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NitroX
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Re: Cross Bow for a rookie
14/12/06 07:56 PM

I tried a mediaeval replica cross-bow in Prague castle in the Czech republic back in 2002. In a long hall way above the alley where the shops and stalls are they have setup a crossbow shooting range for the tourists. Distance was about 30 metres. You had to pay a fee, was reasonable and had three shots at a target.

Some gentlemen ahead of me were having a go, and completely missing the target, hitting the ceiling, walls etc. The Czech staff weren't pleased as bolts were breaking.

I had a go then. First I noticed was the crap sights. Then I noticed the front sight was pointing a good three feet to the left just before firing, from the manner I was holding the cross bow. Corrected that and hit the target about 5 cms above the aiming point, a 2.5 cm square. Fired again and made sparks off the original bolt. Then aimed 5 cms lower and hit the bull.

The staff were impressed (yes I am bragging

). I decided then I wanted one one day.

Good poachers weapon too.

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Cross Bow for a rookie	Double_Trouble	27/09/06 11:49 PM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	GG375	07/12/06 05:07 AM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	Double_Trouble	07/12/06 05:35 AM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	NitroX	07/12/06 02:19 PM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	Double_Trouble	07/12/06 11:24 PM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	larcher	14/12/06 06:21 PM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	NitroX	14/12/06 07:56 PM
Re: Cross Bow for a rookie	Double_Trouble	14/12/06 11:51 PM

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