The first step to putting an arrow in a crossbow is making sure that the crossbow is unloaded. This means that you have to make sure that there are no arrows loaded in the weapon, and that there are no bolts or arrows in the magazine of the crossbow.
To load an arrow into the crossbow, you will need to take the bolt out of your quiver and attach it to your crossbow. If you don’t have a quiver, then simply place the bolt on top of your shoulder and pull back on it with one hand as you aim at your target with your other hand.
Once you are ready to fire, use both hands to pull back on the string until it clicks into place against its trigger mechanism. Then slowly release pressure on the string until it’s completely loose again.
Remove the bolt retention spring by pulling it out the stock.
To remove the bolt retention spring, use a small flat head screw driver to pry it out. The spring is located above the chamber.
Next, take out the bolt assembly. The bolt assembly consists of two parts: the bolt itself and a small piece of metal called a firing pin stop. The firing pin stop prevents the firing pin from moving forward too far when the gun is cocked.
To remove the firing pin stop, unscrew it from the bolt by hand. To remove the bolt itself, first push down on a small button inside of the receiver (the hole where cartridges go in) while twisting it counterclockwise until you feel it pop out of place. Then pull out the bolt by hand and set aside with your other parts.
If the crossbow has a bolt retainer, move it out of the way by fully depressing and holding it as you insert a bolt.
If your crossbow does not have a bolt retainer, you can use your fingers to push down on the string.
Place the end of the arrow in the nock (the groove at the rear of the bow) and hold it straight up and down with one hand. Hold your other hand over top of the arrow, making sure that it is aligned properly — that is, that it is perpendicular to the string.
While keeping one hand on top of the arrow, pull back on the handle with your other hand until your fingers are pressed into your palm. Press down on top of your thumb so that only about an inch or so is visible above your index finger joint.
Align your head with the target and aim downrange before releasing your hold on both hands simultaneously. Release when you start feeling resistance from pulling back on the string; do not release until then!
Load the bolt into the flight groove then guide it back until the cock vane rests on the string.
Loading a bolt is one of the most common maintenance procedures you can perform on your bow. It’s quick, easy and inexpensive to do yourself. If you’re new to archery or are having problems with your bow, it’s worth taking a look at this guide before calling in a pro for help.
Most modern compound bows come with a mechanical cable release that uses a trigger mechanism to fire the arrow when you pull back on it. The cable release system is usually attached by a small plastic pin that fits into one end of the bow handle, while an extension goes through the other side of the handle and extends past its end to connect with your fingers. You pull back on this extension until it reaches its maximum length and then release it so that it snaps forward, firing off an arrow at high speed towards your target.
If your crossbow has a crank cocking device, use it to draw back the string.
A crank cocking device is an additional mechanism on top of the bow that allows you to pull back the string by hand. It’s useful for when you’re not strong enough to pull back a heavy draw weight.
If you’re using a mechanical release, attach it to the string before you place it on the rest.
Place your foot in front of the rest and place your non-dominant hand on top of it, where your fingers will be curled around the trigger. Your dominant hand should be holding onto the back end of your crossbow.
With your dominant hand, pull back on the stock until you feel resistance from the string against your fingers or palm – this means that it’s in place and ready to shoot!
Lower the safety lever to allow firing.
To lower the safety, press the lever down and then back toward the trigger. This will allow the gun to fire when you pull the trigger.
To raise the safety, press the lever forward and toward the barrel, which will lock it into place.
The safety must be engaged before loading or unloading ammunition.
Putting an arrow in your crossbow is easy when you follow these simple steps.
The first step in putting an arrow in a crossbow is to make sure that you have the right type of arrow. The type of arrow that you need depends on how much power you want and what type of bow you are using. For example, if you want a high-powered crossbow then you will need to use a heavier arrow.
The second step in putting an arrow in your crossbow is to make sure that it has been cut down to size. The last thing that you want to do is try and shoot an arrow that is too long, as this can cause damage to your bow.
The third step in putting an arrow in your crossbow is to make sure that it has been spined properly. If the spine is too low then it will have trouble shooting straight and if the spine is too high then it will be difficult for the bow to pull back properly. You should always check this before shooting any arrows from your bow, so make sure that you have a good quality spinner with which to do so.
The best way to load a crossbow is when it’s horizontally on the ground. Do not try to put an arrow into a loaded crossbow while it’s in your hands or facing vertically upwards or the arrow will fall out because the bow (string) is compressed against the ground, making the arrow not able to pull back far enough. It is easy!