RockinChair
I have also been educated on the concept that crossbows are not so much about the spped, but unlike compounds, they are intended to hit harder, so that having more pounds of energy is actually what you are looking for.. Any truth?
History claims the medieval crossbows had more kinetic energy as a short range war weapon (compared to the longbows long range distance) to be able to penetrate soldier's armour and shields.
I agree with
Hotburn,
More KE is not needed if we stick to what the original concept is for killing a deer which is lung shots. But if we are wanting to change and help with accidental shoulder shots then more KE is needed, but not for lung shots IMO.
Speed kills...at what speed will crossbows end?