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Though in many countries crossbows

are equal to bows, that is, sports equipment

that can be sold and kept freely, the laws,

however, could vary. In addition to restrictions on

sales or possession there could also be requirements

on transport. We recommend the customer to inquire on the

local laws in this respect before buying a crossbow. Regardless

of the speci� c laws we suggest you buy a crossbow case when

buying a crossbow. This will allow you to carry it safely and to safeguard

it from damage during transport. A crossbow is not to be considered a toy.

It is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment and therefore one must pay

attention and follow the safety rules.To help you identify

the model of your choice every

product has a price level indication.

Compound crossbow Just like compound bows compound crossbows are the most performing models. Compound models are all designed for hunting but they can also be used for recreational target shooting. Prices start from 200 €.

Crossbows, much more recently than bows, were invented “only” 2,400 years ago. Their development was parallel to that of the bow and they gained their own niche of use. Crossbows are much more slow to be fired, but far more powerful and precise and therefore they were used especially for defense purposes when a shelter was available for cocking. Even if both the tools are designed to shoot arrows, a crossbow is closer in concept and use to firearms. That is why the first contact with a crossbow is easy and intuitive and it is easier to have good results in terms of precision from the start. It is indeed its precision and effectiveness (especially in compound models) that made the crossbow gain a leading role as a hunting tool, in particular in the US where it has its own hunting season.

Traditional crossbow The simpler structure usually results in lower prices for traditional crossbows, which are at the same time more devoted to leisure activities. For those who are looking for high quality products there are also high end models. Prices start from 100 €.

Our large sales program has been including a selection of crossbows for more than 25 years, but never before has it been so complete. Our sales program includes models of 5 different producers, both traditional and compound, to cover any possible need in terms of use and price.

PRICE LEVEL UP TO1 1002 2003 3004 4005 5006 6007 7008 8009 900

10 1.00010+ more than 1.000

To help you identify the model of your

choice every product has a price

level indication.

PRICE LEVEL UP TO1 1002 2003 3004 4005 5006 6007 7008 8009 900

10 1.00010+ more than 1.000

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PSE CASE TACCode 53E543

PSE BIPOD TACBipod applicable to any Picatinny rail.

Code 53E690

TAC 15 i Code 55A381Draw weight 155 #

Power stroke 17.25”

Speed 390-400 FPS

Weight 3.630 g

Bolt 26.25” - 53D326 (6 pcs)

String and cables 53E763

Price level 10+

PSE TAC-15i model is a tactical crossbow with performances highly superior to those of any other model available on the market. Its weight and dimensions make it recommendable to use it laid down or with a shooting stick.

PSE 2-7x44 IRVariable scope with 2-7 magni� cation and illuminated crosshair in two colors (red and green). Code 53F341

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Carbon Express, the leader in the carbon arrow shafts production, offers its own cros-sbow line that presents very good technical characteristics and unrivalled quality/price ratio. Perfect weight balance, absolute precision and maximum safety of use are all main features of Carbon Express products. Particularly noticeable is the cocking device that can be used on the upper part of the stock.

Complete with 4x32 scope with 2 colors enlighted crosshair, flip up caps for the lenses, quiver, 3 Maxima Hunter bolts with field point, manual cocking device and rail lube.


COVERT CX2 Code 55B679Draw weight 200 #


Speed 360 FPS

Weight 4.060 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 24” - Code 53F335

String 38,5” - Code 53F336

Price level 8

COVERT CX1 Code 55B644Draw weight 185 #

Power stroke 14”

Speed 330 FPS

Weight 3.720 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 23” - Code 53F338

String 39,5” - Code 53F337

Price level 7


COVERT SLS Code 55C297Draw weight 185 #

Power stroke 13”

Speed 355 FPS

Weight 3.765 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 18 3/4” - Code 53G289

String 34” - Code 53G288

Price level 8

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Sold complete with a 4x32 scope, quiver, 3 Surge bolts with field point, manual cocking device and rail lube.

Sold complete with a 4x32 scope, quiver, 3 Surge bolts with field point, manual cocking device and rail lube.

