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After watching This Video and couple others bout the Killer Instinct. I was sold. Got my couple weeks back. Loved it. Got a Monster 11 point buck yesterday with it. Usally I never shoot over 50 yrds. But 70 yards down hill. Arrow went thru. Amazing Product 100%. Out of package the scope was only couple inches off but hey we all need to get use to shooting before the hunt. Right. Add few broad heads and hit the hills :). GL and Happy Hunting All.
@@kristinhammit9058 Done good first season. I like to practice a lot. One of the limbs on the right side had layer splinter up. I cannot find a replacement anywhere. It’s an amazing crossbow. Hard to find parts for. Prob have to buy a whole new one.
@@tommyestepp2497 don't bother getting replacement limbs. They send the same ones that split. Nothing different. So basically they don't care if someone gets hurt.
I hear so many people say to stay away from the cheap ones, but they never have a good answer as to why I shouldn't buy one. Good luck with the crossbow. This is my first year using a crossbow and I love my CenterPoint Sniper XT390 Crossbow
I watched a few crossbow review videos before buying a crossbow for the first time. I was impressed by the Killer Instinct 405 reviews. I bought one at Cabela's, on sale for $199. I haven't handled a $2500 crossbow but I don't see how it could be a whole lot better than this one! Great purchase for me! No regrets.
I love your videos! Thank you. Good luck with your new crossbow. I have the same one which I just bought this season. It shoots great! I had to call their customer because of an issue, which was a very bad experience. I had broken the pistol grip off by tripping and falling. Yes it was my fault but I couldn't get into their support via phone call. Then I got a hold of them via Facebook messenger and they finally answered after two attempts. I won't go any further here. My bow is jury rigged. I know you get what you pay for. Good thing I only spent 199.00 and not the more expensive ones they carry. Needless to say I will be purchasing a Ten point. Just FYI.. Also watch and inspect the limbs before hunting. There are issues reported there as well for cracking and breaking. Very dangerous..
I've had a number of rifle shooters I introduced to shooting crossbows. Every single one of them tried to wrap their hand around the top of the crossbow if there wasn't an exaggerated shelf to prevent it. So yes, you're very right to warn people about putting their fingers in the path of the string.
Cool show,helps us who are just starting hunting with a crossbow.the young man with you I would gues is maybe your son.He puts off a no nonsense kind of look,like hes right down to businesses and no screwing around.Thatd good.Keep up the good work
Absolutely youda men I love your videos and I appreciate your work and time to share your experiences and knowledge with us, I follow you from México I have the ripper 415 and lethal 405 and thanks to you I'm ready to hunt this year 😀
Ray, glad you enjoyed it. I did a whole crossbow playlist you also like, LINK - ru-vid.com/group/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud Thanks for watching, KPO.
Good review! The sound/vibration dampeners should help with the noise you were picking up in the video when you shot it each time. Cat whiskers maybe, then you worry about speed dropping very slightly. Shoot straight and stay safe! Good luck out there!
I agree, I could see where someone might get their fingers in the way shooting it. If you think about shooting a gun and how you hold it. Sure it’s common sense but if you’ve got a nice buck in front of you you’re adrenaline is flowing. I’ve never shot one but I could see it happening.
My fierce 405 is super nice for 300 bucks. I hear it's best to move toward 500 grain bolts minimum. That includes a 100 grain broadhead.. because you risk splitting the limbs.. just what I was tild.
I purchased one yesterday and we've been having fun assembling it today. The instructions about rail lube I'm kind of unclear about how much lube to put in the cable slide. That seems to me where the string is crossing itself below the rail. I can only get a little lube on either of the outsides but nothing toward the center. Is that okay?
Nice video! I would like to watch your next video entitled 70-degree deer season or something like that, but it won't let me play it, it says something about it being private.
