Crossbow. Is it really necessary?

[Juggernaut]

didnt read everyones reply : o

have you tried one of these

http://images.bidorbuy.co.za/user_image ... ossbow.jpg

they're only about 30-60 quid ,

cheap
light weight
and still fairly deadly.

RUSTY

Which ever way I read cheap it just spells UNRELIABLE to me..... The last thing you'd want in a EOTWAWKI/WROL/SHTF type world.

[Rusty337]

thats a fair point although im sure you could get a pretty decent one for a bit more. a friend has one that fits straight into a snugpak response pack when disassembled. id rather have a cheap weapon than no weapon ( id rather have one and not need one than need one and not have one) if you watched the UK doomsday preppers theres a guy who has one of these and also a sling shot crossbow type of thing which i thought was pretty cool. worth a look into if you cant get hold of a fire arm when SHTF.

Rusty

[Bladerunner]

If TSHTF then I want this girl on my team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o9RGnuj ... ature=fvwp

Be lucky

[survivor_steve]

wouldnt want to be the one having to make her arrows for her

[herbal_thought]

If TSHTF then I want this girl on my team

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o9RGnuj ... ature=fvwp

Be lucky

Would love to have seen where those arrows were actually landing! ACF Grouping!

Spend some time and money on a compound bow and a fwack load of quality arrows. You'll thank me in a post apocalyptic future brother!!!

Peace, out.

[Moony]

Would love to have seen where those arrows were actually landing! ACF Grouping!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL1W3HkjJ2Y

gives an over-the-shoulder shot in the 2nd half showing where her arrows hit the target...which seems perfectly accurate to me

[Charlie 5]

Please note that a Cross Bow can be more lethal than a firearm as the Bolt retains its kinetic energy along its entire length. It is the most effective weapon to use when embroiled in a Zombie Apocalypse Totally agree with other posters in respect of WROL

[ForgeCorvus]

Please note that a Cross Bow can be more lethal than a firearm as the Bolt retains its kinetic energy along its entire length.

Sorry to seem thick, but could you explain this a little better ?

[Charlie 5]

Please note that a Cross Bow can be more lethal than a firearm as the Bolt retains its kinetic energy along its entire length.

Sorry to seem thick, but could you explain this a little better ?

A Cross Bow Bolt does not deform like a bullet does on impact. It has more in common with an anti-armour round. The 'long rod' Tungsten or DU tipped as fired from a Challenger II Tank are exceptionally effective. The Cross Bow Bolt is also a kinetic energy weapon. Although, of course, it operates at many orders of magnitude less than its anti armour cousin, but the principle is the same

[ForgeCorvus]

You seem to be saying that long thin pointy projectiles are more lethal because of their shape and that guns aren't kinetic energy weapons.... Am I correct ?