Another crossbow question from a newbie!

[hamilton]

Can you cut down regular arrows to 20 inch crossbow bolts? I was wondering since bolts are like 35-40 dollars for 6 and arrows are much cheaper. I realize i'd probably have to take them to Bss Pro or somewhere but ,can this be done?

[rgecko23]

No, they make crossbow bolts specifically for crossbows....I think a crossbow would shatter compound arrows.

[Pcliff]

Non crossbow arrows have to much flex for a crossbow.

[PureLuck]

I have seen it done and they flew just like a bolt would but in order to turn a cut carbon into a bolt, you are going to be spending more money in accessories then anything. Just go buy 3 or 4 bolts individually. They are durable and will last quite a few seasons. Im going on 4 seasons with 3 of the same bolts and the same one has went through 4 different deer. Just buy bolts to be safe anyways. You never know what could happen with the cut down arrows.

[Turkeyfoot]

Yes you can, if you use 2219 aluminum arrows. Have done it for my buddy and they fly perfectly outta his Horton;)

[jackalope]

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[mikew]

Turkeyfoot is right, I have been shooting 2219s/ 19 7/8" out of a PSE Crossfire for 15yrs. My buddy has been shooting 2219s out of his PSE Firefox for 17yrs he even added about 2" to his bolts. I'm not sure about a Horton since it rides on a rail. The PSE crossbows shoot a 4 fletch arrow, Hortons a 3 fletch and the PSE is more like a compound being that there is no rail. In no way shape or form am I saying a PSE is a compound.

[lennyzrx]

I use Gold Tip Expedition 75/95 shafts cut to 17.5. mini blazer vanes, 125 slick trick mag heads. Shoot them out of a newer model 150 lb. Excalibur Vixen, fast flight string.

They work quite well for a small slower bow like the Vixen.

I only take shots at 20 yards or less with the little Vixen though.

I think the small diameter carbon shafts along with being short with the small mini blazer vanes and a cut on contact head allows easier pass throughs. Less friction after the broadhead cut's through.

I've killed quite a few deer with this set up, as I'm in an urban zone, all have been clean pass throughs with very short recoveries and excellent blood trails.

The little Vixen is a good deal easier on servings than my Exomax and old Exomag. Also if I forget my rope cocer it's not a problem with the Vixen.

[hamilton]

Good info here, Thanks guys

[gunrac]

Just picked up some 2219's my buddy put together for me. He had told me he quit using them some time ago [ new in the box ] an would let me have them if I bought the nocks. I picked up a doz. in Shelby. The 2219's weighed 23gn. more then the Horton LS 2 Lite. Should be a lifetime supply for me, since I still have 4 out of the 6 bolts I started with around 8 yrs. ago. I have a whole buck eighty in a doz. bolts, I'll learn to shoot them. :coolgleamA: