Energy is measured in foot-pounds; crossbows have the pounds but not the feet and generally cannot even shoot as hard as a well made longbow or recurve, much less as rapidly or accurately. The ultimate weapon of war in the middle ages was the Turko-Mongol composite bow.
Y’all seem to have some good knowledge of cross-bows. I’ve been thinking about buying one for hunting, but I keep reading that their range is very short.
Was this true of the war crossbows of the middle Ages?
Any comments or suggestions on a purchase. 150Lb. Ok?