Barnett Wildcat CRX Crossbow First Shots

[@TheCATFISH1949]

LiveAction KurtDog . You da man !!!

[@Kurtdog63]

It's all your and James Bailey's fault. Terrible influence. Hee hee.

[@TheCATFISH1949]

@@Kurtdog63 lol hahaha you started it !

[@TheCATFISH1949]

@@Kurtdog63that 8 point buck never knew what hit him !

[@Kurtdog63]

@@TheCATFISH1949That's awesome. It has impressed my so far. I may move the bow to my old Recruit because I like the stock better. I will lose some speed, but will be curious to see how much. The Recruit has a bigger foot stirrup. It also has shorter stock making it easier to cock. Mine also has a lighter trigger.

[@TheCATFISH1949]

@@Kurtdog63 The Mad Crossbow Scientists! Thats what caught my attention about ur channel . Keep it up!

[@dreadnaughttactical]

I still own my original Barnett Wildcat that I bought way back in the early 90's.. just a simple recurve crossbow @150lbs draw.. they came out in either the wood or skeletonized stock like mine.. and over the years all I have ever done is change/replace the prod once and put a new string on it a few times.. but besides that it still shoots just perfectly fine today. That classic original Barnett Wildcat design has been copied by so many other companies (like Man Kung) that still put out their cheaper imitations of the old Barnett Wildcat Crossbow today. Interesting to see how the Barnett Wildcat design has changed over the years.

[@Kurtdog63]

Yes, Barnett has been around for a long time. I like the one string bow concept. Might own a wheel version at some point, but they really have become so powerful. I don’t think they’re that fun to shoot and they tend to break self-destruct.

[@paul.gagniuc]

This Barnett Wildcat CRX is a serious crossbow, I have seen you hunting with it. The arrow entered and exited the dear, that is incredible power to have, and in many instances this is more dangerous than a firearm. I am amazed that one does not need an authorization to have this.

[@EHzRacingCollecting]

Very useful review and demo. Thanks. I like this crossbow too and am getting me one.

[@Kurtdog63]

Works quite well and the price is reasonable for sure. Excalibur is better quality, but out of my budget. Also much harder to cock, and I like to shoot a lot.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

Was wondering what scope you have in there is it the knee that came with the bow and what did you think about the scope ?

[@Kurtdog63]

It has the Barnett name on the scope. The glass is pretty good, but it has circle reticles even for the 20 yard reticle in the middle. I use Nikon's Crossbow scope which is 3x and has actual crosshairs for the 20 yard reticle. My experience, regardless of the scope, the other reticles do not line up with the ranges they are intended for, so I write the arrow trajectory for 25, 30, 35, and 40 yards on the back of my bow so I know how to hold for the arrow impact. If I change arrow weights, I have to change the trajectory numbers.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@ okay sounds good I get that yeah mine has the multi reticle in it the black lines

[@juspete5527]

Just bought the same one from Walmart. $188. Box says premium redot scope and it came with a cross a 3x32 scope instead. $120 scope. Anyways what scope you get?

[@Kurtdog63]

I got the Barnett scope in my box 3 x 32 and it’s optics are actually quite good.

[@codymorris2386]

My scope broke on the inside first shot.

[@Kurtdog63]

@@codymorris2386 The glass on my Barnett scope is pretty sharp. I don't like the circle only reticles. I have Nikon crossbow scope on it now.

[@charlesbeaver5665]

Yeah, I agree that little spring loaded ball to hold the cocking rope in…. not needed AT ALL. And the marks on the center serving on either side of the rail …. Those aren’t needed either. Got the same bow for my grandson for his birthday. The way they have the picatinny pieces on the sides of the front end I absolutely hate. Combined with their quiver mounting apparatus in my opinion sucks big time. I ended up putting that quiver and it’s mounting apparatus in my big box of extra parts that I keep and added a four arrow Excalibur quiver along with their mounting bracket. I mounted this directly underneath so that the quiver sits off to the side and it’s rock solid.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

I’ve got the Barnett XP 370 and the 350 and neirher on had that red ball

[@Kurtdog63]

Not sure when they started putting this on their crossbows or why.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@ me either but mine is a plan 4x32 multi Reticle scope I’m not sure how good they are I’ve heard people tell me to get rid of it

[@Kurtdog63]

@@theamputeehunter2074 The Barnett scope seems to be quite good at light gathering.

