Arrows & Bolts
Impact Guns stocks arrows, crossbow bolts, and broadheads for every style of archery — carbon hunting arrows, crossbow-specific bolts, bowfishing arrows, and both fixed and mechanical broadheads. Matching the right shaft and point to your bow or crossbow is the difference between a clean, accurate shot and a frustrating miss.
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Crossbow Bolts
Crossbow bolts are shorter and stiffer than compound-bow arrows, built to handle a crossbow’s higher draw weight and shorter power stroke. Bolts and arrows are not interchangeable — always match bolt length, weight, and nock style to your specific crossbow’s manufacturer spec.
Carbon Arrows for Compound & Recurve Bows
Carbon arrows dominate modern archery for good reason: consistent spine, light weight, and durability that aluminum and wood shafts can’t match. Spine (stiffness) needs to match your draw weight and arrow length — too weak and the arrow flexes unpredictably, too stiff and it won’t group well either.
Broadheads: Fixed vs. Mechanical
Fixed-blade broadheads are simpler, more durable, and fly more like field points, making them easier to sight in. Mechanical broadheads open on impact for a larger wound channel but need more precise tuning and enough retained arrow energy to open reliably at longer ranges.
Bowfishing Arrows
Bowfishing arrows are heavier, solid fiberglass or carbon shafts built to punch through water resistance and attach to a reel — a standard hunting or target arrow won’t hold up to the retrieval line or the impact of shooting into water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between an arrow and a crossbow bolt?
A crossbow bolt is shorter and stiffer than a compound-bow arrow, built to handle a crossbow’s higher draw weight and shorter power stroke. They aren’t interchangeable — always match bolts to your specific crossbow’s spec.
Should I choose fixed-blade or mechanical broadheads?
Fixed-blade broadheads are simpler, more durable, and fly more like field points; mechanical broadheads open on impact for a larger wound channel but need more precise tuning and enough retained energy to open reliably.
Can I use regular arrows for bowfishing?
No — bowfishing arrows are heavier, solid fiberglass or carbon shafts built to handle water resistance and attach to a reel, unlike lightweight hunting or target arrows.