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Old 07-28-2008, 11:56 AM
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GrumpyTom
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Default RE: What can I do???

ORIGINAL: smokepolehall

depending on the B'head as to wether it flys to the mark of your field pts. some do some don't. make sure you shoot 2/3 of them not the same one. to see if they all hit the same place before having to adjust your red dot
You will find out that with crossbows you usually do not need to tinker like you do with the vertical bows. Most find that the quality broad heads will hit where the field points do, but some broad heads will not (depends on the bow as well as the head, not model specific, but bow specific). It is just trial and error but here are a few suggestions.

If you are shooting more then one arrow and they hit the same point of impact, then it is just unlucks for you and that combo will not hit the same as field points .................. solution is to adjust the scope to the point of impact of your hunting heads.

If you are shooting different arrows & heads and are getting a different point of impact (even if slightly, greater distance then field tips) it could be the arrow/head alinement. Do a spin test to see if there is a wobble in the shaft at the head. You see, the center axis of your head needs to be on the same center axis of the arrow, if not, you can get wondering of the arrow in flight. ........................ solution is to straighten with an arrow stratener. Sometimes switching heads from one arrow to another can help. Older heads (well used) or the cheaper heads will have this problem.

With many crossbows, the larger cutting heads (1.5" or greater) have problems in windy conditions. They will have a tendicy to plain more in those conditions which is why many have switched to the mechanicals over fixed.

Hope this has helped you some.
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