Crossbow SPEED Testing LIVE!

Wanna see what the REAL speeds are from Bunjie, Bunjie, Jr., and Bunjie III? We did speed tests LIVE! We put the chronograph through its paces. If you didn't catch it LIVE, that's okay, lots of good stuff here, see below.
If you'd like to jump to the fun parts:
6:07 Too Much Lube
6:50 What is Crossbow Appreciation Month? What is Speed Week?
7:35 Weighing the first arrow
8:35 I am shocked! I've been living a lie!
12:45 Bunjie breaks the world record!
14:50 The World's Heaviest Arrow
19:00 The World's Slowest Arrow
20:34 Attack of the Killer Bee and Discussion of Trade-Offs
22:00 Why I don't like cranks
22:50 Pulling arrows is a breeze with this target
25:40 Let's weigh the ProFlight again
26:30 Death by Bunjie...Jr.! (Genevieve's speeds)
30:00 Bunjie III gets lubed
35:15 How Genevieve gets faster speeds on the 355 Supressor
37:48 Bunjie III and I are gonna take that shot!
43:20 Bunjie III and I aare gonna take that shot--with a 150 grain broadhead!
45:30 Bunjie III is introduced to the Main Hunters
49:00 Talking about Ravin?
51:05 Shooting the Main Hunter
52:50 Genevieve's makes a great point
53:53 If we look at our chart...let's calculate all our kinetic energy and momentum for each arrow setup on each crossbow
1:01:40 Wrap-up
1:05:39 Dad jokes to end the livestream
To answer some questions from the livestream:
I don't care for shoot through mesh--I prefer to have NOTHING between me and the deer I shoot. And yes, we like the Doghouse Blinds. Check out the deathbybunjie.com Gear Page for details. The 100 Year Old Apple Tree is doing great! Check out last week's vlog and one is coming this week, too--pretty exciting. Genevieve does like the Scorpyd but when I asked her about upgrades...she's sticking with Bunjie, Jr., at least for now. She really likes that crossbow, and I know all about liking a crossbow! We should all upgrade WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT, not just for the sake of upgrading LOL. No, not the original string on Bunjie--I went through about 2 a year on average. But I get them re-served when needed. I don't mind if you share this video, thanks for doing so! Yes, I do prefere the mechanicals, with a heavy arrow or a light one. Bunjie and I have killed about 3 dozen deer together, one woodchuck, one squirrel, a few hogs...and more I think? Do I allow for a deer to duck, like in longer shots? I aim where I want the arrow to go--watch tomorrow's video for more on that. The Bulldog is the FP model, 24" by 24" and 10" thick. We weighed the arrows WITH the points to get accurate numbers in the end...the points vary only slightly. We addressed passthroughs on the livestream, but with Genevieve's crossbow, not really a problem on deer. With Bunjie...yeah, a problem... Meat & Greet--sign up for the FREE email newsletter on deathbybunjie.com to make sure you get details in the future. We lube up before each shooting event, but only was when the string is not tacky, or before rain. No, we've NOT had issues with Rages failing to deploy; we've used them for a few years and they've performed as expected. Quieting does matter, somewhat--it keeps other deer in the neighborhood from being alarmed and can increase the chances of shooting a second deer (watch this one: bit.ly/2VIulJR . Why was the Scorpyd a little slow? We will address in future videos. But no, there are no 1,000 fps crossbows at this point. The nocks CAN be fixed in place, BUT I'll be changing them out for lighted nocks soon. ALL of these arrows are carbon BTW. I'm not a fan of aluminum since they bend, etc. Alex's channel: bit.ly/2VCHkgF . We COULD do tests on arrow drop BUT the arrow ballistics calculators are really good at that. Bunjie, Jr., and Bunjie with the Spynal Tapps arrows--big difference? No, not really--.02 slugs difference. That's two ONE-HUNDREDTHS of a slug difference. The same for all intents and purposes, at least if you ask the deer, LOL.
Speed tests for the Excalibur Axiom and 355 Micro Suppressor, as well as the new Scorpyd Deathstalker 420...should be a hoot.
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All Hail Bunjie!
--Rich Wilson, Death by Bunjie

[@andrewwhittaker2908]

The addition of Genevieve to Daeth By Bunjie has been a real blessing. Glad you're with us all the time now Genevieve.

[@moosejcthunter5686]

I was a few minutes late to the stream, and was tuning in and out. I'm listening now as I'm cleaning the house. No fun, but you two are helping!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Lol cool hope all good

[@leveraction767]

Appreciate the live chat being available after the show. When re-watching, I can then pay more attention to the gang and their comments while just listening to the broadcast that I just watched.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Me too, rewatching it to see comments now

[@marketshare5273]

I’m sure they’ll be a place in heaven for Geneva because of her extreme patience with her dad. 😱👊👍😎

[@Deathbybunjie]

😁

[@delmisbrown9675]

Great video! Thanks for the information.

[@bobbygolden2791]

Great Video!

[@abelwalker4396]

I have always used Rage broad heads with my Excalibur 365 and I also switched to the tripans last year. I have never shot a deer with my excal that did not pass through. Including a head shot that I took to put down my buddy's deer who did not have an opening for a follow up shot.

[@yakingpatton1347]

Great video Rich and Geneve

[@bobbennett7195]

Great job. Need to do some more of them.

[@Deathbybunjie]

More coming!

