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What crossbow to buy--that won't break?

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The last of my rants (for now, LOL). I'm kinda disgusted with the current state of manufacturing in the crossbow world. We'll see.
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@KGPNBK Год назад

A $5000 crossbow is not going to put any more critters in front of you than a $250 unit.

@2cthetruth Год назад

But it will be built to last and will kill that critter that does come along….dead

@KGPNBK Год назад

@@2cthetruth build by the same terrible company that does not warranty anything. I've killed critter I've ever shot with a 297fps cheapy and believe me more than you ever dream of. Practice, skill,shot placement,and confidence in your equipment goes a long way.

@2cthetruth Год назад

Ravin doesn’t warranty their products? Wow, didn’t know their warranty was fake! False advertising! You are going to get rich suing the pants off them! 🤦‍♂️ Sir, you don’t know what you are talking about. Second, your slow ass crossbow may get you dinner if it happens to walk within a few yards of you, but I don’t shoot tame animals…I shoot wild ones that you can’t get close too and spook easily. I like to have the ability to shoot and KILL a deer or bear out to 100 yards. I like to have equipment that is POWERFULL, that LASTS and is DEPENDABLE. You don’t have such a weapon, so don’t bash what you don’t have.

@BackyardBroadheads Год назад

Well said. And a crossbow won’t get more deer stopped in your shooting lane then a compound. Compound hunting is harder but crossbow hunting isn’t easy.

@2cthetruth Год назад

That being said a $20 sling shot won’t put any more critters in front of you than a $250 crossbow either….

@bensti69 Год назад

My dad and I started shooting crossbows this year. I spent quite a bit more money on Wicked ridge m370, he bought a Walmart center point Patriot 425. His Arrows are cheaper, his bow is faster and he’s hitting 60 yrd bullseye more consistently. I love my wicked ridge, it’s light, built in America and seems well built. I guess my point is, more money doesn’t always equal better performance. We’ll just have to see how they both hold up a year from now. 🤷🏻

@ozarksfirewood3936 Год назад

Absolutely! I was recently given a Barnett Jackal. This is my first crossbow. It’s old (10 years old), it’s relatively slow by modern crossbow standards (305-310 fps), but by golly is it accurate! My neighbor has some Killer Instinct that shoots over 400 fps. He’s frustrated because my older, slower crossbow outshoots his by a mile, and I didn’t have to spend $600 on it. It’s much more accurate than his KI and it’s quieter too!

@jonathanyates5198 Год назад

@@ozarksfirewood3936Was it gifted by Huntersthompson on crossbow nation by any chance?

@michaelkuzeppa7539 9 месяцев назад

That 370 is now discontinued on WRs site, good shooter tho

@rigobertovargas144 Год назад

At 70 yrs of youthfulness my eyesight was failing to adjust to peep sight, pin, and target, with a compound bow, 😮After missing a doe which thankfully I did not injure, I could either quit deer hunting,( which is an addiction) or try a crossbow. I have been hunting with a wicked ridge 370 for four years and love it. It had kept me in the game. I also hunt with one gun a Remington 1100 that I bought in 1970. Several other guns are in my possession but only get used at the range. I believe if it works why change it.

@randallflores-qr8cs Год назад

I still have my Mission MXB320 from around 2013. It's super accurate, quiet, lightweight, and reliable. There have been numerous times I thought about upgrading, but with all the problems I hear people having with the newer crossbows, I think an upgrade would be a downgrade lol.

@Kwagga29 Год назад

Well said. I have been hunting successfully in Africa with my $300 crossbow for three seasons now. In my opinion less is more. A cheap crossbow might not have all the fancy bells and whistles, but that just means that it has less that can break or fail when it matters most. My "Made in Taiwan", EK Archery Ballistic 410 performs consistantly and is deadly accurate - I have no reason to even look at another crossbow.

@2cthetruth Год назад

But would it hold up if you took it to Spain or Russia?

@Kwagga29 Год назад

@@2cthetruth It might.. EK Archery is a well known brand in Russia and their HQ is in The Netherlands.

@jonathanyates5198 Год назад

Be proud of that crossbow. Only a handful of crossbow makers are in the USA. Most are built in Taiwan including Killer Instinct, Barnett, Bruin, Bear and others. Engineers in USA might design them, but they are built in Taiwan, including Ravin which is owned by the same company that owns Centerpoint 😉

@myronchamberlain7734 10 месяцев назад

@jonathanyates5198 ten point is made in the United States I have the titan decock and also have a wicked ridge invader 400 made here also and I haven't had any problems with them

@clintsummers9728 Год назад

Nothing wrong with budget equipment. Nothing wrong with enjoying higher end equipment. A big thing for me if it's made in the USA and that's a deal breaker for me personally.

@mikemyers3515 Год назад

Your Walmart plan/idea, could actually work very well.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

So tempted to do it lol

@disband_thebbc5933 Год назад

I only use the cheap the Taiwanese recurves but then I'm in the UK so can't hunt. There very basic and lack the speeds they don't have bells and whistles but they just work. Never needed more than a serving or a new string.

@inthewoods3237 Год назад

I totally agree! Got a KI Bone Collector 380 for $126 at Wally on clearance, killed 5 nice bucks so far! Just grabbed a Centerpoint 405 for $106 this spring, haven’t gotten serious with it yet, it will be my backup or out of state bow.

