How accurate is a crossbow at 100 yards

Accuracy Test Performed

The was a test done by the owner of Velocity and it seems you can definitely fire a crossbow over a 100-yard range with awesome accuracy. He determined that the distance would cause a 10 foot or more drop in the arrow and took about 1 second to get to the target. This test was done with a 417-grain arrow and a bowtech 360.

So we see that this is possible and moreover very good results. That a 100-yard shot hit its target with deadly accuracy. This was also done under testing conditions but would definitely be able to be performed by a seasoned shooter. There are multiple factors to account for on an individual basis and I would be hard-pressed to say that it would be worth a shot during an actual hunting season. However, with the more advancements in technology and the better the equipment gets, this may become the norm and afford greater game hunting opportunities.

I feel at this stage of the game it would be too risky of a shot to take in a wooded area. The arrow may find its way into a tree or if the weather is not quite right it may hit the ground under the weight of saying snowfall. The point of the article here is that I found that a crossbow with over 300+FPS is deadly accurate at 100 yards and makes for a decent hunting weapon if given the right conditions.

In conclusion, the accuracy of a crossbow is definitely dependent. My personal experience is that I am deadly accurate on a beautiful day with no wind and no obstruction of view out to about 70 yards. Any further than that and my accuracy drops. This doesn’t say much since I am new to the crossbow and I can only get better but I imagine I will never take a shot at a deer further than 30 yards away so I feel confident in my ability.

If you’re looking to test your accuracy, then you can check out some targets on Amazon. I have the Morrell Double Duty 400 FPS Field Point Bag Archery Target and it works well.