Troubleshooting

Arrow Flight

Possibly the greatest variable in accuracy are the arrows. These differ greatly and have totally different fight characteristics. Generally speaking, target arrows are more accurate than hunting arrows. Because of the surface area of the fixed bladed broad heads used in hunting there is a tendency for the arrow to “plane”. To help overcome this we suggest that practice be made well in advance of the hunting season with the type of arrows you will be using to achieve consistent groupings. Consider the following when selecting arrows; heavy, stiff spined arrows with fletching hold more energy for humane harvesting at reasonable ranges (15-35 yards). Lighter arrows are much faster however they hold less energy.

1.If the string has been changed was it a Barnett string?

2.Are the arrows straight and fletches (vanes) in good condition?

3.Does the arrow lie flat (true) on the flight groove? Is the arrow retainer to tight or twisted? (Adjust bolt retainer with a pair of needle nose pliers – USE CAUTION)

4.Does the arrow slide smoothly and evenly into the trigger mechanism?

5.When cocking your crossbow, are you pulling equally on each side of the string? (Mark your new strings on each side of the flight track as stated earlier) After cocking the crossbow, make sure the marks are showing evenly on each side of the trigger mechanism.

6.When cocking your crossbow make a conscious effort to hold the string on the flight track so as not to lift over the arrow retainer.

7.Are you putting one fletching down in the flight groove?

8.When using broadheads, line up the blades with the fletches on the arrow (using o-ring).

9.Safety will not release? Was the trigger pulled before the safety was released? If so, push the trigger pull forward and this will release the safety from being stuck.

10.Sight Adjustment problems? Clockwise moves the blade to the right. Counter clockwise moves the blade to the left.