Got a Real World Weapons or Armour Question? Mk XII

[Spiryt]

Something I forgot to mention earlier, is that I think crossbows are generally believed to "flatter" shooting, which most people would associate with greater accuracy -- it makes it easier to hit a vertical plane (like someone who is standing up).

I mentioned theories about it few times - way less visible archer paradox and bolt flexing in general, causes less energy waste, both on bending and due to air resistance.

Thus, bolt preserves it's velocity better, especially at 'flat' trajectories.

Dunno how true it actually is for 'most' applications, would need checking.

Theoretically, velocities possible with crossbow, might be, all other things being roughly equal, greater than with 'long' bow, because both arms have way less road to cover.