Just bought this bow. I went in and to get the 405 boss but today they were out so I just bought the lethal 405. I love it...except one thing, the stock. I liked the adjustable stock on the boss, but my God I hate this lethal stock. Other than that I think it’s perfect. Might see if I can return and buy the boss though for this reason.
Nice video! I’m not a compound crossbow user anymore. I have switched over to recurve like Excalibur and I like it much more. I don’t need to wax the string or rail every 5 shots, I don’t have to worry about the crossbow getting out of sync, i dont need to discharge a bolt at the end of a hunt without harvesting anything, I don’t need to worry about the string/cables fraying, I don’t have to worry about string creep. Most lower cost crossbow’s, especially ones with cams and wheels are only good to be used for maybe one season. I paid $749.99 for my MAG 340 as a backup bow and I can manage everything with the bow. I can change the strings, limbs, and adjust the string due to string creep. It always holds true and I never have to visit the bow shop. I also have an Excalibur Bulldog 440 that came with a silent crank and that bow chronos at 450FPS with the silencing gear on it. If you were to go hunting with this crossbow and the strings snap then your hunt is over. You get what you pay for. I would never ever buy a compound bow anymore but good video!
Yes I almost bought an Excalibur 7 years ago but wound up going with a Parker. I've been happy with it so far. But I understand the simplicity of the Excaliburs is attractive. KPO
So far so good but we've only shot it 30-40 times. Check out this video also ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html. My family bought 2 more and I learned a little more about set up, KPO.
First time purchase of a crossbow. I always read the directions and search for videos. I installed the cable slide upside down, I caught as I was tightening the screws. I appreciated the video but it didn't cover the slide installation at all.
Yes, I have had some of the same problems. Sometimes the directions are so unclear I hate to declare what I do as being the correct way, but I did do a second vid on this xbow and I felt more comfortable offering up my opinion on the slide installation in this one. LINK - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html I say opinion because I still feel the directions leave a lot for the user to figure out on their own. Sorry the first vid wasn't more helpful, KPO.
My killer instinct 405 limb broke. Bought it black Friday 2020. Fired 50 arrows max. Loved it before it broke. I had the scope doped out to 70yds. At 50 yards I would have 3 arrows touching. We'll see how the warranty department is
Sent it in for them to repair. Customer service was good. Going to run a heavier grain arrow. They would have sent me limbs to have an archery shop fix but it was less hassle for me to just ship it to them.
So far so good. I've heard that with some of these fast xbows it's a good idea to go with a heavier arrow. The speeds are so fast and the arrows so light that it's on the hairy edge of a dry fire. And some speculate that's the reason for cracked limbs. And it is several manufacturers not just KI.
Well, it's 219.99 now on Bass Pro, not bad price; but would've been great if it was 199.99. Thank you for uploading this video, it is very appreciated.
No problem! Also check this out if you have this xbow ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jOhomUDhpzQ.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html
How are those killer instinct xbows holding up? I ordered one last week and then started watching other videos on them, lots of broken limbs after about 40 shots it seems,any suggestions you may offer to help mine not become one of the statistics?
I did another vid on them ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html The directions in the box aren't very good when it comes to the cable slide. I wonder if people are getting this part wrong and causing problems. My second and third time through the assembly I think I'm getting it right, KPO.
I’ve had mine for 3 years. Shot it a couple hundred times and killed 10 deer with it. The thing is awesome and super accurate . I did read about limbs breaking early on so I started shooting heavier bolts.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Something for you to think about. I was lined up with a great shot on a nice big doe but when I pulled the trigger my Barnett 400 exploded. I was so pissed I threw it out of the tree I was in. Barnett honored the warranty and sent me a new set of arms a with string. I was advised at that time not to leave it cocked longer then four hours max. Have a good day sir!
I shot about 20 bolts to sight in and now the string catch won't "catch" the bowstring and it can't be cocked. I emailed customer service at Killer Instinct and hope it doesn't have to be shipped out of state to be fixed. What little time I did shoot the crossbow was very pleasurable so hopefully there's an authorized dealer near home that can fix under warranty.
