It was a pleasure having you and Genevieve at the house Rich! We will have to do it again sometime for sure! The OG was cool to shoot. Piece of crossbow history right there!
I just bought the new diesel x and got 20% off thanks to draggin deer outdoors channel. Hope to review it on my next day off. I can say that K. I customer service is awesome. They answer e mail questions very quickly
Thanks for all ya’ll vids and posts. I truly enjoy both ya’ll posts and personalities. Ya’ll have made my entry into crossbow archery and my reentry to hunting after a long hiatus so much fun. Really appreciate ya’ll!
Great job, Rich! Glad you liked the Vital X and the X1. The X-cam bows are pretty 👌 And thanks Jim for the hospitality! Keep the collaborations coming!
Great information on high value crossbows from Killer Instinct. Trying to find the sweet spot on performance vs cost in todays market space is always appreciated, as I’m looking to purchase my first crossbow. I keep bouncing back and forth between Ten Point and Wicked Ridge. Death by Bungee provides super content for hunters like myself.
I have the KI 415 ripper i shoot 400 grain bolts and i love it. After 4 seasons of harvesting deer i found a spot on the limb that was splintered took it to my local dealer and they replaced limbs strings and cable for free because of the warranty. My local dealer told me i got a good crossbow from them but that he had been geting alot of warranty work from the new ones. Guess its like anything else you get good ones and bad ones but i do enjoy shooting mine.
Im glad you did a video on this xbow, your impressions on it are appreciated, I just bought the KI vital X up here in Canada without looking up reviews so its nice hearing confirmation on my choice. The compact size really caught my eye and the price (599 canadian) was to good to walk away from, if all goes well tomorrow i may go sight it in. I havent fully decided if I'll be selling my CP sniper elite 370 or keeping it as a back-up lol thanks for your insights, cheers.
glad to see the videos starting back up. I can't believe how quiet that thing is. I kind of want to try a bear crossbow. I'm trying to verify if they are made in the USA or not. Apparent there compound bows are made in the USA. We were going to film this evening but it decided to rain.
I love those tru glo broad heads I got some from a place half off and there super accurate I love your videos by the way talked to you a while back on FB but keep making great videos
Love the video. Always great to see unbiased discussion on crossbows. I shoot the X1, so does my son. Took 3 deer with them last year and looking forward to hunting season happening again this year!!
Nice seeing a budget friendly crossbow video. I have the Killer Instinct Fuel 415 and love it. Shooting a 468 grain setup and it hammers. According to one of the calculators from your site I should be at roughly 395 fps, 0.821 slugs & 162.44 ft lbs of kinetic energy. Again, I absolutely love it.
Sooooo glad to see you doing something on KI, I LOVE mine and it’s killed nice bucks! I actually got it (Bone Collector 380) at Wally World a few years ago on clearance for $126! Picked up a Centerpoint 405 last winter for $106!!! I couldn’t turn it down!! Very similar to the KI
I have a lethal 405 that bangs out x rings at 70 yards with the cheap bolts that came with it. It might bust a limb in a few years but I’m very happy with the performance at this point.
I hunt with the KI Boss 405. It has 220 pounds of draw, so you literally have to shoot over 500 grains so you're not having the same effect as a dry fire. Considering the Vital X just because of the lower draw weight.
Well, the Ravins and Excaliburs aren't exactly trouble free...right? Most have issues. I get it, 100%... but then again you could make the argument that only being out a few hundred bucks isn't a bad thing!
i’ve got the boss 405. it’s been very accurate. i would like to have one of the more narrow when cocked models but that would be the only reason for replacing it.
Great great videos especially for us novice crossbow hunter's just getting into crossbows Any thoghts on Killer Instinct crossbows durability or any idea how good Killer Instinct crossbow company's customer service reputation is? There was no two single more important reasons I spent big $$$ buying Excalibur crossbows then thier well established reputation for making near bomb proof crossbows and thier rep for excellent CS the fact you do not need a press to work on Excalibur crossbows sold me on them
If I had to guess the two companies that have the biggest problems with limbs are Excalibur and Killer Instinct LOL but so far I really really love the SWAT X1
All hail Bungie! Awesome video as usual. You could really see the difference in fps once old Bungie got a turn to shoot. Bet it was a bullseye nonetheless though. I can guarantee you if crossbows could talk old Bungie would have some really cool stories to tell. 77 days and counting until opening day here in the Buckeye state. I’m starting to have trouble going to sleep I’m so excited. Just like a kid on Christmas Eve. Lol😂
Killer instinct has now a forward draw crossbow that matches the scorpyd which is the bowstring farthest away from the trigger and the new cams on the killer instinct is suppose to stop their limbs from breaking.Have you noticed that ten point has gone to the forward draw crossbow?Scorpyd trigger is less than 2 pounds from the factory and can be adjusted to be even lighter than that.Nice video,great to have fun shooting crossbows.
