Pistol Crossbow

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I think there is a difference bigpaul due to the difference in draw lengths. Energy = force x distance, the full size bow will transfer more energy to the bolt because of the longer draw length, i.e it will exert it's force for a greater distance, transferring more kinetic energy to the bolt than the shorter pistol bow, the larger bolt will also have more mass so will hit it's target with a much heavier blow than the smaller pistol bolt.

I wouldn't like to hit by either of them though