Why Swacker?

Friends of Bunjie have been asking why we aren't using Rage any more...or are we?
Seriously, we love the Rages but these Swackers--wow! If you're into broadheads--and who isn't?--then you'll love this video.
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Now, I am not sponsored by anyone. I am a free agent. I experiement with different types of gear, but I'll tell you my honest opinion about everything out there. I am not sponsored by Excalibur or Scorpyd...read on:
Bunjie (The O.B.) is a 2010 Excalibur Axiom Crossbow. After a decade of killing deer, hogs, squirrels--you name it!--with the "stock" 20" Easton Firebolt arrows, Bunjie experimented with heavy arrows during 2020 but has since decided to hunt with 20" ProFlight arrows from Easton, for a total arrow weight of just under 400 grains when tipped with a 100 grain Rage Crossbow Hypodermic Broadhead. This keeps ol' Bunjie around 300fps. Is Bunjie retired as of 2021?
Bunjie, Jr., is my daughter Genevieve's crossbow, an Excalibur Micro Suppressor 355. She also shoots ProFlights (16.5" variety) with a 150 grain Rage Trypan Crossbow Broadhead, for a total arrow weight around 415 grains. This crossbow was a much appreciated gift from a Friend of Bunjie, and it changed Death by Bunjie forever by inspiring Genevieve to become a part of it as a second-generation crossbow hunter, and it also convinced me there is a benefit to a newer, faster crossbow (see our 2020 Maryland Doe Hunt).
Bunjie III (or Bunjie '21, Bunjie 3.0) is a 2021 Scorpyd Deathstalker, the result of trying various models and looking at dozens of them online for characteristics I liked. It is, in fact, another gift from a different Friend of Bunjie, which goes to show how important Friends of Bunjie are to this channel and what an impact they can have. Although I really liked what I saw online, I would not have even tried a Scorpyd given that no shops near me carried them. This was sent to me new, free of charge...with the only stipulation being that if I didn't like it, I would send it back to that FOB. After spending some time with it, I am convinced it is, in fact, the right crossbow for me in 2021, and I look forward to showcasing this crossbow in future videos.
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Once again, this channel is about my love of the crossbow, hunting, and the outdoors. I hunt exclusively with the crossbow. I love it. Sure, like a lot of kids, I started hunting with a good ol' Model '94 Winchester .30-30 back in the 80's, but drifted away from hunting when I went off to college, law school, and started a family. As my daughter got older, I regained my interest in the outdoors, and I consider myself lucky to hunt on the same property today that I hunted on as a kid. I got the Excalibur Axiom crossbow in 2010 and I haven't looked back. This channel is the result of combining my interest in filming and hunting...
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[@charlescanaday1599]

I've been a Swhacker user for about 8 years now. I started using them when I was still able to shoot a compound bow. I now shoot a crossbow due to shoulder issues. I've bow hunted for almost 50 years now and have shot about every kind of broadhead on the market. These are the most reliable mechanical head in my opinion. They have 1 pivot point that makes them open versus something like a Rage that has to pivot but also slide in a slot to open. The cutting edge of the blades, that cause the internal damage are protected until they are inside the animal, not getting nicked, dulled or bent going in through a rib cage. I have one head that i have shot 3 deer with and all I've done is take the blades out, clean the slot and sharpen the blades. The blades can be easily replaced if needed or removed for sharpening with the removal of 1 screw. When they say it shoots like a field point, they do! I do not have to adjust my scope to shoot these. I've never had a deer go more than about 40yds after putting one of these through the lungs or heart. But any head should do that. (As long as they open properly!) This is just an old guy's 2 cents worth, take it or leave it. I like the phrase KISS, keep it simple stupid.

[@matthewwichtner2935]

Not sure I am as old as you? But I switched for similar reasons, and my kids getting me back into it. Because they got me my first crossbow. Extremely thankful. Totally enjoy everything about bow season. Enjoy gun season too! But Bow holds a special place in my soul. Glad you're still out there winging it. Best to you😊

[@BackyardBroadheads]

Thanks for adding us in the video!

[@Matthew-uc7he]

Been using these for 2 or 3 years. Love them.

[@budmackes792]

Great content as always Rich!!

[@patrickgallagher4344]

Thanks Rich! After watching your channel I’m going to try these broad heads out of my crossbow this year! The job it did on the buck your daughter shot was unbelievable!!! Keep up the great work buddy!!! 👍🏻

[@shanestout3543]

i believe in the Swhacker's... i watched a steel drum test and it went right through.. also seen a quartering to shot on a sheet of plywood and it also passed right through.. long live the SWHACKER..

