06-26-2007, 10:41 PM
Salve, Robert. This exactly why I want to build one of these cool machines. I found out quickly by using my still new staff sling that I have a thousand questions about how one was used in combat.
It kind of reminds me of my days humping the M60. A true pain, especially for someone as small in stature as me (5'6"), so naturally, I never got to just carry the M16. It was considered a crew served weapon, for two, a gunner and assistant gunner, who got stuck with most of the ammo and the damn tripod. I can imagine the AG for this baby having to hump all the bolts, as well as the rope tensioning wrench and whatever else you need.
I can also see this as a belly cocker, so no need for a winch assembly. Ash and other hardwoods are not exactly delicate, after all. It would also, like the crossbow, be relatively easy for someone to learn to handle it proficiently, unlike the bow, which is a highly practiced skill.
Have they published dimensions or better, plans of this machine?
It kind of reminds me of my days humping the M60. A true pain, especially for someone as small in stature as me (5'6"), so naturally, I never got to just carry the M16. It was considered a crew served weapon, for two, a gunner and assistant gunner, who got stuck with most of the ammo and the damn tripod. I can imagine the AG for this baby having to hump all the bolts, as well as the rope tensioning wrench and whatever else you need.
I can also see this as a belly cocker, so no need for a winch assembly. Ash and other hardwoods are not exactly delicate, after all. It would also, like the crossbow, be relatively easy for someone to learn to handle it proficiently, unlike the bow, which is a highly practiced skill.
Have they published dimensions or better, plans of this machine?
Dane Donato
Legio III Cyrenaica
Legio III Cyrenaica
