Quote Originally Posted by Incanur View Post
I guess I've heard it both ways. In wind tunnel tests published in Scientific American 252:1 (January 1985), the tested crossbow bolt experienced lower drag than the tested longbow arrow. If bolts really are less aerodynamic, I want to know, because that would make the crossbow Payne-Gallwey used to shoot a bolt approximately 450 yards even more powerful.
Hmm. I just reported what I had heard. I wonder if also depends upon the kind of head used on the projectiles? I'm sure there are ton of other design factors to consider too.