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Offline Arkansas Paul

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New to crossbow hunting - A couple questions
« on: July 05, 2011, 10:08:20 AM »
Hey guys and gals. I'm going to be hunting with a crossbow for the first time this coming up season. I'm a total newbie to archery hunting and know next to nothing about it. It would be great if you could clear up a few things for me.
Are broadheads for cross bows any different than for regular compound bows? I've heard that I need to shoot a 125 grain broadhead, because it takes a heavier one to stabalize the shorter bolt. What say you guys?
Also, looking in the Bass Pro catalogue, there are many different bolts to choose from. Does the choice of bolts really make that much difference? Three carbon arrows came with my crossbow, and they shoot very accurately. I don't know whether to just get a half dozen more of those, or opt for the more expensive ones. I don't mind spending the extra money if it's worth it, but don't want to do it uneccessarily.
Thanks in advance, and feel free to offer any additional advice. Like I said, I'm a rookie.
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Re: New to crossbow hunting - A couple questions
« Reply #1 on: July 28, 2011, 01:33:25 PM »
If the arrows that came with your xbow are accurate there is no reason to use anything else.  Yes because of the shorter arrows more weight up front does help stabilize them.  You can go with a heavier insert or heavier broadhead.
 
I would go to some xbow sites like Excalibur etc  and do some reading.  You can learn an awful lot and those people will be more than happy to help you.
 
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Re: New to crossbow hunting - A couple questions
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2011, 09:56:38 AM »
I've been shooting 100gr Rage 3 blade heads on my crossbow. I'm using aluminum bolts. I've shot a buddy's carbon ones but they don't shoot any better than what I've got. When I got mine, it came with 85gr broadheads on the bolts. These didn't shoot right enough for me, so on advice from a bowshop, I got some 3 bladed 125gr heads. These took off to one side or the other with the slightest breeze. I had the Rages on the arrows in my bow quiver, so I figured WHAT THE HECK and tried 'em. I had to start shooting at different dots on the target so I'd have vanes left on my arrows! Those other heads are sitting on a shell in my hunting/loading room.
My advice would be to try different broadheads to see what yours likes. Borrow some from your buddies or check a local bowshop. Sometimes they'll have broadheads that folks have left. Beats the heck outa spending $40 on something that don't work.


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Re: New to crossbow hunting - A couple questions
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2011, 07:30:39 AM »
How many Vanes on those bolt and how are they fletched( straight, offset or.)........?
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