Deer Hunting-Crossbow bolt comparison- carbon express piledriver vs killer instinct

[@michaelcurtis8114]

I bought the pile driver's too.( 22"- 379gn) Let me just say from my experience, they don't fly straight enough for long distance. They were all over the place at 50 yards. The reason for 50 yards is because of the speed ring scope I installed. It's zero was 50 yards. Meaning the 50yd reticle was center of the scope. So I had to zero in at 50. I switched back to the stock scope and at 20 yards 4 arrows in the pack of six hit the same hole, and the other ones hit rite beside the same hole as the others.. Then all over the place again at 50. These arrows need a helical vane instead of an offset vane (IMO). And the shaft has an ID of 285 making the whole shaft super thick and heavy. So if you want any FOC, you'll end up with a 513gn or more arrow using a lighted nock too. The lighted nocks I have are 25 and 32 grain. My crossbow is rated for 400fps and it doesn't shoot an arrow that heavy very well. It shoots better around 450gn to 460gn. Thanks for the video man. Stay safe.

[@sethhill5689]

I have 20" Piledrivers with 125gr tips (G5 Megameats) and Nockturnal Launchpad lighted nocks that I hunt with on my KI Burner 415 (running Vortex Crossfire II scope). I have no issues with accuracy. Have taken several deer in the 2 years since I bought my crossbow.

[@markrichard6727]

Watched you video this morning! In regard to the lighted nicks I spoke with faradyne who manufactures the piledriver asked about lighted nocks! Can’t find lighted nocks for the ID 0.284. They recommended launchpad nocturnal. Pricey but when you consider losing bolt, broadhead, and not being able to track arrow it may be worth the price. Maybe this helps

[@rankinprojects599]

Mark, I found a cheap universal kit on Amazon. Got a 4 pack for $15. Shot my buck and they worked great!!

[@markrichard6727]

Cool! I’ll check’m out!

[@rankinprojects599]

@@markrichard6727 here you go. The .285 worked/fit. (I don’t have affiliate anything just helping you out) DEEPOWER Crossbow Lighted Nock with ON/Off Switch 4 Pack with .285”/.297”/.300”/.305” Bushings LED Nock Universal Fit for Bolts a.co/d/cfbMODZ

[@markrichard6727]

Thanks appreciate the heads up on these!

[@aaronallor5648]

Worst "comparison" video of all time... you didnt shoot and compare anything...

[@rankinprojects599]

Appreciate the feedback. I have been trying to do more videos that have the actual action in there vs me just rambling on. Thanks for letting me know. Anyway to improve I’m open.