Counting the days to opening day, stands up, cameras set, xbow well sighted in , new arrows/bolts, luminox and schwackers and Im so ready. All hail bungie
I’m new to hunting and chose a Barnett 380 Stalker and have been getting used to it in the yard, I’m loving Xbow, your channel will be my reason for success come Oct 20 here in Bama!
Bought your book on Amazon, it's due for delivery tomorrow. I'm looking forward to reading it & adding to my 50+ years of deer hunting experience. I'm now 74 & am physically limited to crossbow hunting my own 8.25 acres of property which is actually pretty good. I'm always trying to improve the wildlife habitat by planting suitable trees (fruit & nut ) plus forage. It should be even better for the next generation as the Newer planted trees & plants mature. Hope you & Genevieve have a great upcoming deer season. Paul in SW PA
I'll crossbow hunt for the first time this fall though I'm no stranger to archery. There is a learning curve or at least some do's and don'ts with crossbows. Your videos have been informative and helpful. I enjoy the added humor like the for end moment in this one lol. Thanks
My biggest accuracy issue was grip pressure. I could make it shoot up to 4” different at 50 yards depending on how hard I gripped the crossbow and how hard I pulled the crossbow into my shoulder when I would shoot. After watching you and your shooting rest, I figured out that my left hand was causing my accuracy problem last year. Thank you for the help.
One big problem in canting a crossbow is how high the scope is from the center of the arrow. The farther off center the scope is from the arrow, the more canting will effect point of impact. Nice video series Rich!
Funny you talked about your scope angling. I wanted to turn my scope to make an X out of it after a few shots and I mean a few dozen shots I found out you couldn`t do it that way. Enjoyed it Rich
You really put some thought into this episode. Every point you made are 100% valid. Especially the temperature and humidity. I can think of so many things that are affected by environmental conditions. Another thing I have an issue with is shooting at targets versus live game. I sort of flinch when shooting targets. Though, I don’t at game. So, I pretend I’m actually shooting at game now and I don’t do that flinch when I pull the trigger.
Extremely well done analysis Rich! I can't wait till tomorrow to find out how you solved this problem. And I loved the wind sock solution too! So tonight at dinner I find out that our granddaughter whom I just set up with a compound bow, is now left I dominate, and I bought here a right eye set up! Darn!
Hey Rich thanks for sharing another great video! One thing I love to do for sighting in my crossbow, I pin a 5 spot target face on my back stop using a level across the Xs to make sure my targets are perfectly level, then when I shoot it is very easy for me to eliminate and chance of canting my bow as your eye can easily detect the slightest cant. Works well for me whe I really want to do some precise shooting for sighting in my bow. Thanks again for the video, very fun to watch as we close in on the season. Ron
Goes to show you how important it is to get a top end crossbow that fits all or most of your needs so you don’t start messing with things to upgrade/ customize to the shooter. Can’t wait for season opener day
Rich, I just received both of your books via Amazon. Can't wait to get reading and hopefully improve my fall deer hunting. I'll let you know what I think about each one as I finish it.
Canting will definitely do it had the same thing happen often with my wicked ridge rdx400, happened way to often in the hunting scenario, I don’t seem to have that issue with my ravin I seem to naturally keep that bow more balanced
I had great success cutting those rubber pieces on my death grip. One hint, you have to place it right on the edge of the trigger guard. If you put it there, the bow will stay in the rest, completely balanced.
Check the part that holds the bolt on the rail. Mine came loose and went to 4 inch groups. Tightened it up and got back to quarter inch groups at all yardages.
If I had a complaint about the Burris scope, it would be that the level, which is built into the scope is not that sensitive or accurate. Beyond that, I really like the scope.
I have 2 scorpyds and they seem very finicky. I almost have to resight in EVERYTIME before I take it out for a hunt. Seems to never be exactly where I left it. I also noticed that each deathstalker arrow hits a completely different point. I have to sight the bow in using one bolt. The poi between 2 bolts may be 8” apart. Maybe I got a bad batch of bolts idk
Well, that's no good! I can tell you that I kind of had that problem when the timing was off but when I got the timing fixed, they are back to dead on every time. Even a new string hasn't stretched. I put the new string on most recently and I didn't have to even resight it in, it was still dead on. Sorry to hear you're having troubles and I hope there's a fix for it!
What did you do to get the timing right? Also I messaged Rex and he said not to use the Parker nocks. He said they could slip down and cause a partial dry fire. Idk
@@savvysavage1857 if I can't use Parker nocks, I'm not interested LOL... but either way they've worked just fine for me. But if you don't feel comfortable with them, absolutely don't use them. To adjust the timing, I just put more string twist in the cables and strings until I got exactly the right measurements, not just axle to axle but also putting the timing holes back to where they were from the factory, and making sure the timing holes on each cam were the same. Hope that helps!
