crossbow question - The Firearms Forum

old semperfi · 08-13-2012, 04:04 PM

i have never owned a crossbow but with new hunting laws in indiana im about to buy one.the bow im looking at shoots 245 fps.i know thats enough to kill deer with but can you use carbon arrows in a crossbow to increase the speed.will it damage the bow or poss be harmful to me. old semperfi

howlnmad · 08-13-2012, 04:22 PM

Not sure if you mean regular bow arrows or not but I do know that you can get carbon fiber cored bolts for a crossbow.

Zane71464 · 08-13-2012, 05:31 PM

I havent hunted with a CrossBow in years (Compound here these days) but, back when I used to hunt with the CrossBow, I never shot carbon bolts.
Whatever brand CB your looking to buy, you may want to look up the specs. on it first.

I may be wrong here, but I would think that, the faster the feet/per/second a bow shoots, you may wanna stay away from carbon bolts.

reflex1 · 08-13-2012, 06:03 PM

There are carbon bolts made for crossbow use! DO NOT shoot regular arrows because they are too long and may zoom off in the wrong direction!

zkovach · 08-13-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by reflex1

There are carbon bolts made for crossbow use! DO NOT shoot regular arrows because they are too long and may zoom off in the wrong direction!

Correct! I bought a xbow to hint with and I love it! But u need to invest in the correct equipment. I bought a Parker and it's deadly accurate. Parker also sells their own bolts and broad heads all of which were great!

Happy hunting!

targetacqmgt · 09-26-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zkovach

Correct! I bought a xbow to hint with and I love it! But u need to invest in the correct equipment. I bought a Parker and it's deadly accurate. Parker also sells their own bolts and broad heads all of which were great!

Happy hunting!

I just bought a xbow. Before I shoot it I am suppose to "grease" the arrow trough and the bow string -sooooooooo what kind of grease do you use (no lubricant was include in the kit-some assembly required)???

zkovach · 09-27-2012, 07:42 PM

The is xbow lube, there's a wax for a string and another type a lube for the rail

Clipper · 09-27-2012, 07:46 PM

What grease for crossbow why silver bolt crossbow oil!

targetacqmgt · 09-28-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipper

What grease for crossbow why silver bolt crossbow oil!

I will look into that - have seen the addy for it in Cheaperthandirt and Midway

Old Grump · 09-28-2012, 08:44 PM

Definitely no arrows used, it will destroy them and you want to match the bolt to your crossbow and make sure all are the same weight or your point of impact will look like you were drunk when you were shooting. Type of nock, length of bolt and weight of bolt have to be right, you should not use bolts made for a Barnett on a Horton etc. If you practice with aluminum you should hunt with aluminum, same for carbon or wood or fiberglass.

targetacqmgt · 10-01-2012, 01:23 PM

ok another question what kind of bolt head for deer and for bear???

Old Grump · 10-01-2012, 03:02 PM

I use a 3 blade broadhead but you might want to take a look at the 4 blade broadhead too. I have no preference, I just use what I started with and they work fine.

http://www.thecrossbowstore.com/Cros...heads-s/83.htm

08-13-2012, 04:04 PM	#1
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	crossbow question i have never owned a crossbow but with new hunting laws in indiana im about to buy one.the bow im looking at shoots 245 fps.i know thats enough to kill deer with but can you use carbon arrows in a crossbow to increase the speed.will it damage the bow or poss be harmful to me. old semperfi -->

08-13-2012, 04:22 PM	#2
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,573	Re: crossbow question Not sure if you mean regular bow arrows or not but I do know that you can get carbon fiber cored bolts for a crossbow. __________________

08-13-2012, 05:31 PM	#3
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: crossbow question I havent hunted with a CrossBow in years (Compound here these days) but, back when I used to hunt with the CrossBow, I never shot carbon bolts. Whatever brand CB your looking to buy, you may want to look up the specs. on it first. I may be wrong here, but I would think that, the faster the feet/per/second a bow shoots, you may wanna stay away from carbon bolts. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

08-13-2012, 06:03 PM	#4
reflex1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Arkansas Contributor Posts: 464	Re: crossbow question There are carbon bolts made for crossbow use! DO NOT shoot regular arrows because they are too long and may zoom off in the wrong direction!

09-27-2012, 07:42 PM	#7
zkovach Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,005	Re: crossbow question The is xbow lube, there's a wax for a string and another type a lube for the rail __________________ Liberalism: Poverty for ALL!!

09-27-2012, 07:46 PM	#8
Clipper V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 383	Re: crossbow question What grease for crossbow why silver bolt crossbow oil!

09-28-2012, 08:44 PM	#10
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,294	Re: crossbow question Definitely no arrows used, it will destroy them and you want to match the bolt to your crossbow and make sure all are the same weight or your point of impact will look like you were drunk when you were shooting. Type of nock, length of bolt and weight of bolt have to be right, you should not use bolts made for a Barnett on a Horton etc. If you practice with aluminum you should hunt with aluminum, same for carbon or wood or fiberglass. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

10-01-2012, 01:23 PM	#11
targetacqmgt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 494	Re: crossbow question ok another question what kind of bolt head for deer and for bear???

10-01-2012, 03:02 PM	#12
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,294	Re: crossbow question I use a 3 blade broadhead but you might want to take a look at the 4 blade broadhead too. I have no preference, I just use what I started with and they work fine. http://www.thecrossbowstore.com/Cros...heads-s/83.htm __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA