4 Summer Crossbow Shooting Tips for Fall Hunting Success
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by TenPoint Crossbows
6M ago
Ask any good crossbow shooter what the secret to their shooting success is and they will tell you that PRACTICE is essential to becoming a more accurate shooter. The more you practice shooting your hunting crossbow, the more consistent you will become in shooting tighter groups. Put simply, consistency is the key to shooting the best arrow groups from your hunting crossbow. By educating yourself on how to properly use your crossbow and by developing a consistent crossbow shooting routine, you will help to make yourself a better shot and will likely become a more successful crossbow hunter t ..read more
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How to Accurately Shoot a Reverse-Draw Crossbow
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by TenPoint Crossbows
6M ago
When shooting a reverse-draw crossbow accurately, you need to be aware of why and how the crossbow will react when being shot. If shooting off of a rest, there are certain techniques that can help you achieve tighter shot groupings. When Shooting from a Bench, Rest, Lead Sled, or Sandbag You Must Hold the Fore-Grip Tightly with Your Off Hand Pass-thru fore-grips are a big advantage with this type of shooting since you may be able to get most, if not all, of your hand through it. By putting your hand inside the fore-grip you should be able to put a good amount of downward pressure on the fore ..read more
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Summer Maintenance Checklist for Crossbows
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by Brian Flaherty
6M ago
While you may not be ready to send some arrows downrange just yet this summer with your crossbow, now is always a wise time to inspect your crossbow for and damage or maintenance work that may be done on it before the season.  Check Condition of Your Strings and Cables Are they due for a change? We recommend changing your string and cables every 2-3 years depending on your crossbow. If you’re not sure, check with your dealer or with our Customer Experience Team at TenPoint. You don’t want to be stuck needing a string and cables change right before the season when everyone else does to ..read more
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Crossbows: Equipping Lady Hunters
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by Brian Flaherty
6M ago
For lady hunters, choosing to hunt with archery equipment can be a scary undertaking. The best way to delve into the sport is by being educated upfront on equipment recommendations specifically for them. There are many models of crossbows on the market, and there is not one model that is an absolute “fits all” crossbow. To begin the search for the perfect crossbow, all hunters – especially lady hunters, must realize any limitations they may have. For instance, the person’s height and stature should be at the top of the list for consideration. Most ladies are smaller stature with shorter a ..read more
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3 Maintenance Accessories You Can’t Go Without
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by Brian Flaherty
6M ago
Whether you shoot your crossbow throughout the year or only shoot it during archery season, periodic maintenance is necessary to keep it in top shooting form. Here are three critical maintenance products you should use to make sure your hunting crossbow is always in tip top shape. Then, check out the video below for application instructions. String Wax & Conditioner Inspect the condition of your bowstring and cables each time you take your crossbow out. Apply String Wax and Conditioner anytime they start to look fuzzy or feel dry, then burnish in the wax after application. Periodica ..read more
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Shot Placement Is Vital When Crossbow Hunting for Turkeys
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by Brian Flaherty
6M ago
Crossbow hunting for wild turkeys is exciting, challenging, and rewarding.  Each spring, many turkeys are shot with crossbow bolts, but some are never recovered.  In most cases, poor shot placement is to blame, as a gobbler’s feathers hide the outline of the turkey’s body while it is in full strut, making it difficult for the crossbow hunter to determine exactly where the vital organs are located. Knowing where to shoot a turkey with a hunting crossbow is critical — as proper bolt placement can make or break your chances of harvesting the bird.  A turkey’s vitals are only abo ..read more
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The Best Crossbow Broadhead for Turkey Hunting
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by Brian Flaherty
6M ago
When you are looking for the best crossbow broadhead for turkey hunting, you should consider the two most important aspects of a broadhead’s performance when making your choice:  accuracy and cutting diameter. When crossbow hunting for turkeys, shot placement is critical, and an inaccurate shot can lead to a wounded animal without a recovery.  Thus, the best crossbow broadhead for you to use while turkey hunting is one that you can consistently shoot with a high level of accuracy.  When hunting wild turkeys with a crossbow, shot placement is vital for success. Choose a bro ..read more
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Straightness and Weight Consistency Determine the Best Crossbow Bolts
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by TenPoint Crossbows
6M ago
When shopping for the best crossbow bolts, you have probably noticed that most manufacturers list both the shaft straightness, expressed in thousandths of inches, and the overall bolt weight tolerance, expressed as grains.  You have also probably noticed that the price of the crossbow bolts increases as these numbers get smaller.  So – what is the real significance of shaft straightness and arrow weight tolerances and why do arrows with tighter tolerances cost more?  To answer these questions thoroughly, we need to discuss shooting consistency. To shoot any group of pro ..read more
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Must-Have Crossbow Accessories for Turkey Hunting
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by TenPoint Crossbows
6M ago
Heading to the woods this spring in pursuit of a wild turkey? Don’t forget to purchase these must-have crossbow hunting accessories to help you have a successful harvest! Alpha-Blaze Lighted Nocks A turkey’s vitals are only about the size of a softball — much smaller than the basketball-like size of a deer’s vitals. Since the area that you need to hit is small, you need to know exactly how to select the ideal spot for your shot and that you can hit that spot accurately, with little margin for error.  Our Alpha-Blaze Lighted Nock provides the same point-of-impact as our Alpha-Nock ..read more
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Top 5 Excuses to Buy a New Crossbow
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Blog
by TenPoint Crossbows
6M ago
With the advancements in crossbow technology these days, just about any time is a great time to buy a new crossbow. But, if you’re struggling to come up with an excuse to buy one, here’s a look at the Top 5 Excuses to Buy a Crossbow in 2023. 1) Your Crossbow is a Clunker Some hunters change crossbows year-in-and-year out for the latest and greatest, but some hunters stick with old faithful that has put down plenty of deer over its lifetime. That old crossbow hanging in the shed that measures 20” wide and shoots 300 FPS might be the easiest way to justify upgrading your crossbow. Crossbow t ..read more
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