The increasing popularity of crossbows has seen the devices used in more and more hunting situations of late, including spring gobblers. Generally, hunting wild turkeys is best done with a shotgun, where a dense pattern of shot pellets will crush vertebrae and cause sufficient head trauma to drop a bird on the spot. Today’s large-diameter, expandable broadheads are changing that picture, especially with crossbows that are light, compact, and powerful enough to drive a large cutting head completely through a turkey. Barnett produces a series of crossbows and is marketing the Blackspur specifically for turkey hunting due to its unique characteristics.
The compact design, light weight and the bristle retainer all help the hunter make those critical last-minute adjustments when the bird finally steps into view. The red dot scope, which is included in the Blackspur package, allows for quick and accurate target acquisition at the moment of truth. The compactness of this bow does not force you to compromise speed or power, either. The Blackspur will send a bolt down range at 330 feet per second with 97 foot-pounds of kinetic energy. The turkey won’t have a chance.
In addition to the red dot scope, the Blackspur comes with a rope cocking device, a lightweight quiver, lubewax. The bow itself is available in realistic camo.
Features:
CNC Machined 7/8″ Picatinny Rail
Bristle Retainer (patent pending)
Custom Composite Laminated Limbs
Finger Reminders and Pass-Through Foregrip
Lightweight Composite Stock
Crosswire String and Cable System
Adjustable Butt Pad
HD Custom Lifestyle FinishFor more information about the Blackspur and other Barnett crossbows, go to barnettcrossbows.com.
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