@ronlongwellphoto Год назад

I went to a different shop yesterday to try and get some advice/help for my accuracy problems with my Tenpoint. Had a fascinating conversation with the bow tech there. They sell vertical bows, but also sell Tenpoint, Mission, and Ravin crossbows. He told me if I wanted a fairly bomb-proof crossbow, buy a Mission. The only problems they seen with Mission crossbows happen when the owner does something stupid. And even then, Mission has a lifetime no-questions-asked-warranty. All they have to do is call Mission, and Mission sends the parts right out, no questions asked. He said Tenpoint seems to be looking for reasons not to do warranty repairs, and for them to have to fight with the manufacturer is frustrating. All that said, I'm now looking for a replacement for my Tenpoint, and at the moment, Mission is leading the pack. Like you, I just want a non-finicky, durable, accurate crossbow, that just works. I also want the company to not be so nit-picky about proprietary stuff (aftermarket strings/cables, arrows, etc.). And it'd be delightful if I could change my own strings/cables. Mission ticks all those boxes for me, so I"m gonna start saving up. Thanks for this series of videos, Rich. Vertical bows aren't this hard (I used to own my own bow shop, BTW); crossbows shouldn't be either.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

100% agree, crossbows absolutely without question should be easier! That's kind of the whole point of crossbows! LOL

@KGPNBK Год назад

You will get no where battling with the manufacturer. A certain one you mentioned charges the dealer shipping on warranty parts. Not much of a warranty.

@robertwhite3752 Год назад

As always Rich speaks with wisdom. I personally have a Tenpoint RS 440 Havoc. I can tell you that I absolutely love this crossbow. But, I’m also going to be honest here and say that there are a couple things that I don’t like about it. 1. The price 2. The loud safety switch. I don’t know anyone that does like the price of Tenpoints crossbows? The safety switch can be eased on/off very slowly to where it’s inaudible, but, I’ve clicked it off in a rush before and a nice buck that I had in range absolutely heard it and spooked. I did get him later on in the season, but that day was spoiled by the noise made from the safety switch coming off. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going to Walmart and buying two low end crossbows for what is chump change in todays crossbow market. I know several people personally who do this. Just be expecting to get what you pay for. I know some friends I hunt with who would “NOT EVER” spend the money on a newer Tenpoint crossbow, not even the money for a Wicked Ridge. Some of them are going on their third season with these cheap crossbows, and one of them has had a very bad experience with them. I guess it just depends on the luck of the draw when it comes to that kind of engineering, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with this approach imo. 40 days until the archery season opens here in northeast Ohio. Wishing everyone their best season yet! 💯🏹🎯🦌🥩

@douglasborgaro6801 11 месяцев назад

@robertwhite Absolutely! Love what you have! Nothing wrong with a more economical bow. It will kill deer with impunity. The whole point is do what you love. No one should have to explain why they happened to choose a crossbow that was less expensive. But you also don’t have to explain buying one that was more expensive. Enjoy hunting! It’s all a beautiful thing!

@MichaelLakota-vc4tk Год назад

Good morning Rich I believe X-bow appreciation month to be the perfect time to address failures of equipment! Your audience is huge right now (I’m guessing). I have just about 2 of everything I own that has the potential for failure,including my vehicles Thanks Rich 👍🏻👍🏻

@mtnrnnr50 Год назад

I have 2 Excalibur Mag 340 Everything is exactly the same on both I do the same for my battle rifles. Arrows are the same, field tips, string, Hawke XB30, same Leapers UTG rings. The bows shoot exactly the same. We learned early in the military: 2 is 1, 1 is none

@rodgeraddington6044 11 месяцев назад

I have been watching ur channel for quite some time now. I'm glad to see someone dedicate time to a crossbow only subject. Great videos and information u give. I've been using a crossbow since the early 90's when I had to stop shooting a compound. I have owned and shot many different brands . Ten point, Horton, Parker, PSE, Centerpoint, Killerinstinct. The 2 that I have and use now are the killerinstinct fierce405bc and wickedridge warriorG3 by ten point. Those 2 company's have the best warranty service that I have dealt with. U call and they dont give a big hassle or run around about taking care of ur issues and u can actually speak with a real person instead of emails. That's the main selling point for me in a company's product. Thanks for the great videos and info keep up the good work

@larasea741 7 месяцев назад

My first crossbow was an Excalibur Micro Suppressor (2016). Killed 3 really nice bucks. Bought a Ravin R26 in 2019. After multiple string failures, broken limps, and cam replacements, it's sold. Hunted the last month of this season with the Micro. Purchased a Excalibur Wolverine for next season. Arrows will be compatible for both bows. No more cam bows or bows with internal cranks. I prefer to rope cock and If I need assistance I'll purchase the EXT Charger. Simplicity is key to me after my Ravin experience. I originally purchased the Excal for that reason. I drank the speed bow Koolaid and paid the price. Good luck with your channel. Total enjoy your content.

@Deathbybunjie 7 месяцев назад

Sorry to hear about the Ravin, there's lots of other crossbows though. But hope you like the Excals.

@neabowhunters8107 Год назад

Yes sir They all have issues of some sort. Nothing is made to last anymore it’s all made disposable. I unfortunately couldn’t find a crossbow I liked anymore other than my original slower Excalibur. So I went to traditional archery $170 bow and keeping it in the kill zone to 20 yards. I don’t like all these cranks and 500fps and bows you have to rely on a dealer to take care of. We shall see how this season plays out.

