What are Decocking bolts used for?

These de-cocking bolts ensure a safe and controlled crossbow deactivation. They also glow in the dark for correct fletch and nock track alignment. 2 Reviews.

How many times can you use a Decocking bolt?

Can this one be used multiple times? Answer: This decocking bolt can be used forever. It has a rubber gripper around the bolt that slows the arrow when shot in the ground.

How does a Decocking arrow work?

This reusable decocking arrow features a unique impact breaking system that decelerates the arrow as it slides up the arrow shaft after impact. Works with most crossbows designed to shoot arrows up to 22″.

What are crossbow bolts called?

quarrel
A bolt or quarrel is a dart-like projectile used by crossbows. The name “quarrel” is derived from the French word carré, meaning square, referring to their typically square heads. Although their lengths vary, bolts are typically shorter and heavier than traditional arrows used by bows.

Can you decock a crossbow?

Never use a cocking or uncocking device to uncock the crossbow unless it is specifically recommended to do so by the manufacturer. The recommended method of uncocking a crossbow is to shoot an arrow from the cocked crossbow into a safe backstop.

What is a Decocking crossbow bolt?

The Bear X Decocking Bolt features a durable 22” carbon shaft with exceptional strength, allowing you to properly disengage your crossbow safely at the end of the hunt. It is equipped with a TrueX Nock and highly visible vanes making it easy to locate the Decocking Bolt after it has been discharged from your crossbow.

Are all crossbow bolts the same length?

Bolts range in length from 16” to 22”. The most common length is 20-inches. It is possible to get away with a longer bolt than recommended, but anything shorter than what is recommended could cause the broadhead or field point to get caught on the crossbow rail when fired.