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@ okay sounds good

[@jamesbailey..catfishin]

Nice kurtdog I was waiting for this review I figured you would get ya one. so now after I see a few more reviews of it I will get me one!!..

[@Kurtdog63]

I hope you don't have big feet. Heehee.

[@jamesbailey..catfishin]

@@Kurtdog63 I wear 13

[@Kurtdog63]

@@jamesbailey..catfishin My Recruit has a bigger foot stirrup. No problem getting boot in it. I wear 12's. Ha.

[@Apocalyptic_Prepper_Archer]

I love that crossbow

[@vmathias2023]

Seriously looking at these. Does the quality look like it will hold up?

[@Kurtdog63]

This one holding up so far. Barnett has stepped up the look. I think shooting light arrows is hard on all crossbows. Need to shoot 450 gr or more.

[@vmathias2023]

@@Kurtdog63 you hit the nail on the head. A crossbows enemy is vibration. Too many people try to go light with both bows and crossbows to shoot faster and flatter. It's kind of like half a dry fire when bolts are too light. I go 400 minimum. If you are shooting 450g at 250fps,you have more than enough energy to hunt just about any creature in North America out to reasonable distances.

[@garyadams2061]

wish they would put a trigger tech trigger on it and a cocking crank

[@Kurtdog63]

Trigger is a little stiff, but no creep. Not hard to get used to. I still like the original stock and larger foot stirrup on the Recruit. Might put the CRX bow on the Recruit stock. The overall stock is several inches shorter than the Blackcat and the CRX. Easier to cock I think. The power stroke will be shorter but worth the trade. The plus side is the CRX bow is more compact when cocked than the Recruit and the Blackcat.

[@mitchellray2784]

Cocking rope holder seems like an answer in search of a question

[@Kurtdog63]

What were they thinking? No benefit that I can see.

[@Snookbuster1]

Nice video. What camera is that on your hat?

[@Kurtdog63]

It is a Tactacam Fishi. Wide angle. Reportedly tactic cam is no longer making their hunting cameras. Only their Trail Cameras big disappointment. You may can to buy one on eBay.

[@Snookbuster1]

That’s what I thought it was. I purchased 3 of them on clearance from Walmart for less than $20 each. Put a little camo duct tape on them and they work great. Use them more than my GoPro. Where did you hat mount?

[@Kurtdog63]

@@Snookbuster1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXrYhIqQgbF6mrMfeature=shared

[@kennethbillups3794]

If Barnett made that crossbow in a split limb design, there probably wouldn't be an issue getting a boot inside the foot sturrp.

[@Kurtdog63]

I put the Recruit foot stirrup on it. Works great now.

[@yeshuaneitheristheresalvat8018]

Sir, "IF" the red button locks the string in before you start cocking, then this feature is for perfect center string cocking. This way, your limbs will be loaded EVENLY, the same, and one not more then the other. Sometimes we all pull a little strong with one arm, and that loads the limbs unevenly. Then we have to uncock it and recock it evenly. If you do not, then the arrow will be thrown to one side or the other, depending which limb was loaded stronger. So "IF" the string is locked in "BEFORE" you start cocking, and each of your hands were even, then you will cock the "LIMBS" Evenly. THAN YOU

[@Kurtdog63]

It doesn't squeeze the rope cocker. It is just in there loose. I push the hooks on the rope cocker all the way in against the side of the stock before I pull it back. This makes for an evenly cocked crossbow. You are correct if they are not cocked evenly, your arrow flight is going to be frustrating.

[@yeshuaneitheristheresalvat8018]

@@Kurtdog63 Ok just was wondering about that button. Yes as you said, it is important for both hooks to be resting against the sides, and that both hands stay the same height all the way through the pull till it locks in. Thanjs

[@paul.gagniuc]

One small question. Do I need a new scope with optical zoom for long range, let's say 45-60 meters? or the default one is good enough?

[@Kurtdog63]

Even a light arrow much past 30 yards starts dropping like a rock with this crossbow. My experience crossbow reticles do not match the arrow drop anyway, so best to know the range and how many inches above impact you have to hold. A three power scope with good clear optics works fine. I have used fixed power 4x scopes, but close range, that is almost too much The power for penetration is there longer distances, but the deer may not be standing there much passed 40 yards range. I also use a scope for being able to see branches, brush, or twigs that might cause arrow deflection between me and the deer. Can be hard to see in low light, or longer distances.

[@Trickydickysticky]

Can you try switching the limb from the crx onto the recurit stock and see what weight/speed comes?

