On the arms counters there is a wide range of a wide variety of crossbows. Judging by the feedback from consumers, shooting models with a block design are in great demand. One of these very popular products is the Caiman crossbow from the Russian company Interloper. You will find information about its device and technical characteristics below.
What does "block design" mean?
Unlike recursive-type crossbows, block crossbows have special devices - eccentrics or blocks. Hence the name of the rifle units. The task of the blocks is to further increase the tension of the bowstring. Thus, when the shoulders are straightened, additional energy is given to her.
To make it technically possible, the designers equipped the crossbow with two additional cables, each of which connects the block and the opposite shoulder. As a result, at the maximum tension of the bowstring, the indicator of the effort applied for this does not exceed 30%. During firing, the bolt, in addition to the straightening shoulders, is subjected to forceimpact system represented by cables. As a result, with the same tension for recurve and block crossbows, the latter are more powerful. Therefore, an arrow fired from these crossbows flies much further.
On the advantages of block crossbows
According to experts, block-type rifle units have the following advantages:
- Unlike recursive models, block structures are produced with narrower shoulders, making them convenient for transportation. Also, the owners have the technical ability to dismantle the shoulders if necessary.
- Due to the high stopping power with blocky crossbows, big game is easily hunted. With recursive hunting, you can only hunt small animals.
Also block shooting products look much more impressive. One of these samples is the Cayman block crossbow. Read more about it below.
Description
Judging by the numerous reviews, the Caiman crossbow is very powerful. According to the owners, there is a special feeling when the bowstring is pulled. At the very beginning, when the ends of the bow have a fairly large stroke, little effort has to be applied. The voltage increases as the stroke decreases. Thus, in the Caiman crossbow, the bolt initially has the greatest force, which then decreases.
The developers connected the bowstring with a free end to one shoulder. Then it was passed first through the block system of the second shoulder, and then through the block of the first. After these actions, the bowstring was tied with the second endto the second shoulder. Due to this design feature, it visually seems that in a shooting product there is not one bowstring, but several at once.
In order to make the operation of the crossbow as convenient as possible, Russian designers have provided for the separation of the middle working part of the bowstring from other sections. For this purpose, they decided to use a special rod, connected at one end to the crossbow handle. The second string is pulled in the right place. In the production of this model, a Russian company uses high-strength plastic for the manufacture of the stock and composite materials for the stock.
Aiming is carried out by means of two front sights located on the block. In addition, the weapon can be additionally equipped with a diopter sight. The crossbow costs around 13 thousand rubles.
ABOUT TTX
The following performance characteristics are inherent in the shooting product:
- Caiman crossbow is designed for hunting.
- Shooting model of block type.
- Produced by Interloper.
- The released arrow moves at a speed of 80 m/s.
- The length of the bowstring stroke is 270 mm.
- The tensile force reaches 43 kg/s.
- Crossbow length 930mm, width 650mm.
- Item weighs 3.2kg.
Experts recommend loading crossbows with 16-inch bolts.
In conclusion
Judging by the reviews of the owners, the Caiman crossbowquite large, which is its only drawback. However, having provided the design with competent balancing, the designers managed to compensate for this minus. The crossbow is adapted to perform long transitions.
