New Crossbow

[Plymtom]

Briggs 2.0 the crossbow you refer to is a compound which would not be a good choice as they are not easily maintained and should the string snap you will require a bow press to replace the string. I would look at a recurve where the string hooks on the end of the bow, it is a tried and tested design and the string can be replaced simply even out in the field. Depending on you budget the best models are made by Excalibur but there are cheaper options such as Jandao or Hori-zone, the website with the best choice here in the UK is http://outdoorhobbies.co.uk/crossbows-- ... ls-1-c.asp I am not sure about Blades and Bows as they have few to choose from and their score on trust pilot is awful.

You never know he may have got one of these and a few spares to hand http://www.merlinarchery.co.uk/bowmaste ... press.html

[birds&bees]

I think a crossbow is useless for self defence (air rifle too) in comparison to the options we have in the UK. (None of which should even be considered for self defence unless in the most dire situations!)

As a purely academic discussion re. crossbows:

1) It's far from immediately incapacitating.
2) It has atrocious rate of fire. Especially while moving.
3) It is not frightening - there is no "bang", there is no clear and simple cocking click to send a message.
4) Accurate range is fairly limited (subject to which one you have).
5) It is not generally deemed to allow a humane kill to be achieved which why it's unacceptable for hunting under UK law.

Though it's easy to make ammunition for it.

I think a sling shot is a more effective option (easier to carry ammo which is easily obtained) though it's slightly less accurate and less intimidating.

[jansman]

This thread is moving into questionable territory now , so I am going to lock it. Remember folks, we must not stray into discussions of things that are illegal under current UK law. Thankyou.