Which early drawback limited long-range shots from the repeating crossbows?

💡 Explanation

Bolt-to-string contact inconsistency limited range efficacy because variations affected launch trajectory through differing energy transfers, rather than the string weakening early; therefore contact was primary; sight calibration alone wasn't enough.

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