Just as long as it takes for it to reload is how long it takes to reload- by Ryan Fedoski
Like 5 minutes.
It took a minute or two.
Yes, they used both pistols and rifles. The pistols were flint lock and took some time to reload, also they had something much like a sixshooter. The rifles wich were also flint lock were almost as long as the shooter himself and took a long time to reload this is why many soldiers preferred a crossbow.
30-40 seconds for a skilled soldier.
No.
No, the crossbow has terrible accuracy, reload speed, ammo capacity and range. therefore is only good for hunting animals
the Gastraphetes is the smallest ancient crossbow. it was invented by the Romans and was 1 foot long.
It depends who shoots it
With practice, under 30 seconds. For more information check out Muzzleloader magazines from your library
You can, but they're too long. Crossbow bolts are shorter and easier to carry.
There are 3D targets that are specifically build and designed to take hits from a crossbow.