Great video, Matt! I recently had a Barnett Whitetail Pro STR crack both limbs on the left side and I was considering switching to a Killer Instinct bow. You've sold me on the Vital X 430! For your Pheonix bolts, did you randomly start the first vane and work around 120 degrees or were the shafts spine aligned from Sirius? Just curious... Keep up the good work!
I tried spine indexing them myself, some of which I did well. I verified all by nock tuning. Totally fine to just fletch em up, nock tune and save your best arrows for broadheads!
i already had the lethal 405 and really liked it, so after watching your videos on the Vital 430 i bought one, I am very impressed with the trigger, and how it shoots. Thanks for the info
Great review, I have been thinking about getting a 430. I also would like to see 100yd accy with a fixed blade, it would give a better test of stability I would think. Bought a few Crimson Talon 150 gr Clevers to try, haven’t shot them very much yet as I am building new arrows, will let you know.
That's impressive! I'm looking to replace my current crossbow (PSE Fang), and you just made the decision for me with that 100 yard group. Thanks for a great channel! (I also commend you on the devotionals-very Christ-honoring!)
Outstanding Matt! Fixing to purchase this cross bow. It would be interesting to see the 100 shot with a broad head. Ive made a 60 yard shot dead bulls eye with my KI 425 ripper with my MV36 KI scope using a Zombie bolt with a 125 g Serve total weight 577g speed ring set at 370
Looks like that bow shoots really good. It’s still on my list. By the way, I lost your email address somehow or at least I can’t find it. I wanted to talk to you about the Magnus stinger buzz cut 4 blade 150 grain broadheads What kind of blood trails do you get with your Magnus heads?
Sirius Phoenix is my fav. The KI HYPR arrows with heavier inserts work well too. Just got some of the new KI Carbon Composite arrows to try, we'll see how those stackup.
RandallFlores-qr8cs Ive had outstanding accuracy with Serve 125g broad head using Blk Eagle Zombie slayer bolts. Total weight 577g. I did not have the accuracy with a Sirius Phoenix bolt
Excellent accuracy to be sure. Please redo your test with your broadhead of choice. I don't mean to be sceptical, nor is this a dare to entice anyone into taking excessivly long hunting shots. It would be interesting to see what kind of accuracy can be had with actual hunting equipment.
Hey bud I guess I just don't get it and never will you got a crossbow that supposed to shoot 430 ft a second and you've absolutely killed it by shooting a 490 some grain are out of it that would be like buying a Corvette and put a 4-cylinder motor in it absolutely killing the performance I just don't understand it
Good shooting buddy that was impressive
Great video, Matt! I recently had a Barnett Whitetail Pro STR crack both limbs on the left side and I was considering switching to a Killer Instinct bow. You've sold me on the Vital X 430! For your Pheonix bolts, did you randomly start the first vane and work around 120 degrees or were the shafts spine aligned from Sirius? Just curious... Keep up the good work!
I tried spine indexing them myself, some of which I did well. I verified all by nock tuning. Totally fine to just fletch em up, nock tune and save your best arrows for broadheads!
i already had the lethal 405 and really liked it, so after watching your videos on the Vital 430 i bought one, I am very impressed with the trigger, and how it shoots. Thanks for the info
Fantastic! Glad you like it, it’s a great bow 👍
Nice vid. Would you take the vital x 430 or the swat x1? I need a new crossbow and looking at the swat x 1 and vital x
Oh man that's a tough one. The SWAT X1 is still my favorite, love the compact bullpup frame and trigger on it. Can't go wrong with either though!
That was kickass Matt definitely a barn burner of a crossbow that out shines a ravin or ten point for the money value!
Thank you! With that accuracy, it's an incredible value!
Absolutely
Great review, I have been thinking about getting a 430.
I also would like to see 100yd accy with a fixed blade, it would give a better test of stability I would think.
Bought a few Crimson Talon 150 gr Clevers to try, haven’t shot them very much yet as I am building new arrows, will let you know.