@2cthetruth Год назад

I’ve had a ravin r20 since they came out. Also just got a ravin r29x two years ago. No problems at all. Change strings every 2 years and you are good to go.

@2cthetruth Год назад

Also took a doe at 70 yards with the 29x. Would be comfortable out to 100 yards. Unreal piece of equipment.

@Bizquik1980 5 месяцев назад

I've had a Barnett Whitetail Hunter for 10 years. I've only changed the string and cables once and it still shoots like new. Faster isn't always better

@Deathbybunjie 5 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with the old ones but all things considered, 400 ft per second is definitely better than 300 ft per second. That said, your Whitetail Hunter is one of those crossbows that has probably killed more deer than any other crossbow model ever made. Good stuff!

@kevinkiernanoutdoors3413 26 дней назад

I have a Wicked Ridge Raider 400. Had an Excalibur 355. Moved to NYS where Excaliburs are not allowed. If I could, I would go back to the Excalibur in a heartbeat.

@ieatcaribou7852 10 месяцев назад

That’s a good plan. I recently went to Bass Pro and bought the Killer Instinct Boss 405 for $300. I’ve been shooting it daily. It’s not high end, the safety is incredibly loud, the scope was garbage (switched it out with a Luepold), you can’t decock it and a few other inconveniences, but for the price I love it and I’m positive it’ll kill deer dead. Keep up the videos, I’m learning with each one.

@Daniel-ob2ml Год назад

I bought a new crossbow last year. I did my due diligence by researching on line. But. When it came to the purchase I went to a large local sports shop and picked up every crossbow in sight. Some were to heavy. Some were front end heavy. Some were just not comfortable to hold or carry. I found one that felt right for me. I am happy with my choice. While at the sports shop another gentleman was only looking for the most expensive crossbow, all he did was check the price tags. He was talking out loud a he did this. When he found the most expensive crossbow he took it to the counter and purchased it. I hope it was worth the money.

@3006USMC Год назад

You did exactly what I did. Amount of difference between the crossbows is crazy. I picked up the 10 point turbo 360 and I just felt perfect in my hands. I’ve had it for five years now accurate as you could want and has killed dang near everything.

@DubstepMonkey42 Год назад

Gotta say I do love these videos where you just rant about things as it gives your honest opinion and I care about your opinion you have been doing this for Alot longer than myself so your opinion has helped in some purchases. Thank you for all that your doing. Your friend from New Zealand.

@striperswiper1 Год назад

After we figure this out, maybe someone can help me find a garden tiller that keeps working!

@justinbravo5353 Год назад

Loving the rant videos it’s like having a meat and greet haha!

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Lol

@anvil49 Год назад

Agreed! I have a 10 year old Horton Legend. Shoots like a dream[ like OB] and no fancy tech stuff.

@one-eyedarcher Год назад

Not a bad idea Rich! Can buy 5 or even 10 cheap bows for the price of one high dollar bow. I know some guys who buy a couple of the low end Barnetts and are happy as a clam. I for one am done with the high dollar bows. 😊

@driftlesshunter9200 Год назад

I find that interesting.

@hermantaylor178 Год назад

Question what pistol grip do you have on the Vital X?

@one-eyedarcher Год назад

@@hermantaylor178 It's made by Future Forged.

@MichaelLakota-vc4tk Год назад

I believe peer pressure or possibly “group status” is somewhat leading to the purchase of the higher end X-Bows High school all over again! Gotta be popular Lose that assumption NOT HEALTHY! No need to prove yourself 😊 Good luck everyone this year and hopefully many many more!! Mike

@mossygreen270 Год назад

I understand what you are saying I hunt and buy alone no pressure here . Although I am sure that fits for some people, some like motorcycles , some like fancy cars , some people like to collect $1000 knives. Or leather bowling ball bags. You understand where I'm going , for me it's hunting equipment , that is my passion and that is what brings me joy , so that is what I spend my extra money on . I make love to my equipment daily lol if you get what I mean. Wear the paint off it touching it.

@MichaelLakota-vc4tk Год назад

@@mossygreen270 Yea I get what you mean bud Some how you need to rephrase that 😀I cannot stop laughing!!! But again I do get it!! Shoot straight! And have fun which is #1

@MichaelLakota-vc4tk Год назад

@@mossygreen270 Still laughing!!!

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

We shouldn't have to settle for 300 ft per second in 2023. If I wanted status I would be shooting a 505 haha

@ilysandefur Год назад

I had my Burris oracle x less than a year and I was sighting it in and for some reason the scope kept saying 62 yards even though I was at 20 yards but the customer service was great they paid to ship it to them and with in 2 weeks I had a new scope.

@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill Год назад

That's one of Burris's pluses. They have good customer service. I had bought a DNZ scope mount that changed their torque specs from 25 in/lbs to 35 in/lbs on their packaging, "like all scopes can handle that", and my scope tube was crushed by the rings. DNZ gave me a big run around, saying all scopes that cant handle that torque are the equivalent of a junk Walmart scope. The CEO for DNZ is pretty ignorant. They post the torque specs, knowing that guys like us all are using torque wrenches like wheeler fat wrench, but CEO says to use Allan wrench, and the torque cant be achieved with a torque wrench. Are you telling me, your achieving by feel 35 inch pounds using a Allan? What a joke. So basically the CEO said, we post a torque spec on packaging, but it cant be achieved with common tools we know outdoorsman/hunters, gun enthusiast would commonly be using, in the industry (like a wheeler fat wrench), to just use a Allan.

