Air bolts out of my Dragon Claw?

[ApexPredator]

I killed a hog and two deer last year with my Dragon Claw shooting 250 grain slugs, and want to hunt with Air Venturi air bolts this year. I'm having very little luck finding information on suitable broadheads, and good scopes that have speed adjustable reticles. Any of you folks care to share what works well for you? My rifle was tuned by Will Piatt not long before his untimely death, so it makes a little more power than stock. Am I correct to assume mine would surpass the typical 500 fps with these air bolts? Thanks in advance!

 

[Nomadic Pirate 66]

I was shooting Airbolts out of a stock Claw twin tube,

This is the original thread I made,....unfortunately I stopped my subscription on Photobucket so all the pictures are gone but if you are patient you can find some good info like shot string and arrow weights :

Claw .50 @ Air Bolts ***REVIEW*** - Airguns & Guns Forum

Claw .50 @ Air Bolts ***REVIEW***, Air guns, Airgun Forum

www.gatewaytoairguns.org

Broadhead wise I think the best for this application are either the Magnus Snuffer or the Wensel woodsman.

I never even shot the gun at full power ( you will see if you read the thread ) always shot it at Half cock and I was getting an incredible flat string with a farely heavy arrow I think in the 380 + fps

 

[Nomadic Pirate 66]

Also if you even remotely considering mechanical heads for the arrows I suggest you whatch the video in this thread

Shoutout to Chris Turek for this piece of work!

Chris is really knocking down doors and exploring the possibilities with these arrow slingers. If you're into arrow slinging or even just a little curious, you will want to take a gander at his research.

www.airgunnation.com

 

[ApexPredator]

I really appreciate the links! I've really enjoyed you and Chris, and their valuable contributions through the years. Being a traditional bowhunter as well, I already have a great admiration for high FOC arrows. I do wonder if the higher point weights won't increase instability in a Dragon Claw set up that imparts thrust entirely from the nock end of the arrow.

 

[Nomadic Pirate 66]

I really appreciate the links! I've really enjoyed you and Chris, and their valuable contributions through the years. Being a traditional bowhunter as well, I already have a great admiration for high FOC arrows. I do wonder if the higher point weights won't increase instability in a Dragon Claw set up that imparts thrust entirely from the nock end of the arrow.

I was using 160gr Snuffers initially on the Claw and didn't see any I've now settled on the 125gr

Yes the trust is from the nock but the barrel will keep the arrow inline and once up to speed the high weigh up front will drag the rest on a straight like

 

[Ezana4CE]

I was shooting Airbolts out of a stock Claw twin tube,

This is the original thread I made,....unfortunately I stopped my subscription on Photobucket so all the pictures are gone but if you are patient you can find some good info like shot string and arrow weights :

Claw .50 @ Air Bolts ***REVIEW*** - Airguns & Guns Forum

Claw .50 @ Air Bolts ***REVIEW***, Air guns, Airgun Forum

www.gatewaytoairguns.org

Broadhead wise I think the best for this application are either the Magnus Snuffer or the Wensel woodsman.

I never even shot the gun at full power ( you will see if you read the thread ) always shot it at Half cock and I was getting an incredible flat string with a farely heavy arrow I think in the 380 + fps

@AirArcher66 I keep coming across “Woodsman” or “Woodsman Elite” branded broadheads. Are these the same as the Wensel Woodsman broadheads that you’re recommending? Here is a link to one of many that I’ve seen in my search results. https://bowhunterssuperstore.com/br...KJogj2ptOWKB1g91veiEHnBHOdHe2mHIaAl5rEALw_wcB

 

[Nomadic Pirate 66]

@AirArcher66 I keep coming across “Woodsman” or “Woodsman Elite” branded broadheads. Are these the same as the Wensel Woodsman broadheads that you’re recommending? Here is a link to one of many that I’ve seen in my search results. https://bowhunterssuperstore.com/br...KJogj2ptOWKB1g91veiEHnBHOdHe2mHIaAl5rEALw_wcB

Yup, Wensel is the guy who designed the heads ( I just always called them that way for some reason ) , the 3 to one ratio makes this head even better then the Magnus Snuffer

Woodsman® ELITE Series 3-Blade Screw-In Broadheads

Check out the deal on Woodsman® ELITE Series 3-Blade Screw-In Broadheads at 3Rivers Archery Supply

www.3riversarchery.com

 

[Ezana4CE]

@AirArcher66 Thanks for clearing that up. I was wondering why I couldn’t find that particular broadhead.

 

[ApexPredator]

Well, mixed results with the Dragon Claw. It fires field points very well. I shot on low power and am estimating its firing the bolts over 400 fps. Same point of aim and it only drops 2.5" at 30, and 5" at 40, this was using my 20 yd hold. Broadheads were hitting 5-6" high left at 30, so now I'm searching for a better broadhead. I tried 125 sniffers and Rage xbow x heads.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@ApexPredator So shots with the field tips dropped, but shot high once you added a broadhead? How was your shot consistency? Did your field-tipped bolts “group” at all? Can you post pictures of the broadheads you’ve tried.

 

[ApexPredator]

Broadheads (both types) both hit high left, and field tips hit within a one inch group at 30, and I'd say 1.5-2" at 40. I don't have the broadheads with me right now for a pic, but Rage crossbow x are sold every where, just google. The Snuffer was an 1.25" wide vented three blade.

 

[ApexPredator]

Found some Motec 100s that fly great and hit within one inch of field points at 20 yards. I can live with that. Moved my scope a little and I'm ready to deer hunt with it. I'll keep you folks posted.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@ApexPredator What sort of backstop or targets are you using to shoot broadheads from your Dragon Claw? How is it holding up?

 

[ApexPredator]

I've got two very dense foam targets, and many bolts are nock deep. It would not be pretty on high power, so I've only shot on low.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@ApexPredator Homemade or a particular brand? I’m shopping for a broad head target now. Input is appreciated.

 

[ApexPredator]

The first target is a Field Logic Block 6X6 Archery Target and my backup is a homemade target consisting of carpet glue byproduct poured into a carboard box aprox 12X24X24" and weighing over 100#.

 

[Ezana4CE]

@ApexPredator My Block target sucks. I’ve been blowing through it on every shot with a .357 Benjamin Bulldog using 100 grain Sykd Hunter Endurance broadheads. How’s the hunting been so far?