Rich have you seen the videos here on UA-cam of the Barnett Hyper Raptor going to be released shortly for the fall. It has the short limbs like the one you are shooting and many other really useful features. Really nice crossbow and the price is $599.
I am using 400 grain arrows and magnus 2 blade this year. 400 grain arrow 380 fps. Its a Centerpoint 415 amped. The KI s limbs are variable as well. That being said energy difference is moot.
I'm glad you got to try out the Killer Instinct xbows. Shortly after discovering your channel years ago I got a KI Burner 415. I'm shooting Carbon express 20" bolts that are 442 grains each. Currently using a 125g fixed blade broadhead. It's devastating. I'm not attempting a 40 yard shot, but from 30 or less it's very accurate for a $400 xbow.
I've had a good run with products that carry a Bone Collector logo for whatever reason, maybe it's locked or maybe it's because they put their name on decent stuff. 100%.
Hey hope all is well I bought a killer instinct boss 405 shoot it 8 times the limbs broke right off the end sent it back went with barnett white tell hunter pro 2 hope it does better what a way to start the season.
Great video, are you switching again? Maybe do a bargain store Or try doing a used crossbow video and what to look for on a budget bow. I got my Excalibur for $500 it’s a matrix 380.
Hey rich and Genevieve been watching your videos for about.a year finally push the bell. Im just getting into crossbow hunting thanks for all the video's looking forward too the 2023 deer season 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌
Hey Rick do you go over there and do anymore pig hunting at the ranch I would like to know the next time you set that up I would like to come to that I think it would be pretty cool to meet you and your daughter Don
Great video Rich. I I have the fatal x and the crank cock.and the rope cocker.I really like mine. I watched your videos on limbs so far mine are great.
Amazing crossbows these things. I do need to say though about arrow and bolt weight it spends on the crossbow it really does. You need to test your crossbow to see what it likes. Example i shot 350-650 grains anything under 500 was horrible it was hard and violent shooting. Even 460 was too hard. 500 its starts smoothing out. 600 it’s diminishing returns 565 plus minus 3 is my sweet spot. But you don’t know this unless you shoot different weights. I would never go less than 560 on an excal. These compound crossbows they can handle lighter for sure and even like that KI is around that 400 grain mark. Every crossbow is different.
If you film with an Iphone, you can tap the screen where it projects on the ground in front of the target to get good video of the arrow flight. If basically focuses the camera in between you and the target instead of focusing on you, or focusing on the target. Mine will film 4k at 60 frames so it will give you some zoom capability as well. 1080 at 120 frames works pretty good at slo mo out to 20 yards, but doesn't have much zoom option without degrading the sharpness of the video.
I'm using an s22, still figuring out the camera. It's funny, in the backyard, I have a 10x Zoom that is as crisp and clear as you can possibly imagine! Very impressive. But it seems like if you start wide and then zoom in it degrades pretty fast, almost like it doesn't switch over to that other camera. However, I sold my dslr, can you believe that? And all the gear that went with it! I just use the phone for everything!
@@Kurtdog63 yeah it does sound like that, but what's funny about this phone is it has 106 megapixels so when is Zooms in a lot of the zooming is digital, but there is so much data there that it's still really crisp when is Zooms in. That and it uses all 5 lenses on the back somehow at the same time to get the clearest picture. Overall I think it's been pretty good.
PEASE HELP! I just picked up one of these Killer Instinct Vital X crossbows last week and looking to shoot some heavy arrows with it. I recently subscribed to your channel and have been enjoying your videos very much. I ordered some 251 Swhacker broadheads and Bought some 20” Gold Tip NITRO 500 but now I’m having trouble finding illuminated nocks to fit the .272 ID that these arrows have! Should I switch them out for the 425 Ballistics or something else altogether? I would really like to use a heavy weight for sound, efficiency and to protect the bow limbs.
Try the nock selector tool on lumenok.com and use coupon code BUNJIE for 15% off! If you don't find them on there, check out wyverncreations.com and see what they have for arrows, they're great to deal with in my opinion. I do like that vital x, I hope this helps good luck!
