The new high-speed "Interloper" - a crossbow that is suitable for hunting, is considered one of the most high-precision crossbow in its class. Accuracy is ensured thanks to several modules for fixing the pad and the guide part. In addition, the working unit has high damping qualities, made of special, especially durable plastic. The block assembly is an innovative design, which, combined with an affordable price, makes this weapon a favorite among similar devices.
Crossbow "Interloper Styx": characteristics
This weapon is made according to the “Bull-up” scheme, which allows to reduce the length of the device while improving the balance. The work block aggregates with stirrups, ensuring the preservation of compact dimensions and the optimal course of the bowstring.
Sophisticated design, coupled with a plastic forend, butt and pad allowed to achieve a reduction in the mass of weapons without loss of strength and efficiency. "Interloper" is a crossbow that weighs only 3.8 kilograms, which is significantly more profitable than metal and aluminum counterparts. At the same time, the Styx is equipped with a guiding bed made of a special alloy, which provides high reliability and flight speed of the boom.
The weapon is characterized by high ergonomics, operation and practicality. Rubber pads make it easier to hold the gun, protecting your hands from frost in winter. On the lower part of the crossbow there is a bar with a movable forend, which simplifies the application for any shooter, and also allows you to mount lights, laser sights and other accessories. The level of vibration and noise during a shot is reduced thanks to a plastic block.
Aim
"Interloper" - a crossbow, which is equipped with protective plates on the forend, protecting the fingers from accidental contact with the bowstring. The sighting bar of the Weaver type is equipped with countersunk adjustment screws, which make it possible to adjust the position of the sight. To produce a more accurate shot, the weapon was equipped with the ability to change the force of the clamping element.
4x32 format optics are equipped with safety covers that prevent deformation of lenses during transportation. The crossbar has protection against idle shots ADF, which eliminates the launch of the bowstring without an arrow in the guide groove. The paired automatic fuse is convenient for operation for right-handed and left-handed people. The main colors of the gunshot are camouflage or black color.
Device
The block crossbow "Interloper" is equipped with a stepless plastic block, which extinguishes excessive vibrations during firing. Additional linings and structural features allow you to level the effect of vibration.
For a more reliable fixation of the block, the guide element and the bed are connected in a single unit. It smoothly passes into the block, which creates additional rigidity. This is much more effective than crossbows with mounting blocks only to the guide part. The fastening system itself is implemented using three bolts, one of which fixes the block to the bed at an angle and has a tangential rest. A second pair of screws connects the guiding element and the working part of the skeleton. Additional fixation is provided by the separator. "Interloper" - a crossbow that has the most reliable and strong mount in the world among similar modifications.
Features
A metal guiding cutter in combination with a tactical stock and an inclined movable forend optimizes the shooter's layout, contributing to holding the weapon with a different grip. In addition, performance is enhanced by a damping heel and a beveled butt.
The Bull-Up balancing scheme provides stability, and a well-thought-out trigger mechanism is designed to prevent an accidental shot, which allows the hunter to carefully prepare for shooting. Updated equipment has simplified access to the main mechanism. The clamping bar made of a combination of metal and plastic is one of the best of its kind, easy to maintain and clean, and can be changed to similar devices, unlike ball or brush clamps.
Shooting and equipment
The Interloper crossbow for hunting has a shot speed of about 400 FPS. In this case, the shoulder force is 185 pounds with a charge mass of 400 grains. The performance indicators of the weapons in question correspond to all popular brands, and some even surpass them. The parameters of the crossbar make it possible to hunt using arrows in the range from 20 to 24 inches with tips of any weight.
The full set of weapons includes:
- assembly kit;
- wax for rubbing the bowstring;
- belt;
- standard crossbow arrows in the amount of three pieces;
- shako for ammunition;
- devices for stretching the bowstring.
There are several configuration options on which the price of the device depends.
Reviews on crossbows "Interloper"
The new block crossbow "Styx" in Russia was waiting like no other analogue to it in general in history. This is due to the fact that this weapon is positioned with high technical specifications comparable to the best brands in this field. At the same time, the price of the device is quite acceptable.
Among the advantages of this self-propelled gun, users note a high speed threshold, optimal balance and accuracy. Among the features highlight the well-developed fixation of the pads, lodgement and forend, as well as the remote fastening of the shoulder on the extended block. Thanks to technical and constructive changes, the Interloper is a crossbow that has become the fastest in the world among competitors.
Comparison with competitors
For the sake of objectivity, we consider the characteristics of the Ten Point business-class crossbow, which is the closest in terms of parameters to the object in question.
The price of this American weapon is an order of magnitude higher than that of the "Styx", and the main indicators are as follows:
- initial speed - 390 grains;
- manufacturing material - aluminum and plastic;
- production - USA;
- fastening - fixing the pads and the guide part are separated;
- sight - optics.
It can be noted that the manufacturers of one of the most expensive crossbows did not rely on the speed of the shot, but on accuracy and quality.
Conclusion
Crossbows "Interloper", the disadvantages of which are almost impossible to find, are distinguished by reliability, well-thought-out design, high accuracy and speed of flight of the boom. They are optimally suited for hunting, as well as a device for hitting any kind of target. The combination of high quality materials and affordable prices has made these weapons world market leaders among similar products.