XFORCE 400 Code 55B643Draw weight 175 #

Power stroke 12”

Speed 310 FPS

Weight 3.470 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 27,5” - Code 53F339

String 38” - Code 53F340

Price level 5

XFORCE 350 Code 55B642Draw weight 165 #

Power stroke 12”

Speed 300 FPS

Weight 3.970 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 27,5” - Code 53F339


Price level 4

CX SHOOTING STICKAdjustable length from 23” up to 62”

Code 53D984

CX SHOULDER STRAPCode 539875

CX CASECode 53D983

CX QUIVERCode 53D981

CX COCKING DEVICECode 53D979

The Maxima Hunter® is the most proven and reliable premium grade 100% carbon crossbolt in the Carbon Express® lineup. The precision design is faster and offers tighter tolerances than traditional carbon crossbolts. Con-structed using patented Dual Spine Weight Forward™ technology.


Parker produces an innovative line of crossbows of different price levels from the Bu-shwacker with its high quality price ratio to the incredible Concorde that has an auto-matic cocking system that allows you to cock the crossbow without any effort. Parker crossbows are distinguished for their innovative solutions and the high quality of its construction.

CONCORDE Code 55B695Draw weight 175 #

Power stroke 9.5”

Speed 300 FPS

Weight 4.944 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 20.75” - Code 53F068


Price level 10+

PARKER DELUXE SLINGCode 53D133

PARKER CROSSBOW CASECode 53E165

It comes complete with automatic cocking sy-stem working with CO2 bottle (the bottle is not included). Complete with 3X optics and quiver.

PARKER Q.DETACH QUIVER4 bows Code 53E648

TORNADO F4 Code 55C475Draw weight 165 #


Speed 340 FPS

Weight 3.630 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 22 3/8”

String 38 7/8”

Price level 9

GALE FORCE Code 55C476Draw weight 165 #


Speed 345 FPS

Weight 3.630 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 22 3/8”

String 38 7/8”

Price level 10

Crossbow sold in a package with a quick de-tach quiver, 4 crossbow bolts with field points, 3x32 IR scope.

Crossbow sold in a package with a quick de-tach quiver, 4 crossbow bolts with field points, 3x32 scope with flip ups.

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ENFORCER Code 55A891Draw weight 160 #

Power stroke 11”

Speed 300 FPS

Weight 3.180 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 25 3/8” -Code 53F343

String 34” - Code 53D135

Price level 5

BUSHWACKER Code 55A892Draw weight 150 #

Power stroke 11 ”

Speed 285 FPS

Weight 3.180 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 25 3/8” - Code 53F343


Price level 4

PARKER SIDE WINDERCocking device Code 53C399

PARKER DELUXE ROPE COCKERCocking rope Code 53D148

PARKER RED HOT NOCKSFor all its crossbows Parker recommends the use of the special Red Hot nocks that give a perfect lead of the bolt on the rail. The nocks � t Carbon Express carbon bolts. Available in red or green.12 pcs pack. Code 53F342 GR/RD

The Surge™ crossbolt by Carbon Express® offers superior performance at an excep-tional value. The 360° degree spine consistency allows for greater accuracy while advanced carbon composite material is extremely durable for repeat performances in the field.

TOMAHAWK Code 55C474Draw weight 160 #

Power stroke 10.75 ”

Speed 320 FPS

Weight 2.950 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 25 3/8” - Code 53F343


Price level 6

Crossbow sold in a package with a quick de-tach quiver, 4 crossbow bolts with field points, 3x32 scope.

Crossbow sold in a package with a quick de-tach quiver, 4 crossbow bolts with field points, 3x32 scope.

Crossbow sold in a package with a quiver, 4 crossbow bolts with field points, red dot scope.


Horton has always been a leading company in crossbows production and offer medium-high level products. Known for their reliability, Horton crossbows are considered in the US professional equipment for hunting. We give our custo-mers the opportunity to choose among 4 models with interesting characteri-stics and to equip them with high quality dedicated accessories. Particularly noticeable the TRT model (Team Realtree) that offers a captivating look and an incredible lightweight.

COCKING DEVICEEZC 1 (Legend) Code 539071

EZC 3 (Hunter) Code 539043

EZC 6 (Vision) Code 53F220

EZC 5 (Fury) Code 53F219

VISION/FURY CROSSBOW PRESSCrossbow press especially designed to repla-ce string and cables on the Vision and Fury crossbows.

Code 53E091

TEAM REALTREE Code 55A757Draw weight 175#


Speed 330 FPS

Weight 2.950 g

Bolt 20”

Cable Code 53F225

String Code 53F222

Price level 8

Crossbow equipped with built in vibration dampening system, 4x32 scope, Hunter Elite quiver for 3 bolts and 3 bolts.

