Newbie to crossbow

arakun · Post by **arakun** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:20 am

New convert's impressions; lifetime archer w/worn eyes and shoulder. Researched and decided on this brand. Bought the Exomax on Cabela's web sale; didn't need all the power but had gift certificates and liked the traditional stock. Tried to string; couldn't and gave up before one of us ended up with a broken limb.
Bought the double pulley assist, scope mount, bolts and rigged a stringer; clamped on an old scope off the Feinwerkbau. Noisy, but this contraption will really shoot. Akin to the slow locktime of a muzzleloader. The scope's reticle works out fairly close to being on at twenty yards w/top duplex and on at forty w/bottom when zeroed at thirty with Ten Point bolts I was given for birthday. I'm slowly getting at ease carrying around so much stored energy held by a string and can ocassionaly follow the bolt visually to target when conditions are right.
I also bought Eastman 2219's. This bolt is slightly heavier but shoots dead on at fifty yards with the bottom duplex hold. It has a higher flight course than the lighter shaft. Nifty, different arrows for different ranges; but not practical for hunting. As a matter of curiosity, can anyone explain why the heavier bolt flies higher. Points and fletches are the same, though the Eastman's do have the moon nock, which I'm concientious to align until I can pick up some inserts to replace them. Anyway, I'm having fun and getting a workout walking to retrieve bolts all over the farm.
Will try to post some of this season's critter pics if I can learn how. I enjoy the forum and its variety. Thanks to all for contributing to my education.

Grizzly Adam · Post by **Grizzly Adam** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 4:43 am

Welcome to the forum, Arakun!

Enjoy your new crossbow.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:45 am

Welcome to the forum arakum!!

As for your question, you answered it your self, "This bolt is slightly heavier but shoots dead on at fifty yards with the bottom duplex hold. It has a higher flight course than the lighter shaft. Nifty, different arrows for different ranges; but not practical for hunting. As a matter of curiosity, can anyone explain why the heavier bolt flies higher. "

Being heavier you half to hold higher to hit the same as what the LIGHTER, FASTER shaft shoots.

Check out the Arrow Ballistics here:

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/demo/l ... gory_id=51

Have fun!!

GaryL ....

Doe Master · Post by **Doe Master** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 5:53 am

Welcome to the forum

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:07 am

Welcome!

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:37 am

Welcome Friend

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:09 am

welcome to the forum

definitly get rid of the moon nocks since they are reccomended for the excal bows

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:16 am

as crazyfarmer said and yourself dump those moon noks. i believe they are causing the higer flite by the way the string catches them.

cdup · Post by **cdup** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:33 am

Congrats on your investment and welcome!

mikej · Post by **mikej** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:54 am

welcome to the forum

wildwindom · Post by **wildwindom** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 7:55 am

Welcome aboard to the best xbow forum there is!!!

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 9:37 am

Welcome and congrats on your new bow!!!

Kelley · Post by **Kelley** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:32 am

WELCOME!
Kelley

ComfyBear · Post by **ComfyBear** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 10:33 am

First welcomed to the forum.

Regarding your question: The 2219 hits higher, because its larger in diameter than a 2216. Therefore since, with a crossbow, the arrow sits in the channel of the rail, a thicker arrow sits higher and the string contacts it slightly below center, which launches it at a slightly highter arc, changing the point of impact. The same phenomenon would occur if you where to use a 2216 with a thinner string.

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:04 am

Welcome aboard.