[Archers] Early Crossbow with Stock

[John Atkins]

It is worth pointing out for those who have not run into  this yet.  East
kingdom does allow rifle stocks on crossbows as pointed out.  But they also
allow rear sights of a very modern design, i.e. elevation changeable, and
triggers.  Thus think a rifle with a prod on it.  Squirrel, East kingdom
Archer General, made a very specific point of pointing this out at a
marshal's meeting several years back.  The individual who uses that
particular bow has shot at every Pennsic for the past 5 or so years.

 

CJg

 

From: Archers [mailto:archers-bounces at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org] On Behalf
Of Garth Groff
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 4:33 PM
To: archers at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
Subject: Re: [Archers] Early Crossbow with Stock

 

Siegfried, Fen and Friends,

Thanks for the interesting responses. This has been a most enjoyable and
educational exchange. I appreciate the opportunity to learn from all of you.
I do have one of Siegfried's combat bows, but rarely shoot it while in garb
(as some of you know, I'm doing period longbow right now, and will be adding
a period "Burgundian" recurve bow if it ever gets fixed). I mainly use the
crossbow for what I call "post-work therapy with violence" on an 8-yard
range in my basement. My favorite target was my 25-year certificate from
UVA, which I took great delight in shredding one bolt at a time.

Fen, your advice about crossbows at Pennsic is good. I've marshaled twice at
Pennsic, and was aware of East Kingdom allowing rifle stocks. No problem for
me, and as a "guest" in their kingdom I didn't fuss. Where I got tripped up
was a having strung bow brought to me for inspection. I got straightened out
on this right away, and although I wasn't completely comfortable, had no
further problems.

As a matter of fact, before I go to Pennsic again (not this year), I plan to
read the East Kingdom archery rules. Maybe this should be SOP for all
Atlantians who marshal there. It can't hurt.

Yours Aye,


Mungo



On 6/18/14 12:42 PM, Fen & Michelle wrote:

 

Just as a point of courtesy for those who may not know: you *will* see some
riflestock crossbows at Pennsic. Our ruling against is Atlantia specific
only. So don't jump someone who brings you a riflestock during inspections.
And no snarky remarks either ;)

Cheers
Fen

 

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