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A quarrel or bolt is the term for the ammunition used in a crossbow. The name "quarrel" is derived from the French carré, "square", referring to the fact that they typically have square heads. They are typically shorter than traditional arrows, though some may be longer, and can be fired repetitively in some cases. Bolts and arrows have different flight characteristics. Bolts fall at the same rate, independent of the speed of flight. Arrows, in contrast, depend on gaining lift in flight, and hence have their centre of balance at a point about 9% of their length forward of their center. This is called "point planing".
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What is shot from a thin bow?
A crossbow arrow is called a Bolt or a Quarrelx
What is fired from a crossbow?
A arrow/bolt that is made to fit the crossbow.
Is crossbow a bow or firearm or separated from these?
It's both. A crossbow is a modified version of the simple bow. It is also classified as a firearm because it fires a projectile (the arrow or bolt).
What is the difference between a 2117 crossbow bolt and a 2216 crossbow bolt?
the difference between a 2117 crossbow bolt and a 2216 crossbow is 99
What is another name for an arrow fired from a cross bow?
a BOLT is SHOT from a crossbow, you FIRE a GUN, you SHOOT a bow
What stringed weapon fires a bolt?
A crossbow had a shorter arrow that was sometimes called a bolt. Many crossbows had a lever to exert great pressure on the string and cock the weapon. It then had a trigger to fire off the bolt. Some crossbows could send bolts that pierced through armour.
What is an arrow that is used with a crosslow called?
it is called a bolt
What does a crossbow do?
A crossbow fires ammunition called bolts or quarrels using a stock and a holding mechanism that when released, fires the bolt.
What does a crossbow fire?
The bowstring is drawn back, and caught by a mechanism that holds it in the drawn position. A crossbow bolt (arrow) is placed in the groove in the center, ahead of the string. Pulling the trigger releases the string, and fires the bolt. Some crossbows require a lever or winding mechanism to draw back the bowstring.
What are the odds of splitting another arrow with another arrow at 60 yards with a crossbow?
You cannot get specific odds from such a broad question. The arrow's/bolt's thickness, the shot consistency of the archer, the raw power of the bow and the projectile's genera quality will help make splitting an arrow more likely.
How do you safely uncock a crossbow?
To safely uncock a crossbow, point the loaded crossbow at the ground (soil is safer that concrete). Remove the bolt. Firing the unloaded crossbow is probably the easiest method to uncock as the pressure could be quite powerful.
Do you cock a crossbow while on safety or while on fire?
Cock a crossbow while on safety. That way you won't accidentally release it while placing the bolt.
