Crossbow vs. rifle

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Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on March 6, 2012 at 4:29pm

It depends. Crossbows are quiet and you can conceivably make your own bolts. I haven't used one in a long time but the draw on the cable isn't fast. If you're in a bind I believe I'd go with a compoud bow before I'd go with a crossbow.

The only time a suppressed rifle isn't the way to go is when it turns in to a club. A regular rifle is going to get you out of the shit but it is noisy. And, when it is empty it is a club.

I can reload and do. I've got stores saved up. I don't expect to "need" to use my stores unless there would be a total Apocalypse. I've got plenty of ammo stored and I replace it as I use it. I've also got access to over 100K rounds of .223 rem and 45 acp.

 

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Permalink Reply by Tori Luve on March 6, 2012 at 5:23pm

I think it kinda depends on where you live.  If you are out in the country with less population and less chance of someone hearing shots and drawing zed and looters, I say rifle.

If you are in a highly populated area where you must be quieter and steathier, then cross bow.  The only thing with a cross bow is the torque it takes to load it.  I think it would slow you down on the reloads  So, I think Prime is right about a compound bow.

Me?  I'd have every possible weapon that I could get my hands on including a stick with nails.  Why limit yourself ? (grin)

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Permalink Reply by MICHAEL on March 6, 2012 at 7:37pm

Why not both. there is conversion kit for the AR-15 rifle so you can convert it to a crossbow in about a minute then convert back to a rifle in the same amount of time!

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Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on March 6, 2012 at 8:24pm

Yeah I've seen those advertised. Good idea...

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Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on March 6, 2012 at 8:33pm

The more I think about it the more I'd go with a compound bow over a crossbow. The torque of the draw on a crossbow kind of settles it. In fact I'd likely go with a child size compound bow. Shorter draw and they have sufficient power. GOOGLE PSE MINI BURNER. a beginners hunter built for kids but with a 40 lbs. draw. You can penetrate with that. it can be used by kids and adults. its lightweight.

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Permalink Reply by James Carnes on March 7, 2012 at 11:05am

Thanks guys. I was looking at the barnett wildcat c5. Yeah, the time to pull the string was my big thing. I've also got a cheap .45 and a small .25 pistol. Ive been storing rounds for both for a little while now. I figure I can use the bow until they get  relatively 

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Permalink Reply by James Carnes on March 7, 2012 at 11:08am

Close, then it's time for pistols and throwing knives. I have some heavy duty ones, and I am damn good at throwing knives and tomahawks. Thanks again for the input everybody!

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Permalink Reply by PRIME_Ω_PREDATOR on March 7, 2012 at 2:12pm

Why throw away a weapon?

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Permalink Reply by James Carnes on March 7, 2012 at 2:35pm

Oh, I plan on gettin it back when the smoke clears. Plus I make blades all day long. Gettin the stuff to forge isnt hard at all, if I find an old pick up, I can make at least 4 swords out of the leaf springs

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Permalink Reply by Suigeneris on March 7, 2012 at 12:53pm

Depends on whether your a silent assassin or want everyone in 10 clicks to know your position. But, if I was to use a gun it would have to use a large clip for horde removal and defense.

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Permalink Reply by James Carnes on March 7, 2012 at 2:02pm

Word. Yeah, I think i'm sold on the crossbow. I plan on using it for distance shooting, so reload shouldnt matter too much. It all depends on the person and situation I guess. Plus, I have 2 pistols just in case they start moving pretty quick. And I've always got blades, I love my tactical wakizashi by hanwei. Like I said, I guess it depends on the person

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