@nathanmorkovsky2855 Год назад

I like the way you think!!

@Mike-cc2eu Год назад

You just hit the nail on the head Rich I’ve got two center point 370s got them both for under 500 dollars and that’s my back up until I get the other one fixed. No matter what you spend on a crossbow your going to have a great time!!!

@williammunny9206 Год назад

I guess we are lucky in my state ….crossbow season starts September 23 and goes to February 28, of 24’….. I start shooting around your crossbow appreciation month to get all the kinks worked out prior to season…. and if I go down during season, I just go down. maybe even go Crappie fishing. I do, however, have compassion for the people who have just that split second in their daily busy lives to go hunt and their gear goes down and it ruins hotels, tags and anything else purchased for the hunt… maybe if Toyota made a crossbow 🤔 😁

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

😆

@redneckurbantransplant5931 Год назад

Rich you know what? My Oricle x just stopped working. I set it off for repair and got it back in a week. It seems to be working fine. I am with you I do not want to be in the woods and say what if.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Man, I did not want to hear this LOL but hopefully it works out for the best for both of us

@redneckurbantransplant5931 Год назад

One thing to keep in mind.I noticed you have a pretty good slope in your yard. I talked with Burrus about truing. It really is a good idea to sight in your bow on a horizontal plain.If you sight in on a slope your scope may shoot high or low. It's mechanics adjust your scope from a horizon truing for shooting pointed up or down.I thought you should give that some thought. No one likes a bad day in the woods. @@Deathbybunjie

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

@redneckurbantransplant5931 the scope takes angle into account, all good...if it can't do that, it's no good (any good rangefinder today does that)

@mikeodonnell7350 Год назад

I’ve used crossbows the last 8 years I’m 61.. prior used compounds for decades I started with sniper 370 after broken limbs on 3 occasions over 2 years I switched to ten point !! Never an issue since then in 40 plus deer over 6 years

@randalwells1917 Год назад

I agree i think even u were happier with simple and cheaper bunjie ,,,,,,maybe overcomplicating things isnt a good thing

@mossygreen270 Год назад

Well I have shot Mathews since the MQ1 and upgraded bows as a new model intrigued me. Never had an issue with any of them only sold one of the 4 the DXT over time it never felt right to short. I developed a shoulder tweak so I had to go to the crossbow. I have a old school Horton which I still have you know the one with the adjustable scope ramp , the dial range. Great idea back then. I purchased 2 Horton havocs , nice crossbow a matter a fact the better half still uses hers and loves it . I sold mine and upgraded to the Mission Sub1 . With a 3.5x10x42 Sig BDX scope. I WOULDNT change a thing , I guess I am very Matthew's loyal but to this day I feel you can't go wrong with their products. I mean the Sub1 was a 3 year project before release, it had to be just so. And it shows by the quality and craftsmanship of this bow. Our local pro shop here was invited to shoot the Sub1 a year before its release they wanted to have it just right. I don't know if you know this but to be a Mathewss dealer and work on their equipment you have to go to Sparta WI to the school . They are very serious about taking care of their customers.

@user-ji9se1cz8d 9 месяцев назад

But I am beginning to question the death by Bungie podcast have loved watching this show for years

@Deathbybunjie 9 месяцев назад

🤷

@user-fu2fx5hi9e 6 месяцев назад

Excalibur, Excalibur, excel Humber all the way. Have 2 of them allow both of them. 2013 axiom. And two thousand and twenty two Matrix three forty Have always had excellent customer service. 21 pair of bad limbs and several other small issues I definitely stand behind their product

@M1keG23 4 дня назад

Your theory really isn’t bad, I now have just my wicked ridge ridge Blackhawk 360 but my first crossbow was a $300 killer instinct hero 380 and now on Amazon you can get the same hero 380 just in black for $199 I’m really thinking of getting one as my backup

@PattersonPatch Год назад

still using a Bruin Ambush 410+ purchased in Dec of 2020. Was my first crossbow and still my only crossbow. Two seasons, two deer. works for me at the 40 yards I have it dialed in for.

@mr.skeptical3071 Год назад

I had the wicked ridge invader XP. Deadly accurate, but sold it for a center point CP 400. Unbelievably fast and super narrow!

@MichaelLakota-vc4tk Год назад

Rich I caught the sarcasm in your last message. Thank you for opening my eyes and mind! I was almost bragging about having a special bow press and strings and cables on hand and The Bow Press HAS Already paid for itself……what’s that telling me about the equipment I have?!?! You seen right through that! Now,even though I love my bows I have to wonder-is it all worth it???!! Thanks Rich for letting me see the big picture!😐

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Bow press in my future I bet lol

@jamesgarland4990 Месяц назад

We need more ranting. Honest thoughts on the state of crossbows please.

