Crosman

Crosman is probably better known for its airgun products. Last year thanks to Scott Alread ( coming from Bear) Crosman developed two new crossbows. These crossbows named Teton and Bristol were launched at the Shot Show , the IWA was really a nice chance to get a “hands on”. Crosman had the two crossbows on the show floor but both appeared a s pre-production mock ups.

Some parts were from the real product (riser, bow) but some were made rapid prototyping resin compounds , unfortunately the trigger assembly one of the most interesting item to get a feeling of the quality of a new crossbow, was made of the latter.

Anyway the new crossbows appear solid and the balance is quite good , the stocks is quite long , compared to other crossbows, but the general feeling is ok. The bows can be equipped with a scope or dot from a family company (Center Point) . We hope to be able to see a finished product soon.

Horton

Horton was in its first year at the IWA Show, this also was the first time they introduced their vertical bows archery line to Europe. In fact at their stand the vertical bows was in good display. Also in good display there was the Horton reCon an unconventional crossbow (design licensed from Armcross) . The reCon sports the same features as the LeoPro but with a more “tactical” touch : the crossbow is in fact heavily accessorized from the MagPul industries catalog ( adjustable stock, Front grip, weaver rails etc) and finished in green-black.