I have a new Bear X 380 crossbow . I notice the bolts does not lay flat on the rail . It stick up off the rail in front . Shouldn't it lay flat on the rail ?
I'm not familiar with that model personally, but I suspect it should lay flat on the rail and fall in the groove nicely, but probably sticks out past the end of the rail and protrudes into the Stirrup area if that makes any sense.
@@Deathbybunjie Can you help me understand how to adjust the scope: it's the stock scope: it has an adjustment knob on top end and one on the side.. I'm shooting constantly (. Low and to the right) If you can help me understand I'd appreciate it! Thankfully Jack
@@markpack1111 1 knob adjust elevation, or up and down, and the other knob adjusts winded, left and right. They're all different but if you look in the manual it will tell you how much adjustment. You need to move it up
www.deathbybunjie.com/gear/2020/9/15/caldwell-deadshot-field-pod-the-key-to-accurately-sighting-in-your-crossbow That's one, love that for the Scorpyd and for hunting. We use a Bog Deathgrip Fieldpod for the Excaliburs, also great 👍
@@Deathbybunjie oh…welp……u try south shore archery arrows? Their spine indexed and sorted I could not get groups for the life of me until I started shooting those
@@jmw4416 they are top notch, 100% agree, the spynal tapps that I've used are from there and they are by far the best arrow I've ever shot. I probably should just be shooting those haha.
My crossbow scope has different reticles as well. Mine will hit accurately on the first cross out to like 45 yards and up close. Then the next dot down is high at 55 and low at 60. So I can't figure out where the next dot should be? I don't shoot past 30 yards. Any idea?
@@jeremysilcox9362 it does not look like that crossbow has a variable speed ring scope. For that reason, you might have to use precisely the stock Arrow weight that they recommend, and the correct broadhead. It's possible to recommending 150 grain broadheads and you're using 100? That might not make as much difference at 20 but would allow the shot to be higher at longer distances. Try a 150 grain Field Point and see if that changes it?
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Counting the days to opening day, stands up, cameras set, xbow well sighted in , new arrows/bolts, luminox and schwackers and Im so ready. All hail bungie
Indeed! Sounds like you're ready for action good luck!
I’m new to hunting and chose a Barnett 380 Stalker and have been getting used to it in the yard, I’m loving Xbow, your channel will be my reason for success come Oct 20 here in Bama!
Awesome good luck!
Bought your book on Amazon, it's due for delivery tomorrow. I'm looking forward to reading it & adding to my 50+ years of deer hunting experience. I'm now 74 & am physically limited to crossbow hunting my own 8.25 acres of property which is actually pretty good. I'm always trying to improve the wildlife habitat by planting suitable trees (fruit & nut ) plus forage. It should be even better for the next generation as the Newer planted trees & plants mature. Hope you & Genevieve have a great upcoming deer season.
Paul in SW PA
Awesome, thanks, and good luck down there!
I'll crossbow hunt for the first time this fall though I'm no stranger to archery. There is a learning curve or at least some do's and don'ts with crossbows. Your videos have been informative and helpful. I enjoy the added humor like the for end moment in this one lol. Thanks
That's great to hear, good luck!
Crossbows aren’t archery.
@@garretsurko8004 even if that were true, they're still awesome, so there! 😅
Good point about the inside temp and heat of the summer. That’s how my limbs cracked in a hot day on my old crossbow
As for accuracy I'm learning a lot from "Ranch Fairy" very scientific! Enjoying your vids as well.
Cliff hanger! 👍🏻🤣 Excited to find out and get more education.
Thanks for all of the great information. I'm on the fence about getting my first crossbow. ( wrath 430). Alot of food for thought.
I've always liked the looks of that crossbow!
Hey bro I'm down in East Texas and I luv your show💪😎
My biggest accuracy issue was grip pressure. I could make it shoot up to 4” different at 50 yards depending on how hard I gripped the crossbow and how hard I pulled the crossbow into my shoulder when I would shoot. After watching you and your shooting rest, I figured out that my left hand was causing my accuracy problem last year. Thank you for the help.
Good to hear, good luck!
One big problem in canting a crossbow is how high the scope is from the center of the arrow. The farther off center the scope is from the arrow, the more canting will effect point of impact.
Nice video series Rich!
Funny you talked about your scope angling. I wanted to turn my scope to make an X out of it after a few shots and I mean a few dozen shots I found out you couldn`t do it that way. Enjoyed it Rich
You really put some thought into this episode. Every point you made are 100% valid. Especially the temperature and humidity. I can think of so many things that are affected by environmental conditions.
Another thing I have an issue with is shooting at targets versus live game. I sort of flinch when shooting targets. Though, I don’t at game. So, I pretend I’m actually shooting at game now and I don’t do that flinch when I pull the trigger.