[@timsmith9578]

Rich, finally a no nonsense review on shwacker crossbow broad head, I love this youtube channel. The honest nonselling attitude is a great thing. PLUS reliable in the field testing while hunting vids. Ive been a schwack attack dude for a long time. Keep up the awesome job, keep the vudz coming. I hope to meet yall someday in person. Geneive, your Awesome as well!! Great shot placement, wicked accurate!! Now becoming a schwack-attack queen. I look everyday to see what vid is coming up. Simply love you guys. Thank you for all your doing.

[@kevinkirby6511]

Love the channel! So funny and informative.

[@andrewpauli502]

You got this absolutely correct. I have been using the 2" 100-grain Swhacker for a couple of seasons. I was going to try to switch to Rage Hypodermic and I discovered that one of them would not stay shut even with a new collar. I went back to the Swhacker and promptly took down a seven-point buck. Now the only decision I have left is to stay with the 2" or go to 3". Keep up the great work, Rich.

[@Mike-cc2eu]

Thanks for the information I’m new to crossbow hunting and have taken my first buck this year. To say that I’m hooked is an understatement

[@Deathbybunjie]

Awesome congrats

[@hoffmakj]

Been using Swhackers for the past 3 seasons. Love them.

[@WoodChuckNorris223]

Congratulations on all the success! Happy to see all the developments too. Bolt cutters and swhackers, older/slower/lighter and newer/faster/heavier...it's like I'm watching myself 10 years ago lol. All the best to everyone. Been a great season so far.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah boltcutters are so 12 years ago 😄

[@JCJ34]

I fell in love with Swhackers when they first came out, and I still have several in different grains. That said, with as powerful as bows and crossbows are now, a rear deploying broadhead isn't bad. I've been using Sevrs for the past 2 years and love them as well.

[@Hunterman101]

I've used the swhacker 100 grain 2" for around 6 years now and I love them never had one not open and 9 times out of 10 I get to see them go down they don't stay of there feet for long

[@theamputeehunter2074]

That’s awesome glad to hear that yeah I’m going to be using the 100 grain 1.75” swhacker broadheads

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

@@theamputeehunter2074 have you purchaced any swhakers yet?

[@theamputeehunter2074]

@@ninjagodzilla6402 yeah I have

[@ninjagodzilla6402]

@@theamputeehunter2074 theyre lethal heads.i just ordered me another pk.i.live in arkansas.our bow season startes sep 24th.were getting real close.cant wait.

[@JeffB1961]

got my first crossbow a few days ago , a CenterPoint CP400 with Ravins HeliCoil tech. ... it's my first archery experience of any kind ever . won't be hunting till next fall but those 3 inch swhackers sure look mean ! really enjoy your channel , take care , Jeff

[@twooldguyswithcrossbows5170]

I agree that finding a hybrid that will cut at least a 1” cut even if it fails to open. The Muzzy Trocar HBX have two 1” fixed blades and two folding blades that cut 2 5/8” when opened. But if they fail to open there are the two fixed blades cutting.

[@cha-ka8671]

Awesome you said you came here to Maine for a bear hunt. Thanks for coming for the hunt and supporting our wildlife program. I’m happy you got a big ol’ bear.

[@crackerlawson8313]

I have just started hunting with a crossbow and man I am hooked I have hunted plenty with a gun but this is new and exciting I am going to look into the swhackers with that 3 inch cutting diameter good video good information thanks

[@MisdemeanorThoughts]

I was giving you crap about the pigs. But I have made recent decisions about getting into crossbows based off of your coherent, reasoned arguments. Not because you “use” the items you advocate. But because you give clear representations and examples. And I, having a mechanical interest and background, truly appreciate your information.

[@brewskisdodge]

I remember when they were called Sonoran broadheads I have been a compound bow shooter my entire life and just bought my first crossbow to try a new avenue of hunting. I am amazed at all the info you divulge in your videos!!! Never understood why traditional and compound bow hunters give cross bow hunters a hard time? To me hunting is hunting! Subscribed for sure!!

[@boomerrangerron]

Great job Rich and you present a powerful case conselor, but I'm sure the jury is still out, because hunters are divided, and so this debate is likely to continue. And as far as Rich Wilson is concerned, the RAGE are no longer all the RAGE, it's been replace by the SWAHACKER! You're both having a great season, and I'm so envious, but next year we might switch bows and arrows too!