Is your crossbow safety in the fire position when you cock it? Flip the safety back and forth and make sure it's in the fire position. It needs to be there to cock.
I heard that the foot step on this crossbow broke during cocking on at least one occasion, causing the crossbow fly back and hitting the guy in the chest. What do you think about this part of crossbow?
Any advice on why when I try to cock the bow the latch that is supposed to hold the string back isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do.. as in when I pull it back I’m using a little jump to give me more power it’s not trying to set
The trigger/latch mechanism could be broken. I'm not sure about the little jump part. If you are using a cocking rope, you should be able to smoothly pull the cocking rope back until the string latches. Otherwise you may need a crank mechanism to cock the bow. KPO
Is it loaded? Some won't come off safety unless loaded. Otherwise try recocking from the point it's at. Maybe it didn't engage totally. But be careful with whatever you try and don't let it dry fire. KPO.
i was playing with a friends pistol crossbow. a cheap low powered one. and i stuck my thumb up , it felt like it tore my thumb off. very painful. didn't do any damage. but i'd say that 210 lb bow would slice off any digit that got in the way
Have you had any problems with the lighter bolts it comes with? With 210lbs i was told i shouldn't shoot anything under 500 grains and they come with 370 grain bolts (including the weight of the tip)
I mite be wrong but I DO NOT use those hyperlite bolts that came with the bow I feel like they are to light for that strong of a bow . I have the same bow after about 30 shot the limbs exploded. I called customer service long story short they sent me a whole new front end riser strings limbs and all. After the new set of limbs I have not used the hyperlite bolts I went out to wallmart and bought heavier ones about 5 dollers a peice and so far after about 40 shots not a problem yet. . I feel like the hyperlite are to light and kinda resemble a dry fire scenario . You will loose a lil speed with heavier bolts but you will make up some kinetic energy . The bow is plenty fast enough still with the heavier arrows. And it never hurts to gain kenetic energy even though it would probly make a pass through on a white tail with the 370 something grain hyper lites it sure will with heavier ones. Heavier arrows deliver and put less stress on a crossbow where lighter ones put more stress on one. Especially over time. I plan to buy weighted inserts to put in my hyperlite arrows to make them heavier so they dont go to waste since they seem to be good arrows except for being to light for that strong of a bow. They also make weights that screw into the arrow before your tip or broad head if u dont want to remove the inserts or mind the arrow being a lil bit longer. ..but hey what do I know I'm pretty new to this game my self. That's just a lil research. Good luck in the deer woods be safe and god bless. . Keep us updated on how your lethal 405 holds up and performs. I wish you well.
Keep me up to date. Tell me how it douse n holds up with just the hyperlites if u plan to use just them or what ever. Keep us posted. I would like to know how one would do with just the hyperlites shot out of it alone. I have now 80 + shots on mine with no trouble. With heavier arrows knock on wood lol.
can someone help me out, i bought this for my kid, and where you put the bolt there isnt that curved piece that holds the bolt in the channel, there is a small brush section, looks like a tooth brush, every photo ive seen, and video ive watched, the crossbow has that curved part, but not mine, was this something they changed at some point?
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Thanks for the response, after doing a little more digging I found that a lot of out of other crossbow companies are selling those calling those as an aftermarket add on, comma I'm just not a huge fan because the brush sits so far back on the bolt that the end of the bolt is able to move a little bit
I used the bolts that came with it. They say that some xbows with lighter bolts are at a near dry fire condition. So some say it's a good idea to use a little heavier bolts.
i got one last year and i went with a heavier bolt/arrow-i read that the factory arrows are light to get speed but not so good on kinetic energy so i got mossy oak 20in 325gr and they seem to work better for me than the killer instinct hyperlite 270grain-goin w thunderhead 125gr over the 100gr for more punch-i tried 22in bolts but they didnt fly too good for me-
Thank you so much for this and your other video on the 405. My kids just bought me one a few weeks ago from basspro. I have no experience with crossbows, so your videos are very helpful. What do you think about the videos out there on decocking using the cocking rope? I've been trying to find the silent crank but can't find it anywhere!
