First-Of-Its-Kind Rifle Shoots Both Bullets And Arrows

First-Of-Its-Kind Rifle Shoots Both Bullets And Arrows FARM HOME recreation The new Crackshot XBR™ “rifle” shoots both 22 caliber bullets and arrows Response has been incredible since it debuted at 2019 gun shows and at the NRA convention “We’re always looking for new ways to get people out hunting and shooting targets ” says Alison Hall marketing manager for Traditions Performance Firearms The Connecticut company is known for its muzzle loaders It designed the 2-in-1 gun starting with a 22 caliber single shot rifle The 16 5 in barrel removes easily to be replaced with a 20-in barrel arrow launcher You push a 16-in aluminum arrow in from the front of the barrel load a 27 cal Traditions XBR™ power load cartridge and pull the trigger The arrow travels up to 385 PFS with an effective kill range out to 70 yards That offers more consistency compared to air bows that use compressed air “The gun is easy to break open great for youth disabled - everyone - and has very low recoil for people with shoulder injuries ” Hall says At 85 decibels it sounds like a loud clap “It’s extremely accurate The research and development guys have been ‘Robin Hooding’ arrows which is shooting one arrow into another ” she adds The XBR is on the market and requires filling out form 4473 so buyers must go through a dealer Sells for $449 Traditions XBR Powerloads are required $25/100 and quivers are extra Traditions is working with states’ game agencies to establish what the XBR can be legally used for Some states already allow it for predator hog hunting for example Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Traditions Firearms 1375 Boston Post Rd P O Box 776 Old Saybrook Conn 06475 ph 860 388-4656; www traditionsfirearms com; info@traditionsfirearms com

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