[@aaronmeeks1155]

Just shot my excalibur micro today! Sighting in my new broadheads and getting ready for 🦌 good luck to you both

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

Genevive dont tell dad that is your weed scale. shhhhhh. Love your videos and owe most of the success I've had with crossbow to your content. Have almost decided that I may never hunt with a rifle again This is way too much fun

[@JonathanLeblond]

Awsome video. Have a good day.

[@garyadams2061]

very nice u always make my day

[@jackgriffith9229]

People!! When in doubt get your Crossbow out step into the sun ☀️ and start having Fun!! Hilarious!! As if arrow speed that’s just screaming out of a Crossbow is somehow necessary!! 😂🤣🦌🦃🐗🦌🦃🐗🦌🦃🐗😎

[@Polymerbob]

Yes, I know Bungie. That's the crossbow you used for 10 years before you discovered that animals jump the string.

[@nickrobinson9503]

I have that same chronograph, they make a light kit for it (which I don’t have) but I guess it’s suppose to help with the issues you were having.

[@Deathbybunjie]

i ordered one, gonna give it a whirl

[@nickrobinson9503]

@@Deathbybunjie let us know how it works out, I’m still debating buying one lol

[@jamestormeyjr5443]

I’m loving these videos everyday. Glad to see the Original Bunjie make an appearance. Just wondering have you ever tried the NAP spitfire double cross mechanical. I like the NAP’s what’s your opinion on them. I may try the Rage this hunting season I like trying new things.

[@Deathbybunjie]

NAP is one of my favorites, like them a lot as a company. Haven't hunted with those though but only hear good things...good luck either way.

[@jamestormeyjr5443]

@@Deathbybunjie I’ve never had a problem with them I may stick with them why change if theirs not a problem right. I have a wicked ridge ultra lite and love it.

[@leveraction767]

Lifetime warranty on that bulldog target as well. Worth a mention.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Ahhhh, good point

[@ryand5313]

Megadeth 🤘

[@johnowens9012]

if we learned anything today, it was that one DD iced coffee is not enough for a single live stream.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Indeed!

[@one-eyedarcher]

Surprised to see the Scorpyd shooting below advertised speed. I thought they were pretty spot on their speeds. Has your string stretched some and maybe your ATA is wider? Just a thought. 🤔

[@Deathbybunjie]

Could be, will update, I am sure the rubber doodads slow it somewhat

[@wonderfulworldofwhitetails9763]

Juat missed it

[@andrewwhittaker2908]

No dry fires 🔥 ❤❤❤

[@Deathbybunjie]

Indeed!

[@leveraction767]

So ... you already got my email. Pretty sure I know whats up with the Scorpyd. Happens with all compounds. Most people never notice because they dont chrono their bows regularly. A chrono is/can be a great tuning aid. :Look forward to finding out whats up.

[@timbo749]

Couple of things guys #1. Rich did you hear the story coming out about the PA. Deer are infected with Covid" and #2. Genevieve when you are in the ground blind with your face mask on, how do you keep your glasses from fogging up? as a matter of point did ANY of you guys hear the Covid deer story???

[@Deathbybunjie]

I heard about Michigan deer with Covid not PA...I will have to ask Genevieve about the glasses!

[@timbo749]

@@Deathbybunjie check it out,N.Y. Times,Pittsbburg gazette, they are saying PA, I thought deer were the social distancing champs?

[@Kurtdog63]

My recurve crossbow instructions said minimum weight arrow recommended is 380 grains which it accomplishes with 100 grain point and 20 extra grains from a lighted nock with 18 inch stock arrows made for it. Thru bare shaft tuning and 19 inch 2216 arrows, I was able to get the weight up to 530 grains with a 200 grain broadhead. This increased the momentum, and penetration along with making the arrow more visible to the Tactacam. The increased forward and overall weight slows the arrow down, but makes the arrow more lethal if it strikes heavy bone. Light weight arrows out of newer crossbows shoot so fast that by the time the Tactacam camera recovers from the shot vibration, at 20 yards, the arrow is already in the target.

[@one-eyedarcher]

If you havent done the broadhead test yet and want to test the TruGlo Titanium X 4 blade 100 gn expandables let me know. I have a bunch. I would be curious to see how they do.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Are you willing to send me one?

[@one-eyedarcher]

@@Deathbybunjie yep, or just meet you at the Towanda dandy and give you one lol. I work right at GTP haha.

[@Deathbybunjie]

@@one-eyedarcher send me an email on deathbybunjie.com use the contact form...we'll set something up and I'll include it in my tests, that's pretty cool!

[@one-eyedarcher]

@@Deathbybunjie Hey Rich. I sent you an email yesterday. Its Jim. I changed my user name on here.

[@Deathbybunjie]

@@one-eyedarcher bwahaha okay now I know thanks, talk to you soon

[@marketshare5273]

Does anybody know or have any idea when Raven will be out with the R 500.👊👍😎

[@leveraction767]

Release date was announced and then pushed back 3 times now. This time they say August and here we are, in August. No bow. There is talk of a 500 grain arrow coming with this bow (inside rumor) which is going to make that Ravin a 500 in name only.

[@marketshare5273]

😂😂 retiring in September Looking forward to doing some crossbow deer hunting in Arizona and Indiana with the 500 patients are wearing thin I need time for practice and getting myself familiar with crossbow hunting.👊👍😎

[@wonderfulworldofwhitetails9763]

hello

[@Galamoth66]

Megadeth

[@qanonfighter8623]

Kek