I've never decocked a xbow. I've always shot them to unload. I need to buy a crank also. We got 405s for my wife and daughter too (LINK ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html ) and they can't cock them with the rope. When I get the crank I'll do a video on it. Also check out my full xbow playlist if interested LINK ru-vid.com/group/PLksX0m4wrQHwtboy75o64oBtUhOOtChud Thanks for watching, KPO.
How I decock is : click safety off, remove bolt, apply cocking rope and hold securely (exactly how you normally cock to load) while your partner pulls the trigger.... release the pressure slowly and steadily. I have attempted to decock using the crank and the crank string broke, causing almost a dry fire and me almost poopin pants lol... never attempted that again. Great video, thanks!!
They do cock hard. You can buy an add on cocking crank or back off on the screws at the inner end of each limb. Don't go too far though. May want to watch some vids on this.
Hi. I'm looking into buying a crossbow for my hubby.. but not sure which one to get..i have 3 in mind which one do you recommend? CenterPoint Sniper XT390 Crossbow Package Killer Instinct Lethal 405 Crossbow Package MTECH USA DX-70
You can uncooke that crossbow with your pull string it is very simple. People think you got to shoot them but that’s a bunch of hog wash. Don’t be afraid there’s is nothing to fear. You take your pull string put it on the bow string just like you would if your going to cock it . Except you run the string all the way to one side. pull Handel both 🪝 on both sides of the bow you hold one side up I use my right side then take your left hand put the bow safety on fire holding up the string firmly squeeze the trigger it will release the string and you can slowly uncoke your crossbow it’s very simple to do. But just like driving a car you must pay attention to what your doing. Ten points can be done this away too. Ravens wicked ridge too it’s all in the pull string and applying the right method.
I've never hunted for those, but the speed is right up there with some of the faster crossbows. Of course skill level is a factor with any archery hunting. KPO
Any chance i can get me a DIY target for this one? I barely find information regarding targets that'll do for crossbows, i might have been looking in the wrong places but i didn't find any information as to whether or not clothes, plastic or whatever stuffed in a bag are enough Problem is: i kinda doubt it, but i really don't want to spend like 70 bucks or more on something i might be able to build myself for a lot less 😩 I just started with the bow, 2 days ago in fact, and due to lack of target i couldn't use the crossbow, i have to stick with the bow for now
I did a video that may help. The crossbow I used in the video shoots 315 FPS. Check it out ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ltFbinNBFWA.html
I stack 2 foam ones in front of my block target to help stop penetrating all the way thru, bolts go so far in it ruined fletching on 2 bolts bale of hay wrks too
Maybe shorten that rope up about an inch or two it'll be a lot easier to draw back. And try drawing it back with the hooks facing up instead of down the reason for that is with the hooks facing down there's a tendency for them to jump up onto the rail.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Too funny, I hadn’t seen that one but I do pity anyone that makes that mistake. Hope you enjoyed deer season, I saw your bride killed one, good for her. I’m in north west PA, and my archery season was uneventful but rifle starts Saturday. Anyhow, keep up the great videos, they are very enjoyable. 🙏✌🏻
I just bought mine, and for some reason I cannot pull the string back to cock it more than maybe 6 inches? Its really hard, am I doing something wrong? Or what the heck, I'm really frustrated ... does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to loosen it up maybe?
Xbow safety... I got a picture on a trail camera of a guy walking along with one.... Cocked and his hand was holding it right across the rail.. On the top of the rail.. Arrow loaded as well...
