The LR is unlike either of those. Instead, it’s most similar to the R29X in function and performance, which is a good thing.

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More force means more speed, and with an adjustable from 32 to 35-inch stock, shooters can customize total crossbow length based on preference and hunting style.

But if someone thinks crossbows are guns, then I know one thing: They have never hunted with a crossbow before.

The first step in choosing the best hunting pack is to think about how much gear you need to carry. For a backcountry elk hunter, that can mean a tent, food, sleeping bag, a bow or rifle, and a frame ...