I just bought this bow for my first bow and I'm so happy I found your review. I'm super happy with it so far and your review has made me feel so much better about my choice. Thank you for the great insight!
With bow prices spiraling out of control, and performance hitting a plateau, there's a lot of room in the market for truly affordable bows. In the next few years I expect to see some really impressive bows of Chinese origin in the sub $500 range. The only American company that seems interested in taking that price point seriously is Bear.
I bought one for my daughter and I and it was only $199 but we didn't get the extra accessories. We like it a lot. We just got into archery and it is really been a great experience so far.
Thanks for your review. It shoots just as good as those higher price bows. Fine tuning it for accuracy isn't difficult. I think it is worthwhile buying one.
This was my very first bow when I started shooting a compound bow about 18 months ago. While it is decent for a starter bow, I found that I quickly outgrew the bow. The bow is somewhat loud for a hunting situation and adjusting the basic sight can be a pain. I found it wasn't very consistent. It's also hard to find tech support at your local archery shop. That's something to consider. Ultimately, I transitioned to a used Bowtech SWAT and never looked back. That is something I would recommend to new archers wishing to save a few dollars. Look at used bows. Frequently, your local shop will have some. I got my son a used Mission by Matthews and that bow is really well made and is highly adjustable. It's something a youth or adult could shoot. Now if you're looking to do competitive barebow target shooting, I would recommend Sanlida. They make some nice target archery bows.
I've owned one roughly 2 years now. While I agree that it's hard to get help at a local bow shop for these, at least in my area, due to their unwillingness to mess with a bow they're not familiar with, it's actually forced me to learn how to tune a bow myself. I bought one of the DIY bowmaster bow presses to help with fixing cam timing. I've also added basic upgrades to the bow to make it better. Brand new sight, new stabilizer, new arrow rest, and new wrist sling for example. I bought my own quiver also. I bought my x8 before they offered the package deal they offer now. Granted there's obviously better quality options out there, I have zero issues with the bow after the upgrades. I group my shots pretty well with field tips and broadheads. 29 1/2 inch draw length and tension maxed out. No way to measure my own draw weight.
@@coreylang15 yeah I don't know why the op said he was inconsistent with this bow lol. Me and many many others hit tight groups at 40+ yards. Change the arrow rest, arrows, sight. Just like any new bow. And you're good to go.
I’ve been shooting last year’s Salinda Dragon for about a year now (wife got it for me as a Christmas present). The positive is that it got me into archery in a big way. I’ve been saving up and plan on purchasing a flagship as soon as PSE unveils their aluminum models for 2022 and I can shoot all four brands that I’m interested in. The biggest negative is consistency. Nothing stays tight on this bow. I double check every bolt before I shoot but I’ve had the cable guard come loose and almost pop out on me. I’ve had my sight come loose multiple times (even with bow wax on the bolts to secure it better). The cam bolts also come loose (even after the shop professionally tuned it for me and tightened everything down). As a beginning archer there is nothing more frustrating than trying to work on your form and then having fliers show up and not knowing if it’s you or if something has come loose, yet again, on your bow. With that said you are absolutely right that this is a great way to find out if the sport is for you. If you catch the bug be prepared to upgrade as quickly as your personal circumstances allow. This bow will have a second life in my household as I will be repurposing it for my 13 year old daughter who has expressed an interest in learning more about archery (she did an archery unit at school and enjoyed it).
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I wanted to keep it as wax to be able to make adjustments. My understanding is that locktite can sometimes make it harder to back out bolts and, to be honest, I assumed the metal used for the bolts would be soft enough (China) that I would risk stripping. One more note is that I was told by Salinda that they made a number of improvements in terms of build quality from last years model to this years, so those issues may have been corrected in the bow that you were shooting. Shame that they don’t change up the name year to year so you know what year’s model you are shooting.
I’ve purchased flagship bows and parts that’s not locktite fly off also. If you can’t get that bow to shoot well, a flagship will not make things better.
@@Clashed12 New to bows but not Loctite. Been wrenching on motorcycles, guns, and all sorts of mechanical things for many many years and use Loctite on most metal on metal fasteners. AVOID red unless you want it to be permanent. But blue and purple (for really small fasteners) works very well. It doesn't make the fastener difficult to remove at all. But it DOES keep it where you want it until you want to remove it. I literally use it on most every bolt/nut just as added security.
If you continue the Budget Bow review series please consider the Barnett Vortex Hunter. I bought one in 2015 to get into archery, about a year later I bought a used Hoyt, fast forward to 2021 and I have 2 Hoyt bows and a Mathews so it helped set the hook in me to start bow hunting. Now I use the Barnett bow for bow fishing and it has taken alot of abuse and is still going strong. The entry fee to archery is what steers alot of people away from it, I think that we need to encourage people who show an interest in it to definitely start with budget priced equipment and work their way up to more pricey stuff if the shoe fits so to speak. Great video, I subbed.
