"It ain't rocket science.".. but it is aerodynamics 🤣🤣💯

I'm glad I I'm learning smth from this Guy. I like this American Accent better

Excellent tutorial, thanks.

Great info for those looking to make some, thanks for sharing

I can't get my arrows to fly straight with those G5 Montec broadheads. I've tried everything I can think of. From adding weight to reducing weight, longer vanes and all. I don't know what the deal is. I guess my bow just don't like'em lol. I got some cheap Amazon 2 blade broadheads on my arrows now and they fly better than the G5's do. Oh, And I learned how to serve a bow string. I re-served the original string that came on my mini striker and it turned out perfect. Man I love crossbows! ❤

Dont know how i missed this video. Perfect timing. Brought one of those 80lb crossbows for my grandson for Christmas so i came make a few of these for him 😁

@TheWaterSwatters

7 ай бұрын

I got me an arrow cutter and fletcher now. Wish I had bought them before I made this video. Ya don't need them, but it sure makes things easier.

Great video will reference this vid when I get my pistol crossbow as I intend to use custom bolts for small game

Too hot, if I can work in the heat, i sure can play in the heat! Thanks for sharing, Steve

Great video simple and straight to the point 🤙

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Yeah there ain't much to it.

Thats a great way to do it brother! Thank you for sharing and Good luck with everything my friend!

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark, I watched ya putting together you pallet wall the other day. Ya got that looking good!

I have notched both the end and the plastic fetching on those cheap bolts works great..the ballista bat yellow fishing bolts will cut your string the notch is sharp...Great video

Very useful information - really de-mystified the whole process!

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! There wasn't much to de-mystify.

Good information!

I love these pistol crossbows by the way … would make a killer little bug out tool to throw in a bag

@TheWaterSwatters

8 ай бұрын

They're pretty useful little weapons.

@raimundoarce7014

5 ай бұрын

I use it to get rid of the big rats on my back yard. Is pretty useful indeed.

Great video man. That is a pretty cool way to make those bolts!!

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Yeah there ain't much to it and they shoot 100x better than those little aluminum or plastic ones!

@breeloutdoors3916

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwattershey brother you think the bear pistol bow you have would smoke a duck got these Muscovy ducks in the pond by me and was gunna buy one

Nice work 🤙

Had no idea you could unload that pistol crossbow, thanks

Thanks for this video

@TheWaterSwatters

4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I need to do another one I've came up with a better way!

Love this channel

@TheWaterSwatters

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Might sound a little crazy, but at the range for pistol crossbows I shoot without any sights, instinctive just like I do my trad recurves and longbows. Over a decade ago I was able to pick up a real basic regular crossbow at a pawn store for 20 bucks but it had no sights, but figured I'd try it for short range (especially bowfishing) without, since I'd been doing trad bowhunting a long time. With a little practice, and keeping within 20 yards, worked great. Started doing it not long after for pistol crossbows for the same purposes as here: making my own longer bolts and being able to put broadheads on them.

@thechroniclesofthegnostic7107

3 ай бұрын

A little bit of a tangent here too, but for the pistol crossbows I *love* those Cold Steel Cheap Shot broadheads. Saving a ton of money and they work fine. :)

@TheWaterSwatters

3 ай бұрын

I can't do it myself but I've seen some really good instinctive shooters!

top vid bro ill be making some

i was thinking if you used the thinner shafts from the other crossbow you could make bolts for these and they would sit all the way back too the string. get a little bit more power

Thanks, good video. Please make a video on building arrows for the Striker and Ballista. Showing how to change inserts and fletching on the Ballista stinger bolts would be great.

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

I ment to send you an email. I really want to get down your way and try shooting some ocean fish. I'll get with you and we can talk arrows.

@olewoodoutdoors

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters sounds good. We have gotten so much rain lately that the water in my part of the bay is dirty, and I haven't tried to bait up some mullet. As soon as it clears it'll be on.

awesome.God bless.

Very nice

In my experience, the aluminum bolts that comes with those crossbows, are really precise, as they are a little heavier than the more thinner ones usually with broadheads, BUT aluminum bolts do get bent out of shape pretty easily, and so I start to experiment with other materials, and in my tests, the PVC bolts are way more resistant, when they hit a moderately hard target, they will spring back to approximately their initial shape many many times, and as they are light they are really really fast and will hit hard. Those big ones made out of big arrows are way too heavy, at a short distance and for soft target they will work thought.

@TheWaterSwatters

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I don't shoot them far. Under 10 yards most of the time.

Hey Bud I got a question what's the smallest arrows I could use for my Mini striker I have some 6.3 inch was wondering if that would work?

Thanks for doing this. Kobalt is Lowes brand.

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Lol well that narrows it down. I do make an occasional pit stop in Lowes from time to time.

I cringed when this dude put his open hand in front of the bolt that was loaded into the cocked crossbow.

@jimmybob562

Ай бұрын

yea buddy is a lil too confident. Just isn’t worried lol.