@@Deathbybunjie thank you Sir for your kind and quick reply. I did contact Lumenok and had a very long conversation with a knowledgeable man named Eric Price. I found what I was looking for and then some. I didn’t know that they also offer custom arrows built to your selected options. I have question for you…What do you think about using 22” arrows, instead of the 20” stock bolts, with the Killer Instinct Vital X crossbow?
Hello Oneeyedarcher and Rich, question, do you fine the safeties on the KI bows a little too loud, especially for hunting? My Diesel X is pretty stiff and loud even after oiling it,also did you notice any downward pressure on the string against the rail?
That is something I'm very concerned about. I didn't really have a specific recollection about it but I asked One-Eyed Archer about it and he tells me that if you move it forward slowly it isn't all that loud. I need to try it again, I'm still thinking about that x1!
the x-bow sounded fairly quiet coundnt hear a thump from the string thats a bit suprising, it woud be fun how they silenced the "thump" that impressed me quite a bit. i am also upping my arrow/bolt weight to 400gr arrows/bolts on my bulldog 440 i dont mind losing speed. i prefer reverse limbs but i am not to crazy about the narrow angel on the string, how has the lifespan on the strings been your experiences ?
Scorpyds are up there, but I haven't run all of them through our calculators. Try a few: www.deathbybunjie.com/calculators/2021/12/26/calculate-crossbow-efficiency-along-with-ke-and-mom
My barnett STR 400 (400 FPS with their bolts?) I have no idea what the speed is with my bolts, sirius phoenix with a 125 Gr insert and 200 gr. broadheads. 625 Gr. Total now. I need someone with a chrono ! Hoping it's not too bad speed wise but hits like a sledghammer.
I have a Barnett Wildcat but I don’t think they make the strings anymore for them, are there any crossbow replacement strings that are just based on length instead of crossbow model?
There are a few places online, I would check out America's Best Bowstrings, I love those guys. Been using them for both of my crossbows for a few years.
What kind of groups that vital x shoot I bought one the other day and couldn’t get better than 4” groups at 20 yards took it back to bass pro the guy shot it all over place with two different scopes. He gave me a new one shot it ten times 1/2” groups at 20 yards so far
In my experience with it it shot pretty solid in 20 yd and not too bad out to 40. The problem with it was, from what I've heard, that it has a composite rail, and crossbows like that oftentimes change point of impact depending on the heat and temperature. What I mean by that is as the crossbows temperature changes from day to day it could affect accuracy. I didn't personally see that happen but I can tell you it's a problem that I hear about with a lot of crossbows in that price range. But if you have one now the shooting that while at 20 yards you're probably good to go! There could have been some simple problem with the other one that wasn't related to that.
The X1 was 2.5 lbs btw, and seemed a lot less stiff than the vital x. The vital ax definitely is a harder pull than my crossbows. I think it's just what you're used to and what you're not, but it did make me Flinch the first time I shot it when it didn't shoot when I thought it was going to LOL
Hmmmmmmm, this one comes to mind haha Keep in mind the Original Bunjie was in that price range going on 14 years ago. Nothing wrong with that for sure!!
@Deathbybunjie I have the Fatal X. Love it! When they announced the Deisel X and Vital X, I was confused at the what looks like minor differences. From what I see in pictures the Vital X might have string stops? Whereas the Fatal X (the one I have) doesn't have stops. Is the frame plastic on the Vital X? Its aluminum on the Fatal X
@@Deathbybunjie well I bought the vital x and 390 grain arrows I got some screw in weights I may add to get it closer to 459 grains. What do I use for rails and how often serving fluid or wax didn’t know what you were using
If Genevieve thinks that she would like another crossbow,one that she could cock with a pull rope I would strongly suggest looking at the scorpyd aculeus with 110 pound draw weight,109 foot pounds of kinetic energy,and 370 fps.😊
I had a killer instinct lethal 405 limbs in 25 shots killer instinct refuse to pay for it spent an hour-and-a-half on the phone they finally sent me new limbs sold it went to Excalibur!!!
Lol sometimes that's true but don't forget, the Original Bunjie was the cheapest Excalibur they had in 2010, only $550 for the whole package...and it's still going strong, going on 14 seasons! So, there are some gems out there.