@christopherbryant6020 Год назад

I feel that I got pretty lucky thrue the whole learning experience. Used you as my main resource, " I am a student of Bunjee " . Bad exp. with Barnett and their customer service. Switched to a Centerpoint sniper 370 with a UTG scope. Gold Tip Ballistics with fixed broadheads. Just like my hunting I tried to take all the variables out of my crossbow shooting and routine , all the way down to not messing with lighted knocks . Anything that was not consistent and anything that was a aggravation had to go. Now I'm golden. It's fun. Reliable, and I get a buck and doe every year . Very rewarding. They say in crossbows ,faster does not translate to reliability . I'm perfectly content under 400 fps without all the headaches.

@christopherbryant6020 Год назад

Was just reading the comments and there seems to be a theme when it comes to Centerpoint crossbows .

@davev7840 Год назад

I enjoy your honest videos. There are less and less creators out there staying honest gonna go with your Walmart idea makes the most logical sense.

@stevenhicks815 8 месяцев назад

I will stay with my Excalibur mag 349 and micro 380. Got backup limbs for mag 340 so never be down

@shane3878 Год назад

Finally shot the AXE 405 I bought last year. Holy Crap! I'm glad I got it sighted in using only 3 bolts cuz 2 of the bolts are trashed. One buried into my new 425 field point bag @ 20 yds. Vanes toast. The other is currently sitting in the broad head target long ways. The nock is sticking out one side and the front is sticking out the other side. 40yds and it was a fresh spot on the target. It's a heavy cuss when you pick it up but when you shoulder it, it is perfectly balanced. Excellent trigger.

@tomecolodge 3 месяца назад

Still shooting a wham o powermaster I got when I was 12. Same original string that I coated in shoo goop. Also a Barnett commando with a new string and 400 gr. bolts that has put one arrow into another arrow twice at 20 yards in the last 10 years. New stuff is leery for me. Gonna buy a new one as soon as I know what will last.

@user-xm7kh8fo3g 10 месяцев назад

My crossbow broke too. So I ordered one from Barnett. A month later it hadn't shipped so I cancelled the order due to absolutely no customer support. Trying to call them was like making a call to a government office. And they never answered the tickets I made online. So now I'm looking for an alternative thus, here I am at your channel. Instant Like and SUBSCRIBE! Greetings from Alaska.

@Deathbybunjie 10 месяцев назад

That is a common complaint with them unfortunately with an otherwise good company! Good luck.

@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill Год назад

Ive actually had good luck with Burris scopes. They are a go to brand, but not sure about their high tech ranging stuff. Seems when anything in tech world says smart tech, and top of the line, it ends up being opposite. We see this at my work as well. Our computer systems end up having more steps than less, and things are supposed to be getting better/smarter? We live in opposite world, and when you peel back the curtain of distractions, things are getting worse, than better.

@halbarton9072 Год назад

My back up is sitting on a stores shelf at this time. Not sure what store, not sure what crossbow. That will be determined at the time of need. Maintain what you have and then replace if necessary. If I have to purchase and sight in before an evening hunt - so be it. The current crossbow KI bone collector 370 still is consistent yes, I’m the weak link here!

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Nothing wrong with that plan

@user-oi7se1iw4h Год назад

I bought a Carbon Express off of The internet for under $200. 5 years later, five trips to PA from Texas, one set of strings and 12 deer in the freezer. I only shoot this crossbow. Put the bolt where it needs to go and any CB works.

@stevendrake477 Год назад

There's always a thought in the back of my head that something may happen with the crossbow. I've told my wife if I have a hunting trip coming up. Or if mine breaks during the season not to be mad but I'll be buying a new one. I've heard some horror stories of people's limbs breaking, then they either have warranty issues, or it takes forever to get a set of new limbs. Not only is it pretty annoying to deal with, it's also dangerous if they break. I don't think I should have to always be worried that a hunting trip will be ruined because I decided to use my crossbow lol..

@verumsui7646 11 дней назад

I’m looking at the Mission Sub1 XR for my wife. (I have a Barnett Raptor STR). My thought is that she likes it, she will hunt more and be committed. When she doesn’t hunt, I will use it and love it. It seems like it will last and the co. seems solid but who knows. That being said, its hard to justify $2100 for a crossbow. I’ve looked at others and they all seem inferior. I’ve been researching and going to stores all over town, just can’t make up my mind. The affordable crossbows are heavy, too long, cheaply made. The sub1 is too expensive and who knows what problems I might still have. Tough.

@bigDbigDbigD 5 месяцев назад

The most important thing is dependability!

@Owen4it 9 месяцев назад

It would be a great video experiment and I'm sure you'd gather plenty of viewers... how ever, going back to you get what you pay for, it certainly depends on the quality of the product. You pay for extras like a better fit and finish, smoother triggers, speed, quietness, weight, safety features and a real person to hear any complaint and provide service. Although cheap enough, if an item breaks on it, it's most likely a complete replacement... from China? Brand name does give you the security of knowing you can get it serviced... at least a minor item while on a hunting trip out of town. I don't know about you but an item has to feel good, look good as well as preform for me to "want" to carry it!

@mouser857 10 месяцев назад

I love how your bear appears to be smiling... love it.

