Crossbow with step
In one or more embodiments, a prod may include a rail-engagement portion configured to engage a rail extending along a longitudinal axis extending proximally from the rail-engagement portion; a peripheral surface including a foot-engagement region; and, optionally, a bow-engagement portion configured to engage a bow or a bow limb. In one or more embodiments, prod or crossbow accessory engages a crossbow, wherein the prod or crossbow accessory includes a first foot-engagement region and a second foot-engagement region.
1. A crossbow comprising:
a stock assembly comprising:
a rail defining a shooting axis;
a latch assembly engaged with the rail and constructed and arranged to releasably hold a bow string in a cocked configuration; and
a trigger assembly constructed and arranged to release the bow string from the latch assembly; and
a bow assembly operatively engaged with the stock assembly, wherein the bow assembly comprises:
a prod comprising a first foot-engagement region, a second foot-engagement region and a cavity, each foot engagement region comprising a plurality of alternating ridges and recesses, wherein said prod does not comprise a closed foot stirrup structure;
a bow operatively engaged with the prod, wherein the bow comprises:
a first bow limb that has a first bow end;
a limb bolt engaged with a limb nut, the limb nut oriented in the cavity;
a second bow limb that has a second bow end; and
a bow string operatively engaged with the first bow end and the second bow end;
wherein a lateral distance between the shooting axis and the limb nut is less than a lateral distance between the shooting axis and a portion of the first foot-engagement region.
2. The crossbow of claim 1 , wherein the first foot-engagement region is integral with the prod.
3. The crossbow of claim 1 , said limb nut having a cylindrical shape, said cavity shaped to receive said limb nut.
4. The crossbow of claim 1 , comprising a cover cap, said limb bolt comprising a bolt head, said cover cap engaged to said bolt head.