What grain broadhead for Firebolts

[new2xbow]

OK reading about FOC and such, what grain broadhead gets you close to the "ideal" FOC with stock firebolts?

[MDBOWHUNTER]

Depends on which xbow you're shooting. I have an equinox and shoot firebolts w/brass inserts so that I can use all these 100gr slik tricks I have. Sometimes you just have to experiment.

Good Luck
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[gendoc]

ain't got tha "beast"... but got tha "TEX" and that don't
stand fer texas neither
i shoot 125 spifires for whitetail and sometimes use 100gr for them kiyots.

since i got them speed demons from L&S.. i'll be using 100gr spits
from now on for them kiyots..........@ 320fps with stock string
might be over 330... with tha boo string thats on its way

FOC is all good,....but like said... "experiment" is much more rewarding
with different situations

[georgiaboy]

Got me a "TEX" also!!
Shooting 318fps with a JBK string and stock firebolts, 125gr spitfire's...DEADLY

[new2xbow]

OK anyone have experience with the stock firebolt as it comes with the axiom SMF kit with aluminum inserts and x-act mechanicals? I am just worried about the 100gr x-act being a little too light and unstable but would like to have the little extra speed to help outrun the string spook.

You have to realize i am kind of on a budget (20% cut back at work) so i have to mind pennies. Hence i can't do alot of "experimenting" at $40 a pack.

I guess i could go get a pack of 100gr field points to try the weight out. or i can stick with bolt cutters at 150gr

[G Spot]

I am new to crossbow hunting and have just purchased my first crossbow, an Exomax, I have a question regarding the broadheads. If I sight my scope in using the provided field tips, do I need to re-sight it in when I use the 150 grain Bolt Cutter broad heads?

[wayne]

OK anyone have experience with the stock firebolt as it comes with the axiom SMF kit with aluminum inserts and x-act mechanicals? I am just worried about the 100gr x-act being a little too light and unstable but would like to have the little extra speed to help outrun the string spook.

You have to realize i am kind of on a budget (20% cut back at work) so i have to mind pennies. Hence i can't do alot of "experimenting" at $40 a pack.

I guess i could go get a pack of 100gr field points to try the weight out. or i can stick with bolt cutters at 150gr

With the wifes Ibex (same 175 pound as the Axiom) in our testing, she shoots the same size group with the X-act, as she does with a 100 grain target tip, with the stock firebolt arrows at 20 & 30 yards.
We also found that to be the same with my Vortex, at 20-50 yards, also.

[timbikeride]

I use 100 grain broadheads with my Firbolts from my Vortex. I've never tried checking the FOC, but I'm happy with my accuracy.

[gendoc]

really, from what i have experianced. if you site it using field points of 100 & 125gr. the spitfires with the same weight have excellent results compared
to the field points. in other words...................
VERY LITTLE DIFFERENCE IN POA/POI
BETWEEN FP'S & MBH'S of simular weight
least thatsa what i've found

[AndreTTOW]

OK anyone have experience with the stock firebolt as it comes with the axiom SMF kit with aluminum inserts and x-act mechanicals? I am just worried about the 100gr x-act being a little too light and unstable but would like to have the little extra speed to help outrun the string spook.

You have to realize i am kind of on a budget (20% cut back at work) so i have to mind pennies. Hence i can't do alot of "experimenting" at $40 a pack.

I guess i could go get a pack of 100gr field points to try the weight out. or i can stick with bolt cutters at 150gr

I got the X-Act's just a few days ago and got 100gr field points to practice. Shoots perfet dead center just as before. Didn't even adjust a thing. I'm guessing 50gr don't make that much a difference at such distances.

[new2xbow]

Thanks guys, these are the answers i was looking for, like i said i am on a budget so can't spend alot of money on trying different broadheads or replacement blades from re-zeroing.

[j.krug]

I am new to crossbow hunting and have just purchased my first crossbow, an Exomax, I have a question regarding the broadheads. If I sight my scope in using the provided field tips, do I need to re-sight it in when I use the 150 grain Bolt Cutter broad heads?

Welcome to the forum G Spot. If your field points are also 150gr then you will not have to re-sight your crossbow assuming your boltcutters are flying true. If the field points are not 150 gr then you will most likely need to adjust,

[new2xbow]

Well picked up my x-act broadheads yesterday along with a 6pack of arrows and some 100gr field points. Hopefully today gonna confirm zero with the field points and let fly the x-acts. If they fly right and group good will get a couple more packs on order.

Now the next question, I am in for draws for black bear sanctuary tags. If i'm drawn, stick with x-acts or get some boltcutters at 150gr?

My plan is boltcutters but want reassurance.

[timbikeride]

I've never used the X-act broadheads, but 100 grains will give you plenty of energy for black bears. I've taken one with a 100 grain Rocket Steelheads and another with a 100 grain NAP Nitron. Both passed through easily.