[@huntnfishnuts5880]

I was shooting a2 inch rage 2 blade but recently switched to a g5 megsmeat 3 blade 2 inch cut and they leave big wound channels. They cut on entry but also penetrate completely. One disadvantage to mechanicals are the blades are one shot and done and cannot be resharpened after smashing into the dirt, even replace my blades are pricy. Watched your Maryland videos and there’s no denying those 3 inch SPEAR exit holes are super impressive.

[@dougstringeroutdoors150]

I completely agree with shooting a larger diameter mechanical broadhead. You should try the Grim Reaper Whitetail Specials. They are devastating! Keep up the great work! Always love your vids.

[@TheBowhunterinNB]

I have had a similar evolution. I have a micra 355 . Started with bolt cutters . Recovered all my deer but never had a great blood trail . Switched to the Ecat. Worked well but when it came time for new ones I tried the Trypan rage . Great blood trail and pass through . I shoot elevated from a tree stand about 30 yard average distance. Next season I may try these. Great video as always rich , thank you

[@Deathbybunjie]

Sounds good good luck!

[@danshort10]

Interesting stuff as always. I ran into an issue with my rage on a doe I took on opening weekend, one side deployed and the other didn’t, really strange not sure what went on, it was a new one so it wasn’t gunked up or anything. Luckily my shot location was great and the deer went down but idk. It’s a very interesting looking broad head, that I might have look at in the off season

[@jamesthornton9508]

I have some my self ! I love them !!!

[@phishtacosfishingandstuff2677]

A couple of weeks ago I bought my first crossbow. A recent minor surgery meant I should not be drawing my compound. The salesclerk (he knew less than me, which isn't much) showed me where the broadheads were hanging. I read all the packages. With no further guidance available to me, I chose the Shwuh Hackers (proper pronunciation) based SOLELY on the pretty packaging! Glad I did. You have left me feeling informed and confident with my gear. Great vdo. Keep em coming.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Lol that's great. Good luck!

[@TheTwztdtwitch420]

Swa-hackers seem like a good choice after listening to your reasoning. This is my second year hunting with a crossbow and have yet to have any luck. I use the a centerpoint sniper elite 370 and have been watching your channel since I brought it home. Thanks for all the great knowledge and assistance given by you and your family. Love your videos

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck! And thanks for watching!

[@mussersbowsboatsandscience6610]

good stuff!

[@mitchcole900]

Hey rich great informational video. The guy behind you is mesmerized. I’m shooting black eagle .001 zombie slayers with 50 grain weights screwed to the back of the 110 g insert .with my converted rage 100grain. Hypodermic heads I’m shooting 530grains . Shot a buck yesterday. Heart shot out thru the back leg and kept going??? Lighted nocks and still lost it. Took rage to dermatologist al pitched the collars. Now just like the original antler broadhead with a better point. Anyway, love all your video’s. Your doing wonderful things with your family! All hail bungie !!!

[@jackgriffith9229]

Rich !!! I just love your wonderful blog and post content!! I love to the adventures that you and your wonderful daughter are having on hunting trips!! I am very amused with broad head debate!! So much fun!! However I am certain that if you put into your quiver two mechanical broads heads and two fixed blade broad heads and you placed four good shots on four different game animals, they all get killed rather quickly!!!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

agree, key is good shots. (for what it's worth--and i have no dog in this fight--these swhackers are perfectly accurate)

[@jackgriffith9229]

@@Deathbybunjie Outstanding sir !! Outstanding! B

[@timsmith2034]

Hey Rich I just now have seen the video of the schwacker board heads and your thoughts. Love in the video! You hit on points that other users of the swhackers never hit on. Completely spot all video I'm glad you decide to give schwackers a try. And your daughter Genevieve well she's going to be deadly with the crossbow and the swhackers fits that crossbow and her to a t

[@mountainview540]

I use a 150grain shwacker and it works great!

[@ozarkphoenix6615]

I'm glad you're loving the Swhacker! They are my go to! But I've recently switched to some Dirt Nap DRT fixed broadheads and so far they are pretty darn good on target! You should do a review on them next! They are some super tough blades!! Always nice to carry a few Mechanicals and a few Fixed... Enjoy your reviews! Keep them coming!

[@AA-fg3wj]

I love them because they work and only have two moving parts!

[@danielmurray9249]

I used the nap f.o.c. that had a 3 inch cut, did the job when they opened, that looks like a better design for opening up, used grizzlystik 175 overkill this year on a doe and an 8 point

[@frankgulla8782]

I've been shooting swa-hackers for many years now. 100gr 2" cut, out of a compound bow, just devastating with complete pass throughs on deer, love em! Great video, thanks.

[@Rstpete1]

Spot on!!!!

[@StormAngelWolf]

Those look like good arteries cutters. Though I like 3 or 4 cutters. To nail the hose Burst I love to see hitting the neck root. This looks pretty durable and will fly pretty nice and the way it openes up can really distroy the arteries both sides. Oh i like these.

[@mainstreetoutdoors4397]

Check out the Sevr Robusto

[@BackyardBroadheads]

Nice slow-mo and sound effect!

[@joeymcdowell7535]

I just a had 2 grim reaper broad head not open up so look for new brand to use love you guys love my Excalibur axe 340 got it last season

[@briansupermag3918]

Out of any mechanical Broadhead Swha- Hacker😂 is my favorite. Been using them for IDK 10 years now or close to it. Fly better than anything i have seen out there. Amazing blood trails that are easy to follow.

[@chrisruzsa2798]

Very interesting so the find that open the broadhead on the Swahacker’s are sharpened too I didn’t realize that. That makes them more like a hybrid now.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah, good point, now I'm less interested in them lol...but yeah, kinda a hybrid

[@shannonhodge7553]

I'm a Dead Ringer freak nasty fan myself. Amazing penetration and 3 inch cut. Flies as true as field point.

[@michaelmcelroy106]

I use swhacker 100 grain 2" cut with my compound bow and most of my deer fall within 40 yards. I just bought a killer instinct swat x1 and I'll be using the 150 grain 3" with that crossbow. Side note I live and hunt in Maryland but want to hunt Pennsylvania next year🤞

[@TheBlackrider85]

Love the 3" 150 grains on my Wicked Ridge RDX 400 with the Burris Oracle X.

[@Deathbybunjie]

That's a sweet setup for sure!

[@shane3878]

Replace the factory installed rubber band. I found out the packaging oils cause the installed band to stretch. Mine opened as it left the crossbow. Still hit the 8 point @ 35 yds with a double lung. Huge entrance and huge exit. Swhacker is the only broadhead my Dad will use.

[@billellis3137]

One shot one kill. Harvested first deer with a crossbow. Center Point Sniper 370, stock 264 gn 20" Center Point bolt, Swhacker 100gn 2" cut. 40ish yards (it might have been a little longer as impact was a little low), Swhacker sliced right through heart 2.5" exit dropped 25 yards from impact.

[@locksbog4270]

Good stuff! 👍😃✌️🇺🇸🦌

[@kevindonahue7355]

I use swacker 100 grians fly like field points works really good I use on 🦌 my buck went only 30 yards blood everywhere

[@cwpres]

I got some Swhacker 3" crossbow broadheads, and can't wait to use them on a deer. My son shot a black bear with one last year... awesome performance!

[@danshort10]

Question for you, do they need a collar?

[@matthewwichtner2935]

I've been using the exact same other one you showed in the video. Been happy with it! Love your chisel point. But now I'm shooting heavier. I'll buy the 50 grand insert adapters, so I can also shoot them at a pinch, should I need to. Or for my other crossbow. I'm now going a little bit heavier on each crossbow. Not crazy heavy, but definitely heavier.

[@srbontrager]

I just ordered these to replace my Rage Trypans. Just like you mentioned about the back tab that sticks out the opposite side, therefore hindering the penetration. Yes, I have experienced this twice, and knowing I made a good shot, but the resulting blood trail was pitiful at best, and resulted in the loss of two arrows and broadheads. That's just over $80 blown, and no deer to show for it.

[@jackgriffith9229]

The Muzzy One Broad head is a fixed three blade broad head that I paired with my GRZ2 EXCALIBUR CROSSBOW and I shot a Doe on September 21st and I must say it was double lung full pass through shot and my Deer died in Less than three and a half minutes!!!

[@Dirty_3hirty1776]

I got some swackers but I use sevr 150 g stainless steel on my crossbow and 100 gr on my compound bow very accurate, probably try swackers next season

[@hunterdan2002]

The most notable thing about swhackers is how well they spin test. EVERY SINGLE ONE, spins true. Not a speck of wobble, and considering their fairly long overall length, that's impressive. Another nice thing about them, once you've sighted in with the practice blades, you can sharpen the blades and use them for small game. They work great for groundhogs.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah you make a great point, there's your small game head!

