Help with arrow recipe for Assassin 360

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dkeen

Discussion Starter · Dec 12, 2019

This crossbow stuff is new to me so would appreciate some guidence here before I waste a lot of $$$$.

Bow will be used mostly for whitetail hunting
Will not shoot game beyond 40 yds
Would rather be on the heavier side to take it easy on bow versus trying to tweak out all the speed possible
Would like lighted nocks
Looking for accuracy without breakig the bank for that extra 1/16 inch accuracy
Will probably stick with fixed blades but may considering trying mechanicals for the first time

Looking forward to your responses.

Good hunting!

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Gabowman

· #2 · Dec 13, 2019

Give Jerry a call at South Shore Archery. He'll do you right and wont over-sell you something you don't want or need.

Somebody drop a number so he can contact Jerry.

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Deerstalker

· #3 · Dec 13, 2019 (Edited)

My choice for your exact hunting conditions were 20" BEEs using NuFletch Ignitors nocks and Slick Trick 150 gr Mags for a total wiight of 485 grs. Call Jerry at SouthShore Archery and he will set you up.

https://southshorearcherysupply.com/index.php?cPath=69 813-545-0754 [email protected]

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Tapp-Nation

· #4 · Dec 13, 2019

Jerry < the guy, the number > 813 545 0754

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dkeen

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 13, 2019

I see a date with Jerry in my near future. Thanks guys!

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Kurt1200Rs

· #6 · Mar 19, 2021

I also need arrows for a 360 assassin! thanks for the info here.

Can anyone please say why it is safe or preferred to go long with this 20” setup when the factory arrow is 16.5”?

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JOE PA

· #7 · Mar 19, 2021

Kurt1200Rs said:
I also need arrows for a 360 assassin! thanks for the info here.

Can anyone please say why it is safe or preferred to go long with this 20” setup when the factory arrow is 16.5”?

IME, it is somewhat easier to get a 20” arrow to shoot fixed broadheads vs a shorter one. I’ve only had to go down to 17.5”, and they were great, with enough FOC. I prefer keeping the broadhead inside the foot stirrup when hunting, so for your Assassin, I’d guess the max would be 17”? I’ve never had that exact crossbow, but if, like you, I wanted to use lighted nocks, I’d try BEEs, Zombies, or GT ballistics, 16.5”-17”. 110 grain inserts, and 125 grain points. I’m sure other opinions will vary. Good advice calling a professional arrow maker for guidance.

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Kurt1200Rs

· #8 · Mar 19, 2021 (Edited)

Thank you JoePA

Ok so it will fling a long broadhead 20, that’s a good thing,

what is a suggestion for shaft length and point total on small game?

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