The case against javelins killing.

[Nick Harbud]

What a very simplistic arguement.  I recommend reading my articles "A Ballistic Comparison of Trebuchet and Gunpowder Artillery" from 2010 or "Behind the Curve" from 2014 for a more rigorous approach.

Of course, I do not expect everyone to be able to master the techniques of numerical integration that are necessary to incorporate drag into ballistic calculations.  However, there are readily available apps for sportsmen (individuals who enjoy killing wildlife with high powered firearms) that can do all the difficult maths for you.