[@darcieburns963]

Just switched to the Swhacker 2.25 in. cut 125 grains due to small blood trail with my old Magnus Buzz cuts. Haven't had the chance to shoot anything with them yet.

[@kennethdittig2986]

am considering these heads, dyed un the wool trad hunter, shot a recurve for over 47 years at deer, due to a recent torn rotator cuff i have to unstring my widow, but its sit out or buy a crossbow, i aint a quitter. bit the bullet and now own a 425 fps cross bow, looking to go with the 2 inch 125 gr, that will put me in the 430 gr total weight at 409 fps and 1 percent foc, i think it will get me a pass thru, thanks again for posting,

[@Deathbybunjie]

That will pass through anything like you've never seen lol I wish you the absolute best!

[@ronaldrogerson5724]

I love these swhacker style broadheads. The only crossbow I have that does not like these is the coldsteel cheapshot, but it is not the broadhead or the crossbow, it is tthe style of the factory arrows having small fletching allowing the closed blades to affect the spin. The fix was to remove the fletching and replace it with 4" fletch, with that fix you have to be careful not to "robinhood" your arrows.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Neat!

[@lloydhemstreet3226]

I used the 3” Shwacker out of my Micro 335 last year (stock quil arrows). Worked great on my 3 does, but hit a decent buck, and watched him run off with my arrow, and never recovered him. (I think he ducked and I caught the shoulder, and the Shwacker locked up trying to penetrate the bone, as best I can guess). I switched to a 150 grain Magnus 4 blade broadheads this year, and 530 grain projectiles with Spynal Tapp arrows. I’ve shot 3 deer so far, and all have gone under 60 yards, with two complete pass throughs, and the one that didn’t poked through the far shoulder, and she dropped in sight piling up in 40 yards.

[@jinxiankue1376]

I shot a buck from the top with the 3" swhacker on my 335 also but never pass through and I feel bad for not be able to recover him so never to shoot from the top again.

[@brianbennett4374]

Good video thanks for taking the time to make it. 👍 let's do some more cooking 🍳 video ☺

[@douglasborgaro6801]

I’d would like to point out another broadhead for you to read about. It came to my attention when looking at broadheads that would stand up to speeds of 500 FPS. That would be SWAT Broadheads. They are highly praised for accuracy and rated for unlimited speed. The company is owned and operated by veterans. Many available models appear to be hybrid style. Very cool broadheads! SWAT= Superior Whitetail Assassin Technology.

[@flyingcholla9516]

Sold me on schwackers. I’ll be using the Levi Morgan 125s this year in my vert bow. I’ll Save my rages for the jackrabbits and barrel cactus.

[@wesr1490]

Just curious have you shot a deer with these yet? I'm using them this year with my compound but haven't shot anything with them yet.

[@matthewlyness8161]

I got two deer in the freezer because of the 3-in swhacker love it best Broadhead on the market hands down

[@rogerwight8221]

tried these on your recomedation , swhacker #202 with a barnett xp400.I have used (sucsessfuly) Muzzys on my old XI compound bow for years , but old age will not let me use it for hunting humainy any more.But damm these are the real deal.I can't share the pic but I am impresed ! 45 yards ,got a passthru .deer didnt go 30 yards and I couldnt belive the exit hole!! Thanks!! Froksville,Pa

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good to hear and good luck!

[@KORR]

dammit... ordered the 3" ... now I gotta resight the crossbow in again :p

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good luck!

[@StormAngelWolf]

Oh i need a huge cut and this is sleek in flight but this beauty will slay literally. I love it. Realistic flight and weight practice head too huh. If accurate on heavy arrows full power this is a must to have for me.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Accuracy should NOT be a problem with these

[@crickratcrossbowhuntingand9321]

Rich take a look at Swat A4 broadheads it gives you the best of both broadheads in one. It is a 4 blade mechanical broadhead that has a cut similar to the Rage and a cut similar to the Swhacker.

[@FlyinZX10R]

They have a new 4 blade 175 grain chisel point out now. It looks promising. 3.75 inches of cut

[@jimmymcg7081]

Using a 2'' swhacker, I took a bear [187 pound] with a full pass through at 30 yards with no damage to the swhacker, Bear went about 15 yards. Using a Compound bow.

