A crossbow is a kind of weapon that canIt is used both for sport shooting and for own entertainment. The principle of operation of the presented device and the bow is almost the same, however the mechanism of the boom is slightly different. If in this weapon its movement is provided by a mechanical trigger system, then in bow the string must be pulled manually. In the second case, more effort is required.
Homemade crossbow has a simple device,but it must be accurate. The most important element is the bed of the product, since it is on it will be located the rest of the details. Then you need the shoulders, which will be attached to the bowstring, the trigger mechanism, as well as the device for accurate aiming.
For a bed it is necessary to use qualitativesolid wood of solid rock. Its shape is determined by the taste of the arrow. However, in any case, the product must be made correctly. If you have a ready box from small arms, then the creation of the presented device will be much simpler.
Strictly opposite the groove that guides the arrow,there must be a window through which it will fly out. The shoulders to the cross are fastened with screws. Also, a self-made crossbow requires the creation of a trigger mechanism.
In order to take a good aim, the deviceit is necessary to equip the front sight and the whole. In this case, the first element should be installed much lower than the second. It is very convenient, if you can remove and save the camera, in this case there will be no problems with transportation. Although it is possible to attach a purchased sight to the box. It is these devices are installed on self-made crossbows for shooting sports.
Naturally, shooting is an interesting, but verya dangerous kind of entertainment. Therefore, before you make a self-made crossbow, you should think carefully. If you do it poorly, then you can hurt not only others, but yourself. Therefore, either purchase a production crossbow, or try to make the weapon reliable.