@sethrichardson9781 Год назад

🤣I have two cheap 400 fps crossbows, found Death by Bunjie on RU-vid, started hunting and have 2 freezers full of Venison! This was a great video.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

A recipe for Success LOL thank you very much

@laryblodgett4295 Год назад

This is Lary. Again... oh yes: I still own the two Wally Mart crossbows as backs. There is nothing wrong with them, thet are a little slower but took deer 🦌 just as dead as my Shadow does. But I fell in love ❤️ with my Shadow NXT. ( ME AN MY SHADOW) sing along with me Rich 😅

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

😅

@douglasborgaro6801 11 месяцев назад

My first crossbow was a Carbon Express, Intercept Supercoil. At the time, it wasn’t the cheapest, but for about $600 I got an entire starter kit. It was a very accurate bow and I took several deer with it, including my first crossbow deer. I have many fond memories of it. I donated it to a friend whose daughter was interested in crossbow hunting. I switched to a Ravin R10, because I wanted to. I was fascinated with Ravin and Ravin company was located in the same town as where my grandparents lived & where I spent a lot of time growing up. Was there differences between the Ravin and the Carbon Express? Absolutely! But the Carbon Express was a joy! It properly introduced me to the world of crossbow hunting. By the way, my friends daughter successfully harvested her first crossbow deer with that same Carbon Express. Absolutely smoked that deer with a 25 yard shot!

@Deathbybunjie 11 месяцев назад

That's great 👍

@Cloud4hundred20 Год назад

I must be lucky I never had a problem with my crossbows breaking. The only thing I had to fix or replace was the string.

@gramps5157 Год назад

I have a Ten Point Blazer Crossbow. It's older than Bunjie. Ten Point stopped making it years and years ago. It's a solid, solid Crossbow and I never want to part with it.

@bradleyott52 Год назад

I agree with buying the cheaper crossbow pairs. I have a Centerpoint sniper 370, paid $199.00 for it. It is fast and very accurate to 50 yards. My nephew has a Barnett crossbow that he paid less than $300.00 for. It is fast and accurate and he has killed numerous deer with it. I have been looking at getting another Centerpoint as a backup for the same reasons you mentioned in this video. Glad that I'm able to see your videos again!

@destrynewsome4299 Год назад

Good idea rich. I have 2 CP Wrath 430X and the original Wrath 430 both works great for me. $850.00 for the 2 with no issues so far nock on wood.

@furtrapper11 15 дней назад

I got the Lethal 405 for $165 on sale at Bass Pro. Great value for a good crossbow.

@Deathbybunjie 15 дней назад

That really is amazing! Good luck out there

@webincomeincome8767 Год назад

You talked about buying two $250 bows and when one breaks use the other. In that portion of the video you put up a pick of Killer Instinct. I recently had an issue with my Ki bow (not a fault of the bow),so I called them up and told them I am going elk hunting with it this coming week and sent it back. They repaired the bow and sent it back out the same day. Great customer service experience.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Now that's great to hear!

@mwallace6540 Год назад

Great idea!

@ryansumners3153 Год назад

I spent about 300$ in total on my barrnet 350 from Walmart. It's shooting something like 365 fps and accurate out to about 40 yards. The only mods I've made was to upgrade the scope and bolts. Love it!

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Man, I am jealous. I love that! That is so great to hear. Good luck out there!

@ParasitikOne Год назад

I have the stalker 380 that was a hell of a deal at academy a couple years ago(129bones) and it shoots great out to 40 also … without much practice I can drill a coke can(12 oz) at 40 80-90% of the time(I think some of my bolts have some in flight issues but they hit within a couple inches of the can)… use it occasionally but I’m usually a compound bow guy.

@burkstwelve Год назад

I shoot a Mission MXB400 and the only issue is the cold weather and how it will shoot low. I got that figured out and no issues. Before my Mission Crossbow I shot a Mathews Z9 bow for about 6-7 years. In 12-13 years of shooting Mathews Z9/ Mission MXB400 no issues. I did have a string break due to a nock on a Mission Bolt being off a little bit and it eventually cut my string. Everything was free and I got a new Mission Bolt and a String for ZERO. That is just my opinion on a great company and customer service.

@arkbama6 8 месяцев назад

Rick, my only concern with that buy two bows at Walmart is this. The bow you featured is a KI. I went through 3 sets of cracked limbs with a Ripper 415. I also have a 10point and while it’s more money the 10point has never snapped. 10point has been a solid, dependable bow. I’d say go with a company with track record of not breaking

@joshblainer2652 Год назад

My 300.00 centerpoint amped 415 is on its 4th season. No issues, just regular maintenance. I'm hoping I'll still be shooting it 10 years from now but if not I allready shot 3 bucks, 1 pig, and probably 12 doe with it, so I've allready got my money's worth out of it

@martymccollum7890 Год назад

I've killed deer with a Walmart crossbow, in fact I bought it right after I found Death by Bunjie. It's a Bear X kronicle I still have that bow , but now I hunt with a killer instinct boss 405 .Both crossbows cost under $400.

@josephcormier5974 Год назад

Well I have learned a lot from your rants and look to learn more thanks for the information two thumbs up

@briargoatkilla Год назад

My son and I have killed several deer with a Barnett Recruit and a Tasco red dot scope using stock arrows and Carbon Express Torrid SS heads. I'd carry it on any hunt anywhere with complete confidence, and it's about the cheapest setup money can buy.