[@brianlurten3028]

I switched from Swhacker to swat a4 when I switched to crossbow, I liked them. I shot my first deer with my crossbow, 6 inch spike day before last day of deer camp before gun season. Thought I heart punched him with the awesome blood trail. Shot at angle through shoot through netting, hit 6 inches back broke three ribs & came out butt cheek. He was slightly angle towards me at 30 yards. He was dead at 99 yards (99 sounds better than 100 lol). Swat A4 has x blades on front & two different opening blades. He had a huge hole in ham. I won't be shooting through netting any more. Love your videos

[@Deathbybunjie]

I never felt good about shooting through netting, either...good deal though congrats and good luck!

[@phobiarg]

I shot a buck last week with a 434gr arrow tipped with a QAD Exodus with my *gasp* compound bow. I went through the front side humerus, double lunged, center punched the heart and finally through the offside humerus. The interesting part, it left a 4-5" entry slit. No idea how it happened, it doesn't make sense, but it happened. The arrow was laying on top of the leaves 2-3ft from the shot impact site.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Sweet!

[@wesr1490]

I've just recently switch over the Swhacker broad heads and so far I'm a fan. I'm shooting the 150 gr 3" out of my cross bow which is an older parker 150lb draw under 300 fps. I've shot two deer with them a doe and a big 9 point. Neither took a step. The doe was a complete pass thru and stuck in the ground on the other side on a 20 yard shot. She jumped up and fell over backwards and kicked. Was dead within 2 mins. The buck I hit high right behind the front shoulder and he dropped in his tracks. Think I clipped spine with the big cut dia. Put a second in him to finish. So no opinion on blood trails yet cuz haven't had to trail anything lol. Nothing beats their accuracy. I'm using the Levi Morgain 125gr 2.5" cut out of my compound but have not shot anything with those yet to see how they do.

[@kevindonahue7355]

We should crossbow hunting together here n wyoming got a good place for whitetail bucks in September you are totally such a nice guy

[@tripplebeards3427]

My best broadheads were the old rocky mountain gator with the the original chisel tip in my old 315 fps xbow. Giant slits in and out with pass throughs 99% of the time. Huge blood trails but usually never needed as most dropped in sight. Gonna try the Nap Ti 2 blade heads this season because they remind me of the gators. The only thing I don’t like with the swackers is they make a small entrance hole and if it hit a shoulder in the opposite side they will bleed internally with a poor blood trail. The gator style at least puts a giant entry and exit hole. It also folds around bone for better pentration. Never had a small exit hole on dozens of buck bucks shot with them. Been using the gators since the mid 90’s till my last couple finally got wrecked after going through tons of deer.

[@charlesbeaver5665]

The NAP Slingblade is similar to the Gator

[@tripplebeards3427]

@@charlesbeaver5665 I bought a couple packs of the 2 blade Ti 2 3/16" two blade versions to try this year. They are about the closest match to the original chisel tip gators. The cut in contact blade tip version that Bass Pro sells bends and brakes just about every time I shoot a deer with them. No pass throughs either. The Gator black out SS doesn't open like they are advertised. I shot a couple of deer with them and only had 3/4" to 1" entrance and exit with poor blood trails. Tried the NAP double cross with the same poor results. Small holes and no blood trails. Found all my deer as well. Small entrance and exit holes again. I'm hoping the NAP Ti works like the old gators.

[@timbo749]

Question about Swahackers, how are the blood trails?, aside from downward angle tree stand shots but lateral ground blind shots?

[@Deathbybunjie]

A good question! The boar I shot, see third ever meat and greet footage, was phenomenal! Shot placement is always key though.

[@rhondaandrew1764]

Rich I use the new rage that doesn't need the collar and the blades are not quite as steep angle

[@rhondaandrew1764]

Rich I have been trying to find out what will rain have on the flight of the arrow at say 40 yards and closer

[@jwoyshnar]

I literally laughed out loud! Swa-ha-ker...😂 😂

[@Deathbybunjie]

LOL

[@mountainview540]

Do you have experience with the bear truex bolts? Very new to the bear crossbows...from what I understand you have to use bear arrows for their crossbows

[@Deathbybunjie]

No experience with those, sorry (I tend to find something I like and stick with it haha)

[@FlyinZX10R]

You should check out the new SWAT 175 grain 4 blade mechanical with 3.75 inches of cut.

[@azrefereeii1806]

Just smoked a nice 150” mule deer in Arizona with a 125 grain Swhacker . Worked perfect and a complete pass through

[@Deathbybunjie]

That's awesome, congratulations!

