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Article: Crossbows: do they have a place in your shop? (Archery Aisle) (Column)
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- Shooting Industry
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- November 1, 1994
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The use of crossbows for hunting is probably the most controversial topic in the archery industry today. But if you're not selling crossbows, you're losing many potential sales. Adding crossbows to your existing inventory is relatively simple. Before you can sell crossbows effectively, however, you need a basic overview of what they can -- and cannot -- do.
Bill Troubridge, president of Excalibur Crossbow Inc. said the claims that crossbows are much more efficient killing tools than compound bows simply aren't true. Troubridge has hunted with all types of bows: compounds, crossbows and traditional bows, for more than 20 years, so he is well-versed in the capabilities ...