The answer depends on the height of the platform. The arrow drop is equal to the square root of the time the arrow spends in flight.
For example, if you shoot an arrow from a platform that is ten feet above ground level and it takes five seconds for it to reach its target, then you can expect a drop of five feet. That’s because the square root of ten is two and two x 2 = four.
Let’s look at another example. You’re shooting an arrow from a platform that is 20 feet above ground level and it takes 15 seconds for it to hit its target. If you were to use the same calculation method as before, we’d get a drop of 15 feet because 20 x 2 = 40 and 40 x 2 = 80 (which is equal to 15).
The drop in the crossbow depends on the terrain, the height of your stand and other factors.
Terrain
The terrain is one of the most important factors that affect your shot. The terrain can cause two different types of drops; one is called a drop-off, which is when there is a steep decline or rise in elevation, for example if you were hunting in a canyon or a valley, then there would be a large drop-off between you and your target. The other type of drop is called a shelf, which is when there is little elevation change but rather just an area that makes an angle with your target line, such as when you are shooting uphill or downhill with no clear flat area between you and the target.
Height above ground level
Another factor that affects drop distance is height above ground level. If you are standing on top of a rock outcropping or tall tree stand then you will have more sight picture than if you were standing on flat ground because your eye will be closer to the scope or rail where it rests on top of your bow.
The safest way to correct the drop is to practice in a shooting range.
There are a few ways you can set up a shooting range. You could use a target stand and make sure that your crossbow is on a stable surface, such as a table or bench. This method is okay for practice, but it is not ideal for competitions or other competitive events.
You can also purchase an archery target stand that allows you to adjust the height of the target. This method is much better than using a target stand attached to your crossbow because it allows you to shoot at different heights and angles without having to worry about the arrow falling off of the target stand. You may be able to borrow an archery target stand from someone who has one if you do not own one yourself.
Another option is to build your own shooting range using wood and hardware cloth (wire mesh). The hardware cloth will allow air flow through while keeping out insects, birds and other animals that might disturb your shots during practice sessions.
Know your limitations and don’t take shots that are outside of them.
Raised platforms are a great way to get practice in different conditions. The only issue is that crossbow arrows do not fly the same way in a raised platform as they do in the field. Crossbow arrows have a lot of drop and they tend to drop more over longer distances. In fact, it is not uncommon for a crossbow arrow to drop 30 inches or more over 100 yards.
The best way to deal with this issue is by practicing with your crossbow at different ranges on a raised platform. You want to make sure that you know how much drop your arrow will have at 50 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards from the target. This will allow you to compensate for this when shooting at longer distances so that each shot has the same aim point.
Practice firing at different elevations so you know exactly how much your crossbow will drop.
If you’re shooting at targets that are on the ground, it’s not as important. But when shooting at targets that are above you, it’s critical that you know exactly how much your crossbow will drop.
The best way to do this is to go out into the woods or some other large piece of open land and shoot at various angles. You can use a tree trunk or other object for elevation reference points to simulate different heights.
Once you know how much your crossbow will drop at each angle, you can account for that distance in your shots when hunting from an elevated position such as a tree stand or shooting platform.
You should always account for wind when shooting with any type of weapon.
One of the most important things to consider when you’re aiming is wind. It’s easy to forget about, but it can have a huge impact on your shot. When you’re out hunting, you’ll need to know how to account for wind so that you can get a clean kill.
Wind is a force that comes from many different directions and speeds, which makes it more difficult to figure out how it will affect your shot. If you’re shooting at something stationary like a target or animal, then you can use a laser range finder or other similar device to determine the exact speed and direction of the wind. You’ll also want to make sure that there are no buildings or trees nearby that could cause an obstruction in your line of sight or blow debris into your face.
Always know your limitations when firing a crossbow so you can stay safe.
Know Your Limitations
Always be aware of the capabilities of your bow before you take aim at anything that isn’t an inanimate target. A crossbow is not the same as an ordinary rifle or pistol; it doesn’t have sights and it requires more skill and practice than either gun does. You should also keep in mind that archery season generally begins earlier than firearm season, so if you’re planning on using your bow during hunting season, don’t wait until the last minute to get comfortable with it.
Don’t Get Cocky With The Distance
It’s tempting to try out different distances when firing a crossbow because they’re much more powerful than other types of bows. But doing so can be dangerous if you’re not used.
A crossbow bolt dropped in a raised platform like the floor or on a table is not straight down. It will have an arc to it. It depends upon on many factors such as the height of the platform, the distance between the point of entry and release, gravity and weight of the bolt to name of few.