I have the Barnett vortex hunter since 7 years ago and I'm in love with it, I bought new bus and string and now is ready for the next whitetail season to keep the harvest 😉 my apologies for my bad english and greatings from Mexico
Man this looks like a great deal! I usually recommend buying a used high end bows that are a few years old and get it re-strung and checked out by a decent archery shop. Because that's what I've done as a broke college kid! But I think this set up is worth a look.
Wonder if you can find a bow shop that would work on it if needed. These bows are a big deal in Australia because there's few shops and the huge distances between towns there. Broke college guy- save your $ and look hard for a used bow made in America. Now is the time because hunting season is winding down and most companies are releasing their new line for 2022. And if at all possible shoot the actual bow you're buying.
First bow related video I've seen. Thinking about saving some money for this $200 kit on Amazon so my son and I can do some casual backyard target shooting. Thanks for your review!
I'm a Bear owner and long term shooter (bowhunter) but recently about a year ago I decided to try one of these Sanlida's. Essentially because an equivalent Bear (still made in China I believe or at least parts are, maybe assembled stateside??) was of no better spec but a lot more costlier, ok maybe it had a better string? Anyway after shooting this Sanlida, I couldn't fault it for what I paid for it. I mean it shoots just fine. Ok it's cheaper because the limb bolts are tapped into the riser and not into a threaded insert i the riser and of course the riser is cast (so what?-I've never heard of anyone breaking their riser because it was cast rather than milled out of block of Al). Anyway yeah I've reviewed it many times on the channel because I thought for the goulash it was worth it. I hear a lot of talk about not buying Chinese made bows but I laugh my guts out because many US brands are getting stuff MIC LOL. One last thing, the axels are on bearings, not bushes, this is a plus for me.
That was a great review. I felt like I was watching a bow review from Steven in Australia. I do think that it is a 2 click deal with Amazon. Click #1 the bow package. Click #2 The Deepower 4 pack 3 Blade 100 Grain Fixed blade b.h.😋
I don't know if you'll see this on an old video, but I think it would be worth pulling this bow out of storage and shooting it again. I have the same bow but under a different brand name. Shot it last season. Got it out today to start shooting it again in preparation for this season. I had the same experience last year while setting it up. Split three arrows with it! I was very impressed until now. The limbs appear to have lost a lot of poundage! I will not be using it anymore. I only write this to you because I know you wouldn't want to lead your viewers astray with a subpar product. Maybe with mine being under a different name brand it may use different limbs, but I do not think that is the case. I learned my lesson and will be sticking with the big names from now own (PSE, Bowtech, Bear, etc.)
I have one of these it is a tack driver very good shooting bow my son bought off Amazon and never used it I got it out the other day tuned it in and I am amazed how it shoots
I cant decide, in my local gun shop they have this bow with all this acesories, but they also have a karnage bow without acesories I heard karnage is better, but i also love how this bow looks with all the extra parts, which one do you recomend? It would be my first bow, i wont use it to hunt, ill just use it for fun shooting at targets and stuff
I think the 8 is a bit lower quality than the Diamond. But I haven’t really tested the Diamond. But this package is much less expensive, and far more adjustable at home, and comes with everything you need-much more accessories than the Diamond. So I think it’s a “better” package for a new person not wanting to make a huge investment.
Did they send you the 60# max bow by mistake? I bought their 70# max one and lowered it to 27". I was able to bring the poundage back up to 70# at 27" by twisting up the cables. I've only had this bow for 3 weeks playing with it and finding quirks with it. And boy, did I find some! Quirk #1 - Limb bolts tend to back out as you shoot it. I had mine bottomed out to max weight and in the 100 shots I put through it initially, the limb bolts backed out a quarter turn. I marked the limb bolts with a silver Sharpie. Quirk #2 - This bow doesn't like cable-driven dropaway rests. The extra pressure on the buss cable throws off the synchronization of the cams and will cause nock high tears through paper, thus forcing you to set the nock low on the bowstring below the berger hole. A premium bow that had this same quirk was the Elite GT500. Quirk #3 - The drawlength modules have too much free-play and does not have a solid axis on which it can consistently rotate and set up equally at both cams. One module could be off by 1/32" from the other one because of the loose tolerances, and you would suddenly have a 1/4" gap on the drawstop from the other at full draw.
I do think I got the 70 # model. I really appreciate you sharing this experience. I really wouldn’t expect this bow to be able to handle much tweaking, to be honest. But for beginners or occasional shooters, it seems to work well. I gave mine to a buddy and he’s really enjoyed it.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures yeah, I'm going to give mine away, too, to a beginner. Funny thing is, I set one up at 29" for someone I recommended this bow to, and it shot a perfect bullethole with a whisker biscuit (not the hostage rest it came with). Oh, and another quirk I found is the bottom of the main buss cable and the bottom yokes of the other buss (control) cable (at the bottom cam) makes significant contact with each other at full draw and actually pushes into each other.
Why don't i see any dragon x9 reviews ? I bought one and it should arrive today but they're was almost no one taking about it. I went on the x8 and x10 reviews to make my decision.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I almost got the 10 but there was no package so I took the cheaper route. I've only been shooting for a month. I shoot 100 arrows down range every day. I got pawn shop special🤣 and outgrew it pretty quick.