[@douglasborgaro6801]

Mechanical broadheads are a beautiful thing particularly with crossbows. Sometimes when I look at those menacing surgical blades it makes me sick just thinking about it. Then I have to drink more coffee to feel better.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Lol

[@stanleyboc5776]

I love those cutthroat broadheads. Razor sharp (you do need to sharpen them). And will pass through 100% of the time on shoulder hits and all, completely destroys a deer.

[@raymondferron2522]

Nice looking broadhead but I'm not sold on mechanicals. My 100 grain Muzzy goes in at 1" and comes out the other side at roughly 2". Total bolt weight is 350 grain, which is plenty umpf at 340fps.

[@sutdave1]

Do you shoot all of your broadheads prior to hunting with them or tune your arrows with with the practice tip that comes with your broadheads? I am thinking of switching to Swhacker broadheads for next year and appreciate your review and feedback.

[@Deathbybunjie]

With new broadheads, I always sacrifice one of them to use as a practice point. It gets dull but at least I get to shoot it over and over. I don't hunt with that one. But, you can then safely assume that the remainder of them fly the same, at least that's the case with most mechanicals. With the swhacker broadheads, I have enough experience with them out of these three crossbows that I just shoot the practice point over and over and over. I have like a dozen practice points and just shoot those. Frankly, there's almost no difference between them and the field points! At least that's our experience.

[@dana44169]

How about checking out the cold steel cheap shot broadhead they come in 100 and 125 grain they are about $1 each

[@thefrugalsportsman]

Hi Rich, I just ordered some 3" Swhackers to try them with my CenterPoint 415 crossbow. I did see in the reviews them so people have had problems with them opening prematurely. Have you had any issues with them? I was thinking of adding two retention bands to solve the problem. I emailed Swhacker, but was looking for your input as well. Thanks and appreciate your videos!

[@Deathbybunjie]

They are not going to open prematurely out of that crossbow, they're good up to 450 or more with one band but if you want to put two on it that won't hurt anything I bet... I would not be using them still if I had problems lol

[@thefrugalsportsman]

Thanks for the input! @@Deathbybunjie

[@one-eyedarcher]

The more videos I watch from your Swa.. Hacker adventures makes be want to switch one of my bows to these next season. Maybe add some weight to my limb hating bow and get up around 500 gn. 🤔 Decisions.

[@johnowens9012]

So, no one else noticed the creepy mannequin in the background? Just me huh? Anywhooo, I revisited the swa hackers this year after going to a newer, faster crossbow because i wanted heavier everything. They shoot straight and fly extremely well out of my KI and at this point, don’t have anything bad to say about them. But to each his or her own…use what you like whether it’s good, bad, or ugly (Great flick by the way).

[@crackerlawson8313]

Lol I saw that to at first I thought it was a person kept waiting for it to move lol

[@dustinclays4027]

Shoot 100 and 125 grain swhackers and they are devastating. My only complaint is blade durability

[@Minnesotalife]

I have a Excalibur 308 short but not because I wanted it, it’s because my dad bought a 10 point & gave it to me. I never thought I’d use it for deer hunting because up until this season Minnesota had a age restriction. Now that I can use it, I’ve been practicing with it & it does seem to fit me good. I also really like shooting my Hoyt so now I won’t be able to decide which one to use every time I go hunting. I have harvested 11 deer with my Hoyt so I want the next one to be with my 308 short, but after that I don’t know witch one to use.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Keep shooting and see what you like, that's great, good luck!

[@Minnesotalife]

@@Deathbybunjie thanks I will be self filming it & posting on my channel

[@blacksrfm]

I like both but I’ve had bad things happen on quartering shots with expendables. I’ve been highly impressed with tooth of the arrow broadheads shot a deer at 45 yards hit the leg bone and broke its leg also got the pass through and my broadhead stuck in a tree branch about a inch after the pass through. Deer make it 45 yards after the shot, idk if my rage trypan would have been able to get a pass through like that. With a fixed head I can punch through just about anything to reach them vitals. I’ve taken quite a few deer with a bow and the amount of hemorrhage this last deer had with tooth of the arrow was insane

[@Deathbybunjie]

Personally I've never had trouble with quartering to shots, but Swhackers rule on quartering shots. They were kinda designed for that. Check out videos of guys shooting at plywood at an angle with them. Neat stuff.

[@blacksrfm]

@@Deathbybunjie only one I had trouble with was a grim reaper 3blade bounced off the ribs weird only open one blade. Buck died but didn’t find him till a month later during gun season

[@hunterdan2002]

@@Deathbybunjie was going to say the same thing.

