Excalibur Crossbow Broadheads
Excalibur sells both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads engineered around its own arrow lines, and the right choice usually comes down to grain weight and blade type rather than brand alone. This page compares the current options.
All the broadheads here are built to work with Excalibur's own carbon arrow shafts, so matching grain weight to your arrow setup matters as much as picking a blade style.
Pros
- Fixed-blade (Boltcutter) and mechanical (Trailblazer, X-Act) options cover different hunting preferences
- Grain weight options (100/125/150) let you match broadheads to your existing arrow setup
- Replacement field points available separately for practice
Cons
- Fixed-blade heads generally fly slightly differently than field points at longer range
- Mechanical heads require enough kinetic energy to reliably open on impact
Boltcutter: the fixed-blade option
The Boltcutter is Excalibur's fixed-blade broadhead, made from stainless steel with a 1 1/16 inch cutting diameter and available in 100, 125, and 150 grain weights. It's built for accuracy at extended range, with owner testing noted at sub-4-inch groups at 40 yards when paired with Excalibur's Firebolt arrows.
Trailblazer: the mechanical option
The Trailblazer is Excalibur's mechanical broadhead, using a 3-blade design with a 2 inch cutting diameter for a larger wound channel, and is built without O-rings or rubber bands so the blades stay closed in flight until impact. It comes in 100, 125, and 150 grain options.
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X-Act and B.A.T.: additional options
The X-Act is a 100-grain, 3-blade mechanical broadhead using a "Clip Loc" blade control system, aimed at hunters who want the extra velocity that comes from a lighter head compared to the 150-grain Boltcutter. The Boltcutter B.A.T. is a 150-grain fixed-blade variant with tuneable blade alignment for identical flight from broadhead to broadhead.
Choosing the best broadhead for your Excalibur crossbow
For the best broadhead for an Excalibur crossbow, match grain weight to the arrows you're already shooting (see Arrows & Bolts), then decide between fixed-blade reliability (Boltcutter) and a larger mechanical wound channel (Trailblazer). Replacement field points in matching grain weights are sold separately for practice sessions.
Broadheads are just one piece of the setup - see our Excalibur crossbow guide for how every current model and accessory fits together.
Excalibur mechanical broadheads: Trailblazer and X-Act
Excalibur's mechanical broadheads open on impact for a larger wound channel than a fixed blade. The Trailblazer broadhead is the main option: a 3-blade mechanical head with a 2 inch cutting diameter, built without O-rings or rubber bands so the blades stay closed in flight and deploy only on impact, and offered in 100, 125, and 150 grain. The X-Act is a lighter 100-grain 3-blade mechanical head using a Clip Loc blade-control system, aimed at hunters who want extra velocity from a lighter head. Because a mechanical head needs enough kinetic energy to open reliably, match grain weight to the arrows you already shoot. If you prefer a head with no moving parts, the fixed-blade Boltcutter is the alternative.
Excalibur broadheads compared
How Excalibur's current broadhead lineup lines up by blade type, cutting diameter, and grain options.
| Broadhead | Blade type | Cutting diameter | Grain options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boltcutter | Fixed, stainless steel | 1 1/16" | 100 / 125 / 150 |
| Boltcutter B.A.T. | Fixed, tuneable alignment | Not stated | 150 |
| Trailblazer | Mechanical, 3-blade | 2" | 100 / 125 / 150 |
| X-Act | Mechanical, 3-blade (Clip Loc) | Not stated | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best broadhead for an Excalibur crossbow?
It depends on preference: the Boltcutter fixed-blade head is built for extended-range accuracy, while the Trailblazer mechanical head offers a larger 2 inch cutting diameter.
What grain broadhead should I use with my Excalibur crossbow?
Match grain weight to your existing arrow setup - Excalibur broadheads are offered in 100, 125, and 150 grain options across the Boltcutter and Trailblazer lines.
Does Excalibur make mechanical broadheads?
Yes, the Trailblazer and X-Act are both mechanical broadheads in Excalibur's current lineup, alongside the fixed-blade Boltcutter and B.A.T.
What is the Excalibur Trailblazer broadhead?
The Trailblazer is Excalibur's 3-blade mechanical broadhead with a 2 inch cutting diameter, built without O-rings or rubber bands and offered in 100, 125, and 150 grain.
Are Excalibur Trailblazer broadheads mechanical?
Yes - the Trailblazer's blades stay closed in flight and open on impact; the X-Act is Excalibur's other mechanical option, while the Boltcutter is fixed-blade.
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