FAQ : Clean-Shot Archery, Inc.

Are Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points legal for use across the United States?

The Spot-On® Laser Broadheads are a legal hunting device in over half of the United States and for more than 2/3 of America's 3.5 million bowhunters. The Spot-On® Laser Broadheads are legal for recreational archery and mechanical pin sight calibration in all states. Spot-On® Laser Target Points are legal in all States for recreational and target use as well. As with any technology based hunting product, check your local hunting regulations to confirm the legality of the Spot-On® Laser Broadheads prior to use. A link to all State hunting regulations is provided on this website Here.

Why not just use a Bow Mounted Laser Sighting Device?

Bow mounted laser systems need to be aligned (left, right, up and down) for a specific yardage. Once they have been set, it is possible to bump the bow mounted laser system out of alignment in the field. If this happens, the archer may not realize the change until it is too late and has missed the shot, or even worse, wounded a trophy animal. These lasers must also be turned on before the shot (just something else to think about when you have buck fever).

The laser dot on a bow mounted laser alignment system will follow the torque of the bow. If the archer grips the bow handle too hard the laser dot will move to the left or right. These laser systems do not help to solve parallax error*; in fact, it is worse because the laser is normally mounted 5" below the actual line of sight. Spot-On® Laser Broadheads are the actual line of sight, so the parallax error has been eliminated. Additionally, they cannot be bumped out of alignment in the field and they automatically turn on when at full draw (no buttons to push).
* Parallax error occurs when the true line of sight is at a different elevation than the arrow. For example: The peep sight is normally positioned several inches above the true line of sight, the distance from the peep sight to the true line of sight (down the center of the arrow) is known as Parallax Error.

How many shots can I get from a fully charged, Spot-On® Disposable Battery Pack?

A fully charged disposable battery pack will produce approximately 100 shots that average 4 seconds per shot. These battery packs perform well in colder shooting conditions. The used battery pack must be removed before the new battery pack can be installed.

How many shots can I get from a fully charged, Spot-On® Rechargeable Battery Pack?

A fully charged disposable battery pack will produce approximately 80 shots that average 4 seconds per shot. Once depleted these battery packs can then be recharged with the optional 12 volt Spot-On® Charger in about one hour. For extreme cold weather use we recommend the Spot-On® Disposable Battery Pack.

What type of archer will get the most benefit from a Spot-On® Laser Broadhead and Laser Target Points?

The Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points have proven benefits for virtually every Archer.

Traditional Archers can use the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead or Laser Target Points as a training aid to visualize the impact of the arrow at a given yardage. Decrease your learning curve!
Compound and Traditional Archers who shoot low poundage bows achieve incredible penetration with the patented Hollow Point Tip and they have 24 inches of laser elevation adjustment at 30 yards. So even though the arrow drops significantly during flight, you can adjust the Spot-On® laser broadhead or laser target point to adjust for this elevation drop.
Crossbow hunters and archers that are shooting IBO speeds above 300 feet per second will now be able to double their effective range and keep the laser dot on their target out to 70 yards.
Novice archers will become more confident with their shot placement and be able to quickly adjust their mechanical pin sights to the actual flight path of each arrow. Once the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead and Laser Target Point has been field adjusted for their equipment, the archer can simply align their mechanical pins to the laser dot for each Spot-On® tipped arrow in your quiver.
Bow Fishermen will be able to adjust the laser dot to the fish and adjust for Snell's Law (light bending in water). Just put the dot on the fish and release the arrow! (Note: Bow fishing broadhead is coming soon.)
Experienced archers will be able to quickly acquire their target without the need for a peep sight or mechanical sights. Awkward positions from a ground blind or a tree stand are now possible. As long as the laser dot is on the target - you are ready to shoot!
All archers will benefit from the ability to more accurately hit their target in low light conditions when big game animals are most active and it becomes difficult to see through a peep sight. All archers will now be able to quickly check to see if their mechanical sights have been bumped in the field.

How do I turn the laser on and off?

The Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points will automatically turn on when you pull the arrow back to full draw. Just secure the bow mounted magnet to the riser below the arrow rest (see product instructions for magnet placement). When the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead and Laser Target Points is pulled back to full draw on your bow, the magnet activates the patent pending laser circuit, the laser is illuminated, then acquire your target and release your arrow. The laser dot will automatically turn off as it moves away from the magnet mounted on your bow.

How do I adjust the laser left or right?

Left or right adjustments to the Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points should generally not be required. Each laser is factory set to the exact center line of the broadhead (arrow). If adjustments are desired or necessary for your bow equipment, you can use the supplied 0.035" Allen wrench to move the laser dot to the left or right (see alignment instructions for more information). The Clean-Shot patent pending laser system is bore sighted to +/- 0.02 degrees of accuracy, so in most cases you should be good to go right out of the box!

Can I adjust the elevation of the laser to account for the arrow drop over distance?

YES. The set-screw on the bottom of the Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points allows you to move the laser dot down 2 inches per click (just like adjusting a scope on a rifle). All Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points are factory set for a 350 grain arrow and an IBO speed of 300 feet per second. Some adjustment will be required for most archers to dial in their Spot-On® Laser Broadheads or Laser Target Points to their exact arrow weight, draw length, draw poundage, etc. Fill your quiver with arrows tipped with a Spot-On® Laser Broadheads or Laser Target Points sighted-in for your specific shooting situations and yardages! Guaranteed to be Spot-On every time!

Will I be able to see the laser through light brush or small limbs?

NO. The laser will not be visible on the target if the arrow path is obstructed. This is an excellent benefit as it will alert the archer to find a better and clearer shot placement. Even the smallest branch can deflect an arrow from its intended path and ruin the shot of a lifetime. It is not always easy to know if you have a clear shot at your target - until now, with the new Spot-On® Laser family of products!

