Medieval Crossbows: Not That Easy to Use (vs. Modern)

The basic concept of a crossbow hasn't changed since the Middle Ages, but modern technology has brought new, highly efficient materials that allow for improvements in certain design features. How much of a difference does it make?
In this video I'm trying to give you an impression of the difference in accuracy, and I also talk about other practical improvements (particularly reliability and ease of maintenance).
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15th century crossbow reproduction with goat's foot lever (350 lb draw weight):
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