![]() ![]() If it bends 0.5 of an inch, it will be labelled a ‘500’ spine arrow. Static spine is measured by supporting the arrow at both ends and hanging a 2 lbs weight from the middle and measuring. SpineĪrrow spine refers to the arrow’s degree of stiffness, as in how much the arrow resists bending. There are two types of spine: dynamic and static. Small game heads are advantageous when missing small game to keep your arrow from going astray. Common weights are 100gr, 125gr and 150gr. Tip weight affect two things: total arrow weight and dynamic spine. Rubber blunts are used for stump shooting (practicing) and small game hunting. Field tips are used for target practice. Broad heads, either a mechanical or fixed, are used for hunting and quick ethical kills. There are two decisions to make: style and weight. TipsĬhoosing a tip is relatively straight forward. Credit: Īrrow damage will occur if their is not contact with the string upon firing. Crossbow arrow nocks can also illuminate a small LED light when fired. When placing the arrow along the rail, you must ensure the string and arrow are in contact because nocks are designed to cradle the string and help transfer energy, not absorb a blunt impact from the string. Half-moon design helps to prevent the string from slipping off, which would result in a dry-fire. The half-moon has a groove that ensures the fletching’s are placed correctly along the rail and the arrow is correctly rotated in place. The types of nock shapes are: half-moon and flat. Nocks ensure a good connection between the arrow and the string from maximum energy transfer. NocksĬrossbow nocks are made from plastic or aluminum and are inserted into the back of the arrow shaft. A total minimum weight of 375 grains (including tip)Ĭhoosing the right arrow is not something that should be taken lightly.1.35 inches of clearance between the inside of the nock to the beginning of the vane.For example, the Mission MXB crossbow series owner’s manual states the following: ![]() Regardless of crossbow manufacturer brand, reading their specification is the first step. Whichever application you are using, there five main factors for arrow selection: nock, tip, length, spine and total weight. And then of course there are those, like me, who want both. On the other hand, target shooters will prefer the lightest arrow possible providing the flattest flight trajectory. Hunters want an arrow that provides deep penetration and acceptable KE, thus a heavier arrow is a likely candidate. Different uses and applications require different arrows. But what goes into selecting the right arrow?īuilding any arrow is a balance of speed, penetration and kinetic energy (KE). The wrong arrow means less than optimal performance, and worse, is dangerous. ![]() The right arrow means harnessing the most energy possible from the string ensuring proper flight right off the rail. Just like compound and traditional bows, crossbow arrow selection is critical to its performance. If your equipment is not reliable, calibrated and setup correctly for your shooting needs you are putting yourself at a disadvantages before the shot is taken. We found the arrows to be extremely accurate, each hitting within ½” of the center of the bullseye.When the moment of truth arrives in the field after stalking into range of your quarry and are ready to squeeze the trigger, you want complete confidence in your equipment. Each shot was fired from a range of 30 yards and at a different bullseye on the target (we do NOT recommend trying to group your shots as damage to your arrow(s) can be a real issue given the accuracy of modern crossbows…especially from a static shooting rest). We took a few shots to check speed and ensure we were properly sighted in and then fired 4 final shots into the target. To eliminate the inconsistency of our shooter (yes, that would be me…I can admit there might be a little movement every once in a while…) we set up our crossbow on our trusty FieldPod. You can have an arrow that is capable of penetrating the armor on a main battle tank, but if you can’t hit the tank, what good is it? Now don’t get us wrong, we fully understand there are many important aspects of an arrow, including durability, spine strength, etc., but let’s face it, if an arrow doesn’t shoot straight, then none of those factors really matter. Once we had all of the data on the Victory Arrows, we took them to the range to test the single most important facet of any arrow…accuracy. ![]()
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