Abstract: A crossbow trigger mechanism operable to fire an arrow or bolt. The trigger mechanism includes a trigger operatively connected to a pair of jaws for holding a tensioned crossbow string when the jaws are in a closed position. An arrow or bolt is insertable between the upper and lower jaws.

Abstract: A crossbow trigger mechanism operable to fire an arrow or bolt. The trigger mechanism includes a trigger operatively connected to a pair of jaws for holding a tensioned crossbow string when the jaws are in a closed position. An arrow or bolt is insertable between the upper and lower jaws.

Abstract: A broadhead for an arrow having a reduced amount of interference in the pivotal range of travel of the cutting blades, thereby allowing the cutting blades to pivot to a predetermined deployed position. The broadhead generally includes a body portion having a circular cross-section and defining a proximal end and a distal end, a post member extending from the proximal end having an outer diameter less than an outer diameter of the body portion, a pointed tip at the distal end of the body portion, at least one cutting blade secured to the body portion and configured to be movable from a retracted position to an expanded position; and a washer configured to be positioned over the post member and adjacent the outer peripheral surface, the washer having at least one chamfer formed thereon. An elastic ring may be provided around the cutting blades to maintain the cutting blades in an undeployed, retracted position.

Abstract: A broadhead for an arrow having a mechanism for securing expanding cutting blades to the body portion or ferrule of the broadhead which insures true alignment of the longitudinal axis of the broadhead with the longitudinal axis of the cutting blades. A compressible ring holds the cutting blades adjacent their proximal ends to form a ring-cutting blade assembly. The ring is placed over a post member extending from the body portion. A washer may be provided for positioning between the ferrule and a cylindrical insert located at the distal end of the arrow shaft. Inserting the post member into the arrow shaft and insert forces the washer to move distally and apply pressure to the ring-cutting blade assembly. The pressure applied to the ring-cutting blade assembly compresses and wedges the ring within a circular gap formed at the point where the post member extends from the body portion to firmly secure the blades to the broadhead.

Abstract: A broadhead arrow head is disclosed with one or more replaceable cutting blades each radially and longitudinally secured in a longitudinal slot of the broadhead body. Each blade has a mounting opening with an inside edge and a stepped trailing edge, and the blade itself is longitudinally movable in its slot between a mounting position, wherein the inside edge of the opening is located below a locking ring extending about the body in a relaxed condition, and a lock position wherein the stepped trailing edge underlies the locking ring to stress the locking ring and effect a radially inwardly directed force on the blade for securing it in position on the body of the arrow head.