15th Century Windlass Spanned Crossbow - First Test

Thanks again to everyone who contributed to the fundraiser that allowed me to buy this reproduction! Tod is the only maker I’m aware of who makes such powerful crossbows, and the craftsmanship is amazing. I’ve got plenty of armor tests planned. To start with I just shot at regular targets as well as a sample piece of gambeson from Medieval Market and riveted mail by Stephen Rhodes (based on Viking Age finds, s