Yeah you're right Rick Bungie was the cheapest crossbow at that time but there's just one thing about that crossbow I believe it was made in Canada not China
Crossguns are for diasbled and elderly hunters ,or to get novice youth into the woods. Theres a reason 27 of 50 states have strict regulations on crossguns outside of regular archery season.
@adamballinger Remember an important rule in life. One man’s opinion may be important, but is not conclusive. Too bad this doesn’t even qualify as important.
@adamballinger1358 I am a compound hunter, but I have nothing against crossbows. Why does it matter to you what others chose to hunt with? I like building my knowledge on them for when my son is old enough to hunt with one
This is the second time I’ve seen you guys shoot out of that garage. Makes me cringe. You have zero peripheral. Unlikely anyone will step out if you know who’s in the vicinity. But still really dumb, no? This is an easy safety issue to rectify, just move forward (out of garage) but still in its shade.
It was a pleasure having you and Genevieve at the house Rich! We will have to do it again sometime for sure! The OG was cool to shoot. Piece of crossbow history right there!
You should start making some videos for us cbn guys.
@@kfranklin308 Me? Haha, no I'm not very video savvy lol
Now you are a solid rock star not just on the CBN, but on the UA-cam too 🤪🤪🤪
@@acillaton 😂😂😂
@@one-eyedarcher nah I think you would do fine. You have alot of knowledge and experience to share
I just bought the new diesel x and got 20% off thanks to draggin deer outdoors channel. Hope to review it on my next day off. I can say that K. I customer service is awesome. They answer e mail questions very quickly
Thanks for all ya’ll vids and posts. I truly enjoy both ya’ll posts and personalities. Ya’ll have made my entry into crossbow archery and my reentry to hunting after a long hiatus so much fun. Really appreciate ya’ll!
Thanks, that's great to hear, good luck!
Thanks for the review Rich and thank you Jim for your hospitality hosting it 👍😃✌️🇺🇸 great stuff!
Great job, Rich! Glad you liked the Vital X and the X1. The X-cam bows are pretty 👌
And thanks Jim for the hospitality! Keep the collaborations coming!
Yep those cams... 🤩 💯
I was just thinking about getting this crossbow the other day
Great information on high value crossbows from Killer Instinct. Trying to find the sweet spot on performance vs cost in todays market space is always appreciated, as I’m looking to purchase my first crossbow. I keep bouncing back and forth between Ten Point and Wicked Ridge. Death by Bungee provides super content for hunters like myself.
Thanks and good luck!
Wicked ridge is tenpoint
I have the KI 415 ripper i shoot 400 grain bolts and i love it. After 4 seasons of harvesting deer i found a spot on the limb that was splintered took it to my local dealer and they replaced limbs strings and cable for free because of the warranty. My local dealer told me i got a good crossbow from them but that he had been geting alot of warranty work from the new ones. Guess its like anything else you get good ones and bad ones but i do enjoy shooting mine.
so glad you are back
Im glad you did a video on this xbow, your impressions on it are appreciated, I just bought the KI vital X up here in Canada without looking up reviews so its nice hearing confirmation on my choice. The compact size really caught my eye and the price (599 canadian) was to good to walk away from, if all goes well tomorrow i may go sight it in. I havent fully decided if I'll be selling my CP sniper elite 370 or keeping it as a back-up lol thanks for your insights, cheers.
Glad y'all had fun 😊... Nice looking and shooting bow for the money
glad to see the videos starting back up. I can't believe how quiet that thing is. I kind of want to try a bear crossbow. I'm trying to verify if they are made in the USA or not. Apparent there compound bows are made in the USA. We were going to film this evening but it decided to rain.
An other great video Rich! Good to see you shooting a crossbow again and I am looking forward to crossbow appreciation month!
Glad your back!
Nice video review Rich! Ironically my new second best video is a KI crossbow review! This is an amazing crossbow for the price!
I love those tru glo broad heads I got some from a place half off and there super accurate I love your videos by the way talked to you a while back on FB but keep making great videos
Love the video. Always great to see unbiased discussion on crossbows. I shoot the X1, so does my son. Took 3 deer with them last year and looking forward to hunting season happening again this year!!
X1 is sweet for sure, good luck this year!
Nice seeing a budget friendly crossbow video. I have the Killer Instinct Fuel 415 and love it. Shooting a 468 grain setup and it hammers. According to one of the calculators from your site I should be at roughly 395 fps, 0.821 slugs & 162.44 ft lbs of kinetic energy. Again, I absolutely love it.
