Articles: Crossbow

Man Kung Archery and Crossbows
Man Kung Archery and Crossbows
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The Man Kung aspire to provide the best mass-made archery products in the world. Their archery equipment is developed in Taiwan.
William Tell - The Hero of the Oppressed Who Stood up to Tyranny
William Tell - The Hero of the Oppressed Who Stood up to Tyranny
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Did William Tell really shoot an apple off his son's head, like the Swiss legend says? We have looked into the facts to see what really happened. Find out which adaptation of the famous tale caused a big stir among viewers and why.
Choosing a Crossbow - For Beginners or Experts We Will Show You How.
Choosing a Crossbow - For Beginners or Experts We Will Show You How.
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Thinking of getting a crossbow? Good plan. It will help you improve your aiming skills and accuracy, and you will experience an amazing adrenaline rush as your bolt hits the center of the target. Whether you're interested in sports, hunting,…
Would you like to try shooting a crossbow? A pistol crossbow is a good way to start.
Would you like to try shooting a crossbow? A pistol crossbow is a good way to start.
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It looks easy at a first glance. You lift a crossbow, aim and shoot. But as you may suspect, reality is a bit different. And harder. If you are just getting started, read about the basics and get familiar with a pistol crossbow - an ideal beginner…
Crossbow – Silent and Fast Killer
Crossbow – Silent and Fast Killer
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The origin of crossbows dates back to the times of ancient Asia. This mechanical weapon shoots bolts with a metal tip. Crossbows were most popular in the Middle Ages - it was the only weapon that could disarm a knight in chainmail armour, safely and…
The Sling Fired Further Than a Bow, But It Also Had Its Drawbacks
The Sling Fired Further Than a Bow, But It Also Had Its Drawbacks
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If you were to name historical weapons, only few would think the sling. It's perhaps the most underrated weapon in history. People are not really frightened by the thought of a fork, whereby a stretched piece of flexible material is between its arms…
Today, Crossbows Can Be Found in the Army As Well As among Hunters, They Don’t Just Belong in the Middle Ages
Today, Crossbows Can Be Found in the Army As Well As among Hunters, They Don’t Just Belong in the Middle Ages
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An interesting and quiet killer that’s always at hand and ready to fire. That’s how a crossbow could be described. Most of us imagine a medieval weapon that’s no longer in use, but that’s not quite the truth. Similarly to bows, crossbows have a well…
How can I replace the crossbow string?
How can I replace the crossbow string?
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It is recommended that two people cooperate when replacing the crossbow string. The first person (1) prepares the new string of identical length and strength. The old string to be replaced is still on the crossbow bow (lathe, prod). Have a look at…