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Jim Richardson
Date: 10/14/2004 2:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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On 14 Oct 2004 12:34:37 GMT,
JAXAshby wrote:
well, jimmy, it is like this. I trust a museum for valid information
more than I trust you.

notice how you dropped the size of the war grade crossbow from 350#
draw to 150#, thusly dropping its already short range stopping power
to an even shorter distance and it penetration power by 60%. you also
dropped its reload time from two minutes to 3/4 of a minute.

since you were the one that came up with the 350lb figure in the first
place, I dropped nothing.... Jax evasion noted

Since you were the one that came up with the 2 min number in the first
place, I dropped nothing. further Jax evasion noted.

Your need to belittle those who disagree with you is also noted.

I agree that a museum would be a good source of info on crossbows, as
are several books, I don't know how much your blinders will let you see
though.

I suggest you not consider a crossbow as a defensive weapon. the
crossbow lost out as a weapon of war long ago, and the longbow lost
out first to artillery in a French battle in 1369.

Crossbows, despite your claim to the contrary, outlasted longbows as a
weapon in general use, in both europe, and China.

A crossbow, especially a modern design, makes a fine defensive weapon
within it's limits, which are similar in many ways to a muzzle loading
firearm. Except that the crossbow is silent in operation, usually less
restricted by law, and is also usable for tasks such as throwing a line.

--
Jim Richardson http://www.eskimo.com/~warlock
When the DM smiles, it's already too late.

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