Thanks, Robert! I can certainly do a long range broadhead flight test
That's impressive! I'm looking to replace my current crossbow (PSE Fang), and you just made the decision for me with that 100 yard group. Thanks for a great channel! (I also commend you on the devotionals-very Christ-honoring!)
Thanks for your support!! Very much appreciated
Outstanding Matt! Fixing to purchase this cross bow. It would be interesting to see the 100 shot with a broad head. Ive made a 60 yard shot dead bulls eye with my KI 425 ripper with my MV36 KI scope using a Zombie bolt with a 125 g Serve total weight 577g speed ring set at 370
Thanks, Steve! It’s a shooter for sure. You’re not the first person to ask for the 100 yard broadhead test, we’ll see might have to try it!
Looks like that bow shoots really good. It’s still on my list.
By the way, I lost your email address somehow or at least I can’t find it.
I wanted to talk to you about the Magnus stinger buzz cut 4 blade 150 grain broadheads
What kind of blood trails do you get with your Magnus heads?
Hey Greg! my email is draggindeer@gmail.com! Shoot me an email and let's talk broadheads!
Damn, I think you just talked me into buying this bow
You should 🙂 it’s a sweet bow!
I just found my first xbow!
It’s a good one!
Could you recommend a good bolt for those of us who don't have the equipment to roll our own? I'm thinking around 450-500gr with a 125gr broadhead.
Sirius Phoenix is my fav. The KI HYPR arrows with heavier inserts work well too. Just got some of the new KI Carbon Composite arrows to try, we'll see how those stackup.
RandallFlores-qr8cs Ive had outstanding accuracy with Serve 125g broad head using Blk Eagle Zombie slayer bolts. Total weight 577g. I did not have the accuracy with a Sirius Phoenix bolt
U cant beat PILEDRIVER BOLTS with swat X mag crossbow hybrid Broadheads
Is there a difference with the elite and this one ?
The “elite” part is the accessory package that comes standard with the vital x 430
Outstanding shooting. Legit setup. Same arrow?
Thank you, Tom! Yes same arrow all three shots.
Awesome! 👏
Thanks!!
I'm buying 1 next week!
Awesome!! You’re going to love it 👍👍
What gpi is that arrow shaft?
9.6
same arrow? nice shots
Yes that was same arrow all 3 shots
at 100 yards that is a great group because any tiny movement that you make at the crossbow is very exaggerated at the target
You’re spot on! Sure is fun testing these setups at long range!
lead sled can disrupt the natural kick of a crossbow and throw off your accuracy
Makes sense. Thanks for pointing that out
Shot out to 50 yds with mine and hit bullseye
Excellent accuracy to be sure. Please redo your test with your broadhead of choice. I don't mean to be sceptical, nor is this a dare to entice anyone into taking excessivly long hunting shots. It would be interesting to see what kind of accuracy can be had with actual hunting equipment.
I was told by a wise old timer that if u can shoot accurately and sufficiently long range then short range shots should be walk in the park !
He’s right!!
Great shooting Matt. Are you still using Magnus broadheads?
Thank you, Greg! And yes, still shooting 2 blade Stinger 150s 🤘🤘
@@draggindeeroutdoors I may have to try those
I ordered the Magnus Stingers 150 grain from their own website. When weighed, not 1 out of 6 was not more than 137 gr.
New phone new tube name had resub
Thanks for the resub!
Nice
Thanks!
That bow weighs 14 pounds?
KI website lists the weight at 7.8 lbs
Hey bud I guess I just don't get it and never will you got a crossbow that supposed to shoot 430 ft a second and you've absolutely killed it by shooting a 490 some grain are out of it that would be like buying a Corvette and put a 4-cylinder motor in it absolutely killing the performance I just don't understand it
Instead of typing a long-winded response…how about I do a video on this comment 😉
most guys cant shoot groups like that with a rifle
It’s a helluva bow! Thanks Stephen!
Still ur ole hillbilly buddy stay safe
Welcome back!!