My concern would be the warranty and serviceability/tune-ability. For a similar price you can get a bear bow that doesn’t have those concerns and is made in America by a well-known company.
I believe I bought the same one, but the one I got was UNNAMED. In the eBay description it said: Xcessories But the bow features look exactly what you have. The limb dampeners, pin sight, arrow rest, quiver, doz arrows and release. I didn't get a case, bi-pod stand or arrow puller.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Believe it or not, I picked it up on eBay for $187.00, everything included... sight, stabilizer, doz arrows, bow mounted quiver, release (no case). With tax, I believe it came to $204.00.
A 60 pound compound, with the right arrow set up, will kill about any animal on the planet. A 40 pound compound will shoot an arrow with the same authority Fred Bear shot on dangerous game with a 65 pound recurve. Thanks for the review.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures hi no it didn’t I am a beginner so the draw length is 28,5 and draw weight 50. Am I okay with 350 spine arrows or shall I get 500?
I've got two mates in Australia and a mate in Serbia that use this companies Bows. One the target archers at my club in London turns in good results in tournaments with their target bow. You buy descent arrows. Sharp fixed blade head and you're good to go. Be good video if you killed a small pig, doe or Turkey with ir.
Get the bow! Just replace the accessories and you got a hoyt and mathews. I promise. Plus if your out in the woods and drop your bow and break it you won't freakout
Incredible price for what it is and what it includes. As a starter bow, I don't know that it can be beat for that price. I've had a few compound bows over the years. My last I bought in 1994. I bought a PSE Nova 45-70lb or 45-65lb compound that was packaged with a 4 pin sight, arrow rest (The old 2 prong) and a cable guard (yes that was an option on bows back then) at Gander Mountain on super sale for $149.99. Even back then it could hit 225 fps with a 31 1/2'' Beman carbon fiber arrow and a 125 gr broadhead. That was a killer bargain back then and it lasted me without fail (I did replace the string of course and updated all the accessories) for 19 years before my shoulder could no longer take 60lbs of pull and I had to go to a crossbow. I fired that bow thousands of times. So, even budget bows, if made by a reputable company, and taken care of, can last a very long time.
Just a idea for next year's broad head testing. What about trying some decaded turkey heads. I am debating on putting my 50# limbs on my assassin for a spring turkey hunt. Kind of wish I had 50 and 60 # limbs for my sr6, but they are very expensive.
I've thought about doing a test of turkey heads...but any big mech works great. I prefer to keep my weight up and use the biggest mechs I can. Only half are pass thrus.
It’s very confusing to me that there are not way more subscribers to this channel. baffling.take note American bow Companies China’s coming for ya. This channel is stand up in every way .
Thank you Carl. I'm glad to have the 25,000 that I have. I've only been doing this for 5 years now. Prayerfully, it will grow more and more each year. This past year, I gained another 31% more subs and another 1.8 million views.
imho, the phrase 'entry level bow' doesn't even make any sense; any bow that puts an arrow into and/or through a target and/or animal is a proper weapon/tool/sporting_gear.. the Elite Ember and this Sanlida DragonX8 are both superb compounds with budget price tags, there is no need for thousand dollar compounds that does the same thing.. juz my 2cents.. 😉
Great starter bows. They shoot as good as your form. I killed a nice muley with one like it, 44yds uphill through the heart. Great pack bow for those days when you dont want to take your main rig in nasty conditions. Quiver is a piece of junk. The adjustment bolts need to be kept tight. Trash the arrows. Near this price point I suggest a PSE Stinger X.
You killed that pig with that bow? Outstanding. Boars are such pigs. Or is it pigs are such a bore? Whatever. More dead pigs is more good. Thank you for the video and for highlighting & explaining the difference in velocity from specifications & your results. "Speed is just a matter of money. How fast do you want to go?" I guess I want to go $1000 fast, but only spend $200 on the go-fast gear.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Well, there's always tomorrow for some sus killing. 🐖Thanks for the reply & the excellent video review. Cheers & happy hunting! 🙂
You can't expect much from China that is quality in my opinion that's a piece of junk people don't have to buy a flagship bow to get a good bow but they don't have to buy junk from China either but you did a very good review
Well done review for sure. I know these are popular in Australia because of the long distances between towns and bow shops are really few there. And just like you said- these bows will work on talking game. But IMO- buy American people. 👍👍🏹
Hello. This is the first time I comment on your channel but I watch your videos for some time. First of all, this video made me decide to buy this bow because as you said, I wanted to see if I like to shoot a bow as a hobby (in Romania bow hunting is illegal). And it's exactly as you say, I saw how it is, I like it and in the future I will buy a Bowtech or other brand that gives something more high end. So thank you for your videos that helps a lot of people decide on broadheads or bows. By the way, Joe Rogan watches your channel (you can see a segment of that on the Tooth of the arrow channel where he was talking about their broadheads and he talks about your testing th-cam.com/video/fS3jPleCUEg/w-d-xo.html - maybe you will make a video about that). Best regards from Romania
@@FlyinZX10R -your not wrong with your statement. Not much choice as it relates to electronics. Many factors come into play as to why that line of bows doesn’t work for me.
