Most think of crossbow limbs as being either forward- or rear-facing; the R18 limbs are neither. In fact, they’re not even horizontal—they’re vertical and parallel to one another.

I like recurve-limb crossbows, and this traditional rope-cock crossbow hits a pleasing price point and comes with a ready-to-hunt package. Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX - Buckops Cycloptic-X ...

Capable of firing the company’s customizable HyperBolt 7-3F bolts up to 210 f.p.s., the AccuStrike Pro is a recurve crossbow that measures just 20.5" long and 17.5" across the tips of its limbs ...