Does crossbow bolt length matter?
Bolt Length The most common length is 20-inches. It is possible to get away with a longer bolt than recommended but anything shorter than what is recommended could cause the broadhead or field point to get caught on the crossbow rail when fired.28-Jun-2018
Which shoots further bow or crossbow?
As the bow is shot the string on a conventional compound bow pushes the arrow more than twice the distance as when a crossbow is shot.
Can you shoot fixed broadheads from a crossbow?
Paper tuning a fixed-blade broadhead shot from a crossbow is not an option since most crossbows use a flight rail from which to launch arrows.15-Jun-2020
How often should I wax my crossbow string?
It is recommended that you apply wax to your strings and cables about every 75 shots but it won’t hurt to apply a light coat every time you take that crossbow out into the elements.06-Jun-2017
How often should you replace a crossbow string?
We recommend changing the string and cables on your crossbow every two years. NOTE: Always replace both the string and the cables when having them changed.
Can a crossbow shoot 100 yards?
They are easy to shoot super accurate and deadly. First time crossbow buyers often hear that crossbows are accurate out to 100 yards and beyond. That is sometimes the case but not always. Not every person who shoots a crossbow can accurately shoot it at 100 yards or more.16-Sept-2020
How fast is too fast for a crossbow?
Beware of crossbows that shoot at excessive speeds (such as greater than 400 FPS) as some will have more energy left in the bow assembly after the shot and will be much louder to shoot with little practical gain from a hunting perspective.12-Jun-2018
How far is an ethical crossbow shot?
What Is The Practical Range For An Ethical Crossbow Shot? Traditionally 50 yards has been accepted to be the maximum ethical distance for a crossbow shot on a whitetail. However many people consider the modern day crossbow to be capable of shooting at deer 70 80 and even 90+ yards.03-Mar-2021
How much does an arrow drop at 100 yards?
If you shoot an arrow off a cliff aiming level by the time your 300-fps arrow reaches 100 horizontal yards it will drop over 200 inches! That’s 17 feet. A very fast arrow at 360 fps will still drop about 90 inches which is 7½ feet.15-Jan-2020
Do crossbows require special scopes?
Many hunters do successfully mount a riflescope on their crossbow and have good results. However manufacturers design riflescopes for rifles. Crossbows bring different challenges and require different specifications for scopes.
