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Loading a crossbow from a standing position, without (left) and with (right) a stirrup to place the foot in. (infosec.pub)
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[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago

With crossbows, you draw the string back and lock it in place, then raise it to horizontal, the you load the bolt into the carrier.