CROSS-BOWSInternational competitions (under the IFAA) do not regocnise Crossbows as a style. However, in SA. the SANIFAA does accommodate the use of Crossbows in their own class/style, provided that they comply with the following : Rules for Crossbow Class Crossbows may or may not employ a magnification sight. Whether a pin type or scope type sight is used it will not employ any range finding capability. Magnification will not exceed 8x, if utilized. Crossbows may not exceed a draw weight of 80 lb and shoot a bolt (arrow) at a velocity no greater than 300 fps. All crossbows must have a working safety. Safety is to be kept in an on position until shooter is at stake and ready to fire. No crossbow will be cocked before shooter is at the shooting stake; it may then be cocked and loaded in a down-range direction. Crossbows will not be loaded in an upward pointing position. It is the shooters responsibility to be sure that his or her crossbow is in sound working condition. Crossbow arrows or bolts must be of a diameter no less than 20/64ths of an inch, and no less that 14 inches in length. They must have no less than three vanes or feathers and employ a field or bullet point. All bolts (arrows) carried on the course must be of the same type, size, fletch, point weight and overall weight. All crossbows used are to be of a manufacturer’s standard production. Crossbows will be shot from the Junior stakes with a maximum of 50 yards |