The Owlstrike Crossbow

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Combat Archery! Target Shooting!

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Freegate Armory introduces the Owlstrike Crossbow!

Notch lock crossbows were known in Scandinavia and West Africa as early as the 15th Century, and became popular throughout Europe by the 17th Century. Freegate Armory's adaptation of this ancient design delivers authentic good looks and accuracy at a price everyone can afford! Its draw weight of approximately 65 pounds is perfect for Royal Round target competition, and its notch lock mechanism means that it is fast to reload for those timed targets! The Owlstrike Crossbow is capable of launching both conventional bolts and some types of SCA combat bolts. It sports a hand wrapped cord bridle for a proper Medieval appearance. The Owlstrike Crossbow comes with three conventional bolts.

Due to varying regional standards, Freegate Armory does not offer SCA combat bolts of any description, nor does Freegate Armory make any claim that any of its products are suitable for any specific combat archery event. It is the responsibility of each participant to determine the suitability of his or her equipment for each event.

Name	Cost	Energy (.5 x draw x stroke)*	Energy (draw x stroke)*	Order by email
Owlstrike	$180	250 inch pounds	500 inch pounds	Order

 * Figures shown are approximate. It is important to know when you compare crossbows, and particularly when you choose a bow for combat archery, that there are two popular ways to approximate bolt energy, and that they give two wildly different answers. Both methods are shown here. Know which equation was used to write the rules before choosing a bow for competition.

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