#116112 - 12/16/0704:55 AMRe: Hand crossbow - toy or legitimate survival tool?
[Re: ironraven]
Paul810
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Originally Posted By: ironraven
Honestly, spend a little more, and get yourself a good .20 or .22 caliber air rifle (pump or spring, not CO2) if you are looking for something like this. They can take small rodents and birds, and you can pack enough pellets into a 20oz soda bottle to last a LONG time.
That's my opinion too. A good air rifle or pistol will take small game and lead pellets are cheap, easy to find, and very compact. I've even made pellets from left over lead in the past. As long as you can find something to mold them in it's pretty easy.
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