Since this video I have assembled 2 more. None of the ones I bought have a red cable slide. I did a second video that explains the cable slide install better. The directions are terrible, but I think I got it right. Here's a link if interested - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html Thanks, KPO.
Jamie, we bought 2 more as a family. So I did a second video on them. You might want to check that one out too as I learned a few more things after assembling 3 of them LINK - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html
How I got one for free: ordered it for $294 + tax on eBay with CCD (seller wasn't Killer Instinct) but they never gave me any kind of receipt so I could register it. After contacting seller numerous times about this and then demanding refund seller never did directly communicate with me so I appealed to eBay; eBay gave seller 5 days to give me receipt or arrange for return and full refund or I get full refund and get to keep bow which is what happened when they again didn't respond. Unfortunately, on the same day the refund showed up on my banking app the cable in one of the cams started fraying (only had it about 2 weeks), so I went to Bass Pro Shop and bought a Barnett XP 380 with CCD in store for $349 + tax. I did get an extended warranty on the 405 so I'll probably fix the cable and get rid of it, I hate the trigger.
Video went to fast, cant figure out what skews go where. They get stuck or dont skrew in. I'm not new to tools. The directions the bow came with are crap.
I agree the directions are crap. My wife and daughter got one too. I did a video on us putting those together also. I think I'm doing it right after doing it three times. Here is a link to that vid - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html It's just my interpretation of those crappy directions. I hope it helps. KPO
Junk my limbs cracked within 25 shots and Killer Instinct refuse to fix my limbs I had to argue with them for almost an hour on the phone They finally sent me a new front piece sold it went to X caliber been completely happy
I hate to hear that Matthew. So far we haven't had any problems with ours. I've seen mixed experiences with KI's customer service in videos and chat rooms. Some where totally happy and some were not. I'm sure that X caliber will last you a long time. KPO
I have 2 Excalibur's one of the Matrix Grizzly 305 with 6000 shots through her still going strong also have a MAG 340 Excalibur very happy customer service is amazing!!!
Rail lube and string wax are NOT the same. Rail lube is much thinner and basically turns into an oil when you rub it on the rail or flight deck. String wax is much thicker and stickier for use on strings only. I've been selling bows and crossbows at Bass Pro Shops for over 12yrs....just say'in
You know I agree. That was how I was shown by a dealer when I bought my first crossbow. But the "stick" they give you in the package is referred to as "rail lube" and they say to apply it to the string and rail. Maybe it's just a cheaper way to have one product do both, but I agree with you. Prior to buying this package I always used the light oil on the rail and wax on the strings. KPO
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Hello from Scotland, regarding lubricant, been using crossbows for a long time and I always use baby oil, works perfect, keeps strings and rails from drying out and cheap as chips. All the best.
Yea I thought so...I've noticed this lately they tend to say its the same. I have both for my adder and a custom pistol I have that has 140ib limb and other souped up goodies. But its obvious how different they are. One is "tacky" the other "slippery".
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors good question. I don't know. the free healthcare gives you peace of mind, but it's not high quality and it's not really free.
Maybe you should make the video more realistic and show how difficult it is putting it together and most of all how hard it is to cock! This crossbow is not for anyone that does not have very strong and I mean very strong upper arm and body strength! you wont cock it more than a few times in a row!
Yes, here you go. Here is a link to a video that shows how some shooters will need the cocking crank. In the video that your comment is in, my son didn't need it so I didn't mention it. LINK - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2Epmr_9ddcM.html And in this video I showed how there is some confusion about the cable slide installation ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jOhomUDhpzQ.html. You are welcome, KPO.
Just remember not everyone has "common sense "!!!😂 those comments have no common sense! Make sense? No? Maybe we have no common sense 😂😂. Ignore those comments!!!
Garbage!!! 2nd season and limbs are splitting. 3 guys all the same. Bought at different places. All have broken limbs. The replacement are same. Garbage. Wish I could post pics of split limbs