So a bow and string can kill any big animal with the right # but a compound bow with a medium draw #, you believe is only good for critters and beginners?
Finn, it will certainly kill more than those smaller animals. Even at 27" and 60 lbs, I am generating 45 ft lbs of KE. With every inch increase in draw length, this bow also allows for an increase of draw weight, so that KE will only increase more and more.
The only reason stuff is expensive is because it's made in the U.S.A so the person who probably made it was white and over paid . Other countries under pay so we save. Some times .
Well, all of our budgets vary so much, that is true. But I am not using my budget as any sort of perspective in the matter. To get a bow and all those accessories and arrows for $269 is the least expensive I've ever seen, by a long shot. The reference is not my budget or yours, but the market pricing.
I just bought this bow for my first bow and I'm so happy I found your review. I'm super happy with it so far and your review has made me feel so much better about my choice. Thank you for the great insight!
So glad to hear that. Good luck
I just purchased it as my first bow. I’m a 44 year old just getting into archery for hunting. Looking forward to learning and shooting.
Hello, so in the 7 months you've had it what is your long term review and have you changed anything about it?
Very implicit, unbiased & practical review 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you
Thank you for the great review. You have a real knack for reviewing equipment and given your vocation, everyone knows you are an honest reviewer.
Thank you!
Literally placed my order watching this video. Im going to burst with excitement!!
Nice. Good luck.
With bow prices spiraling out of control, and performance hitting a plateau, there's a lot of room in the market for truly affordable bows. In the next few years I expect to see some really impressive bows of Chinese origin in the sub $500 range. The only American company that seems interested in taking that price point seriously is Bear.
Thanks for watching & commenting, Kevin.
Take a look at Martin archery.
I have a pse stinger max 400.00 package. Shoots great!
I bought one for my daughter and I and it was only $199 but we didn't get the extra accessories. We like it a lot. We just got into archery and it is really been a great experience so far.
Glad to hear that! Good luck.
Thanks for your review. It shoots just as good as those higher price bows. Fine tuning it for accuracy isn't difficult. I think it is worthwhile buying one.
Yeah, hard to beat for the price, especially with all the gear. More premium bows are more durable & accurate--but this one is no joke just the same.
This was my very first bow when I started shooting a compound bow about 18 months ago. While it is decent for a starter bow, I found that I quickly outgrew the bow. The bow is somewhat loud for a hunting situation and adjusting the basic sight can be a pain. I found it wasn't very consistent. It's also hard to find tech support at your local archery shop. That's something to consider. Ultimately, I transitioned to a used Bowtech SWAT and never looked back. That is something I would recommend to new archers wishing to save a few dollars. Look at used bows. Frequently, your local shop will have some. I got my son a used Mission by Matthews and that bow is really well made and is highly adjustable. It's something a youth or adult could shoot. Now if you're looking to do competitive barebow target shooting, I would recommend Sanlida. They make some nice target archery bows.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
I've owned one roughly 2 years now. While I agree that it's hard to get help at a local bow shop for these, at least in my area, due to their unwillingness to mess with a bow they're not familiar with, it's actually forced me to learn how to tune a bow myself. I bought one of the DIY bowmaster bow presses to help with fixing cam timing. I've also added basic upgrades to the bow to make it better. Brand new sight, new stabilizer, new arrow rest, and new wrist sling for example. I bought my own quiver also. I bought my x8 before they offered the package deal they offer now. Granted there's obviously better quality options out there, I have zero issues with the bow after the upgrades. I group my shots pretty well with field tips and broadheads. 29 1/2 inch draw length and tension maxed out. No way to measure my own draw weight.
@@coreylang15 so annoying when shops do that
@@coreylang15 yeah I don't know why the op said he was inconsistent with this bow lol. Me and many many others hit tight groups at 40+ yards.
Change the arrow rest, arrows, sight. Just like any new bow. And you're good to go.
I’ve been shooting last year’s Salinda Dragon for about a year now (wife got it for me as a Christmas present). The positive is that it got me into archery in a big way. I’ve been saving up and plan on purchasing a flagship as soon as PSE unveils their aluminum models for 2022 and I can shoot all four brands that I’m interested in.
The biggest negative is consistency. Nothing stays tight on this bow. I double check every bolt before I shoot but I’ve had the cable guard come loose and almost pop out on me. I’ve had my sight come loose multiple times (even with bow wax on the bolts to secure it better). The cam bolts also come loose (even after the shop professionally tuned it for me and tightened everything down). As a beginning archer there is nothing more frustrating than trying to work on your form and then having fliers show up and not knowing if it’s you or if something has come loose, yet again, on your bow.
