Like a Kentucky Derby race horse, this outdoor editor plans to be the first out of the gate to check out this year’s new bowhunting and archery products.
Crossbow bolts are lighter and shorter than arrows used in vertical bows, plus they receive a more abrupt delivery of force and fly at higher speeds. All these factors affect arrow behavior in flight, especially with broadheads. Many companies now offer heads tuned for use with crossbows to optimize performance—both in the air and in game.