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
How often should you lube the rail on a crossbow?
Every manufacturer has different guidelines as to how often you should lubricate. A good general guideline would be every 50-60 shots. Just keep an eye on the rail. If it looks dull and dry it’s a good idea to lubricate it.03-Jun-2017
Should you wax crossbow strings?
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
Do you wax serving on crossbow?
The center serving on a Crossbow needs to be kept lubricated but there is no need to wax compound / recurve center servings.
What are the lines on a scope?
A reticle or reticule also known as a graticule is a pattern of fine lines or markings built into the eyepiece of an optical device such as a telescopic sight spotting scope theodolite optical microscope or the screen of an oscilloscope to provide measurement references during visual inspections.
Can you zoom with a crossbow scope?
The Oracle X Rangefinding Crossbow Scope’s generous 2-7X variable range allows you to zoom in and out for far and near targets and features magnification compensation so your aiming point remains accurate when changing magnification.09-Aug-2021
What is a speed rated crossbow scope?
Variable-speed or speed-calibrated crossbow scopes are designed to allow the shooter to fine-tune point of impact to match crossbow and arrow weight combinations across the functional shooting range. This is accomplished by using a second focal plane scope.18-Feb-2021
Are longer crossbow bolts more accurate?
For the same fletchinga longer arrow should be slightly more accurate than a shorter one as the fletching will have an easier time stabilizing it.05-Aug-2018
Are crossbows more accurate than bows?
The physics of the crossbow make it difficult to steady when shooting which makes the crossbow less accurate than the vertical bow.
Can you shoot longer bolts in a crossbow?
Again following manufacturers’ guidelines is best practice. Within reason a longer bolt can be used in place of a shorter one (such as a 20-inch in a crossbow typically using a 16-inch bolt) but not vice-versa.07-Nov-2017
