How about the vixen crossbow; 20 inch vs. 18 inch bolt?
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Ai Caramba! The other day an archer friend said he didn't like crossbows because it offered no challenge. I believe he said that because he hasn't met you. Crossbows like any other weapon must be approached with a scientific method. Excalibur made the Matrix to be fired with an 18" Diablo Bolt. Like arrows, bolts are built with specific technical data: spline, diameter, length, weight, etc... Once you change one spec, the whole behavior of the bolt during flight changes. If the Vixen crossbow requires a 20" bolt, why go shorter? Have you tried posting this question at Excalibur Q&A; section? Ai Caramba! The other day an archer friend said he didn't like crossbows because it offered no challenge. I believe he said that because he hasn't met you. Crossbows like any other weapon must be approached with a scientific method. Excalibur made the Matrix to be fired with an 18" Diablo Bolt. Like arrows, bolts are built with specific technical data: spline, diameter, length, weight, etc... Once you change one spec, the whole behavior of the bolt during flight changes. If the Vixen crossbow requires a 20" bolt, why go shorter? Have you tried posting this question at Excalibur... » Read More Ai Caramba! The other day an archer friend said he didn't like crossbows because it offered no challenge. I believe he said that because he hasn't met you. Crossbows like any other weapon must be approached with a scientific method. Excalibur made the Matrix to be fired with an 18" Diablo Bolt. Like arrows, bolts are built with specific technical data: spline, diameter, length, weight, etc... Once you change one spec, the whole behavior of the bolt during flight changes. If the Vixen crossbow requires a 20" bolt, why go shorter? Have you tried posting this question at Excalibur Q&A; section? « Show Less
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I would agree with staying with recommended bolts for each crossbow. I wouldn't go to a shorter bolt, but maybe a different brand of bolt. I have an Excal 330 and shoot the 18" bolt. With OEM bolts it hits a 60 yard bullseye everytime.
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my 20 inch bolts fit fine. Not sure about 16's but it would be awful close to the veins even with broadheads. This is a rather long and can be cumbersome and bulky quiver.
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I believe you can get it down to 18.5. However, I purchased a 19 and a 20 oz. and I prefer the 19 oz. It is also very hard to get the screws off. I called the company and they said you need a drill to get them off as they are glued on. I would personally go w/ the 19 as you get a much better feel when you strike the cue ball! Hope this helps.
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I would definitely say go with the 18". Unless you have long legs the 20" might be too much of a stretch and end up being rather uncomfortable
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do Don't have model number but it is 18 x 18 x 16 crossbow broadhead target. I have shot one bolt at 20 yards with rage practice broadhead and it won't budge.
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Thanks for the advice PBM216. I will work on my proficiency for awhile with the stock string. Is 36 the correct length for a Vixen?
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I use 20" Headhunter bolts with Muzzy 125 broadheads. Never had an issue. Taken down 9 deer so far.
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Your bow should be fine. I think the response concerning the crossbow was a bit "overstated". I'm shooting a 60# compound w/field tips and they went in 3-5 ". I've taken mine apart after more than 2000 shots and recycled the contents into a replacement bag cover which I highly recommend doing! ;0)
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I would suggest the max 18, 16 to me feels really more accurate, you compensate a bit more with the heaviver dart like a 18g, but really, its all depends on your feel of the dart and what you like. To me the 16 feels good
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Hello Jim, I am pretty sure you can use 20 or 22" bolts, there is room on my crossbow. I would make sure if you are using this for hunting, you practice with the same size bolt and the same weight tips. I am very pleased with my Buck Commander. It assembled very easily, after I watched a couple youtube videos. I am shooting the 20" and they are working fine on the targets. Waiting for next hunting season. They are super fast and after sighted in, they tack the bolts. Do not use more than three at a time, you don't want to Robin Hood the bolt. Good Luck, Bill
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My son's Inferno Fury crossbow came with 16" bolts and has a draw weight of 175 pounds. We found these 20" bolts to be better quality than what came with the bow. These 20" bolts are durable and shoot well in this crossbow.
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I agree with "daddyo". I will be hunting with Arrow Precision 6 Pack Carbon Arrows (20-Inch) tipped with G5 Outdoors T3 100 Grain 3 Pack Crossbow Broadhead. With the bolts and tips that came with it I am hitting groups the size of my fist at 25 yards and the last time I was firing it I actually "Robin Hooded" one of my bolts. Split the end of the bolt with another bolt. Very cool story but terribly unfortunate for my bolt count.
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I not positive but I think the 18 inch bolts are made for the Matrix bows , the 18 inch bolts might be to light to perform for you , it's a lot of money to just try and see so I would do some research on what the bow was originally set up with , Excalibur puts the best bows out on the market so try to keep it as close to manufactures specs if possible
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Primos makes various models. The 38 inch model is what I have and it is made to use from a sitting position. I find it very stable and a real aid to shooting......especially from a turkey blind. I plan to try it with my crossbow this fall.
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Both are fine. As to which is"preferred" that's up to you. I like the 20mm personally.
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Not much difference, I like thumb hole to pistol grip. It is what ever your preference is. If you look closely you will see that the axiom is just a tad bit longer than the ibex. I am 6'4" and found out the ibex could be just a bit longer. No problem you can get extenders. So choose either one, both will be one of the best purchases you have made. Oh one more thing buy the bolt cutter broad heads. People get all caught up in Fps, just practice and shoot, and you are good. 280fps or 330 Fps, at 30 yards the animal is dead in just over one second. I have shot deer for 50 years with gun, bow, muzzle loader, and it is human error, not how fast or how powerful. Practice!
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Great question. I do not believe that they are the correct diameter to match the size of a crossbow bolt. I have never them on a bolt. Only on an arrow.