Brass Inserts

flightattendant100 · Post by **flightattendant100** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:38 pm

Do the same inserts that fit a " Powerbolt" also fit a " Firebolt" ?

philman · Post by **philman** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:36 pm

No...they are not the same.

bowhunter1 · Post by **bowhunter1** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:38 am

hey guys as i have stated before i am very new to x bow hunting and now need some advice on my bolt weight for pass thrus every time. considering i do my part in bolt placement on the deer, of course. i am shooting the firebolt with 100 gr mech. broadhead. my bolt is weighing 355grs. i really want to stick with the 100 gr head because there are many broadhead options in this weight, i have read about you guys using the powerbolt are they heavier bolts than the firebolt? and if i switch to the firebolts will that do the trick for increased KE? also if i want to change the insert for better KE, how do i get it out, and how much should the insert weigh? OR is my set up going to do the job at 45.. 50 yds if needed?... being shot from my equniox with the ff string? So that all being asked who wants to trie and help this new guy out?

bowhunter1 · Post by **bowhunter1** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:40 am

crap sorry guys i ment if i switch to the powerbolts, will that do the trick for increased KE?

Bowster · Post by **Bowster** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:30 pm

bowhunter1 wrote:crap sorry guys i ment if i switch to the powerbolts, will that do the trick for increased KE?

Increasing the weight should increase your KE. I use brass inserts with 125 bh to help stabilize fight on less than perfect days. Noticed a big difference beyond 30 yards.

Your current setup will provide pass thru if you do your part.

philman · Post by **philman** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:27 pm

Out of an equinox your arrow will provide a pass through with proper shot placement. The powerbolts are heavier than firebolts. Powerbolts are 10.5gr per inch and the camo version are 11.3gpi. You can remove your insert by putting a feild point in a vise then heat it up. While the point is still hot and in the vise screw your shaft on the feild point until tight then keep twisting and pulling lightly...The glue should have gotten soft from the heat and the insert should break free from the shaft. You can buy brass inserts for powerbolts they weigh 100gr and are made by Easton. More weight up front will give more KE and help with accuracy further out.

bowhunter1 · Post by **bowhunter1** » Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:45 pm

thank you guys for the info.. i thinki will try the inserts this year with the firebolts. i will keep you guys posted on the season as it unfolds.

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