened the library late one Sunday night and let the 10-12 'dillos loose. Have you actually seen grown women librarians running around like they are on fire, screaming at the top of their lungs? Or dancing around on the top of tables screaming in terror? I have. It was almost as much fun as watching a couple of teachers and janitors trying to catch the little buggers. Made for great Monday morning entertainment.

Yeah... I know, I'll burn in hell. But it was still pretty damn funny. Gave me a whole new respect for nine banded 'dillos.

[erkishhorde]

Just a thought, but have you throw anything at it? Maybe you'd be able to scare it off if you pegged it with a couple rocks. Maybe even get a wrist rocket.

[rgramjet]

You're also not supposed to cock it with a bolt already in there, so the oops wouldn't do anything except make you look clumsy b/c your hand slipped. Cock the bow first, then insert a bolt, then proceed to fire. 

The Doc

I know that and You know that.......JuddDdDD might not.

[mitt]

I know that and You know that.......JuddDdDD might not.

except his in-law's brother's uncle was trained on those exact ones for president Nixon...

mitt

[Jumptship]

Just a thought, but have you throw anything at it? Maybe you'd be able to scare it off if you pegged it with a couple rocks. Maybe even get a wrist rocket.

You need to come visit south GA...lots of sand, pine cones and pecans [pee-kanz].

Funny you mention a wrist rocket though.  Just saw one at WallyWorld and remembered how deadly I was with one as a kid.