Armored Combat:Equipment standards - Ranged weapons - Bows and crossbows - Crossbows

Crossbows

1. Your crossbow's draw weight is calculated by taking the poundage of the bow measured at the lock, multiplied by the distance (in inches) from the front of the string at rest, to the front of the string when it is in the cocked position. In the SCA, we refer to this measurement as "inch-pounds", which is not to be confused with units of torque. A metric measurement of kilogram-centimeters (kg-cm) is also allowed.
2. Light crossbows measure 600 inch-pounds (691 kg-cm) or less.
3. Heavy crossbows measure greater than 600 inch-pounds (691 kg-cm), but less than or equal to 1000 inch-pounds (1152 kg-cm).
4. Modern pistol grips are not allowed.