Broadheads
![Two mechanical broadhead blades, one retracted and one expanded](https://ke-courses-production.s3.amazonaws.com/asset_files/production/136/attachments/original/arrow-broadhead-expandable-open.jpg?1479748335)
Regardless of your crossbow’s performance and the type of arrows you shoot, the broadhead arrow point is the most crucial hunting component.
- Utilizing the shorter and lighter arrows of the crossbow, broadheads should weigh 90 to 125 grains.
- Heavier heads put the balance point too far forward on the arrow, causing it to come out of the bow front-heavy.
- Lighter heads put the balance point too far back on the arrow, making it back-heavy.
- Mechanical broadheads with retracted blades that spring open on impact may offer a more consistent arrow flight for the short, light crossbow arrow.