Way to leave us with a cliff hanger! Well played, sir, well played.
Extremely well done analysis Rich! I can't wait till tomorrow to find out how you solved this problem. And I loved the wind sock solution too! So tonight at dinner I find out that our granddaughter whom I just set up with a compound bow, is now left I dominate, and I bought here a right eye set up! Darn!
Wow neat to hear about the eye but now you know!
Hey Rich thanks for sharing another great video! One thing I love to do for sighting in my crossbow, I pin a 5 spot target face on my back stop using a level across the Xs to make sure my targets are perfectly level, then when I shoot it is very easy for me to eliminate and chance of canting my bow as your eye can easily detect the slightest cant. Works well for me whe I really want to do some precise shooting for sighting in my bow. Thanks again for the video, very fun to watch as we close in on the season. Ron
Wow I never though of that, thats a great idea! Thanks!
Nice way to say it Rich, My Journey.👍 One month til deer season Jersey. Jersey Sept. to Jan. Can’t wait.
Goes to show you how important it is to get a top end crossbow that fits all or most of your needs so you don’t start messing with things to upgrade/ customize to the shooter. Can’t wait for season opener day
Every crossbow should enjoy custom strings, grips, scopes, arrows, etc LOL
Rich, I just received both of your books via Amazon. Can't wait to get reading and hopefully improve my fall deer hunting. I'll let you know what I think about each one as I finish it.
Oh amn, thanks and I hope you like them!
@@Deathbybunjie I love it and I've only finished 4 chapters.
Canting will definitely do it had the same thing happen often with my wicked ridge rdx400, happened way to often in the hunting scenario, I don’t seem to have that issue with my ravin I seem to naturally keep that bow more balanced
Interesting, that's a narrower crossbow, too! Good to know.
You sure know how to create a video that keeps us in suspense !
Lol but if I put it all in one video it'd be 40 mins long haha
I had great success cutting those rubber pieces on my death grip. One hint, you have to place it right on the edge of the trigger guard. If you put it there, the bow will stay in the rest, completely balanced.
It balanced nice, but it's not "gripped" the way the Excalibur is. The Excalibur does not move AT ALL. Maybe I'm just expecting too much...
A cliff hanger ha ha! I love your channel! Now TELL US LOL and oh by the way what about consistency with cheek weld?
The check piece helped a LOT without that I'd still be all over the place
IMO the only way to insure arrows fly consistently is to paper test each arrow. True flying bolts are easy to verify once paper tested.
Thanks!
Check the part that holds the bolt on the rail. Mine came loose and went to 4 inch groups. Tightened it up and got back to quarter inch groups at all yardages.
Ahhh the retention spring, always a good thing to check!
Great video, sounds like you covered all but the arrow/broadhead weight. 🤔
Thanks! It shot great until this summer with the same arrow setup though. And, today, it shoots the same arrow great. But yeah 💯 that can be an issue!
I hate cliff hangers! I should have waited to watch this until tomorrow. You got me Rich. What time are you posting tomorrow?
As soon as I'm done editing 🤣🤣
Been looking for this video
Dont know if anyone has brought it up but u might look into having someone 3d print u a tripod mount for that.
My potential purchase of the same product is riding on your follow up video ;-)
Oh man, don't make decisions based on what I do hahaha but seriously if this helps, then that's good I guess!
If I had a complaint about the Burris scope, it would be that the level, which is built into the scope is not that sensitive or accurate. Beyond that, I really like the scope.
Same here. It's enough to tell you if the crossbow fell of the stand but that's about it 😄
Dang Rich I was waiting for the solution.
In the technology biz we have an acronym: PEBKAC. Maybe PEBTAC is in force? Problem exists between trigger and crossbow? LOL
A buddy of mine had a computer shop and "user error" was his favorite diagnosis. I will say this crossbow shoots better than me now, so maybe!
I have 2 scorpyds and they seem very finicky. I almost have to resight in EVERYTIME before I take it out for a hunt. Seems to never be exactly where I left it. I also noticed that each deathstalker arrow hits a completely different point. I have to sight the bow in using one bolt. The poi between 2 bolts may be 8” apart. Maybe I got a bad batch of bolts idk
Well, that's no good! I can tell you that I kind of had that problem when the timing was off but when I got the timing fixed, they are back to dead on every time. Even a new string hasn't stretched. I put the new string on most recently and I didn't have to even resight it in, it was still dead on. Sorry to hear you're having troubles and I hope there's a fix for it!
What did you do to get the timing right? Also I messaged Rex and he said not to use the Parker nocks. He said they could slip down and cause a partial dry fire. Idk
@@savvysavage1857 if I can't use Parker nocks, I'm not interested LOL... but either way they've worked just fine for me. But if you don't feel comfortable with them, absolutely don't use them. To adjust the timing, I just put more string twist in the cables and strings until I got exactly the right measurements, not just axle to axle but also putting the timing holes back to where they were from the factory, and making sure the timing holes on each cam were the same. Hope that helps!