@ernestjean7483 10 месяцев назад

Have Nick talk to a real professional off season. There's plenty of experts in shops. I'm luck enough to live in NH close to Wyvern Creations. Dave has talked me out of the crossbow I wanted twice. Again, OFF SEASON. Dave has always help match me to bow that fit me rather than the expensive eye candy I wanted. If Nick ever makes it to NH, have him call Dave. He may not know it when he leaves Dave's, but the proof is in the pudding and I've never had bad experience with wyvern. I lost a crank to tenpiont nitro x and Dave not only gave me new crank handle but fix the problem as well. No questions at all. As for Burris. You have to Crack a few eggs before you can make a perfect omelet. Thanks for the most enjoyable videos. Like the humor and honesty.

@robertbrown3019 Год назад

I own three different Center Point crossbows one I can use in New York and the other two I can not. The New York friendly one has had the limb break but their service was fantastic and that is one thing that matters when a product fails.

@catfishchronicles3282 Год назад

Well Rich. When I bought my latest crossbow a Wicked Ridge X4. Cost me $399 at Cabelas. I was all geared up to spend like $1500 on a Ravin. The sales associate at the time pointed me to the Wicked Ridge. Said save your money. It will kill anything out to 40 plus yards and here’s the best part. It costs a third less than the Ravin I was looking at and just as good. In 5 yrs or selling crossbows. That was the only one no one has brought back w a complaint or warranty issue for malfunctioning. Going into my third season as tempted as I am to get a new crossbow. Why fix something not broke. Changed cables n got an Oracle scope but still very reliable n familiar w it. It’s proven itself. Sometimes it pays just simply ask a sales associate whose been there for their off the record honest opinion.😊

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

This is great to hear thank you

@joshuatate9163 Год назад

All of this is why I will just stick to my old Axiom SMF. It never breaks and just plain works. Seems like all of the newer crossbows have a lot of issues. I agree with you about Excalibur. I would never buy a new one because they just can't be trusted.

@mossygreen270 Год назад

I watched a video a gentleman put on here . He was simply testing 20inch bolts and 22 inch bolts. Let me tell you 500 fps or 300 fps wont make a dang difference on a Whitetail as loud as the bolts are in flight . His camera was set up at the target perffectly and they all sounded like a jet coming infor a landing . That wasnt his point of the video but the deer can definitely hear that coming at them regardless of how fast. I was shocked how loud they are.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

I'm not sold on Arrow sound being all that important, I have a few reasons which I will share in future videos, but off the top of my head I would suggest that since they can only hear it for the last 10 yards or so it really doesn't make any difference. They are not moving in 10 yards of Arrow flight regardless of whether you're shooting 300 or 500 ft per second. Plus, with my crossbows, they are also loud that unless you're quite a ways away that crossbow going off is actually alarming. Way more alarming than the arrow would be, although I do believe the arrow continues to give them information about where the threat is coming from. Just my thoughts off the top of my head, and if you find that video send it to me I'd love to see it. I actually was going to do videos along those lines this summer but with my scope issues I'm having trouble getting that far.

@contemporaryprimitiveman3469 Год назад

I just bought my first Xbow. Was doing some research and I saw the centerpoint wrath 430 on sale. seemed ok, $750 retail but picked it up for $540 and $100 mfg rebate making the whole package with silent crank and 3 bolts $440. Just getting it set up but so far looks good. I've got over 50 years experience with archery and arrow building I think that helps.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Experience sure does help I bet!

@edl7454 8 месяцев назад

Scorpyd has to be the simplest least overstressed, easy to maintain crossbow out there. I have 2 of them since 2020 , they were both sighted in 2020 and have never had an issue and they continue to stay sighted in. . Each has had their string replaced once. Yes the guy in florida is a subject matter expert on them as well. Wonky data on a website does not make one iota of difference, shooting it does.

@whitetailhaze6407 Год назад

You should look at the Hickory Creek mini crossbow

@davidthomson2794 Год назад

Something I can change the string in the field so Excalibur (micro 340 and 380). Also spare limbs are a quarter the price of the complete bow, a no brainer for me.

@driftlesshunter9200 Год назад

Perfect crossbow = features I like in the KI Swat X1 & the Mission Sub-1 combined. Narrow compact package, enclosed barrel, easy to cock/decock with both hands on the rope cocker, limbs that can be backed out to replace the cables/string without a bow press, excellent warranty, good customer service, & all in one package for under $1,000. That's all I ask for! 😃

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Me too, all I want is the perfect crossbow!

@dennisrobinson753 Год назад

I bought a wick ridge NXT 400 7 months ago shot it a bunch this summer going into my first season, so far no problem Ten point seams to be a great company

@gslam8571 Год назад

I bought a CenterPoint dagger 390 few years ago /I've fallen in it /dropped it /I walk with a cane so it takes some abuse for me it's what I could afford /it's been great so far and it has taken a few deer to !

@darylaboyce 7 месяцев назад

Cheaper is great until you have a problem. I've read countless reviews of people who bought a cheap crossbow and nobody will service them, and/or bad customer service. Who wants to miss part of deer season because they can't get their crossbow fixed? Here in Michigan, everyone works on Tenpoint/ Wicked Ridge. I would pay $500 to $700 on a Wicked Ridge before buying any other cheap crossbows knowing you can always get it serviced everywhere, and there will always be parts available 10 years down the road. .

