Crossbow & Bowhunting

Learning how to use a crossbow scope comes down to three things: knowing what the stacked marks below your top crosshair represent, setting the scope to the speed your bow and bolt combination actually produces, and then proving every mark on paper at known distances. Skip the middle step and every mark below the first […]

A single point crossbow sling attaches at one place on the bow and lets it hang free from that anchor. On a rifle that layout has a real following. On a crossbow it is the exception, and for most hunters it is the wrong pick, because a crossbow is heavy at the front and wide

A TenPoint crossbow sling is not one fit, and neither is any other brand name people search. Crossbow mounting hardware changes between models, and it changes between production years inside a single model line. Before you order, you need to know what your own bow has on it, because the box will not tell you

A crossbow sling earns its keep on the walk in and the walk out, not on the climb. The climb itself is done with both hands on the tree and nothing hanging off you. The bow goes up and down uncocked, on a haul line, separately from the climber, pointed in a safe direction. You

Ask about crossbow bolts vs arrows and the honest answer is that the two words now mean the same thing. What you load on a modern crossbow is an arrow by construction: a shaft, an insert, a point, vanes and a nock. The real differences are not bolt against arrow. They are length, spine, nock

Crossbow bolts length is not a preference, it is a specification. Your bow’s rail, string path and anti dry-fire system were designed around one arrow length, and that number lives in your owner’s manual. Weight is where you get real choices. A heavier total arrow is quieter and easier on the bow. A lighter one

Crossbow maintenance comes down to three habits: lube the rail on schedule, wax the string and cables, and store the bow de-cocked, dry and out of the heat. Everything else is inspection. De-cock or discharge the bow into a target before you touch any of it. Rail lube and string wax are different products for

The short version of how to sight in a crossbow: start close to get on paper, shoot from a solid rest, zero the top reticle at 20 yards, then confirm 30 and 40 without touching the adjustments again. Use the same bolts and the same nocks throughout, let the bow cool between shots, and verify

A sling for crossbow carry has one job above all others: it must stay out of the string, the cables and the rail. De-cock or discharge the bow before you fit anything to it. Mount at the butt and at a point forward of the trigger, keep the webbing below the rail line, then cycle

Best Crossbow Sling 2026: McLean Dynamic Retention Sling Looking for the best crossbow sling to make hunting easier and more comfortable? The McLean Dynamic Retention Sling delivers what crossbow hunters need: secure hands-free carry, instant weapon access, and all-day comfort even with heavy crossbows. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this is