CROSSBOW CASEFor Vision and Fury crossbows. Code 53F221

VISION COCKING DEVICECocking rope Code 53F220

COCKING ROPECode 537988

FURY Code 55C453Draw weight 160 #

Power stroke 15 3/8”

Speed 360 FPS

Weight 3.675 g

Bolt 20”

Cable ST 144

String ST 143

Price level 9

Crossbow equipped with built in vibration dampe-ning system, 4x32 scope, Hunter Elite quiver for 3 bolts and 3 bolts.

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BONE COLLECTOR Code 55B736Draw weight 175#


Speed 320 FPS

Weight 3.900 g

Bolt 20”

Cable Code 53F226

String Code 53F223

Price level 6

BASE MOUNT FOR OPTICSBase mount that can be mounted on most part of the old Horton models. With adjustable length.

Rings only Code 537989

Base mount only Code 537987

Base mount with rings Code 539702

CROSSBOW CASECrossbow case of conventional shape. Code 53E092

BROTHERHOOD Code 55B737Draw weight 160#


Speed 300 FPS

Weight 3.900 g

Bolt 20”

Cable Code 53F227

String Code 53F224

Price level 6

Crossbows equipped with 4x32 scope, Hunter Elite quiver for 3 bolts and 3 bolts.

Crossbows equipped with 4x32 scope, Hunter Elite quiver for 3 bolts and 3 bolts.

SHOULDER STRAPCode 537993

The CX™ Aluminum crossbolt is a fully assembled 7001-T6 alloy crossbolt with half moon nock and 4” vanes for added control. Spined for crossbows 150 to 175 lbs. and priced to fit the value minded hunter.

BLACK QUIVERCode 53F964

CAMO QUIVERCode 53F965

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XBC 300 Code 559912Draw weight 185#


Speed 320 FPS

Weight 3.680 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 27.5” - Code 53F345


Price level 4

XBC 100 Code 55A499Draw weight 150#


Speed 265 FPS

Weight 3.480 g

Bolt 16”

String Code 53B948

Price level 2

A line of crossbows with a quality second to none that offers a quality price ratio with no comparison. The Skorpion crossbow line includes 3 compound and 2 traditional models with prices that range from 100 up to 400 euro.Rely on Skorpion: you will never be disappointed.

COCKING ROPECode 53E639

Crossbow equipped with Red Dot aiming sy-stem, quiver, 4 aluminum bolts, cocking device and carrying strap.

Crossbow equipped with 2 points aiming sy-stem and 3 aluminum bolts.

XBC 550 Code 55B803Draw weight 200#

Power stroke 14”

Speed 375-380 FPS

Weight 3.860 g

Bolt 20”

Cable 38 1/2”

String 24”

Price level 5

XBC 150 Code 55B802Draw weight 150#

Power stroke 13”

Speed 285 FPS

Weight 2.950 g

Bolt 16”

String 38”

Price level 3

Crossbow complete with a 3x32 scope, quiver, 4 carbon crossbow bolts, cocking rope and carrying strap.

Crossbow complete with a 3x32 scope, quiver, 4 aluminum crossbow bolts, cocking rope and carrying strap.

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CROSSBOW FUNLINE Code 559929Bolt 538563 (12 pcs pack)

Price 15 €

XBR 175 Code 559887Draw weight 175#


Speed 320 FPS

Weight 3.380 g

Bolt 20”

String 35.5” - Code 53D011

Price level 4

PISTOL CROSSBOW PBX80 Code 559913Draw weight 80#

Speed 165 FPS

Weight 920 g

Bolt 6.5” - 53D199 (10 pcs pack)

String 16.75” - Code 538562

Price 35 €

XBR 225 Code 559888Draw weight 225#


Speed 350 FPS

Weight 3.380 g

Bolt 20”

String 35.5” - Code 53D011

Price level 5

XBR 100 BLACK Code 559909XBR 100 CAMO Code 559910

Draw weight 175#

Power stroke 10”

Speed 245 FPS

Weight 2.520 g

Bolt 16”

String 26.5” - Code 53B949

Price level 1

DEDICATED ACCESSORIESBase mount for optics Code 53D010

Stringer Code 53E640

Crossbow equipped with aiming dot, quiver, cocking device and bowstringer.

Crossbow equipped with Red Dot aiming sy-stem, 3 aluminum bolts, quiver (only for the camo version).

Equipped with 3 plastic bolts.