Nothing wrong with that! Sounds great! Good luck.
Rich thanks for the video.
Sweet vidja Rich, cool to see you Gen and yer bud flingin bolts!
Thanks yes good to be back in business! Lol.
Sooooo glad to see you doing something on KI, I LOVE mine and it’s killed nice bucks! I actually got it (Bone Collector 380) at Wally World a few years ago on clearance for $126! Picked up a Centerpoint 405 last winter for $106!!! I couldn’t turn it down!! Very similar to the KI
Holy cow, you cannot go wrong at those prices! Just think about that, think about what you're getting for about $235 that's amazing
I have a lethal 405 that bangs out x rings at 70 yards with the cheap bolts that came with it. It might bust a limb in a few years but I’m very happy with the performance at this point.
I would definitely recommend KI to anyone looking to try a crossbow
Man thats great to hear!!
Rich, great video as usual.
I hunt with the KI Boss 405. It has 220 pounds of draw, so you literally have to shoot over 500 grains so you're not having the same effect as a dry fire. Considering the Vital X just because of the lower draw weight.
I love my KI, thanks lad
Great video Rich , as always Genevieve steals the show !
Always!
Absolutely
Nice video Rich! Jim is a friend and it was fun to watch one of your videos made at his crossbow Nirvana!👍😁
Glad you enjoyed it, crossbow Nirvana for sure!
Thank you for sharing. By the way I did get me a Missions XR 1 it is awesome!!
Great to hear!
That is sweet looking!!
I have the killer instinct ripper 425 this will be my 3rd season using it an it it awesome
That's great to hear!
Price is nice for the bow but I’ve heard killer instinct, and centerpoint, the cheaper end crossbows are prone to issues
Well, the Ravins and Excaliburs aren't exactly trouble free...right? Most have issues. I get it, 100%... but then again you could make the argument that only being out a few hundred bucks isn't a bad thing!
i’ve got the boss 405. it’s been very accurate. i would like to have one of the more narrow when cocked models but that would be the only reason for replacing it.
Great great videos especially for us novice crossbow hunter's just getting into crossbows
Any thoghts on Killer Instinct crossbows durability or any idea how good Killer Instinct crossbow company's customer service reputation is?
There was no two single more important reasons I spent big $$$ buying Excalibur crossbows then thier well established reputation for making near bomb proof crossbows and thier rep for excellent CS the fact you do not need a press to work on Excalibur crossbows sold me on them
If I had to guess the two companies that have the biggest problems with limbs are Excalibur and Killer Instinct LOL but so far I really really love the SWAT X1
All hail Bungie! Awesome video as usual. You could really see the difference in fps once old Bungie got a turn to shoot. Bet it was a bullseye nonetheless though. I can guarantee you if crossbows could talk old Bungie would have some really cool stories to tell. 77 days and counting until opening day here in the Buckeye state. I’m starting to have trouble going to sleep I’m so excited. Just like a kid on Christmas Eve. Lol😂
If Bunjie could tell stories, I would be very embarrassed haha yes, can't wait for opening day!
Killer instinct has now a forward draw crossbow that matches the scorpyd which is the bowstring farthest away from the trigger and the new cams on the killer instinct is suppose to stop their limbs from breaking.Have you noticed that ten point has gone to the forward draw crossbow?Scorpyd trigger is less than 2 pounds from the factory and can be adjusted to be even lighter than that.Nice video,great to have fun shooting crossbows.
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Good stuff, yep I noticed too!
A good video, the author has a good comfortable speaking style.
Similar to Centerpoint xbows, made in Taiwan, yet durable and seem like a great value, good to have free market competition.
I agree 100%, competition is what moves that market forward just like every other market!
Rich have you seen the videos here on UA-cam of the Barnett Hyper Raptor going to be released shortly for the fall.
It has the short limbs like the one you are shooting and many other really useful features. Really nice crossbow and the price is $599.
I've heard about it, I will keep an eye out! Sounds pretty interesting!
I am using 400 grain arrows and magnus 2 blade this year. 400 grain arrow 380 fps. Its a Centerpoint 415 amped. The KI s limbs are variable as well. That being said energy difference is moot.
I'm glad you got to try out the Killer Instinct xbows. Shortly after discovering your channel years ago I got a KI Burner 415. I'm shooting Carbon express 20" bolts that are 442 grains each. Currently using a 125g fixed blade broadhead. It's devastating. I'm not attempting a 40 yard shot, but from 30 or less it's very accurate for a $400 xbow.
