What is the best range to sight in a crossbow?

Note: For safety it is best to begin the sighting-in process at 10 yards. Then when the arrows are hitting in the center of the target at 10 yards after adjustments have been made with the scope move back to 20 yards.

When sighting in a crossbow scope do you follow the arrow?

You should follow the instructions that came with your scope but most crossbow scopes will move the arrow point-of-impact by 1/20″ for each click at 20 yards.

What size bolts does a Barnett game Crusher 3.0 use?

3 x 20 inches carbon bolts.

What scope comes on the Barnett whitetail hunter str?

Barnett Whitetail Hunter STR Mossy Oak Bottomland Crossbow with Standard 4×32 Scope and Arrows. Learn more about free returns.

What distance should I zero my crossbow scope?

Your goal is to “zero” the top-most reticle or dot for a specific distance (20 yards in almost all cases unless instructed otherwise by the crossbow manufacturer).

Where should I zero my crossbow?

If your arrow hits the target within 3 inches of the bull’s-eye you can safely move back to 20 yards and begin the sighting in process. Your goal is to zero in the top reticle (crosshair) at a distance of 20 yards. Today’s crossbows shoot flat enough that you won’t need an aiming point at a closer distance.22-Apr-2014

Why is my crossbow shooting all over the place?

Aside from what everyone else has said check to make sure all of the tips are tight on the bolts. Loose one’s will make’em fly all over the place. Also be sure to check whether or not the bolts are straight and true.27-Feb-2010

What do the lines mean on a crossbow scope?

This means that the closer your crossbow shoots to this speed the closer each of the lines/dots on the scope will represent dead-on distances of 20- 30- 40-yards and so on.01-Aug-2019

How far can a crossbow shoot?

Summary. If you don’t care about hitting a target a powerful modern crossbow can shoot as far as 500 yards. If you want to hunt up to 80 yards is possible for a very skilled shooter however you should stick to a maximum of 60 yards and preferably much less than that (30-35) if you are a beginner.

How long does a crossbow string last?

A: There is no set amount of time for a crossbow string. Many factors contribute to the life of your crossbow string. The care and maintenance of your crossbow string is a large factor on how long it will last. A good rule of thumb is to change your crossbow string every 2 years but most seem to go 4-5 years.09-Mar-2018