Our first crossbow for professional users. Find out what’s behind it in this blog post.
Steambow has developed the PD-5, the first crossbow designed for users with the highest standards. The PD-5 is aimed at people with an increased need for safety and, due to its effectiveness, represents an ideal alternative to firearms.
It is a very powerful yet compact repeating crossbow with an internal magazine. The crossbow can be disassembled very quickly without any tools, making it easy to carry in a backpack or bag. Assembly is also done in seconds, and the crossbow is instantly ready for use.
PD-5 – Arrows
The arrows are of a larger caliber than our previous crossbows, providing greater range and impact on the target. The magazine cover opens at the push of a button, giving access to the magazine slot, which holds 5 arrows of caliber 7.5x220mm.
Hunting arrows, special purpose arrows, Bodkin arrows, and target arrows are available. With a sharp 22mm cutting edge, our tactical and hunting arrows have massive wound effects and, where legally allowed, are also suitable for big game hunting. Tactical arrows are optimized for shorter distances and have higher weight. Our PD-5 arrow portfolio is rounded out by highly penetrating Bodkin-tipped arrows and training arrows for daily practice. Many arrows from other manufacturers in the 7.5” dimension can also be used.
PD-5 – Specifications and Details
The PD-5 impresses with many practical features, such as a continuous, adjustable-angle sight rail, allowing the crossbow to be zeroed for almost any distance. The maximum effective range is about 50 meters, depending on the shooter's skill, the draw weight, and the arrows used.
For use in the dark, a Meprolight™ “Mepro FT BULLSEYE™ Front Sight” compatible with Glock™ pistols can be mounted. Thanks to its tritium gas light source, it can be used in complete darkness, and the sight is optimized for rapid target acquisition.
Other features include an optional additional sling mount for attaching a rifle sling to the upper, as well as speedloaders for 5 arrows each, which can be attached to the side rails of the crossbow.
With generous Picatinny rail fittings, accessories such as lights, lasers, IR illuminators, rangefinders, and more can be attached. An optional knife mount, which replaces one of the two side sight rails, is in development and can be purchased and installed later.
Everything on the PD-5 is robust and solidly built, with a feel comparable to a real firearm. The potential danger of the PD-5 is similar, especially with powerful draw weights, so extreme care and caution are required when handling it.
PD-5 –Limbs
All limbs of the AR series, from 35 lbs (CQ) to 150 lbs (HUNTING) draw weight, can be used with the PD-5. A special quick-change mounting block is required for installing limbs on the PD-5. Depending on the configuration, the PD-5 comes from the factory with 90 lbs (PRO) or 135 lbs (PROTECTOR).
The PROTECTOR limb with 135 lbs draw weight was specially developed for the PD-5, allowing enormous penetration power and range. The effort to draw is correspondingly higher, so most shooters will need a special drawing technique and regular practice to achieve rapid firing with the PROTECTOR limb. We recommend starting with a lower draw weight and increasing the power level only after some training.
PD-5 – Philosophy
We designed the PD-5 to be as simple and robust as possible, eliminating all potential points of failure. When it really counts, nothing can go wrong!
The single-row magazine makes misfeeds extremely unlikely, and the trigger mechanism is completely resistant to dirt or wear. All components are reinforced and optimized for durability. The PD-5 upper is made of impact-resistant aircraft-grade aluminum with hard anodizing, while the lower is made of the same tough, fiberglass-reinforced polymer used in modern firearms. All surfaces are coated to reduce reflections.
The PD-5 sets new standards in the field of non-lethal weapons and can rightfully be seen as the most effective alternative to real firearms.