With that said you are absolutely right that this is a great way to find out if the sport is for you. If you catch the bug be prepared to upgrade as quickly as your personal circumstances allow. This bow will have a second life in my household as I will be repurposing it for my 13 year old daughter who has expressed an interest in learning more about archery (she did an archery unit at school and enjoyed it).
Thank you for sharing that experience. Just a tip, you can use locktite on any bolts to make sure they stay snug...that's recommended for any bow.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I wanted to keep it as wax to be able to make adjustments. My understanding is that locktite can sometimes make it harder to back out bolts and, to be honest, I assumed the metal used for the bolts would be soft enough (China) that I would risk stripping.
One more note is that I was told by Salinda that they made a number of improvements in terms of build quality from last years model to this years, so those issues may have been corrected in the bow that you were shooting. Shame that they don’t change up the name year to year so you know what year’s model you are shooting.
I’ve purchased flagship bows and parts that’s not locktite fly off also. If you can’t get that bow to shoot well, a flagship will not make things better.
@@Clashed12 New to bows but not Loctite. Been wrenching on motorcycles, guns, and all sorts of mechanical things for many many years and use Loctite on most metal on metal fasteners. AVOID red unless you want it to be permanent. But blue and purple (for really small fasteners) works very well. It doesn't make the fastener difficult to remove at all. But it DOES keep it where you want it until you want to remove it. I literally use it on most every bolt/nut just as added security.
If you continue the Budget Bow review series please consider the Barnett Vortex Hunter. I bought one in 2015 to get into archery, about a year later I bought a used Hoyt, fast forward to 2021 and I have 2 Hoyt bows and a Mathews so it helped set the hook in me to start bow hunting. Now I use the Barnett bow for bow fishing and it has taken alot of abuse and is still going strong. The entry fee to archery is what steers alot of people away from it, I think that we need to encourage people who show an interest in it to definitely start with budget priced equipment and work their way up to more pricey stuff if the shoe fits so to speak. Great video, I subbed.
Good thoughts. Thank you
I have the Barnett vortex hunter since 7 years ago and I'm in love with it, I bought new bus and string and now is ready for the next whitetail season to keep the harvest 😉 my apologies for my bad english and greatings from Mexico
Thanks for the review, just got this bow yesterday and its really awesome... SUBSCRIBED 🙂
Oh that's good to know. Thank you
Great video as always, but I'm more interested in if you are going to review the GearHead bow behind you hanging on the wall.
Haha. I do want to do that at some point.
Man this looks like a great deal! I usually recommend buying a used high end bows that are a few years old and get it re-strung and checked out by a decent archery shop. Because that's what I've done as a broke college kid! But I think this set up is worth a look.
Yeah, it really is a good deal.
Wonder if you can find a bow shop that would work on it if needed. These bows are a big deal in Australia because there's few shops and the huge distances between towns there. Broke college guy- save your $ and look hard for a used bow made in America. Now is the time because hunting season is winding down and most companies are releasing their new line for 2022. And if at all possible shoot the actual bow you're buying.
That would be a nice gift for a young boy good video .
Yep.
First bow related video I've seen. Thinking about saving some money for this $200 kit on Amazon so my son and I can do some casual backyard target shooting. Thanks for your review!
Nice!
I'm a Bear owner and long term shooter (bowhunter) but recently about a year ago I decided to try one of these Sanlida's. Essentially because an equivalent Bear (still made in China I believe or at least parts are, maybe assembled stateside??) was of no better spec but a lot more costlier, ok maybe it had a better string? Anyway after shooting this Sanlida, I couldn't fault it for what I paid for it. I mean it shoots just fine. Ok it's cheaper because the limb bolts are tapped into the riser and not into a threaded insert i the riser and of course the riser is cast (so what?-I've never heard of anyone breaking their riser because it was cast rather than milled out of block of Al). Anyway yeah I've reviewed it many times on the channel because I thought for the goulash it was worth it. I hear a lot of talk about not buying Chinese made bows but I laugh my guts out because many US brands are getting stuff MIC LOL. One last thing, the axels are on bearings, not bushes, this is a plus for me.
Thank you for sharing that experience.
The Arrows are crap at this price so what arrow would be best for this bow and help with grouping I shoot paper only targets cheers
That was a great review. I felt like I was watching a bow review from Steven in Australia. I do think that it is a 2 click deal with Amazon. Click #1 the bow package. Click #2 The Deepower 4 pack 3 Blade 100 Grain Fixed blade b.h.😋
Haha. Thank you Joseph.
Hi. Thanks for the review. Anyway, if I want to buy additional arrow for this bow. what size you recommend?
It depends on your draw length and poundage and tip weight. You can consult the Easton Spine Chart to figure that out.
Sanlida is going hard reaching out to everyone to do these reviews. I have one coming on the way to test too!
Haha. Right? They've got a good thing going.
On sale $199 going to buy it!
Thanks! For sharing
Nice!
Thanks for the review. I love your videos. You are very sympathetic. Subscribed the Chanel. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Thank you!
