new to crossbows a few ?????

[jethro69]

I have bow hunted for years new to crossbow heres a few questions I have a Horton Brotherhood 160


1- what is the best weightfor the bolt
2- fixed or expandable broadhead
3- rail lube how often?
4- it came with 20 inch bolt is that what should be used
thank for any input

 

[Dienamic]

1. Light for speed heavy for penetration.
2. Both kill deer. I use fixed.
3. After every shooting session or every weekend.
4. I shoot 22". Anything over 20 I would think mostly make sure the broadhead clears the flight rail.

 

[smokepolehall]

Came with 20" arrow so thats what to use, rail lube ck Hortons directons as i don't own one. BH's fixed n mech. both have some good one's out there. I tend to use mech Spitfire mostly. Fixed i have good luck using Slicktrick mag, Montec G5 & Striker.Several more i have but the listed are very good

 

[cecil30-30]

Crossbows have a minimum wieght for their arrows,you need to check the manufacturer's reccomendations.I know my wicked ridge invader calls for a minimum 420 gr arrow wieght.And its just a perssonal prefrence on what broadhead to use.I like the Spitfire's by NAP.I used the regular spitfire last year,this year im useing spitfire maxx

 

[jethro69]

Does the rail lube go from one end of the rail to the other in the channel and the top of the rail?

 

[Dienamic]

Rail lube cuts down friction from string to flight deck. Anywhere the string touches. Full length of the rail.