Pioneer Airbow

Well, someone finally did it. They mashed archery with bb/paintball tech and now we have the Pioneer Airbow from Crosman. What, you may be asking, is an airbow? Well, its simple. It's a weapon that uses arrows, pneumatically fired, in a rifle style housing.



An interesting concept, for sure. And from the videos (edited for time, obviously) powerful enough to take down a Cape Buffalo in two shots with arrows traveling at around 450 FPS. Want one? Well, it's slightly cheaper than some of the Mathews bows, coming in at $850. But you'll have to wait, it doesn't ship till April. You can pre-order from the Crosman website and get an extra half dozen arrows.

The real kicker? It's already been deemed illegal for hunting in Virginia.

appears loading bolts is easier than the crossbow

reviewing to see how efficient the air container is ~ ah approximately 8/tank

DE, thanks for sharing

ipse

Looks like a step backward from the LaRue conversion for the Ruger 10/22 which uses firearm blanks in a much more compact and traditional-looking package. But some may prefer the pneumatic design as it might not be a "firearm" in their state.

http://www.larue.com/ruger-10-22-deluxe-arrow-conversion-kit

Either would be legal in Nevada, but in the firearm season only, not the archery season, for big game.

MAC702 said:

Looks like a step backward from the LaRue conversion for the Ruger 10/22 which uses firearm blanks in a much more compact and traditional-looking package. But some may prefer the pneumatic design as it might not be a "firearm" in their state.

http://www.larue.com/ruger-10-22-deluxe-arrow-conversion-kit

Either would be legal in Nevada, but in the firearm season only, not the archery season, for big game.

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S W E E T

saving my pences to get the conversion kit on order.

thanks Mac

ipse

I was excited ..... then muted a little...spec from link:
all at a blazing 450 FPS.



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Speed: 405-395 fps for the PSE ar15 crossbow

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=25116676

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSE-Tac-15-...152169?hash=item3abc69c7a9:g:OhEAAOSwFnFWAvam

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PSE-TAC-15-/231828527698?hash=item35fa0e9a52:g:tYsAAOSwKtlWqi3g

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Precision-S...757545?hash=item2361fbf4e9:g:ARgAAOSwL7VWrL4X

^^^ some current sales (ebay auctions ending v soon for used ones)



But I'll keep out for the reviews on the new one .. certainly looks nice


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usC-ab85jZs
Pioneer ^^

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDQthc4jap4
PSE


I know the PSE zips it in @ 100+yds

PSE slower reload .. thats what's nice about the pioneer

PSE cost to shoot is basically free but for arrows that get damaged or lost

I guess I'm excited again.

Silent kills is a positive ...

davidmcbeth said:

...Silent kills is a positive ...

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I'd wager that my suppressed .300 Blackout with the power of a .30-30 Winchester is a lot quieter than some air-powered arrow launcher.