Steambow AR-Series – Carbon Heavy Bodkin Arrows x 6

The Bodkin Arrows with the black coding ring have a sharp point made of hardened tool steel and are heavier than Steambow Target Arrows. The higher weight and hardened point give these arrows considerable penetrating ability. This means that extreme care must be exercised when using bodkin arrows, and better target media are needed. Note that the sharp edges on these arrow points actually cut the target medium, and that Bodkin Arrows thus wear targets out significantly faster than Target Arrows. Because of this, Steambow do not recommend these arrows for regular practice. The heavy Bodkin Arrows (marked by an additional stainless-steel ring) are designed for limbs with higher draw weights (90 to 120 lb). They have a high-quality aluminum nock and a hybrid carbon/aluminum shaft, meaning there is an aluminum core running inside the carbon shaft. This complex structure offers outstanding flight characteristics and makes the arrows extremely robust. At a weight of 228 grains, these arrows are considerably heavier than most pistol crossbow arrows and strike their target with high momentum. They can more easily penetrate hard target materials like metal sheeting or glass.