Minimum Axle to Alxe Width Regs for XBows?

[Cabin Fever]

Are there (or were there) minimum axle to axle width regs for crossbows in NY? I contacted a manufacturer to try to locate a certain model in my area, to put my hands on. He said that many shops in NY don't carry it, because it barely meets the minimum width regs. It's specs said 17.5", axle to axle. I don't recall seeing this regulation anywhere?

[Culvercreek hunt club]

The DEC has pulled a lot of crossbow info down off the site since right now they won't be legal this fall. I believe the standard was 17" min for A to A

[nyslowhand]

From the current 2012-2013 regulations booklet:

Legal Requirements

for Crossbows

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A bow, a string, and either compound or

recurve limbs with minimum width of 17

inches (tip of limbs, uncocked).

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Mounted on a stock with a trigger and working

safety that holds the string and limbs

under tension.

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A minimum peak draw weight of 100 pounds

and a maximum peak draw weight of 200

pounds.

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A minimum overall length from the butt of

the stock to the front of limbs of 24 inches.

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A minimum length of the bolt of 14 inches.

(The arrowhead is to be nonbarbed, 2 or more

cutting surfaces at least ⅞" wide).

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A crossbow is considered unloaded if the

bolt is removed, regardless whether it is

cocked or uncocked.

[Cabin Fever]

Thanks!

[Culvercreek hunt club]

should work then.

[Cabin Fever]

Just wanted to do my homework now, so if they are legalized soon, I'll have a pretty good idea what I want. Geez, I'll need 3 (son, daughter, & myself)!! LOL

[Culvercreek hunt club]

No you don't. Just read a few of the threads. All 3 of you should be able to walk into the woods on the first morning, all together and each shoot one at 100 yards in the first 15 minutes...lol