Here is a basic target build using a swiss type medieval as the shape. this bow was built for a gentleman. It carries a 250lb steel prod and is purpleheart and maplewood. The inlays on the bow are gemsbok horn, silver railing and brass.

The bow shot a best of 90 yards (accurately) putting bolts through a 3/8" plywood board from that range. Accuracy wise i was putting 6 bolts into a 3" circle from 35 yards until the bow tired me out. the bow is now fitted with a goatsfoot pin and goatsfoot made for it. During first testing i was firing it with a 135# steel prod and it shot so sweet, the heavier prod gave it a tad more power, but made the bow heavier then i like and a slight kick during firing was annoying.

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Nice. :cool:

If I go from what you have written in another topic post maybe using a heavier bolt would take care of that slight " kick " ?
maybe a sign that the bolts used are a little too light for this crossbow ?

Thanks for sharng that.

Very nifty looking.

I am curious as to what the white parts are? The white plate on the side, in the middle and the white ridge-like piece on the back half.

Thanks for sharing.