Crossbow Bolts: Quality & Precision for Expert Hunters

Crossbow bolts

Find the right crossbow bolts on Kodiak Store

Also known as crossbow arrows or crossbow quarrels, the right choice of this accessory can be crucial for the success of your shots and their consistency. You will find an important selection of quality bolts on Kodiak Store. Crossbow bolts are available in several lengths ranging from 6.5 inches for pistol crossbows to 22 inches for compound crossbows.

Aluminum or carbon crossbow bolts, which to choose?

Carbon bolts are more expensive, but allow for better velocity and have the advantage of not deforming over shooting sessions. Being more rigid, you will certainly gain consistency by opting for carbon bolts. Kodiak Store offers bolts from the Black Eagle brand that have an excellent quality-price ratio. If you tend to lose your arrows and break them, you can turn to more economical aluminum arrows.

What are the important characteristics in choosing your crossbow bolts?

Length is the first filter to apply. Depending on your crossbow's power stroke, the manufacturer recommends an ideal bolt length for your projectile weapon. It's crucial not to choose bolts shorter than those recommended. Indeed, reducing the weight of the bolt is not a good idea, as it would damage your crossbow. However, choosing crossbow bolts longer ones is not a problem in itself. The latter will be heavier, you will lose slightly in speed, but the inertia will be greater and the impact stronger. Another point to which you should pay attention: the straightness tolerance. Indeed, the composition of high-end arrows is made from better quality carbon and will always offer superior straightness compared to other arrows. This tolerance is expressed in numbers as follows:

.001 for perfect competition arrows
.003 for good hunting arrows
.006 for the most economical arrows.

The fletching also plays an important role in the trajectory of your bolt. Indeed, a 4-inch fletching will allow your bolt to stabilize more quickly over short distances. On the other hand, shorter bolt fletching will allow for a flatter trajectory.