Build Your Own Crossbow in 10 Steps
Build Your Own Crossbow in 10 StepsWritten by Brandon GarrettThe crossbow is an outstanding field piece for hunting small game. It has all of the benefits of a bow-and-arrow such as reusable ammunition and silent firepower, as well as the comfort of a rifle stock and trigger pull. You can build your own effective, simple crossbow for less than $100 from basic parts. This step-by-step guide shows you how.Materials:• 2x pine two by fours, about 3 feet long• 1x 1” PVC pipe, about 3 feet long• Nylon string• 2 x miniature steel pulleys• 6 x heavy-duty tie clips• 2 x 2” wood screws• 2 x 4” wood screws• 1 x 2” wood nail• PVC or wood glue• 1/4” wood dowelsBuilding the CrossbowMaking the stock1. Take a yard-long pine 2×4 and hold it against the shoulder of your dominant hand as you would a rifle stock. Find a comfortable length and mark the 2×4 at that length as…See More
