Crossbow
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1. A crossbow comprising:
- a frame defining a forward end and a rearward end;
first and second limbs secured to the frame;
a bowstring which extends between the first and second limbs, the bowstring configured to move between a forward rest position and a rearward cocked position;
a firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism;
a butt member having a rear end; and
a beam which is secured to the frame, the beam being positioned to extend over the forward rest position of the bowstring, the beam being configured to allow one or more accessories to be mounted thereon;
wherein a distance between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the butt member defines a length of pull of the crossbow, and wherein the length of pull of the crossbow is positioned forward of the rearward end of the crossbow.
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Abstract
A crossbow is provided which has forward and rearward ends, a firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism, and a butt member having a rear end. The crossbow has a length of pull that is positioned forward of the rearward end of the crossbow, where the length of pull is defined as a distance between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the butt member.
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1. A crossbow comprising:
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a frame defining a forward end and a rearward end; first and second limbs secured to the frame; a bowstring which extends between the first and second limbs, the bowstring configured to move between a forward rest position and a rearward cocked position; a firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism; a butt member having a rear end; and a beam which is secured to the frame, the beam being positioned to extend over the forward rest position of the bowstring, the beam being configured to allow one or more accessories to be mounted thereon; wherein a distance between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the butt member defines a length of pull of the crossbow, and wherein the length of pull of the crossbow is positioned forward of the rearward end of the crossbow. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A crossbow comprising:
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a frame having a forward end and a rearward end; a firing assembly operatively associated with the frame, the firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism; first and second limbs secured to the frame; a bowstring which extends between the first and second limbs, the bowstring configured to move between a forward rest position and a rearward cocked position; and a butt member adjustably mounted to the frame to provide that the butt member is movable along the frame between a forward position and a rearward position, the butt member having a rear end, wherein a distance between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the butt member defines a length of pull of the crossbow, and wherein the length of pull of the crossbow is positioned forward of the rearward end of the frame. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A crossbow comprising:
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a frame defining a forward end and a rearward end; a firing assembly having a finger-pull mechanism; a butt member adjustably mounted to the frame to provide that the butt member is movable along the frame between a forward position and a rearward position, wherein the butt member has a rear end; and wherein a distance between the finger-pull mechanism and the rear end of the butt member defines a length of pull of the crossbow, and wherein the length of pull of the crossbow is positioned forward of the rearward end of the crossbow. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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