What broadheads are best for crossbow?
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10 Best Crossbow Broadheads for Deer
- Rage Crossbow X – Best Mechanical Crossbow Broadhead.
- Excalibur Boltcutter – Best Fixed Blade Crossbow Broadhead.
- Muzzy Trocar Crossbow.
- NAP Spitfire Crossbow.
- Grim Reaper Crossbow Broadhead.
- Swhacker Two-Blade Crossbow Broadhead.
- Cabela’s Lazer Strike II Crossbow.
- Muzzy Trocar HBX.
Should I use 100 grain or 125 grain broadheads for crossbows?
A lightweight bolt will be far less accurate with a broadhead that’s too heavy for it. While 100 grain is by far the most common weight, if your crossbow can support either a 125 or 150 grain option, it’s definitely worth considering for the extra momentum and punch.
Do you need special broadheads for crossbows?
Regular broadheads will work just fine with a crossbow. The only thing to consider is arrow speed. Because crossbows can often shoot faster than a compound, you may struggle to create consistent groups using broadheads with large fixed blades.
How many grain broadheads do I need for a crossbow?
Utilizing the shorter and lighter arrows of the crossbow, broadheads should weigh 90 to 125 grains. Heavier heads put the balance point too far forward on the arrow, causing it to come out of the bow front-heavy.
Can you shoot 100 grain broadheads in a crossbow?
Re: Axiom shooting 100 grain Broadhead Those have aluminum front inserts which are a little light. You can shoot 100 grains so long as you get the accuracy you want. Congrats on the great crossbow!
What size arrows do I need for my crossbow?
16″ to 22″
Most crossbow arrows are 16″ to 22″ in length, with the average being 20 inches. All crossbows come with a recommendation from the manufacturer regarding the length of the arrows you should use; when purchasing new arrows, you should make sure that they are the same length as recommended.
Can I use bow broadheads on a crossbow?
Compound bow broadheads or just any regular broadheads can be used in place of crossbow broadheads. You should always look for your needs and requirement while using a broadhead, any type of broadhead you can shoot properly with your compound bow is going to work fine with a crossbow as well.
Can you use fixed broadheads from a crossbow?
Your only remedy is to tune the broadhead to the arrow to achieve a higher level of accuracy. 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.