That sounds perfect!
Yes I have the bone collector 370 20 inches wide these new ki are 10 inches wide awesome
I've had a good run with products that carry a Bone Collector logo for whatever reason, maybe it's locked or maybe it's because they put their name on decent stuff. 100%.
I also have the Bone Collector. It's killed a lot of deer
Hey hope all is well I bought a killer instinct boss 405 shoot it 8 times the limbs broke right off the end sent it back went with barnett white tell hunter pro 2 hope it does better what a way to start the season.
Sorry to hear that good luck!!
Great video, are you switching again?
Maybe do a bargain store Or try doing a used crossbow video and what to look for on a budget bow.
I got my Excalibur for $500 it’s a matrix 380.
I have no plans to switch but you never know LOL
Excellent video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I like the. Grip my Vital X did not have the grip would like to have one like it
We’re you able to get an after market handle? I think rich must have got a prototype.
@godslittleman5451 not, purchased one but it would not work for CB
Those KI crossbows look solid.
This is the most contact that I've had with one but yes they feel pretty solid too
Hey rich and Genevieve been watching your videos for about.a year finally push the bell. Im just getting into crossbow hunting thanks for all the video's looking forward too the 2023 deer season 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌
Congratulations and I look forward to hearing how you make out! Please keep me posted!
@Deathbybunjie sure will rich I'll send pics.🦌🦌🦌god bless the great outdoors🦌🦌
Hey Rick do you go over there and do anymore pig hunting at the ranch I would like to know the next time you set that up I would like to come to that I think it would be pretty cool to meet you and your daughter Don
Hopefully we set something up next year, I do love those guys over there!
Great video, I seen you had a scope cover on your burris oracle x scope. Can you tell me the brand and were I can get one?
www.deathbybunjie.com/gear/2022/6/19/is-the-burris-oracle-x-a-game-changer-of-a-scope check that out!
Great video Rich. I I have the fatal x and the crank cock.and the rope cocker.I really like mine. I watched your videos on limbs so far mine are great.
Good to hear, good luck!
How old is she? It's so great she is willing to spend time with her dad in the field.
She's 20, and yes I am one lucky dad!
Amazing crossbows these things.
I do need to say though about arrow and bolt weight it spends on the crossbow it really does. You need to test your crossbow to see what it likes. Example i shot 350-650 grains anything under 500 was horrible it was hard and violent shooting. Even 460 was too hard. 500 its starts smoothing out. 600 it’s diminishing returns 565 plus minus 3 is my sweet spot. But you don’t know this unless you shoot different weights. I would never go less than 560 on an excal.
These compound crossbows they can handle lighter for sure and even like that KI is around that 400 grain mark. Every crossbow is different.
Im curious if a 3cm longer string will make a huge impact on the performance of a crossbow🤔
I bet yes!
Looked like a couple bobbleheads lol 🤘 DBB Hunting
If you film with an Iphone, you can tap the screen where it projects on the ground in front of the target to get good video of the arrow flight. If basically focuses the camera in between you and the target instead of focusing on you, or focusing on the target. Mine will film 4k at 60 frames so it will give you some zoom capability as well. 1080 at 120 frames works pretty good at slo mo out to 20 yards, but doesn't have much zoom option without degrading the sharpness of the video.
I'm using an s22, still figuring out the camera. It's funny, in the backyard, I have a 10x Zoom that is as crisp and clear as you can possibly imagine! Very impressive. But it seems like if you start wide and then zoom in it degrades pretty fast, almost like it doesn't switch over to that other camera. However, I sold my dslr, can you believe that? And all the gear that went with it! I just use the phone for everything!
It sounds like something is not set right like it’s in digital zoom mode instead of optical, but I don’t know much about it
It sounds like something is not set right like it’s in digital zoom mode instead of optical, but I don’t know much about it
@@Kurtdog63 yeah it does sound like that, but what's funny about this phone is it has 106 megapixels so when is Zooms in a lot of the zooming is digital, but there is so much data there that it's still really crisp when is Zooms in. That and it uses all 5 lenses on the back somehow at the same time to get the clearest picture. Overall I think it's been pretty good.
