Author: Luke Clayton

Stretching targets to 80 or even 100 yards can be fun on the range, but your true crossbow range for hunting is a very different story. A modern crossbow has more than enough kinetic energy to kill deer-sized game well past 40 yards—what really limits you is trajectory, animal movement, and your ability to place a broadhead precisely in the vitals under real-world conditions. In this article, we’ll break down how arrow speed, bolt weight, and scope setup affect point of impact, why the “hunter’s zero” is such a practical approach, and how factors like animal reaction, wind, and small obstructions…

In Europe, the term “stalking” is used to describe the art of approaching game while on foot. Here in the U.S., we often refer to this method of getting within shooting range of game as “still hunting.” In Texas, where I live, we call it “spot and stalk.” Regardless of the term used, stalking game is an exciting way to hunt, especially if you’re after wild hogs. Hogs are much easier to approach on foot than deer are, and I have often wondered why. Studies have proven that swine are highly intelligent animals. I’ve hunted and trapped them for many…

Up Close, In The Dark Hunting wild boar and predators with a crossbow at night is a surefire way of getting your adrenaline level peaked to the max. When a toothy boar comes in so close you can smell him, there is zero room for error. You better not ruffle any leaves or make a sound; he will hear you and simply disappear like a ghost in the night. Luckily, hogs are often noisy critters, especially when coming into a corn feeder. It’s usually (but not always) possible to hear their approach. Wild hogs get smarter as they become older.…

Pyramyd Air and Crossbow Magazine are hosting a drawing on March 1 for a Centerpoint Amped 425 Crossbow with a standard 4×32 scope (as pictured). Readers can sign up to enter the giveaway at this entry registration link. The Centerpoint Amped 425 is a fast-shooting crossbow that pushes arrows up to 425 feet per second with bone-crushing energy.  It weighs a mere 7.8 pounds and measures only 12 inches wide when cocked.  It includes a silent cranking device to cock it and a folding stirrup to provide a fully adjustable stock for accurate shooting. This particular crossbow comes ready to…