FakeSteel armory - how to use Crossbows

💘How to use and care for our crossbows? Check out the video!🏹
💘We are also preparing a second video in which you will see how to assemble your crossbow if you ordered it unassembled.🛠

[@vorynrosethorn903]

Where'd you get the tunic?

[@fakesteelarmory]

Made by @Redanthalas

[@vorynrosethorn903]

@@fakesteelarmory Thanks

[@alansmith19890]

Hey do you guys ship to the UK by any chance?

[@fakesteelarmory]

We ship all over the world, only crossbows and blasters cannot be sent outside the European Union now…

[@alansmith19890]

@@fakesteelarmory Shame we can't get any of your blasters or crossbows. I'd love to have one of those Wheellocks. Might get one of your sabres at some point.

[@ReckoningLARP]

Which crossbow variant is featured in this video? Light or Heavy?

[@fakesteelarmory]

Hi, Heavy 😉

[@thrifikionor7603]

Maybe a dumb question but how does it compare to the 30lbs Eysenkleider/IDV crossbows when it comes to range and accuracy (if you have one available to compare it with). Im seriously considering to buy one of your crossbows, since my IDV one has some trigger issued, but if the performance is significantly worse i would try to fix mine first. With the thicker string and appearantly thicker prod i guess the velocity would be slower and the lack of a groove might be an issue with accuracy.

[@redanthalas8830]

@@thrifikionor7603 Hi, the 15kg version should shoot noticeably stronger than a 13,5kg (30 pounds.) We don't have an example of an IDV one to compare with, but out crossbows seem to shoot similarly to other constructions with comparable draw weights.
The 15kg variant of our crossbows has been used in reasonable numbers even on reenactment events with good feedback, so it's safe to assume the range and accuracy is satisfactory. I can confirm this from my own experience.
The thicker string and bow have negligible effect on the range or power. The groove that's in the front of of the rail and the lugs in the nut keep the bolt in alignment just fine. (This is the construction used for the majority of period crossbows.)
I obviously cannot 100% percent guarantee that the performance of our crossbows is better or comparable to the one you have, since I don't have experience with that model, but I would be seriously surprised if that wasn't the case. :)

[@badchefi]

WD40 carried in the field since 1402😂

[@fakesteelarmory]

Yeah and with 15th century duct tape in the bag :-D