rattus you are right that statement did need clarification, in that respect yes they are even, the terminal performance is very similar. what i meant to imply was the techniques are different but that is what this thread is all about.
i dont have any more counter arguments against the crossbow,
but if you get one you have got to try a pack of those crimson talon broadheads built just for the crossbow, my buds all shoot them, fired once they are often garbage because of the spiral blades, but i have seen some stuff involving them that is just not G rated. how ever, damn are they pricey, essentially 11 dollars a broadhead, not that you cant put a price on a clean kill.
they must be great because the first time i shot one off a crossbow i hit a bullseye at 30 yds!
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