There may be an option to go in and turn off the digital and just have optical only not sure
Cant really compare to the Swat. The Swat shot in the video is $1,000 plus it had a $1,000 Scope on it
PEASE HELP! I just picked up one of these Killer Instinct Vital X crossbows last week and looking to shoot some heavy arrows with it. I recently subscribed to your channel and have been enjoying your videos very much. I ordered some 251 Swhacker broadheads and Bought some 20” Gold Tip NITRO 500 but now I’m having trouble finding illuminated nocks to fit the .272 ID that these arrows have! Should I switch them out for the 425 Ballistics or something else altogether? I would really like to use a heavy weight for sound, efficiency and to protect the bow limbs.
Try the nock selector tool on lumenok.com and use coupon code BUNJIE for 15% off! If you don't find them on there, check out wyverncreations.com and see what they have for arrows, they're great to deal with in my opinion. I do like that vital x, I hope this helps good luck!
@@Deathbybunjie thank you Sir for your kind and quick reply. I did contact Lumenok and had a very long conversation with a knowledgeable man named Eric Price. I found what I was looking for and then some. I didn’t know that they also offer custom arrows built to your selected options. I have question for you…What do you think about using 22” arrows, instead of the 20” stock bolts, with the Killer Instinct Vital X crossbow?
@philipkoury8377 I prefer what it came with, also Eric Price is top notch 💯
Hello Oneeyedarcher and Rich, question, do you fine the safeties on the KI bows a little too loud, especially for hunting? My Diesel X is pretty stiff and loud even after oiling it,also did you notice any downward pressure on the string against the rail?
That is something I'm very concerned about. I didn't really have a specific recollection about it but I asked One-Eyed Archer about it and he tells me that if you move it forward slowly it isn't all that loud. I need to try it again, I'm still thinking about that x1!
@@Deathbybunjie did you notice aby downward pressure pushing the string against the rail?
the x-bow sounded fairly quiet coundnt hear a thump from the string thats a bit suprising, it woud be fun how they silenced the "thump" that impressed me quite a bit. i am also upping my arrow/bolt weight to 400gr arrows/bolts on my bulldog 440 i dont mind losing speed. i prefer reverse limbs but i am not to crazy about the narrow angel on the string, how has the lifespan on the strings been your experiences ?
Scorpyd life on strings is great, really no complaints, and I am told this one had a hundred shots in it and the string looked brand new.
@@Deathbybunjie roger that, i guess it also depends on the design of the claw/trigger that holds the string as well
In your opinion what crossbow is the most efficient in terms on energy going into the arrow.
Scorpyds are up there, but I haven't run all of them through our calculators. Try a few: www.deathbybunjie.com/calculators/2021/12/26/calculate-crossbow-efficiency-along-with-ke-and-mom
Crossbow appreciation.....that happening this summer?!
Oh yeah!
Alright!
My barnett STR 400 (400 FPS with their bolts?) I have no idea what the speed is with my bolts, sirius phoenix with a 125 Gr insert and 200 gr. broadheads. 625 Gr. Total now. I need someone with a chrono ! Hoping it's not too bad speed wise but hits like a sledghammer.
It does sound like a sledgehammer that's for sure!
I have a Barnett Wildcat but I don’t think they make the strings anymore for them, are there any crossbow replacement strings that are just based on length instead of crossbow model?
There are a few places online, I would check out America's Best Bowstrings, I love those guys. Been using them for both of my crossbows for a few years.
where did you get that cover for the oracle?
www.deathbybunjie.com/gear/2022/6/19/is-the-burris-oracle-x-a-game-changer-of-a-scope
Hey Rick I'm at vital X crossbow you shot were did your buddy get that grip on there that doesn't look like the grip that comes with the crossbow
That's an add-on, kind of cool that you can make changes like that if you want to
Yeah but where did he get it Rick
@@donwilson350 I think it's an AR-15 style grip, isn't it? I will check with him.
yes it is a AR 15 grip thank you
I love my killer instinct
What kind of groups that vital x shoot
I bought one the other day and couldn’t get better than 4” groups at 20 yards took it back to bass pro the guy shot it all over place with two different scopes. He gave me a new one shot it ten times 1/2” groups at 20 yards so far
In my experience with it it shot pretty solid in 20 yd and not too bad out to 40. The problem with it was, from what I've heard, that it has a composite rail, and crossbows like that oftentimes change point of impact depending on the heat and temperature. What I mean by that is as the crossbows temperature changes from day to day it could affect accuracy. I didn't personally see that happen but I can tell you it's a problem that I hear about with a lot of crossbows in that price range. But if you have one now the shooting that while at 20 yards you're probably good to go! There could have been some simple problem with the other one that wasn't related to that.
