Hello all,

I have a few questions about the difference between compound bows and crossbows as they relate to penetration and broadhead choice.

I have been shooting vertical bows for 25 years. I am not an all out authority, but I am very knowledgeable. With that said, I am a novice when it comes to the inner workings for a crossbow. My father recently purchased a new crossbow and had several questions for me. I couldn't give him a definitive answer....because I wasn't sure. Please help me understand.

As far as penetration, would an arrow penetrate more then a bolt, the bolt more then the arrow, or equal?

As far as broadheads....what is the difference between a vertical bow broadhead vs a crossbow broadhead? The main reason I ask is because my father suggested that he wanted to use his rage extreme 100 grain vertical bow broadheads on his new crossbow. From everything I've been told, you always have to use a crossbow broadhead with a crossbow....is this true?

For the sake of this discussion (as far as speed and kenetic energy and what not) compare and contrast these two bows.

Darton DS-2800
65# @ 29.5 inches
28.5 inch arrow, total weight (with 100 grain head) is 385 grains
300 fps

Barnett Recruit Compound crossbow
130# @ 12.5 power stroke
20 inch bolt, total weight (with 100 grain head) is 401 grains
300 fps

Thank you for any help and information.