Firebolt nock question

skyhunter · Post by **skyhunter** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:41 pm

I just got the phoenix today and this is brand new to me.

Looking at the firebolt the back end has what looks to be similar to an aluminum insert. Is this the flat nock and is the bolt ready to shoot or am I missing something?

Big John · Post by **Big John** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:45 pm

That is perfect and your ready to go!!

That is the aluminum flat nock correct.

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:51 pm

yup fire away!

skyhunter · Post by **skyhunter** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:53 pm

OK, thanks. These arrow / bolts are a tad on the light side. I think I will get an STS and use 125 grain heads.

I ordered some slick trick 125 magnums and hope this will be a good compliment to the firebolts.

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:55 pm

Yes, that will be a great combo.

bluemoon · Post by **bluemoon** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 8:07 am

You should do well with that combo. I'm shooting 125 slicks on stock Firebolts with excellent accuracy. If it spins true, it'll shoot to same poi as field points all day long. Had to mix & match arrowheads to shafts to get them all spinning perfectly true, but had no problem finding matches for 6 broadheads among 14 arrows.

You can use brass inserts to increase arrow mass if you want. With the 125 grain heads, mine (factory aluminum inserts) weigh in ~395-400 grains total. A bit on the light side, but comfortably above the 350 grain minimum. Accuracy & penetration good enough that I shelved the idea of replacing the inserts for now.

awshucks · Post by **awshucks** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:26 pm

You take the wobble out of Slicks by loosening the head and spinning the washer, then tighten [a lot] and check again. It can take a few attempts and can be frustrating but does work.