On the arms counters there is a wide range of a variety of crossbows. Judging by consumer reviews, block models are in great demand. One of such very popular products is the Cayman crossbow from the Russian company Interloper. Information on its device and technical specifications can be found below.
What does block design mean?
In contrast to crossbows of a recursive type, block ones 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 straightening the shoulders, additional energy is given to her.
To make this 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 maximum bowstring tension, the indicator of the effort applied for this does not exceed 30%. During firing on the bolt, in addition to the straightening shoulders, the system represented by the cables has a force effect. As a result, with the same tension for recursive and block crossbows, the latter are more powerful. Therefore, the arrow fired from these crossbows flies much further.
On the advantages of block crossbows
According to experts, block-type shooting units have the following advantages:
- Unlike recursive models, block structures are produced with narrower shoulders, making them convenient for transportation. The owners also have the technical ability to dismantle the shoulders if necessary.
- Due to the high lethal force with block crossbows, large game is easily hunted. With recursive hunting is possible only on small animals.
Block block products also look much more impressive. One such model is the Cayman block crossbow. Read more about it below.
Description
Judging by numerous reviews, the Cayman crossbow is very powerful. According to the owners, during the tension of the bowstring there is a special feeling. At the very beginning, when the ends of the onions have a fairly large stroke, you have to make little effort. The voltage increases as the stroke decreases. Thus, in the Cayman crossbow, the bolt initially has the greatest force impact, which is further reduced.
The bowstring developers connected 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 end to the second shoulder. Due to this design feature, it visually seems that in a small product a bowstring is not one, but several.
In order to make the operation of the crossbow as convenient as possible, Russian designers 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 with a crossbow handle. The second is pulled in the right place bowstring. In the production of this model, a Russian company uses high-strength plastic - for the manufacture of stocks and composite materials for the bed.
Aiming is carried out by means of two flies located on the block. In addition, weapons can optionally be equipped with a diopter sight. It costs a crossbow within 13 thousand rubles.
About TTX
The following tactical and technical characteristics are inherent in a rifle product:
- The crossbow "Cayman" is intended for hunting.
- Block type shooting model.
- Manufactured by Interloper.
- The released boom moves at a speed of 80 m / s.
- The length of the stroke of the bowstring is 270 mm.
- The index of the tension force reaches 43 kg / s.
- The crossbow is 930 mm long and 650 mm wide.
- The product weighs 3.2 kg.
Experts recommend charging crossbows with 16-inch bolts.
Finally
Judging by the reviews of the owners, the Cayman crossbow is quite large, which is its only drawback. However, providing the design with competent balancing, the designers managed to compensate for this minus. The crossbow is adapted for long transitions.