Hello, folks. I'm a new user here, and just today I picked up this:
at the Renaissance fair (They may be about as historically accurate as Pirates of the Caribbean, but at least they have nice weapons for sale).
I've got a good deal of experience with firearms (I actually leave for Army Basic Training on the 15th of next month) but this is my first crossbow. I was hoping for some beginners' advice--shooting tips, loading tricks, what-have you; anything's helpful. I was also hoping to learn to make my own bolts, which would undoubtedly be far cheaper and less of a hassle than buying them from specialty shops.
Thanks in advance.
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at the Renaissance fair (They may be about as historically accurate as Pirates of the Caribbean, but at least they have nice weapons for sale).
I've got a good deal of experience with firearms (I actually leave for Army Basic Training on the 15th of next month) but this is my first crossbow. I was hoping for some beginners' advice--shooting tips, loading tricks, what-have you; anything's helpful. I was also hoping to learn to make my own bolts, which would undoubtedly be far cheaper and less of a hassle than buying them from specialty shops.
Thanks in advance.