@@Deathbybunjie awesome thank you buddy
K.I. does make a solid Xbow but the triggers on the ones I owned were very stiff which is an absolute deal breaker for me.
The X1 was 2.5 lbs btw, and seemed a lot less stiff than the vital x. The vital ax definitely is a harder pull than my crossbows. I think it's just what you're used to and what you're not, but it did make me Flinch the first time I shot it when it didn't shoot when I thought it was going to LOL
Killer Instinct or Center Point Which is better
Both good?
What’s a good cross bow for the money,in the $325.00to $500.00 range
Hmmmmmmm, this one comes to mind haha
Keep in mind the Original Bunjie was in that price range going on 14 years ago. Nothing wrong with that for sure!!
Made in USA?
I'm a simple man....
I see the Wilson's I hit.👍
Lol thanks!
Even the old bungie didn’t sound that loud
Awww thanks!!
Whats the difference between the vital x and fatal x?
I think it's just narrower and has an adjustable buttstock?
@Deathbybunjie I have the Fatal X. Love it! When they announced the Deisel X and Vital X, I was confused at the what looks like minor differences. From what I see in pictures the Vital X might have string stops? Whereas the Fatal X (the one I have) doesn't have stops. Is the frame plastic on the Vital X? Its aluminum on the Fatal X
Howdy folks
What is difference in viral x and vital pro
I think they're the same crossbow but the pro is a package deal with arrows, etc.
@@Deathbybunjie okay thanks
@@Deathbybunjie well I bought the vital x and 390 grain arrows I got some screw in weights I may add to get it closer to 459 grains. What do I use for rails and how often serving fluid or wax didn’t know what you were using
@stevenhicks815 the barrel is different on the X1 but on that crossbow can either use the trident grease or the tube or lube that came with it I bet
Are you going to buy the vital x?
Jury is still out...best I can say is...I can't rule it out haha
I shoot killer instinct myself the bone collector 370
To be fair, people praising their product is SORTA their business. They're in rhe business of pleasing people who use crossbows, after all.
I think this one is illegal in NY still..
Yeah probably not wide enough
Appears not about Excalibur anymore.
Anymore? This was never intended to be an Excalibur channel...
First 🎉😁
Yes you are!
If Genevieve thinks that she would like another crossbow,one that she could cock with a pull rope I would strongly suggest looking at the scorpyd aculeus with 110 pound draw weight,109 foot pounds of kinetic energy,and 370 fps.😊
Thanks for heads up, we gotta find one!
@@Deathbybunjiescorpyd website has them
I had a killer instinct lethal 405 limbs in 25 shots killer instinct refuse to pay for it spent an hour-and-a-half on the phone they finally sent me new limbs sold it went to Excalibur!!!
Sorry to hear that for sure
Oh God they're going Chinese that's a Killer Instinct Chinese crossbow and like my dad always said you get what you pay for
Lol sometimes that's true but don't forget, the Original Bunjie was the cheapest Excalibur they had in 2010, only $550 for the whole package...and it's still going strong, going on 14 seasons! So, there are some gems out there.
Yeah you're right Rick Bungie was the cheapest crossbow at that time but there's just one thing about that crossbow I believe it was made in Canada not China
@@donwilson350 true! 😅
Killer instinct is garbage, I had one for 2 years, I had a ton of problems with it. never again.
Sorry to hear that but I can totally understand it
Crossguns are for diasbled and elderly hunters ,or to get novice youth into the woods. Theres a reason 27 of 50 states have strict regulations on crossguns outside of regular archery season.
I love it when crossbow haters watch one of my crossbow videos LOL
@adamballinger
Remember an important rule in life. One man’s opinion may be important, but is not conclusive.
Too bad this doesn’t even qualify as important.
@adamballinger1358 I am a compound hunter, but I have nothing against crossbows. Why does it matter to you what others chose to hunt with? I like building my knowledge on them for when my son is old enough to hunt with one
@@douglasborgaro6801 😄😅🤣
@@adamballinger1358 must be pretty lonely up on that high horse of yours....
This is the second time I’ve seen you guys shoot out of that garage. Makes me cringe. You have zero peripheral. Unlikely anyone will step out if you know who’s in the vicinity. But still really dumb, no? This is an easy safety issue to rectify, just move forward (out of garage) but still in its shade.
This was all the same event. There was another double door on the side that's wide open, and windows, too. I really didn't have concerns.