[@hunterdunlap6566]

Excalibur assassin and swhacker is an excellent combination.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Indeed!

[@user-wi1jv3vc2o]

Try the grim Reaper Whitetail hunter Broadhead . 100 gr they open to 3 “ the trick is to find a one half inch malt straw and cut about 1/8 inch off the end and band it . That keeps it from opening in flight . When they hit its like a bomb go’s off . They remind me if randbow . Gets the gallon per 100 feet down or GPF down considerably . Happy hunting to ya all from Oklahoma wild man Monk ⚔️⚔️⚔️👍😉🇺🇸

[@rossmunro1830]

Hi do you think a 420 grain bolt doing 400 fps. I chronograph it. Is to lite for penetration on deer over distance

[@Deathbybunjie]

The ones I'm shooting out of the Scorpyd are 425 or so, 383 fps...no problems. Worst case scenario you mangle a broadhead on a shoulder blade but I bet it's still a dead deer. Stretch distance too far and you'll lose speed, so watch those long shots. The farther you go the more important a good broadside shot becomes! Good luck out there!

[@erikkekkonen2941]

Great debate but I'm not sold on them I think I'm going to go with Iron Will two blade 150 fixed or maybe the wide !!!

[@hunterdan2002]

Why not? The shrink-wrap they use to keep the blades closed is almost guaranteed to not fail. It slides up into the opening blades and slices itself open. Out of all the deer I shot with them, not one had a failure to open, and every deer was recovered, and recovered within 100 yards. Imo, it's one of the most fool-proof designed mechanicals out there.

[@StormAngelWolf]

I know I'm pretty hard to please when it comes to shot placement. Mostly being concerned with the quality of harvest meat due to bleeding and love for harvesting organs that is why my hunts take longer and leave me exhausted.

[@mwallace6540]

I’m enjoying your ‘Confessions of a Crossbow Hunter’. I finally purchased my first crossbow, a Mission Sniper Lite, at age 68😃. The Scorpids looked interesting with the reverse draw for balance, but I could not find one to try. So I found the Sniper Lite on line from ‘The Shooters Sports Center’ in Wisconsin. I was able to hold an old one here at home and it didn’t feel ‘nose’ heavy as others had felt…a sling helps me hold it better. It has a 150# draw that I can rope cock myself and speed of 310 fps w/400 grain arrow….slow like Bunjie. So far I’ve only shot field points and find them moderately easy to remove from a Reinhardt target and impossible to remove from a Bone Collector target. My husband had to yank the arrow out for me. Santa might bring me a bag target that is advertised two finger arrow removal with field point. (Not for broadheads) My question is, what target would be easier to remove a broadhead from…maybe a Swa-hacker….the Reinhardt? Will it tear up my target to remove it? I’ve only shot fixed blade Muzzys, & Spitfire 100 gr. through my Mathews Mustang, vertical bow, yrs ago and never shot a target with them…but I was never able to get my draw weight over 40#, so didn’t think that was an issue with that bow. I’m learning so much from your KZbin videos and especially watching another up and coming woman hunter, in Genevieve! You go girl. Thanks

[@Deathbybunjie]

I like the Blocks for broadheads, hope this helps: www.deathbybunjie.com/gear/2020/8/6/bunjie-approves-of-the-new-crossbow-block-target?rq=Target

[@mwallace6540]

I haven’t bought broadheads nor a broadhead target yet. I was looking at Muzzy trocar HBX but the Swahacker has practice b.h. in the package and Muzzy doesn’t. You say the Block target for broadheads is what you use. Are you able to remove the practice Swahacker from the target? My Mission Xbow shoots 310 fps. Does the layered Block target stop the arrows before the fletching goes through? I’ve been watching your how to mount scope and plan to change to a better scope this next week. Thanks or all the tips.

[@oscartalbot7496]

Well sir I own a scorypd Orion 400 I think..it's a awesome crossbow and I have a huge confidence shooting 1000 gr dragon slayers... very quiet

[@robertlewis6487]

I can hear Troy Fowler howling... flappers.🤣🤣

[@Deathbybunjie]

To each his own, fixed blade on slower archery gear probably doesn't hurt

[@matthewwichtner2935]

Oh geez Louise, I know you'll answer, cuz you always do, which in itself says many good things about you. But how's the new gig? Bad time of year to start a new job, but usually is. Hopefully things are going well and looking up in the new position 🤞🙏😏

[@Deathbybunjie]

It's what I do, it's what I've done for 25 years, should be pretty smooth!