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The History and Advantages of Crossbows
TLDR Crossbows have been used for thousands of years, with evidence of their existence found in ancient Chinese graves. They have advantages over traditional bows, such as requiring less endurance and introducing a new breed of warrior.
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Crossbows have been around for thousands of years, with evidence of their existence found in ancient Chinese graves.
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Crossbows have been around for thousands of years, appearing in China around 2000 BC and being used by the Roman military in the 4th century AD, and they have some advantages over traditional bows.
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Crossbows have advantages over traditional bows, such as requiring less endurance and introducing a new breed of warrior, and they even had devices like the crannikin that could pull the string back for you, although it was slow.
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Crossbows had automatic versions that could shoot several bolts a second, although they were not very accurate or deadly, they were likely intimidating to those who saw them.
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Crossbows can be measured by their energy, velocity, and composition, with factors like size, shape, and material affecting their performance, and there are different types of bows, such as recurve bows and compound bows, each with their own advantages.
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When handling a crossbow, it is important to follow safety precautions such as not pointing it at anything or anyone you do not plan to shoot, placing the stirrup on the ground and bracing it firmly, and not dry firing it as it can break the bolt and void the warranty.
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Get a bolt that is rated for your crossbow and don't drive on the autobahn in tires that are rated for a lower speed than what your car can drive.
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