too_pointer Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Hey everyone. I shoot a #165 lb. TenPoint x-bow. Has anyone had any experience shoot mechanicals out of a x-bow ? I think I have heard, or read, about them opening up early due to the shock that a x-bow delivers to an arrow. I would sure love to use them if possible. I don't know much about them, just that some open up differently, and some have rubber bands or o-rings on them. thanks too_pointer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow I shoot a #165 lb. TenPoint x-bow. Holy Cow! #165 lbs.? What type of bow is this, never heard of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted March 7, 2005 Report Share Posted March 7, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow Good question... I have no idea about an answer though. I would think they could open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow I shoot DEAD RINGERS...but they have stopped making them,but I never had any problems with mechanicals opening up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow magna--it is a crossbow! too_---I have read that when using expandables with small rubberbands to put two bands on the expandable to prevent premature opening! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broad heads and a x-bow I shoot a Browning 150# and have never had my mechanicals open prematurely. I shoot 100 grn. Rock Mtn. Revolutions, which use the o-ring. I have never had to double up on the o-rings yet, with good results. However, If shooting through the screen mesh on a blind, I use a 100 grn. Muzzy 4-blade. .....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broad heads and a x-bow Mike...Pete had a motorcycle accident last fall right before archery season. He had to have 3 pins put into his left wrist (no bow hunting for him). He got a Xbow permit and bought a Xbow and started practicing. He used 100 gr. Rocky Mt. snypers and they seemed to perform very well for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow I use eastman Firstcut 125 gr. and never had them open prematurely. They have also been much more accurate then fixed blades for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow I don't shoot a crossbow, but my buddy does. He has used to NAP spitfires with no problems. I think his Horton is 150#. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntinsonovagun Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow My buddy shot one last year because he broke his collar bone. He shot the NAP shockwaves I believe. He loves them!! (the broadheads...) Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow [ QUOTE ] magna--it is a crossbow! too_---I have read that when using expandables with small rubberbands to put two bands on the expandable to prevent premature opening! todd [/ QUOTE ] Todds right on with that!!! Its on the back of the package of broadheads that he and I both shoot. It states that if shooting in excess of 250FPS you should use 2 rubberbands to prevent the broadhead from opening up early. Any idea what FPS your X-Bow is getting??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow Hey GW---great lookin' JAKE in your avatar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted March 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow GW, I believe it is at 300 fps. It was faster with some carbons I used to shoot, but I went back to aluminums, they were much more accurate for me ! Thanks everyone for your opinions, I appreciate it. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 Re: Expandable broadheads and a x-bow [ QUOTE ] Hey GW---great lookin' JAKE in your avatar [/ QUOTE ] LOL kinda like yours in that video you have posted.... Dogdoc's Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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