@thuchoang7878

15 күн бұрын

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@rooroo9216

9 күн бұрын

Same here, especially since the trigger lock isn’t really a lock at all, nowhere near as much as the redback’s trigger lock

Um. It actually IS rocket science.

@TheWaterSwatters

6 ай бұрын

Lol I guess. Never thought of it, but I suppose something is being blasted through space 🤔

Can these handle a skunk? Or are they a little too big a job for this crossbow and a broadhead?

They just need to go ahead and hire you for product testing and development

Been doing this with carbon arrows instead of bolts and instead of a actual cross bow knock I just put carbon arrow tip insert in the front and back of the diy bolt gets that thiner diameter moving pretty quick I wonder if the thinner diameter makes much of a difference other than speed which would be better for penetration and I think Id want a sharp COC 2 blade for pigs for aiding penetration awesome video by the way i love watching your videos

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

That's a great idea, never crossed my mind. A bow that shoots flat nocks an incert in both ends would work fine.

@charlenemonson7298

11 ай бұрын

That 80 pound will shoot them great but idk if it would work with all the other mini crossbows

If I had to make them I would take two of those veins off of that the biggest veins off of that broadhead you're putting on there cuz it's way too heavy the tip alone is probably 125 grain

Thanks for making this video and other about crossbow. I have a question what size is the red finches and black Arrows you made?

@TheWaterSwatters

3 ай бұрын

I'm not sure which one you're talking about. These in this video were crossbow bolts, somewhere around 8mm outside diameter. I made a red fletched arrow to deer hunt with for the Striker. It was 5.95mm and 14 inches long. Like the kit arrows.

@albaniansuperiorshqipetari8055

3 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters thanks

Are those carbon fiber bolts? The reason I ask is because of the cabin fiber

Really need that striker/bat ballista guide. Since their bolts are pretty much proprietary

@TheWaterSwatters

9 ай бұрын

I'm waiting on an arrow cutter I ordered.

@Menuki

9 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters will that be essential or will a pipe cutter suffice?

Will that work on a deer out to 20 yards??

Do these work better than those smaller razor bolts?

@TheWaterSwatters

4 ай бұрын

They shoot much slower but are much more accurate and consistent.

It's not so much that is difficult to make your own bolts because it's not. The difficulty is having the right supplies. feather fletching for example. But the bigger issue I've run into with the mini striker specifically is matching the bolt diameter of the stock bolts(micro diameter) and trying to find the right accessories for that diameter. Some list inner diameter, some list only the outer diameter so your left guessing what insert will work with what diameter bolt.... It's one big crapshoot

Would you try this on deer at 20 yards maybe 15 at the least? Looks like it'll do the job with those arrows you put together. Im looking to get one for 2024 season,a full size crossbow probably would work better but i like the compact size you can fit in a backpack and hop on a mountain bike through the forest.

@NomadicAirGunner

5 ай бұрын

If not deer how about fox. Do you think this will take a gray fox at 20 yards?

@TheWaterSwatters

5 ай бұрын

I wouldn't try it on a deer, it would for sure work on a fox. I'd check your regs. This bow doesn't meet the minimum requirements to deer hunt where I'm at.

@NomadicAirGunner

5 ай бұрын

I checked my state regulations and saw it must have 125 lb for crossbow .I really like that reverce crossbow you shoot with, how many pounds is that one?

Great video! Make some fishing bolts next. They're expensive online.

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

I just use metal sling shot fishing arrows for these 80lb bows...unmodified. You can find'em cheap on Amazon. People complain about them scratching the bow rail up...and they do...but I've shot hundreds of shots with'em out of this bow and it's still hammering on! Don't try it with a Striker or Bat. I broke a string trying it.

Another great video brother! Sadly for me (not actually) ive installed a 7 bolt mag on my modified 80 pound hand crossbow. Its double bladed bolts for me or bust! XD

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Lol someone needs to get that guy to make mags that accept full size bolts.

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Could you make a video how you make your hunting bolts for your ballista bat/mini striker? I’ve tried using normal bolts and ended breaking my string. Already replaced but I’ve been trying to make some hunting bolts

@TheWaterSwatters

8 ай бұрын

As soon as I can make the parts available. I don't want to make a video and then yall not be able to get your hands on the pieces needed.

@f1shinlife402

8 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatterscurious if you can use compound arrows because they’re a lot small than the crossbow bolts and just custom your own arrows from there

Badass

Awesome man , I think ill just be lazy and buy the arrows with the feathers on them and cut the ends off and put the inserts in lol . Should be good enough to hunt possums I guess or rabbits . Add a red dot scope also lol .

@TheWaterSwatters

10 ай бұрын

A red dot would definitely help!

@mehDOGIESRATS2222

10 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters Can imagine your bolts are much better than the shitty ones they come with . Use to have a compound bow that thing was just brutal . Just got a Mankung cross bow in the mail , looks like a bit of a toy . But I know it's not . Amazing how heavy the thing is . Probably end up getting a more powerful one . I like the look of the 120 pound Mamba .Be handy to stick in a pack etc . That video where you take down the Deer with one that's similar to the Mamba was very impressive .

