Grain question broadheads

[BCBear]

Hi everyone. I just bought a nice equinox setup and have some of the 150 grain field points on some firebolts. I have not had the chance to try the unit in the field yet. If I sight in using the 150s, then decide to buy hunting tips can I use the 100 grain X Act broad heads? Or should I stick with the 150 grain broad heads? I don't want to have to mess with my scope set up...I don't know if going back and forth between 150 field heads and then 100 X Acts would be a bad thing since I am brand new to crossbowing. Thanks for any replies BCBear

[Mo wannabe]

Welcome to the brotherhood . You are talking about a simple adjustment of the scope , up a few clicks, or down a few The beast I had shot diff gr points without a lot of drop till 30 yards or past

[paulaboutform]

Hi BCBear, welcome. You absolutely need to shoot the same grain broadheads as field points. Also, you need to shoot the broadheads you plan to hunt with BEFORE hunting with them. Do not assume that your broadheads and field points will have the same point of impact. They may or may not be close but you can't chance that on an animal. You may well have to sight in with broadheads. With the stock arrows, they come with light weight aluminum inserts and are designed to shoot the heavier broadheads. If you want to shoot lighter broadheads, you'll do well to go to a heavier brass insert of either 80,92, or 110 grains. This will maintain a sufficient forward of center balance in the arrow and ensure consistent accuracy.
Paul

[Hunt it]

The 150gr Excalibur bolt cutters will be your best bet accuracy wise. Keep your field points and try a few bolt cutters see how you like them. As already stated a switch to lighter broadheads should involve heavier brass inserts up front for best accuracy. No need to re invent the wheel. The bolt cutters where designed for your setup.

[Starvin' Hillbilly]

Welcome to the camp! . . . X'2 on the quote

You absolutely need to shoot the same grain broadheads as field points. Also, you need to shoot the broadheads you plan to hunt with BEFORE hunting with them. Do not assume that your broadheads and field points will have the same point of impact.
Paul

Being new on here also and to xbow, get real intimate w/ yer gear. i was told to shoot a lot . . . you'll find out real fast what works, what dont and what ya can work on . a real great bunch of guys and gal's on here, A Lot of experience and trial and error.

welcome brother!

ken

[Boo]

The 150gr Excalibur bolt cutters will be your best bet accuracy wise. Keep your field points and try a few bolt cutters see how you like them. As already stated a switch to lighter broadheads should involve heavier brass inserts up front for best accuracy. No need to re invent the wheel. The bolt cutters where designed for your setup.

Yep! Could not have said it better. This may not apply to those who can't leave things alone (like me) but it certainly applies to anyone who believes in the K.I.S.S. principle.

[BCBear]

Thanks for the pointers on the points everyone. Learning something new all the time these days!

[awshucks]

You'll need a b-head friendly target vs one for field points.

[bubba]

Welcome to the forum!!