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Post by yihunt on Aug 29, 2009 10:42:36 GMT -4
I sighted my crossbow in and at 25yds I'm grouping 3 shots in a 3" circle(offhand). Off of sand bags, i'm cutting my fletchings.
scope and mounts are solid---crossbow is a PSE viper---scope is a center point
Problem----- 1 out of every six or so shots hits about 3-4 inches off. It's not the bolts cause it's not the same bolt doing it.
any suggestions as to why this is happening!!
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Post by gullythumper on Aug 29, 2009 15:57:26 GMT -4
Anything I can think of would be bolt specific like a damaged vane, loose tip insert, or loose knock. Maybe your nerves aren't settled yet from catching all those big catties.
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Post by yihunt on Aug 31, 2009 18:04:57 GMT -4
Anything I can think of would be bolt specific like a damaged vane, loose tip insert, or loose knock. Maybe your nerves aren't settled yet from catching all those big catties. Checked all my bolts, did find one loose insert. A friend said I may not be keep the string straight when I'm cocking the bow. I just bought a rope cocking aid, going to try it and see what happens. Nerves have settled down----till next time!!! ;D
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Post by mrlongbeard on Aug 31, 2009 19:37:46 GMT -4
the cocking aid will help. we've also worked with different bolts carbon and aluminum and tried vanes and feathers along with different weight broadheads to get better groups. and to think some think all you do is point and shoot one of these.
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Post by yihunt on Aug 31, 2009 20:35:20 GMT -4
shooting carbon shaft bolts with 100gr "Slick Trick" mag broadheads. Going to try 125gr with aluminium shaft. 3" groups are good but I don't like the flier. It only happens every once in awhile but with my luck it would happen when I was lined up on a big boy
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Post by kev on Sept 1, 2009 8:59:17 GMT -4
The flier is probably a result of uneven cocking. I bet with a cocking device, the flier goes away.
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Post by mrlongbeard on Sept 1, 2009 20:21:41 GMT -4
the 125 gr head may help also
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Post by yihunt on Sept 4, 2009 14:38:51 GMT -4
Used a the cocking aid last time out and it did help, now going to fiddle with different weight broad heads.
Crossbow are a breeze to use but it takes time to use them right!!!
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Post by yihunt on Sept 6, 2009 10:22:40 GMT -4
Went to 125gr, groups are about the same. I think I'll stick with 100gr slick tricks.
Thanks for the suggestion!!
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Post by mrlongbeard on Sept 6, 2009 21:05:06 GMT -4
if you get time try some bolts with feathers. the extra drag seems to stabilize the bolt quicker
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Post by cmreed on Sept 10, 2009 8:29:11 GMT -4
This is just a question because I do not know for sure! Do the bolts you use in a crossbow come in different weights? If so like a bow the spline of your bolt could be causing the accational flier your getting, being undersplind or oversplined. Just an idea
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Post by yihunt on Sept 13, 2009 22:06:00 GMT -4
Never thought of that!! Bolts come in different weight(grains)
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Post by yihunt on Sept 17, 2009 17:36:30 GMT -4
OK--Got the kinks out. I'm using a rope cocking aid and went to a heavier shaft.
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Post by cmreed on Sept 17, 2009 22:46:41 GMT -4
Glad to hear ya got her shooting! Now goodluck and hope you get a dande!
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