I don't know if you'll see this on an old video, but I think it would be worth pulling this bow out of storage and shooting it again. I have the same bow but under a different brand name. Shot it last season. Got it out today to start shooting it again in preparation for this season. I had the same experience last year while setting it up. Split three arrows with it! I was very impressed until now. The limbs appear to have lost a lot of poundage! I will not be using it anymore. I only write this to you because I know you wouldn't want to lead your viewers astray with a subpar product. Maybe with mine being under a different name brand it may use different limbs, but I do not think that is the case. I learned my lesson and will be sticking with the big names from now own (PSE, Bowtech, Bear, etc.)
Thanks for sharing that, Daniel. It's a great budget bow...but definitely not the quality of bows that cost twice as much or more.
I have one of these it is a tack driver very good shooting bow my son bought off Amazon and never used it I got it out the other day tuned it in and I am amazed how it shoots
Nice.
I cant decide, in my local gun shop they have this bow with all this acesories, but they also have a karnage bow without acesories
I heard karnage is better, but i also love how this bow looks with all the extra parts, which one do you recomend?
It would be my first bow, i wont use it to hunt, ill just use it for fun shooting at targets and stuff
I'd get the best you can afford, when you add up all the accessories.
Even if you don't like the bow, it helps foster competition for the sale $$$s. It happened in rifles and just look at the mid-priced bows we have now.
Good point.
Thanks for the video, can’t wait to get one, hopefully one of these days! Aloha
Thanks Eric.
I would say thumbs up. It is what it is. Good show. Different. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you Michael! Same to you brother.
Would you say this bow is essentially on the same line quality wise as a diamond archery bow? Or is this lower quality?
I think the 8 is a bit lower quality than the Diamond. But I haven’t really tested the Diamond. But this package is much less expensive, and far more adjustable at home, and comes with everything you need-much more accessories than the Diamond. So I think it’s a “better” package for a new person not wanting to make a huge investment.
Did they send you the 60# max bow by mistake? I bought their 70# max one and lowered it to 27". I was able to bring the poundage back up to 70# at 27" by twisting up the cables. I've only had this bow for 3 weeks playing with it and finding quirks with it. And boy, did I find some!
Quirk #1 - Limb bolts tend to back out as you shoot it. I had mine bottomed out to max weight and in the 100 shots I put through it initially, the limb bolts backed out a quarter turn. I marked the limb bolts with a silver Sharpie.
Quirk #2 - This bow doesn't like cable-driven dropaway rests. The extra pressure on the buss cable throws off the synchronization of the cams and will cause nock high tears through paper, thus forcing you to set the nock low on the bowstring below the berger hole. A premium bow that had this same quirk was the Elite GT500.
Quirk #3 - The drawlength modules have too much free-play and does not have a solid axis on which it can consistently rotate and set up equally at both cams. One module could be off by 1/32" from the other one because of the loose tolerances, and you would suddenly have a 1/4" gap on the drawstop from the other at full draw.
I do think I got the 70 # model. I really appreciate you sharing this experience. I really wouldn’t expect this bow to be able to handle much tweaking, to be honest. But for beginners or occasional shooters, it seems to work well. I gave mine to a buddy and he’s really enjoyed it.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures yeah, I'm going to give mine away, too, to a beginner. Funny thing is, I set one up at 29" for someone I recommended this bow to, and it shot a perfect bullethole with a whisker biscuit (not the hostage rest it came with).
Oh, and another quirk I found is the bottom of the main buss cable and the bottom yokes of the other buss (control) cable (at the bottom cam) makes significant contact with each other at full draw and actually pushes into each other.
Why don't i see any dragon x9 reviews ? I bought one and it should arrive today but they're was almost no one taking about it. I went on the x8 and x10 reviews to make my decision.
I have a 10 and am about to test it
@@LuskArcheryAdventures I almost got the 10 but there was no package so I took the cheaper route. I've only been shooting for a month. I shoot 100 arrows down range every day. I got pawn shop special🤣 and outgrew it pretty quick.
nice bow except for the rest .you might get a little more poundage out of the bow by just putting a few clockwise twists in the harness cable.
Thanks for sharing. I have a test of the new X9 and X10 coming soon
Amazing video.. very detailed and honest.. thank you!
Thank you!
@@LuskArcheryAdventures can you please make a video on how to set up the draw weight please
I hear this X8 is easier to tune for fixed broadheads versus the X10 with its hybrid cam system
Yeah, perhaps.
My concern would be the warranty and serviceability/tune-ability. For a similar price you can get a bear bow that doesn’t have those concerns and is made in America by a well-known company.
Well, it's not similarly priced when you add in all those extras. But I've heard they actually have good Customer Service. They have a US base.
just orderd this bow yesterday I think it will be great for getting back into archery.
Nice
I believe I bought the same one, but the one I got was UNNAMED. In the eBay description it said: Xcessories But the bow features look exactly what you have. The limb dampeners, pin sight, arrow rest, quiver, doz arrows and release. I didn't get a case, bi-pod stand or arrow puller.
