billkay Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Is there a preferred broad head weight for a crossbow, or is it personal preference? I've been using 125 grains, but I couldn't tell you why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Would suggest checking with what the bow manufacturer says. I know barnett gives recommendations for the model I have and suggests 100 grain heads with their bolts. Bolts come with 100 field points. Anything lighter isn't recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Yeah, I'm trying to decide between 100 or 125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I've been wondering that as well. I'm going to stick with 100 grains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Read a warning with my setup not to go lighter total arrow/bh weight than manufacturers suggestion. You may pick up some speed but may also run the risk of damage to your crossbow. Also need to keep proportionate balance, this is why I bought the same bolts as what came with my package. Don't think going over would hurt anything but would slow your speed a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billkay Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I ended up going with 125 grains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted February 28, 2016 Report Share Posted February 28, 2016 Is there a preferred broad head weight for a crossbow' date=' or is it personal preference? I've been using 125 grains, but I couldn't tell you why.[/quote'] I recently got involved with using a crossbow. You need to see what kind of bolts you are using. The normal is 125 grain with the standard bolt, but some bolts like the Red Hots I am currently using. Have an insert that allows me to use a 100 grain tip. Which will then make the 125 grain on the front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greymule Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I started using 125 grain broadheads when I started. They have always worked well for me, so I don't see any reason to change anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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