SKORPION QUIVERDetachable quiver. Code 53G339

Skorpion completes its crossbow line with aluminium crossbow bolts available in two versions: a 16” long 2018 shaftor a 20” long 2219.


CX ENLIGHTENED NOCKAvailable in red or green.Fits CX Carbon bolts

Code 53D999 GR/RD

CARBON EXPRESS MAXIMACode 53D101

PSE TAC 1526.25” Code 53D326

HORTON DECOCKING BOLTCode 53F217

SKORPION PISTOL CROSSBOW BOLTS10 pcs pack Code 53D199

PSE BOLT NOCK TAC12 pcs pack Code 53E689

CARBON EXPRESS SURGE20” Code 53D702

22” Code 53D703

CARBON EXPRESS ALU20” Code 53B502

22” Code 53B503

SKORPION 20”6 pcs pack Code 53D198

100 pcs pack Code 535474

SKORPION 16”6 pcs pack Code 53D197

100 pcs pack Code 535394

NOCK Code 537153

INSERT Code 537154

NOCK Code 537153

INSERT Code 537154

NOCK Code 537153

INSERT Code 537154

BOLTS and ACCESSORIES

BOLTS and ACCESSORIES

BOLTS and

CX FLETCHING NOCKAllows for � etching of crossbow bolts with moon or � at nocks. Fits all standard � etching jigs. Simply slip over nock and insert in jig and apply � etching.

Code 53B504

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Bignami offers a wide selection of broa-dheads that can be used with bows and cros-sbows, from the models with fixed blade to the ones with expandable blades.

BROADHEADS

NAP THUNDRHEADCode 535488 6 pcs pack

NAP RAZORCAPSCode 53A711 3 pcs pack

NAP SPITFIRECode 535175 3 pcs pack

NAP SCHOCK WAVECode 537192 3 pcs pack

CX TROIKA Code 538796 3 pcs pack.

G5 STRIKER MAGNUMCode 53B866 3 pcs pack

G5 T3Code 53D799 3 pcs pack

MUZZY MX-3Code 53F161 3 pcs pack

G5 HAVOCCode 53G150 3 pcs pack

TROPHY RIDGE UNDERTAKERCode 53B738 3 pcs pack

CX TORRIDCode 538800 3 pcs pack

NAP SCORPION XPCode 53C787 3 pcs pack

NAP BLOODRUNNERCode 53C786 3 pcs pack

CX F-15Code 53G391 3 pcs pack

G5 MONTEC SS Code 53B861 3 pcs pack

CX F-15 EXPCode 53C756 3 pcs pack

CX MAYHEMCode 538790 3 pcs pack

SKORPION 3 BLADESCode 53E642 6 pcs pack

QAD EXODUS FULLCode 53G105 3 pcs pack

QAD EXODUS SWEPTCode 53G106 3 pcs pack


HORTON MULT - A - RANGE 4x32Code 537986

PARKER 1.25 - 4X PIN POINTEnlightened crosshair in two colors and crossbow bolt drop compensation system.

Code 53E164

HORTON RED DOTRed Dot scope with 2 colors aiming dots (red and green)

Code 539063

PARKER 3x32 ENLIGHTENEDEnlightened crosshair in two colors.

Code 53D138

HORTON 2 - 7,3x36Scope with variable magnifying power and special 2 colors enlightened crosshair (red and green). Code 53F218

PARKER RED DOTWith two colors aiming dots. Code 53D139

SKORPION 4x32Complete with rail rings 11mm Code 53E641

PSE 3-9x44Scope with magnifying power adjustable from 3 up to 9x and enlightened crosshair (red and green). Code 53F341

PARKER 3x32Code 53D137

SCOPE and ACCESSORIES

SCOPE and ACCESSORIES

SCOPE and

PARKER 3X PIN POINTScope with crosshair which illumination can be selected of either red or green. It comes with a complete set of turret speed tapes from 280 to 380 fps. Code 53G115

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CX 4x32 ENLIGHTENEDEnlightened crosshair in two colors.With rings. Code 53D982

CX RED DOT Code 539870

HHA BASE FOR OPTICS OPTIMIZERIt gives the possibility to correct the bolt drop.