Sometimes the companies don't name them cause it's a lot more expensive to list on Amazon if you use a name.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Believe it or not, I picked it up on eBay for $187.00, everything included... sight, stabilizer, doz arrows, bow mounted quiver, release (no case).
With tax, I believe it came to $204.00.
A 60 pound compound, with the right arrow set up, will kill about any animal on the planet. A 40 pound compound will shoot an arrow with the same authority Fred Bear shot on dangerous game with a 65 pound recurve. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for sharing that KurtDog.
Nice gearhead in the background too :)
Yeah, they are cool.
Hi I just bought the bow can you please tell me what arrows do I need for mine if its 28,5 draw length and 50 pounds?
Oh I’m sorry, but I can’t answer that. Didn’t it come with arrows?
@@LuskArcheryAdventures hi no it didn’t I am a beginner so the draw length is 28,5 and draw weight 50. Am I okay with 350 spine arrows or shall I get 500?
What kind of drop away rest would be good for this bow? Or what would you recommend??
For this bow, I'd say any basic model...like a QAD or Ripcord.
What about arrows I'm at a 27.5 draw length and about 60# . New at this so any advice would be great. Thank you
Lifetime Warranty vs Limited Lifetime warranty is a HUGE difference ese. I've learned this over the last 12 yrs on Amazon orders.
Yep
Hey I'm thing about getting this what's the length that cam with yours and what poundage
The draw length is completely adjustable. I have it set at 27". I communicated all the specs in the video; I can't remember them now.
Been waiting for this
Thank you Barrett.
I have some broad heads by Black Swan I would like to mail you to test how can I do this
Oh I'd love to. 6159 Nottingham Dr, Johnston, Iowa 50131. I just need 3 new ones.
Looks like a nice budget bow. Is that a gearhead in the background.
Yep. I'd like to test those at some point.
Do you leave the rubber in-between the limbs?
Yep. That's to absorb vibration.
I will get one thanks for sharing video
Good luck.
Can we switch compound bow sight to the left side?
Not usually...you will typically need a left handed bow.
What arrows would you recommend for this? What grain? Brand A over Brand B
So many great options. I'd look at the Deepower arrows that I just reviewed--super price!
Owned x8 for many months now when outing with other compound. Mine kinda the best lel
Thanks for sharing that.
I've got two mates in Australia and a mate in Serbia that use this companies Bows. One the target archers at my club in London turns in good results in tournaments with their target bow. You buy descent arrows. Sharp fixed blade head and you're good to go. Be good video if you killed a small pig, doe or Turkey with ir.
Thanks for sharing that. At 70 lbs and 30" draw, you can kill anything in N America with it.
Get the bow! Just replace the accessories and you got a hoyt and mathews. I promise. Plus if your out in the woods and drop your bow and break it you won't freakout
Thanks for the comment
@@LuskArcheryAdventures that you sir. Cause of you I'm now a proud owner of a Sanlida DragonX8
if your at 27 draw, how low a pound can you get?
I’m not sure. It’s probably listed on their website. But this was so long ago, I can’t remember.
Incredible price for what it is and what it includes. As a starter bow, I don't know that it can be beat for that price.
I've had a few compound bows over the years. My last I bought in 1994. I bought a PSE Nova 45-70lb or 45-65lb compound that was packaged with a 4 pin sight, arrow rest (The old 2 prong) and a cable guard (yes that was an option on bows back then) at Gander Mountain on super sale for $149.99. Even back then it could hit 225 fps with a 31 1/2'' Beman carbon fiber arrow and a 125 gr broadhead. That was a killer bargain back then and it lasted me without fail (I did replace the string of course and updated all the accessories) for 19 years before my shoulder could no longer take 60lbs of pull and I had to go to a crossbow. I fired that bow thousands of times. So, even budget bows, if made by a reputable company, and taken care of, can last a very long time.
Thanks for sharing that Frank.
I’ve got this bow and have hunted with it and it’s an awesome bow would recommend this to anyone
Good to hear.
Did you hunt with the arrows that it comes with?
@@dakotaeldridge7369 nope I did not I bought some different arrows
Another con with this bow is that it doesn't come in a left-handed model. But at this price I'm teaching myself to shoot right-handed.
:)
Can this take a Whitetail
Oh absolutely.
That looks a lot like my old PSE Diablo which was fast at the time with a 305 ibo
That's interesting.
Good luck getting parts I could nit
Yeah, but at that price, you can just buy a whole new bow :)
Just a idea for next year's broad head testing. What about trying some decaded turkey heads.
I am debating on putting my 50# limbs on my assassin for a spring turkey hunt.
Kind of wish I had 50 and 60 # limbs for my sr6, but they are very expensive.
I've thought about doing a test of turkey heads...but any big mech works great. I prefer to keep my weight up and use the biggest mechs I can. Only half are pass thrus.
I have a very bad right shoulder, so after the season I drop as much weight as I can so I can still practice daily.
It’s very confusing to me that there are not way more subscribers to this channel. baffling.take note American bow Companies China’s coming for ya. This channel is stand up in every way .
