Crossbows vs. Longbows

[Maerlande]

Knai,

The issue with a bow is that it is ultimately limited by how hard you can pull.

If you read the previous post in this thread I suspect you will find I stated exactly this a dozen times. No matter how many times I say it, there appears to be folks who don't comprehend. And as I have said previously, a crossbow allows higher pull by using more time to do it.

Comparable firing rates to a bow, but sling bullets are pretty heavy, and rather difficult to remove from people once they get hit by them.

I'm curious. What makes you think sling bullets are heavy? Let's take the example of a one inch diameter rock. Assuming it is made of basalt it weighs 0.87 oz. As previously stated the mass of an arrow is about 0.54 oz. This is not exactly a huge increase. Can you back up your statement of generalities with some calculations or facts? So far it appears to be base generalization with no substance. I'm also curious to learn how a rock is hard to remove from a person? Perhaps it penetrates the stomach cavity and is therefore a challenge to extract?

Squirrelloid:

It should probably be noted that longbows tend to be fired indirectly, that is, with a high arc, and that the force behind a strike comes from gravity.

Quite a simplification. But I haven't the time tonight to analyze. I will get back to you.