Code 53D957

TRU GLO 4x32Complete with rings. Code 539705

CX 4x32Complete with rings. Code 539871

TRU GLO 4x32Complete with rings. Code 539706

CX MOUNTING RINGSCode 539872

TRU GLO RED DOTCode 53B624

MOUNTING RINGSPARKER Code 53D141

HORTON Code 537989

TRU GLO RED DOT 30 mmCode 53G237

TRU GLO 4x32 ENLIGHTENEDEnlightened crosshair. Complete with rings.

Code 53G236


NEET XC 103 CASEDim. 104 x 101 cm Code 53D940

NEET XC 104 CASEDim. 106 x 83 x 29 cm Code 53D937

PLANO CASECode 53B718

NEET XC 102 CASEDim. 101 x 81 cm Code 53A645

SKORPION CASEDim. 96 x 98 cm Code 53E643

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BOHNING LIGHTNING LUBERail lube Code 53E475

HORTON RAIL LUBECode 538011

CX RAIL LUBECode 53B623

HORTON MAINTENANCE KITRail lube and string wax set.

Code 53E093

SKORPION RAIL LUBECode 53D253

SVL CROSSBOW KITVibration dampeners for crossbow.

Code 539161

SVL SLINGCrossbow sling particularly comfortable.

Code 53F157

CROSSBOW CARE & MAINTENANCE

Bignami offers a wide selection of products designed for the correct maintenance of your crossbow.

VARIOUS ACCESSORIES

VARIOUS ACCESSORIES

VARIOUS

SKORPION SLINGCrossbow sling Code 53G306

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3D TARGETSBig Archery offers a wide selection (more than 150 models) of 3D targets.

BOOSTER MFTCode 53F334

MC KENZIE SHOT BLOCKERCode 53A571

A.WHITE TAILCode 53D465

A.WHITE TAILCode 53C984

In order to effectively stop the bolts shot by modern high energy crossbows it is recommendable to use a high quality target.Big Archery offers a selection of targets particularly suited for crossbow bolts.

TARGETSand TARGETS 3D

TARGETSand TARGETS 3D

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• What distance can a crossbow bolt reach? Crossbows have different draw weights and perform diffe-rently and it is not possible to give a de� nite reply. Generally speaking, you can say that a crossbow has a good preci-sion up to a distance of 50-60m, beyond this distance it be-comes much more dif� cult. Regarding the maximum carry, you can say that a crossbow with a draw weight of 150lbs or higher can have a carry longer than 400 m. This means you should never aim the crossbow upward without having a good protection behind the target.

• What’s the maximum power of a crossbow? As discussed here above crossbows can be essentially di-vided in two categories: traditional and compound. Com-pound crossbows dissipate only a small part of the stored energy but they do not exceed 200 lbs of draw weight. Tra-ditional crossbows instead, have a different way of storing and returning the energy which disperses a large part of it. Traditional crossbows are available with draw weights up to 225 lbs.It’s important to consider how the “power expressed” that is, the ability to transmit the bolt a certain energy, is not only linked to the draw weight but to the quantity of energy stored and to the part dispersed when shot.A good parameter for the evaluation of the crossbow is then the speed of the bolt that is measured in feet per second (FPS).

• Are crossbows effective tools for hunting? After saying that crossbow hunting is not allowed eve-rywhere and that you have to check � rst if the law of the State where you want to go hunting allows that, we must say that crossbows are born as hunting tools and in the US they have their own hunting season. They are used to hunt every kind of prey.

• What kind of precision does a crossbow have? The precision of the crossbow depends not only on the crossbow itself but it is obvious that a higher quality pro-duct, with a better trigger mechanism, will have an intrinsic precision higher than that of a � rst price product. Generally speaking, we can say that a quality crossbow with a well tuned scope shot by an experienced shooter will give a 10 cm group at 40 meters.

• Can a crossbow stay cocked and if so, how long? To stay cocked and armed with a draw weight of 150- 175 lbs gives the materials a high stress, but the best models of compound crossbows designed for hunting can stay co-cked even for hours.

• Is it possible to buy and carry a crossbow freely?Modern crossbows are often considered sports equipment, and they can therefore be bought freely. Restrictions can be set for transportation or for other speci� c activities.It is important to check the local laws.

The 6 most frequently asked questions

on crossbows.TREESTANDS AND BLINDS

Bignami offers a rich program of tree-stands, blinds and various accessories to suit any hunting situation.

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HUNTING ACCESSORIES

HUNTING ACCESSORIES

HUNTING

• The products represented in this catalog are subject to continuous updating. The characteristics and the specifications of the products can therefore change at any moment without any prior notice.

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