Thank you Carl. I'm glad to have the 25,000 that I have. I've only been doing this for 5 years now. Prayerfully, it will grow more and more each year. This past year, I gained another 31% more subs and another 1.8 million views.
Nice bow I’d say 65 pounds is enough to take care of whatever you need within distance
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imho, the phrase 'entry level bow' doesn't even make any sense; any bow that puts an arrow into and/or through a target and/or animal is a proper weapon/tool/sporting_gear.. the Elite Ember and this Sanlida DragonX8 are both superb compounds with budget price tags, there is no need for thousand dollar compounds that does the same thing.. juz my 2cents.. 😉
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
shop link sir ..
You can just search for them on Amazon.
Great starter bows. They shoot as good as your form. I killed a nice muley with one like it, 44yds uphill through the heart. Great pack bow for those days when you dont want to take your main rig in nasty conditions. Quiver is a piece of junk. The adjustment bolts need to be kept tight. Trash the arrows. Near this price point I suggest a PSE Stinger X.
Thanks for sharing that.
You killed that pig with that bow? Outstanding. Boars are such pigs. Or is it pigs are such a bore? Whatever. More dead pigs is more good. Thank you for the video and for highlighting & explaining the difference in velocity from specifications & your results. "Speed is just a matter of money. How fast do you want to go?" I guess I want to go $1000 fast, but only spend $200 on the go-fast gear.
I've not killed anything with this bow...but I'm sure it would do the job.
@@LuskArcheryAdventures Well, there's always tomorrow for some sus killing. 🐖Thanks for the reply & the excellent video review. Cheers & happy hunting! 🙂
You can't expect much from China that is quality in my opinion that's a piece of junk people don't have to buy a flagship bow to get a good bow but they don't have to buy junk from China either but you did a very good review
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Danny.
Well done review for sure. I know these are popular in Australia because of the long distances between towns and bow shops are really few there. And just like you said- these bows will work on talking game. But IMO- buy American people. 👍👍🏹
Yeah, I like to buy American as well.
I buy the good deal ..unless the American Company are unionized workers then I support it
For the price it's not a bad deal
yep.
$199 on Amazon now that they've released the Dragon 10
Thanks
Hello. This is the first time I comment on your channel but I watch your videos for some time. First of all, this video made me decide to buy this bow because as you said, I wanted to see if I like to shoot a bow as a hobby (in Romania bow hunting is illegal). And it's exactly as you say, I saw how it is, I like it and in the future I will buy a Bowtech or other brand that gives something more high end. So thank you for your videos that helps a lot of people decide on broadheads or bows.
By the way, Joe Rogan watches your channel (you can see a segment of that on the Tooth of the arrow channel where he was talking about their broadheads and he talks about your testing th-cam.com/video/fS3jPleCUEg/w-d-xo.html - maybe you will make a video about that).
Best regards from Romania
Thank you. Yes, I heard that. That was VERY nice of him to do that.
Mine was amazing….until I maxed it out. There went the limbs. Customer service was great though.
Thanks for sharing that.
No thanks China. Appreciate the review. You did a great job with it.
Thank you
I would imagine u walk cause most car parts ...cloths ......etc are made overseas ...
You imagine wrong.
The device that your typing this on is probably made in China or has parts made in China
@@FlyinZX10R -your not wrong with your statement. Not much choice as it relates to electronics. Many factors come into play as to why that line of bows doesn’t work for me.
You can get this for $199 right now lol for a Christmas deal
Nice!
I’m gonna get one for myself or maybe the wife. Lol.
Hard to beat that price.
This bow is amazing I hunt coyote with it
Nice.
Its nowhere near "high price" bow levels
Yes, of course.
Good bow to set up for turkeys or squirrels or beginners 👍🏼🐿🦃
So a bow and string can kill any big animal with the right # but a compound bow with a medium draw #, you believe is only good for critters and beginners?
This bow will kill any game in N. America. Compared to compounds and recurves of 30-40 years ago, it's freaking space magic.
Finn, it will certainly kill more than those smaller animals. Even at 27" and 60 lbs, I am generating 45 ft lbs of KE. With every inch increase in draw length, this bow also allows for an increase of draw weight, so that KE will only increase more and more.
True. Most of everything is made on China. Even people phones haha. No difference.
Yeah...a lot more things than most realize.
The only reason stuff is expensive is because it's made in the U.S.A so the person who probably made it was white and over paid . Other countries under pay so we save. Some times .
Okay...
Only lasted you 2 weeks.. 😆
Really? I gave mine to my buddy and he's loving it.
Why am I seeing this as a budget bow when my local hunting store is asking $850 aus 😮
They're asking that for this bow? They're now $200 on Amazon.
269$ is cheap for you ,it's price is high for me
Well, all of our budgets vary so much, that is true. But I am not using my budget as any sort of perspective in the matter. To get a bow and all those accessories and arrows for $269 is the least expensive I've ever seen, by a long shot. The reference is not my budget or yours, but the market pricing.
try a boomerang they Hella fun!
They are $199 now.