Patent attributes
A modified fletching groove for a crossbow that assists with efficiently setting the crossbow into an armed or fully drawn position. The fletching groove includes at least one setting disposed between the rearward end and forward end of the crossbow stock. Each of the at least one settings define a path that includes at least a first direction and a second direction and a catch. The first direction preferably extends downwardly and slants towards the forward end of the stock, and the second direction preferably extends from the lower most end of the first direction, and upwardly extends at a slanted angle towards the forward end. The upwardly incline surface of the second direction is at substantially forty-five degrees relative to the top surface of the fletching groove. The second direction further defines an upper most end that includes the catch adjacent the upper most end. The at least one setting for receiving the crossbow bowstring at selected intervals along the length of the fletching groove.