Tomorrow?!! C'mon man!
I have a new Bear X 380 crossbow . I notice the bolts does not lay flat on the rail . It stick up off the rail in front . Shouldn't it lay flat on the rail ?
I'm not familiar with that model personally, but I suspect it should lay flat on the rail and fall in the groove nicely, but probably sticks out past the end of the rail and protrudes into the Stirrup area if that makes any sense.
I stick with stock and keep it simple 👌
Nothing wrong with that!
Hmmm..... didn't you put a new string on that not too long ago?.....Imma guess cam timing and/or ATA was off....but we'll see on the next installment.
You are correct on the new string...dun dun dun!
limb dampeners for barnett crossbows hurt accuracy ?
Probably not, but you might consider it if having accuracy issues
Thanks , asking before I buy . Saw it on youtube ?
@@Deathbybunjie
Faster cross bows are much more sensitive:
And higher maintenance:
I shoot an Excalibur grz2 300ft sec
Zero problems
Trade offs for sure
@@Deathbybunjie
Can you help me understand how to adjust the scope: it's the stock scope: it has an adjustment knob on top end and one on the side..
I'm shooting constantly (. Low and to the right)
If you can help me understand I'd appreciate it!
Thankfully
Jack
@@markpack1111 1 knob adjust elevation, or up and down, and the other knob adjusts winded, left and right. They're all different but if you look in the manual it will tell you how much adjustment. You need to move it up
Man that bear looks great
Thanks, I think so too, that kid of mine is awesome!!
What is the tripod that you use?
www.deathbybunjie.com/gear/2020/9/15/caldwell-deadshot-field-pod-the-key-to-accurately-sighting-in-your-crossbow
That's one, love that for the Scorpyd and for hunting. We use a Bog Deathgrip Fieldpod for the Excaliburs, also great 👍
Shoot 150gr head…..had a tremor and aculeus shoot fandoms untill I shot 150gr heads……1.25-1.5” groping at 110y
I only shoot 150s LOL
@@Deathbybunjie oh…welp……u try south shore archery arrows? Their spine indexed and sorted I could not get groups for the life of me until I started shooting those
@@jmw4416 they are top notch, 100% agree, the spynal tapps that I've used are from there and they are by far the best arrow I've ever shot. I probably should just be shooting those haha.
Ahhh come on man!!! Don’t leave us hanging like that! Lol!!
Is that Scope legal
Great question! It's legal in PA and most places. There's a map on the Burris web page that discusses the questionable states.
My crossbow scope has different reticles as well. Mine will hit accurately on the first cross out to like 45 yards and up close. Then the next dot down is high at 55 and low at 60. So I can't figure out where the next dot should be? I don't shoot past 30 yards. Any idea?
What scope, what crossbow?
@@Deathbybunjie Rocky Mountain RM-415 combo kit. All stock
A heavier broadhead might bring it down at 55-60.
@@jeremysilcox9362 it does not look like that crossbow has a variable speed ring scope. For that reason, you might have to use precisely the stock Arrow weight that they recommend, and the correct broadhead. It's possible to recommending 150 grain broadheads and you're using 100? That might not make as much difference at 20 but would allow the shot to be higher at longer distances. Try a 150 grain Field Point and see if that changes it?
@@Deathbybunjie Will do. Thanks for the info and getting back with me.
Spin drift?
Later this week we'll look at that!
@@Deathbybunjie shooting crossbow (Phoenix) at100y is like shooting rifle at 1000y everything affects flight more,faster spin on arrow more drift?
LOL making us wait
Yes your keeping me inspence lol
I go zero to ballistic irrational when I cannot get my xbow sighted in. I think I woulda launched B3 61yds off the deck no problem.😂
Lol I've been there!
It's your original Bungie that has been cursing it's replacement. 😂 LOL That's why your not shooting bullseye's 😁😁
Yes, The Curse of Bunjie...indeed!
I leave my bows in trunk of my car all season long to always be accumulated to the outside temperature.
😅🤣😂
🤷♂️🧐
Almost sounds like parallax
Let me guess - nock travel?
Not a bad guess, always something to consider! Alex, good to hear from you!
Excalibur,
" simple is better "
I agree Bunjie is pretty simple, but I don't want a crank...
@@Deathbybunjie , I hear ya, someday I'll be there too
Out of time on one side
This doesn't give me much confidence in the Oracle X
Time will tell!
@@Deathbybunjie Hoping for the best!
LOL 20-minute clickbait. Now on to the next video.
You PULL me up to the brink and then you leave me dangling. 🤬 I should hate you for that, but I don't.
Maybe you should quit buying crap, get a R10 and go hunt
😅