Gonna make me some for mine thanks for sharing, hope you can get on some hog's, I have the same crossbow 👌🏼

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Man I do too! Them hogs are a problem everywhere....guess I shouldn't have complained last winter about'em. I haven't seen one in months.

@bowfishingfalcon1162

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters lol they'll be back

what broadhead are you using? I have some toxic ones but Im interested in the ones you have

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

I use G5 Montecs...I just like'em! I got a jig I use to sharpen 'em that let's me reuse them, sometimes several times.

Let’s see those striker bows custom made bolts? I’d like to use the factory hunting bolts they just can’t group good enough with a full size broadhead

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Last year I made them just like this, cut to 14 inches...only the arrow didn't seat against the string. Worked anyway! This year imma use a smaller arrow diameter, reuse nocks from broken arrows and heavy arrow incerts.

I'm looking to make some custom arrows for my 150Ib BALLISTA BAT Reverse Draw mini crossbow, what do I need or is the process the same? Thank you,

@TheWaterSwatters

10 ай бұрын

Process is about the same but you need them micro diameter shafts.

@rawkexpress2060

10 ай бұрын

Thank you @@TheWaterSwatters

I'd be interested to see what kind of group you could get at 30 yards off a bench rest or bipod and how much arrow drop there is from a 10 yard zero. Im guessing a 15" of holdover

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Oh goodness I'm not sure. I've shot the compound bows at 30 yards but not the 80lb one. I bet with them heavy bolts it would take more than a 15 inch hold over but I've been wrong before. Lol several time!

@dustinh4175

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters science, Ok maybe 20 yards. It would be interesting to see how far you could shoot a consistent 8" group.

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

@@dustinh4175 I'll try it and let ya know!

Great video. Im sick of these flimsy aluminum 7.5mm bolts. Been looking at doy bolts.Doesn't the larger diameter cause issues for potential dry fire because the bolt is sitting higher on the rail.

@TheWaterSwatters

8 ай бұрын

Na the nock sits below the rail slot.

Lowes

I got mine a few days ago... and super NOT accurate. I get a good group for three botls and then the next two will be 5 inches away for the other group... sucks.

Hi can I use this crossbow for deer

@TheWaterSwatters

6 ай бұрын

It's not legal to use for deer in Oklahoma where I live. Ya better check your local regs but I'd say probably not gonna be legal.

@user-qi2eu4ei2i

6 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters thanks if it is legal will this crossbow be able to kill a deer

hi tell me when i use bigger bolts on my alligator can i take down an deer

@TheWaterSwatters

8 ай бұрын

Maybe if ya get it close enough. It's not legal for me to even try it in my state. The bow doesn't have a 100lb draw, which is the minimum for crossbow hunting where I live.

I've noticed that a pistol crossbow has such limited range that shooting a fletchless arrow, you get very reasonable accuracy . at the effective range you're describing, sub 15 yards, I'd be willing to bet green money you won't notice a difference in performance!ance on a shaft with zero fetch vs one with two vanes.

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

I'd probably have to take that bet if we were shooting broadheads. I've shot them without fletchings, with short fletching, plastic fletchings, feather fletchings and a few things in-between. There is a noticeable difference. With a perfectly tuned bow maybe but not with these little bows......there's a difference.

You gotta get some illuminocks for those.

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Yeah I had illuminocks in the ones I already made. I just didn't switch'em on.

The tubing cutters work good for aluminum shafts, but not carbon fiber shafts, carbon fiber frays when cut with a cutter made for cutting metals. Yes,I tried.

@TheWaterSwatters

10 ай бұрын

It frays a little but works. The carbon arrows I used to deer hunt last year were cut with this little pipe cutter. They worked fine.

Useful information, I will save it for reference

What type of adhesive do you use?

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Super glue

@user-jt9vi4ib7i

11 ай бұрын

​@@TheWaterSwatterson the heavy metal inserts too?

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You tried em on coyote?

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

I've tried and tried hunting coyotes. I just haven't been able to get one close enough to take a shot at.

@Scippiaf

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters they're slippery little guys

Dude, I really don't understand what these troubles are for. At those distances that the alligator works, arrows can be taken without plumage at all, it will hit 15-20 meters anyway! 100%😊

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

Lol well do what works for you!

@user-ox4hq3dn6h

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters I'm sorry you live so far from me. I would roast more than one wild boar with you and drink more than one liter of delicious, strong alcohol!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@user-ox4hq3dn6h

11 ай бұрын

@@TheWaterSwatters Напрасно ты ржешь, что касаемо снайпинга, с этим Девайсом я проделал все, что только возможно)))

@TheWaterSwatters

11 ай бұрын

@@user-ox4hq3dn6h I don't drink but in this case I might make an exception!

Why don't you just buy a scaled-down broadhead for that crossbow bolt duh