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Mack,

Check out http://www.atarn.org/chinese/rept_xbow.htm It has detailed drawings of a repeating crossbow.A little bit more complicatedcrossbow is given at http://www.vintageprojects.com/archery/crossbowfull.pdf Considering how handy you are with tools, would be something interesting for you to do this summer.If you build one,do post pictures.

Take care,
penpusher

Thanks, penpusher.

The first link isn't opening but the second one looks interesting, though I have yet to read it.

Having looked into the subject (longbows and recuve), briefly, I have the greatest of respect for the bowyer. Matching the arrow to the bow is also a science in it's own right.

Don't see myself making one now but have saved it for future reference. If you come across something similar on longbows and recuve bows please let me know.

Mack The Knife

Gentlemen,

I have edited penpusher's post and fixed the first link. It should work now.

Cheers,

Mehul

Thanks, Mehul.

Mack The Knife

Mack The Knife

read in this months India Today about ayoung lad who is one of the best in Asia on long bow. I dont recall his name but his picture was on the last page. Can these be brought in easily with baggage to India? Any issues you know off

Navdeep

Navdeep,

I have heard it said that crossbows cannot be imported but do not know for certain.

Mack The Knife

I have talked to one of the top gun restorers and bowmakers in the US about repeating crossbows and he is of the opinion that these designs were made for military use where it would make sense to lay down a hail of arrows on an advancing army. He has built one on the past and the accuracy was extremely poor compared to what is possible with a single load crossbow. Granted the old tech could probably be improved to some extent by using more modern materials, but the design is not one that is suited to modern day use for hunting or target shooting or whatever.

Mehul

hi all,
I just joined this forum.

Does any one know, If i can import a Cross-Bow.
I live in India
I almost ordered a simple one from Amazon.com but reliazed i should do some research first.

any help would be of great help

I'll bump this to the top so hopefully someone can answer your question.

Welcome to the forums!

Does any one know, If i can import a Cross-Bow.
I live in India.

Monty3006 is best placed to answer this question.

Come on Monish....

Mack The Knife

Thanks for the prompt replies,

This is what i hope to buy,
Horton XL 175

The gun laws in India are not very clear

I'am still trying to find out the import restriction on this and the customs duty... etc



Pinglay

Horton and Barnett both make quality crossbows, my brother has a Barnett with a similar draw weight (this one is 175 lb and I think his is 200 lb)

If you get one, I'd suggest you also get a cocking mechanism for it too, there is a crank-style one that works well, another friend has one and really likes it. He just got a crossbow this year for deer hunting so I'll let you know how it works.

Speaking of cross bows, this is a William Tell that was used by the OSS in WW2 to neutralise sentries.



Mack The Knife

vpinglay";p="3884 wrote:Does any one know, If i can import a Cross-Bow.
I live in India

Anyone know the answer to this one?

Cheers!
Abhijeet

As far as I know, it is either a restricted or prohibited item.