Convert your AR to shoot arrows! - The Firearms Forum

TranterUK · 06-08-2009, 11:31 AM

Yes, the one accessory you never knew you needed, until now...

http://gizmodo.com/5230045/tac+15-ta...ombie-outbreak

I really dont know, what were they thinking?

carver · 06-08-2009, 12:33 PM

That's ridiculous! They weren't thinking at all! My mind was trying to figure out what kinds of pressures would be involved in fireing an arrow from the barrel. How much powder would it take to get the arrow up to enough speed to work at all, and could the gun handle the pressures. An arrow weighs a lot more than a bullet!

45nut · 06-08-2009, 01:40 PM

Forget the article, did y'all read the comments.

Some funny stuff in there.

Deathbunny · 06-08-2009, 09:17 PM

Just outta curiousity, what's the difference between a crossbow and a "tactical" crossbow?

woolleyworm · 06-08-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by carver

That's ridiculous! They weren't thinking at all! My mind was trying to figure out what kinds of pressures would be involved in fireing an arrow from the barrel. How much powder would it take to get the arrow up to enough speed to work at all, and could the gun handle the pressures. An arrow weighs a lot more than a bullet!

I agree with the ridiculous aspect, but the arrows aren't fired from the barrel, the crossbow is a completely seperate beast, you remove the AR upper, install the crossbow and you're ready for arrows. If you need the bullets back, you've got to convert it back over. Now, just how fast can you swap it back when you've got a 300# pissed off hog with an arrow in it's arse coming after you??? I think I would only try this on the practice ranges, I see no practical app for it whatsoever.

TranterUK · 06-09-2009, 01:58 AM

I agree, this is a completely pointless product. Should you want a cross bow, buy a cross bow.

islenos · 06-09-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Deathbunny

Just outta curiousity, what's the difference between a crossbow and a "tactical" crossbow?

A Scope and a lovely Black Finish

ToolsForPros · 06-12-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by islenos

A Scope and a lovely Black Finish

LOL. The camo "military" edition will be out tomorrow.

delta13soultaker · 06-12-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by islenos

A Scope and a lovely Black Finish

They might sell more if they chrome the cams to look like rims

Maximilian II · 06-12-2009, 09:17 PM

SPINNERS! I WANT SPINNERS!

TOOHSOTKIL · 06-14-2009, 11:27 AM

Frankly folks who have ideas and the ability to not only produce items, but market them as well get my vote all day long. The whiners of we (USA) don`t produce anything/anymore just burns my azz.

I remember when bow hunters whined until they`re little tummies ached about a crossbow season.......how dare anyone use a feakin crossbow. They even whined about the handi-capped folks using one, yes bow hunters who could no longer enjoy then sport of hunting anymore-and wishing to use a crossbow. Frankly it`s a great idea, it allows a one gun/rifle/weapon owner to complete a season from primitive to modern or just have fun, but slapping a .50BMG on your AR15 platform is ok, never mind the fact it will ruin your lower??

Gets the A+ vote from me.

Edited to highlight the word, "fun." And what about........"just because I can"
anyone ever seen that response to why and what for?????

TranterUK · 06-14-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TOOHSOTKIL

Frankly folks who have ideas and the ability to not only produce items, but market them as well get my vote all day long.

I couldn't agree more with the above comment, as long as the products are well thought out, and fulfil a need. My feeling about this product however is it is neither.

bcj1755 · 06-14-2009, 03:57 PM

One word...why?

I'd rather have the rifle.

LurpyGeek · 06-15-2009, 10:29 PM

Tranter, I see this was placed in the "Self Defense" forum. What are your plans?

I guess your options for personal / home defense weapons in the UK are a bit different from what I'm used to...

FTK87 · 06-17-2009, 11:36 PM

How about a golf ball launcher? http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR225-7.html

Doc1911 · 06-30-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by FTK87

How about a golf ball launcher? http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR225-7.html

I always wondered how Tiger did those long drives.

I have seen some pretty mocked up ARs - but must admit this bow version is my first seen William Tell model.

Claude Clay · 06-30-2009, 09:26 AM

its B I G ------where your AR ends its just getting started

those i have seen shooting it have the arms of body builders or where using a support.

+10 for concept

+5 for execution

--and thats only cause it looks so good

06-08-2009, 11:31 AM	#1
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Convert your AR to shoot arrows! Yes, the one accessory you never knew you needed, until now... http://gizmodo.com/5230045/tac+15-ta...ombie-outbreak I really dont know, what were they thinking? __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way! -->

06-08-2009, 12:33 PM	#2
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,291	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! That's ridiculous! They weren't thinking at all! My mind was trying to figure out what kinds of pressures would be involved in fireing an arrow from the barrel. How much powder would it take to get the arrow up to enough speed to work at all, and could the gun handle the pressures. An arrow weighs a lot more than a bullet! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 06-08-2009 at 12:36 PM..

06-08-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! Forget the article, did y'all read the comments. Some funny stuff in there. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

06-08-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
Deathbunny Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 290	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! Just outta curiousity, what's the difference between a crossbow and a "tactical" crossbow?

06-09-2009, 01:58 AM	#6
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! I agree, this is a completely pointless product. Should you want a cross bow, buy a cross bow. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!

06-12-2009, 09:17 PM	#10
Maximilian II Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northwest GA Posts: 1,381	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! SPINNERS! I WANT SPINNERS! __________________ Karma is just justice, without the satisfaction. And I don't believe in justice. -Joe Sarno, bagman.

06-14-2009, 11:27 AM	#11
TOOHSOTKIL V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Curracus Posts: 318	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! Frankly folks who have ideas and the ability to not only produce items, but market them as well get my vote all day long. The whiners of we (USA) don`t produce anything/anymore just burns my azz. I remember when bow hunters whined until they`re little tummies ached about a crossbow season.......how dare anyone use a feakin crossbow. They even whined about the handi-capped folks using one, yes bow hunters who could no longer enjoy then sport of hunting anymore-and wishing to use a crossbow. Frankly it`s a great idea, it allows a one gun/rifle/weapon owner to complete a season from primitive to modern or just have fun, but slapping a .50BMG on your AR15 platform is ok, never mind the fact it will ruin your lower?? Gets the A+ vote from me. Edited to highlight the word, "fun." And what about........"just because I can" anyone ever seen that response to why and what for????? Last edited by TOOHSOTKIL; 06-15-2009 at 12:11 PM..

06-14-2009, 03:57 PM	#13
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06-15-2009, 10:29 PM	#14
LurpyGeek Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UT Posts: 1,436	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! Tranter, I see this was placed in the "Self Defense" forum. What are your plans? I guess your options for personal / home defense weapons in the UK are a bit different from what I'm used to... __________________ Knowing is half the battle... Of course, the other half is violence.

06-17-2009, 11:36 PM	#15
FTK87 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chouteau, Oklahoma Posts: 481	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! How about a golf ball launcher? http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR225-7.html

06-30-2009, 09:26 AM	#17
Claude Clay V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central CT Posts: 451	Re: Convert your AR to shoot arrows! its B I G ------where your AR ends its just getting started those i have seen shooting it have the arms of body builders or where using a support. +10 for concept +5 for execution--and thats only cause it looks so good