[@Kurtdog63]

Already done. Shot 394 gr at 253 fps. 458 grain at 244 fps and 548 grain at 225 fps.

[@Trickydickysticky]

@Kurtdog63 nice! Thank you! I have a heavily modified recruit and was curious about the powerstroke/weight difference. I was planning on buying the new one and swapping the trigger but I was curious about FPS for the limb just incase my 12 year old one broke.

[@Kurtdog63]

@@Trickydickysticky I previously put the 165 lbs bow from the newer Blackcat model on the Recruit stock. It was a definite improvement. Raised the arrow speed about 20 fps.

[@Kurtdog63]

@@Trickydickysticky The string latch just stopped working on the Recruit stock. I pull the string back and it will not latch. Not sure if it is broken or maybe some grit down in the latch not allowing it to function. It has been a good crossbow up to now. I probably shot it a lot more than the average shooter. Lasted about 5 years. Might be repairable. Not sure.

[@Trickydickysticky]

@Kurtdog63 can you reset it manually before attempting to latch? I've had the issue twice before- there are 2 little springs on either side of the latch responsible for popping the Gate back up to be recocked after the shot. Let me know what you come up with and we'll see if we can't trouble shoot it.

[@josefranciscocarballoperez7493]

Esta ballesta con una flecha pesada de 525/550 grains podria cazar un jabali de 100 kgs a 20 metros ? Gracias

[@Kurtdog63]

Por supuesto. Tiene bastante fuerte. La flecha usa usted pesa perfecto.

[@josefranciscocarballoperez7493]

@@Kurtdog63 Muchas gracias

[@josefranciscocarballoperez7493]

Uso flechas 2219 en aluminio cortadas a 19" para ponerles un inserto de 100 grains maa punta de 125 grs y asi consigo 525 grs. Los jabalies aqui son grandes lkegando facilmente a los 90/100 kgs... sera mejor una punta de 2 filos o uso una de 3 filos ? Los tiros son miy cercanos a unos 10/12 mts... Se le podria poner una cuerda de Fast Flite como a la Excalibur Cub ? Muchas gracias

[@Kurtdog63]

2 blade broadhead Mejor . No se de excalibur. 2219 es flecha duro

[@vmathias2023]

Made is US?

[@Kurtdog63]

Barnett crossbow started manufacture in the United Kingdom, but as far as I can tell, they moved their operations to the United States in 2003 and their headquarters was in Florida

[@dustinh4175]

​@@Kurtdog63i cant find anything on my wildcat that says made in Florida on my box

[@kennethbillups3794]

That is a very nice looking crossbow, but it can be made better. I think the split limb design looks better and it looks more professional. Barnett at this stage should manufacture at least one recurve crossbow that can perform in the low to mid 300 fps range.

[@ajg4542]

Has anyone killed deer with this?

[@Kurtdog63]

Three so far... videos on my channel. Also passed thru on a turkey that ran 12 yards and fell over.

[@tedluna624]

are ye still using it mate?

[@Kurtdog63]

Still more videos to post. Yes. Thanks for watching. Australia? How cool is that!

[@tedluna624]

@@Kurtdog63 i won our local archery tournament today in the crossbow devivision with mine. Love it.

[@Kurtdog63]

@@tedluna624 I enjoy shooting all kinds of bows. I like to hunt, but would still be shooting arrows even if I didn't hunt. I like the simple design and light weight. Some of the compound crossbows are so powerful, they are not even fun to shoot.

[@tedluna624]

@@Kurtdog63 i agree. I have 6 others up to 470 fps 200lbs draw and the wildcat is the funnest. And ya its super light and simple.

[@michaelJ415]

More speed? A few more? Twist the string 3 or 4 turns 👍🏻

[@Kurtdog63]

I actually tried that with the Recruit. The speed went down! I think it shortens the power stroke, which is a huge factor in arrow speed.

[@michaelJ415]

@@Kurtdog63 Get a Fast flight string if still available, that’s what we used to do

[@Kurtdog63]

@@michaelJ415 Not sure if it is rated for fast flight. Might already come with one. Not sure.

[@michaelJ415]

@@Kurtdog63 that would work very well for Deer hunting , I’d use it, 40 yrds all day,Thunderhead, or some others I have 10 points, it’s not always about long range power

[@edwinreyes7946]

Barnett is pure garbage. Temporary BS

[@Kurtdog63]

This is my third Barnett recurve style. Very pleased with their performance glad they came out with more powerful bows to get the arrow speed up.