Best place for bolts...

mfh · Post by **mfh** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:02 pm

I need some bolts - anyone know of any good deals out there right now? Made it four years with the original six (had to re-fletch a couple) but I am down to three...so I need to spend the cash and get some more.

Thanks,
Matt

Kelley · Post by **Kelley** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:20 pm

John and Crazyfarmer are members that make some great arrows. I have also got some great deals on Ebay.
Kelley

DaGriz · Post by **DaGriz** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:21 pm

Most hardware stores, Ranch Supply Stores and Auto parts Stores sell all kinds and size bolts.

Arrows can be bought from a few people on this forum that custom make arrows to your color pattern and size.

mfh · Post by **mfh** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:26 pm

Thanks....been looking on ebay without luck thus far.

OK - arrows...bolts...custom ones would be nice, but function at lowest cost is what I am looking for...indeed there are a great deal of custom items from this group. Would certainly take custom arrows - if they wre at generic costs.

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 12:42 pm

I buy mine with out fletching at Bow hunters Super Store and fletch my own.
They come with brass inserts and Flat nocks.

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 1:02 pm

DaGriz wrote:Most hardware stores, Ranch Supply Stores and Auto parts Stores sell all kinds and size bolts.

Arrows can be bought from a few people on this forum that custom make arrows to your color pattern and size.

Thanks for beating me to it!

We will eventually get people to use the word arrow.

(for those who are new to crossbows, the terminology just takes away one of the anti-crossbow crowd's arguments - "those crossbows shoot bolts, not arrows like real bows!")
A kid shooting a small bow with 20" arrows is still shooting arrows, so why shouldn't our 20" projectiles with a point and fletching be called the same?

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:10 pm

There really are xbow bolts!! Here's one.

Carnivorous · Post by **Carnivorous** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:36 pm

The old "lowest cost option" here is my take on this.

You spends thousands on a bow, hunting clothes hunting truck & the one critical piece that you really count on get's sacraficed due to saving a few bucks. Do yourself a favour & buy some custom bolts. Your bow & your piece of mind will thank-you.....

bow4it · Post by **bow4it** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 2:48 pm

I do not personally know the Crazyfarmer, but I purchased a half dozen off of him for last season. I killed 6 deer last year and 3 this year with his bolts. I shoot a lot of bolts in a year at deer or targets and I do not miss. Be it at 10 yards or 40 yards. I hit my target with extreme accuracy. This is a combination of my Vortex and his bolts. I will shoot no other as long as he is a supplier. I agree that a little extra is worth the price for a custom bolt. It is well worth the price when that deer is 30 yards in front of you.

mfh · Post by **mfh** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:47 pm

Thanks for the input - much appreciated!

wheelie · Post by **wheelie** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:07 pm

http://www.battledrumwraps.com/

Nice wraps here. Get custom made wraps. Mine were 15 dollars delivered for a dozen. a dollar more if you want them numbered

LondonDave · Post by **LondonDave** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:32 pm

I'll give a shout out for John on the site if you're in Canada. If you're in the US probably cheaper on shipping to get them from Crazy Farmer.

I picked up 6 2216 XX75s from John a month or so ago. I put them on my grain scale and they are all within less than 1 grain of each other. Workmanship is top notch.

You'll pay a little more for custom bolts/arrows but well worth it to know they will all shoot the same.

Dave

huntman · Post by **huntman** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:37 pm

crazyfarmer · Post by **crazyfarmer** » Thu Nov 26, 2009 7:56 pm

John makes some good arrows no doubt. I've stopped making them untill after Jan 2nd here since I hunt very hard and I don't want to cut my hunting time right now. Ill pick back up on orders after then;).

Whether you go with john or me I think our wrapped bolts sell for 8-9 bucks each. If you want something cheap, just get some firebolts or gold tip laser 2s factory

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Fri Nov 27, 2009 10:21 am

I can't vouch for the work of either John or CF but i can vouch for the men and that's good enough for me.
I try to buy from forum members when they offer what I'm looking for.
If you are new here take the time to look in the trading post or ask questions about the great products made by the members here.
I got all my ARROWS together and I hope to have one of these gentelmen do them all up alike.I have 30 i think.
My favorite ones were made by Greywolf,they still shoot great.