Small world ! I bought one of you're crossbows just the other day, than come on here and find you're post ! I have allways hunted with longbows and recurves, but recntly injured my shoulder, so I purchased you're crossbow to cover me this fall, just in case.
That is not my sale, I only posted that as an example but I am sure you will like it, I only sell the parts.
I don't think the gist of this thread is " look crossbows are better than guns!", but rather do they have a prepper use.
My points would be:
1. I haven't shot my crossbow in a year but I can guarantee I can outshoot any compound bow shooter on this forum at 50 yards right now regardless of your ability. They are that easy to master...very little practice required if you know how to shoot a rifle.
2. The reload speed will be faster than any bow shooter that uses a release, I would have to time it but I am sure I could put 2 bolts on target in 10-12 seconds. Bow shooters that use fingers would probably beat me on reloads but doubtful on accuracy.
3. The ability to have infinite draw is a huge advantage over a bow.
For $200 a person can have a weapons platform that opens up a whole realm of hunting and defense options that firearms do not have. Think out of the prepper box a bit. How about putting a night vision scope on it, it could be a gen 1 cheapo since you only need to shoot 50-80 yards.