[SunkenCiv]

I think there was a test similar to this on Time Team, but anyway, this isn’t the one I remember:

The Longbow Vs The Crossbow Speed Test - Video 17
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HagCuGXJgUs

[Vigilanteman]

Interesting that he is only comparing the reloading ability of the fastest model of crossbow with the long bow and he still loses 10-6 in 51 seconds.

I would guess that a crossbow with comparable stopping power would probably lose 10-3.