Does the laser beam spook game when it turns on?

NO. The wavelength of the red laser light is not visible to big game animals - they do not see color.

Can the Spot-On® Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points be used in all types of outdoor light?

NO. Red laser light is easily washed out with UV light during bright sunny days. The intended use for Spot-On® Laser Broadheads is during low light conditions (dawn and dusk as well as overcast days) when big game animals are most active and when it is more difficult to see through your peep sight. Using Spot-On® Laser Broadheads will add an extra hour to each day of bowhunting as you will now be able to make a more accurate shot 1/2 hour after dawn and 1/2 hour before dusk. Spot-On® Laser Target Points also adds an extra hour per day to your tournament practice time.

What is the longest shot that I can take and still have the laser dot on target?

This depends on your skill level, weather and light conditions as well as the speed of your bow or crossbow. The elevation of the laser dot can be adjusted up to 80 inches using the set screw. This would allow an archer with a bow speed of 325 feet per second to take a shot of at least 70 yards and still have the laser dot on the exact point of impact of your arrow. Keep in mind that 80% of all bowhunting shots are taken at 30 yards or closer and the farther you are from the game animal the more variables you'll have to consider. Please make ethical choices when using this product and do not exceed your skill level!

How do Spot-On® Broadheads and Laser Target Points fly compared to standard pointed tip broadheads?

The Spot-On® Line of products from Clean-Shot Archery has been designed to be interchangeable. The Laser Broadheads and Laser Target Points will fly exactly the same as any premium broadhead or target point on the market today.

Once you have field sighted a Laser Broadhead to match your equipment, our patented Hollow Point Tipped Broadheads will fly exactly the same as any other three bladed broadhead only more accurate! The Spot-On® products are weight balanced with 2024 aircraft aluminum and precision milled to provide exceptional aerodynamics.

All broadhead manufacturers claim that their products fly just like field tips. The Broadhead and the Arrow have less to do about flight aerodynamics than the calibration of your equipment. Our products will allow you to see where you should be hitting the target and then make corrections to your bow equipment or make adjustments to your Spot-On® Laser products to ensure that your gear is well tuned for the perfect shot!

Can I use Spot-On® Laser Broadheads with my crossbow?

Yes, the standard weight of the Laser Broadheads is 125 grainsbut you can adjust the broadhead weight up to 150 grains by replacing the Standard Hollow Point Tip for the Large Hollow Point Tip. You will need to purchase the Crossbow Accessory Pack (coming soon) to mount the activation mechanism to your crossbow. This will allow you to keep the crossbow in the full draw position and activate the laser with the push of a button.

Are the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead and Laser Target Points water resistant?

YES. The battery cavity, the Hollow Point Tip, and the target point tip are all sealed and would be considered water tight. The circuit board is specially coated to protect it from water damage and will operate normally in wet conditions. We are in the process of developing a specialized broadhead that will be considered water proof just for bowfishing!

What type of blood trail can I expect from Hollow Point Tips?

The patent pending Hollow Point Tip cuts on contact and removes a core sample with every shot. It is like a core drill spinning through the air! It removes a round section of the animal's hide and stores it in the tip of the Hollow Point tip of the broadhead. The 1/ 1/8 inch cutting diameter of the three blades continue to cut without additional friction by pushing their way through the target unlike what is experienced from pointed tips currently on the market today. With the core sample removed, it leaves an unobstructed hole that will pump an excellent blood trail for you to follow to your trophy. The wound channel created by Our Spot-On® Hollow Point Tip will not coagulate like those from a standard broadhead tip. The Spot-On® Laser broadhead is a more humane way to hunt as the archer now has a deadly accurate precision aiming system that produces more blood and a quicker kill.

Won't the Hollow Point Tip fill up with debris after the shot?

YES. That is a good thing! As discussed above, the core sample that stays in the Spot-On® Hollow Point Tip is removing a layer of hide that typically would create friction for the rest of the arrow as it is traveling through the game animal. This allows an archer that uses a lower poundage bow to produce a devastating wound channel and a quick (humane) kill. Archers that are using high poundage bows can only imagine the wound impact that this patent pending Hollow Point Tip will create on your trophy!

Why is it important to always have the adjustment set-screw facing down?

The elevation adjustment set-screw also indicates the position where the electronic circuit will sense the presence of the magnet on your bow riser. This design allows the archer to align the Spot-On® Laser Broadheads blades with the vanes of the arrow shaft (odd colored vane up). This is a good practice in general as it improves the aerodynamic flight of each arrow. As long as the arrow is always indexed to the same location (set-screw down) each individual arrow as a system can be tuned and sighted-in to the laser beam. We recommend that you use a vibration dampening fluid such as Loctite 222 or Vibra-Tite VC-3 to lock in the threads of your broadhead to your arrow shaft. This will help to ensure the proper index of the broadhead prior to the each shot.

Can I use the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead or Laser Target Point to calibrate my mechanical sight pins?

YES. Once the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead or Laser Target Point has been "field sighted" to the flight path of the archer's bow or crossbow, the archer will know the exact impact point of that arrow without launching the arrow. The archer can pull the Spot-On® Laser Broadhead or Laser Target Point back to full draw - (the 30-yard laser dot and the 30-yard mechanical pin) should be in the same location. The archer can select individual arrows sighted in at varying yardages and calibrate them with your sight pins, the 30 yard sight-in is just an example. All the arrows in your quiver should be tipped with Spot-On® Laser Broadheads or Laser Target Points to improve your accuracy at all yardages!