Backwards Crossbow

[CritterGitter]

Uuuuummmmmmm, is it just me or does this weird new crossbow from Horton seem a little off. Maybe even unsafe or problematic. I can see little Johnny in the ground blind right beside dad when he goes to shoot a deer and blam........takes a limb right in the kisser?

http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_418531_imageset_01?$main-Medium$

[gunrac]

Uuuuummmmmmm, is it just me or does this weird new crossbow from Horton seem a little off. Maybe even unsafe or problematic. I can see little Johnny in the ground blind right beside dad when he goes to shoot a deer and blam........takes a limb right in the kisser?

http://images.cabelas.com/is/image/cabelas/s7_418531_imageset_01?$main-Medium$

I looked at one. I can see the benefit of slipping thru the woods easier. When you pull the trigger, you better be in front of the tree, rather then beside it. I won't have no problem with it, as there waaay out of my price range.

[Thunderflight]

That's more like a sling shot gun than a crossbow.

[uglykat26]

cool convorsation piece, any one know why they made it like that , is this a real croosbow or did i just get duped into a joke

[uglykat26]

wow holy crap it is real



The reCon 175 Crossbow from Horton has a sleek, compact design that allows you to shoot it in small spaces with the same precision as other crossbows. This unique crossbow is extremely lightweight, leaving you more comfortable and focused.
Despite its weight, the reCon 175 Crossbow shoots at an unbelievable 325 feet per second! The reCon 175 Crossbow is equipped with a MAGPUL®CTR adjustable stock to minimize the noise and its removable inner core is handy for storage.
The Horton reCon 175 Crossbow can't be beaten in terms of accuracy and balance; it's the best choice! It's made from solid aircraft alloys, making it strong yet lightweight. The Horton reCon 175 Crossbow's power and versatility make it the perfect crossbow for the most serious hunters.

[FranciscoJ]

Check one out in person at Bass Pro. This thing is freaking heavy. And turth be told, the pistol grip (with front grip) just doesnt feel right. While it may have imrpessive specs, I wouldn't buy it. I thought it was really cool until I checked it out...just didn't feel "right".

[coonskinner]

i seen one at buckeye outdoor like that...until now i thought someone assembled it wrong...:D

[357MAX]

Part of the reason for reversing the limbs is to get a longer stroke. A "normal" crossbow has a stroke of about 11-13". The reverse draw has about 16". Longer stroke = greater velocity.

[XX78]

What does it look like un-cocked?

[badger]

Everytime I think they will run out of gimmics to sell a product, they come up with a new..well you can see for yourselves from the pics posted.