@Deathbybunjie 7 месяцев назад

Nothing wrong with that either, BUT in theory you could buy 3 identical crossbows from Walmart for that much and not miss a single minute of the season. Just use one up and switch to the next one. When all three are used up, buy 3 new ones. 😁

@darylaboyce 7 месяцев назад

@@Deathbybunjie 😆 that could work for some people! For me there are other considerations though....ie..Made in USA/support the local bow shop....i also take hunting trips out West in Nebraska, don't want to pack extra weapons....I am willing to pay more for superior technology.....[I've only owned one crossbow for the last nine years ($700 Tenpoint Turbo XLT2) and still love the Acu50 integrated rope, still much better technology than all other brands that carry a separate rope]....next bow will be with Acuslide because it is superior tech. (probably $1000 Tenpoint Venom X)....i can afford $1000 especially for superior tech.

@dana44169 Год назад

Scorpyd you can not get everywhere and in my opinion is worth buying,being that I have a deathstalker and a tremor.😊

@RowCall219 Год назад

I use a Rocky Mountain 360, total poop. Switched to a Barnett during season and tagged out. Bought a bone collector 370 this year. Barnett are ok but they have string issues a lot. Even the one I used last season.

@joepayne7843 Год назад

Honestly! Centerpoint for the money, I just ordered a wrath 430x to replace my 370 sniper that I have taken deer with, nothing wrong with the bow. I just wanted something faster. I never shoot at a deer over 40 yards. Oh! And make sure that he is broadside. That is the best advice I could give anyone.

@joel11230 Год назад

Good points rich, I don’t think there is a crossbow available that “won’t break”. I will say my first crossbow was the KI ripper 415 that had bad problems with limbs breaking. Mine have not as of yet but I don’t shoot it every day. Just as accurate as my ten point siege. I will never spend that kind of money again(tenpoint) on a crossbow. The decocking is an awesome feature but do I need it? No. Matter of fact I don’t plan on buying another crossbow now. Hope I don’t need to. If I do Excalibur is what I’ll look at for it’s simplicity.

@josephboyle8419 Год назад

I shoot a center point dagger 390 I got on clearance for less than 100. I can hit half dollars at 40. But I spent another 100 on a better scope. I always change the scope. Hit Walmart right after archery season that's when you'll find the clearance crossbows. I do it every year

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

Upgraded scope goes a long way!

@ricks.5313 Год назад

Too bad Parker went out of business. Been using a Parker Tomahawk and the scope it came with without any issues since 2012. Dry fired numerous times. It really like the easton bloodline bolts with a muzzy tricoar broadhead. the yardage marks on the scope are darn near spot on. Dreading the day i'll have to fork out a couple hundred bucks for a new crossbow. I love this thing.

@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill Год назад

Yeah, I was interested in their Thunderbolt, I believe it was called, but not sure 100%. Reviews were decent, and price wasn't too bad.

@TODinWY Год назад

I'm with you on that. I've had a Safari Magnum since 2004. I have never had a problem. Not one. The fastest speed I've gotten from it with a 475-grain bolt is 315 fps. That 'bow feels, looks, and is solid as a rock.

@peterpoel1019 Год назад

The faster the more force it’s holding = easier to break. Bungie OG is one of the simplest modern xbow. I run a Mission sub-1 XR which is fast. Go with a company that has a good warranty and rep. Killer instinct, Mission, and 10-pt are good per my dealer

@peterchabot8460 Год назад

Actually anything can break ,anytime or moment .also a good point Rich.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

A very good point indeed!

@davemeise2192 Год назад

Any crossbow that shoots around 400 fps is going to do well as the game doesn't have as much time to react after you release the arrow. The 400 fps crossbows have been around long enough they should have the kinks/defective stuff worked out by now so they should be reliable. I like your idea of getting two of them. We hunt with rifles too and always bring two rifles on the trip although both are different. One is the primary one and the other is the backup. We shoot them enough we can adapt quickly but not so much with a crossbow so two of the same make, model might be a good idea.

@keithcushing8162 Год назад

I'm glad you said your having trouble with your sight I heard you say good things about them I was going to get 1 now I'm not

@moosejcthunter5686 Год назад

I hunt will a barnett c6 wildcat. Cost 290 dollars. This will be year 8 hunting with it. New strings and serving only. Kills and works just fine.

@frankwigley1596 11 месяцев назад

I got me and my daughter a Centerpoint Patriot 425 and we love them.

@jeffboutilier5075 Год назад

I'm enjoying the "rant" style videos, reminds me of the family Guy episode where Peter has his own show,,,"what grinds my gears ". Not saying you're the Peter Griffen of crossbows..but. 😅.

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

👍🏻

@Dark30Outdoors Год назад

From watching some of your videos it seems pretty clear paying up for a brand name crossbow doesn’t get you reliability at all! My 260 fps crossbow kills deer dead out to 30 yards and it’s limbs are fine here in year 6. Cheap, effective and reliable! ✅

@Deathbybunjie Год назад

What gives you that impression for my videos? The scorpyd is pretty impressive...

@SSwanger Год назад

You should have a Walmart Challenge video with the Barnett XP350

@matthewcrosby7146 Год назад

Bought a Wrath 430 because I wanted a faster more compact crossbow that wouldn’t break the bank. Initially thrilled, but I broke a string after only 150 shots or so. Back to Excalibur while I get it replaced, retuned and and relighted. Grrrrr! Why did I change!?!?!