Don't fall for the Darrel fantasy. Loading a crossbow as fast as he does is less reality and more fantasy with lots of arm and hand muscle burning workout than you can imagine. I've always found a recurve or compound bow much faster for follow ups and very enjoyable to shoot once you learn how and get some practice in. I prefer the recurve myself having had both and there are some nice ones out there.
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