Crossbow Hunting Equipment

[FranciscoJ]

Ok, so I will be using a crossbow for the 1st time this year (and it's only my 2nd year hunting). I want your opinions on the equipment. I have the option of using two different setups. Just give me your opinions.

1) The first is simply using solid Aluminum bolts with a 125 grian 3-blade broadhead...nothing special.

2) The second is using carbon-fiber bolts with 85 grain Eastman "Silver-Strike" 3-blade expandable blade broadheads.

I am really partial to #2 to be honest. I think it will fly straighter and true to the target. Although I am not totally sure on the performance of a 85grain on a crossbow bolt. Would this make a difference or really be a issue? Or is either setup worth it / functional?

[Buckmaster]

You forgot to tell us what kind of bow you are shooting.

With that excluded I'd hedge the guess and say: go with the 2219 aluminum tipped with Wasp JackHammer 125 or 2 blade Rage. You won't be disappointed. Sight your bow in with 125 grain field points and before you go hunting exchange them out for your broadheads. Both fly the same.

[FranciscoJ]

I am shooting a Horton 150 (normal no-frills crossbow). Would the 85-grain expandables work? Or are 85gr too light?

[Buckmaster]

85 is too light. Go with my recomendation and you'll be all set. 2219 aluminum and 125 grain broadhead will be your key. Best of luck.

[outdrjoe]

i use the horton aluminum and 125gr Thunderheads works great

[FranciscoJ]

I went with everyone's suggestion. I went with 2219 Aluminum Bolts and 3-blade 125gr broadheads. It looks fierce...lol

[Buckmaster]

Good job. If you have the "dial a range" function, set it on #2 at 20 yards.

[linen0ise]

Ok, so I will be using a crossbow for the 1st time this year (and it's only my 2nd year hunting). I want your opinions on the equipment. I have the option of using two different setups. Just give me your opinions.

1) The first is simply using solid Aluminum bolts with a 125 grian 3-blade broadhead...nothing special.

2) The second is using carbon-fiber bolts with 85 grain Eastman "Silver-Strike" 3-blade expandable blade broadheads.

I am really partial to #2 to be honest. I think it will fly straighter and true to the target. Although I am not totally sure on the performance of a 85grain on a crossbow bolt. Would this make a difference or really be a issue? Or is either setup worth it / functional?

I use 2219's w/ 100 grain Grim Reapers. I don't think you can wrong with aluminum's. They are time tested and do not cost as much if you loose a bolt! :biggrin:

[FranciscoJ]

Good job. If you have the "dial a range" function, set it on #2 at 20 yards.

I do have that function. if I set it at 20yrds at #2, does #3 mean 30yrds or something?...lol