The right bolt for the Excalibur Micro 355
The correct bolt length, nock and minimum grain weight for the Excalibur Micro 355, and what stops a dry-fire.
Dry-fire warning
Bolt length, nock type and minimum grain weight are quoted from each manufacturer's published arrow data and owner documentation, cited on every page. A nock or grain-weight mismatch can cause a dry-fire that damages the bow and can injure the shooter. Confirm against your own owner's manual before shooting, and never drop below the stated minimum total grain weight.
| Bolt length | 16.5 in |
|---|---|
| Required nock | flat (flat-back) nock |
| Factory arrow | Quill, 250 gr shaft, 9.9 GPI, +/-.003 straightness,.347 in OD |
| Excalibur minimum | 350 gr total including point/broadhead |
| Minimum total grain | 350 gr total minimum (Excalibur caution) |
Excalibur Quill 16.5 in carbon arrow with flat nock
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The Micro 355 is an Excalibur recurve in the Micro series, which uses a short 16.5-inch flat-nocked arrow like the Quill. Excalibur does not force a proprietary arrow but cautions against anything under 350 total grains, and pairs the Quill best with a 150-grain point.
A Micro takes the short 16.5-inch bolt, not a 20-inch one. On a recurve the rail centres the string on a flat nock, so do not swap to a captured or clip-on nock designed for a different bow, and do not drop below 350 total grains.
Related crossbows and the nock
Sources: Excalibur - Quill 16.5 carbon arrow · Excalibur - Arrows and nocks