Ten Point Woodsman Crossbow Specifications
The Ten Point Woodsman is a powerful quad limb crossbow designed with the avid hunter in mind. First released in 2000, it had all the top features available on a high-end bow at the time, including Ten Points legendary quality and deadly accuracy. The bow was on the heavy side when fully equipped with scope and quiver; however, hunters readily embraced it, as it had the capability to take down big game such as deer, elk and even bears.
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Accuracy
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The Woodsman came equipped with a fiber-optic pin front sight, rear peep sight, and a proprietary Accudraw cocking mechanism. This allowed for outstanding accuracy at all ranges up to 60 yards, giving hunters a wide breadth and safe distance when tracking large, potentially dangerous prey. An optional scope could be added to further enhance situational awareness by providing an optical zoom lens capable of spotting distant animals, thereby providing an additional safety barrier.
Power
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The 165-lb. draw weight produced a bone crushing velocity of 280 fps (feet per second), which was enough to take down large game with a single shot. It fires a 22-g bolt fitted to a 125-g broad-head; even today only the very best crossbows are able to outdistance the Woodsman in terms of speed and accuracy.
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Construction
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The quad-limb design not only gave the Woodsman a unique look, but also served as the backbone for its performance and reliability. The limbs and stock are covered in a real tree camo finish which easily blends into forested surroundings. The Woodsman could also shoot aluminum or carbon arrows, depending on weather conditions, and what type of game was being pursued.
Care
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Maintenance of the bow is paramount, with waxing suggested before each hunt, and a string change every season. This ensures long life, as well as a relatively quiet bolt discharge, important in preventing "spooking" of an animal at distances over 40 yards and dramatically increasing your chances of a clean shot and successful take down.
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References
- Photo Credit Target for crossbow shooting. Amateur competitions. image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.com
