How to Sight In the Burris Oracle X CROSSBOW Scope!

Had a bunch of questions about it, so here you go! I look at "truing" the scope in this video.
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[@travisbaker746]

You didn't talk about the blinking led when adjusting elevation. You shot at your already programmed settings for 1-4. Can you talk about/show changing and saving elevation when 1st sighting in? Thanks for the video very helpful

[@Deathbybunjie]

I shot the already programmed ones first to see where they hit, but yes adjust the blinker to get the POI to match the POA

[@buckstop1031]

I watch a lot of these type videos. You did an amazing job in explaining what Burris should have done. Well done!!

[@gierhedd75]

Good day, sir! Fellow PA hunter here (SE). I actually decided to pull the trigger on the Oracle X in large part, thanks to your vids. Lots of great content on your channel, and this one is no exception. Keep up the good work. You got abother subscriber. All hail Bungie. Lol

[@bronton21]

Excellent vid. This is much better than the one Burris themselves put out. Thank you!

[@vincentrogers1223]

The Oracle x on an excalibur xbow ..Great combo for any game!!

[@donutdan1508]

All hail Bunjie!

[@barryalmond]

Thanks for reposting, this will help a lot

[@vincentrogers1223]

it's an great scope. got mine on an excaliber !!! took some time to learn the truing process but once I did it's a tack driver!!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah it's not too bad once I got my head around how it worked

[@gregoryrekitt9375]

Rich, Thank you for the video on the newer technology available. I am not ready to take that plunge especially for that price. Maybe as time goes by the price will go down or possibly some crossbow manufacturers will include this technology on new products. I do appreciate and enjoy your videos and hope you have a great successful archery season so we can see how the new scope does under pressure!

[@Deathbybunjie]

I'm with you on the cost 100% and agree it'll trickle down. I took a plunge to try it now but totally have other places for that money that's for sure. I am confident we'll all be using this stiff in a few years though. It's the future.

[@vincentrogers1223]

I have one of these scopes .Thanks for the great info.

[@delmisbrown9675]

Great video. Really enjoying your new scope!

[@FDRGREG]

I’m using front and rear sandbags on a solid table to try and mimic a bench rest rifle set up. Caldwell tack driver bag up front and leather bag in back. This is what I use also for dialing my rifles. Trying to eliminate “me” as much as possible during the sighting in phase. Thanks for the video looks like you are right there.

[@one-eyedarcher]

Great informative video Rich!

[@jeffreykendrick3545]

Yes I love my Burris x I’m so glad to see it on bunji sr

[@jeffreykendrick3545]

What is your tripod stand called by chance that’s nice! I need me one of those!!

[@ericangle7866]

@@jeffreykendrick3545 looks like a bog death grip.

[@juliodeoliveiraf8470]

Keep up the good work

[@rcf3773]

Spent a hour Chasing my 20 yd adjustment around today.. you have to tighten down the locks on the up-and-down after each adjustment Because the scope moves if you don't. Also you can't touch the zoom when You're doing your 30 40 and 50 or you have to start the one your working on over.. Not sure if I actually like it adds a lot of weight to the bow Definitely won't be shooting off hand.

[@TheManic.5-OH]

I love the video, I have a Garmin Xero A1iPRO on my compound and I love it! I ordered the Xero X1 for my tenpoint turbo S1, but last minute i canceled that order and went with the Burris, because of the fixed reticle and adjustable objective. I'm hoping I didn't make a mistake...? The fact that the burris is half the price is just a huge bonus

[@Deathbybunjie]

I can't speak to the Garmin but man I can tell you I love this thing

[@MkIVDave]

Thanks for sharing, you are awesome!

[@chickimac1]

Love my 2 bulldog targets. Redid one and was a pain but manageable

[@exman05]

The menu seems fairly intuitive. Interesting tech. Look forward to seeing how durable it is.

[@Deathbybunjie]

We'll find out together haha

[@tonyfieldflightllc4717]

Thank you! Your videos are at a good cadence and simplified to help a lot. I'm going back and forth with your instruction and the Burris one to try and work truing out myself.. definitely intimidated and feel like a dummy. Just curious how far out you are getting good clusters, would consider taking a shot in deer?

[@Deathbybunjie]

It's dead on for me to 60 or 70 yards, but with my current setup I'd have to say 40 yards is my effective range limit. The value of this scope lies in exact yardages, like 32 or 27 etc., for perfect accuracy, NOT just in long distances, in my opinion...

[@jeffsalsieder640]

@@Deathbybunjie I share that opinion. I have a Mission Sniper Lite (which is now 1 pound heavier, more when I mount the Tactacam) . It is only about 305 fps, so I will try staying within 30 for whitetail. But we have elk out here. And a broadside at 50? Yes, sir. Snipey and I... we're gonna take that shot.

[@archery365]

Rich, could you do a follow up vid on how to go about setting up 2 different bolts in the menu and how to call them up. The manual doesn't really explain it and it is a useful feature of the scope.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I shall! I think we click down to BOLTS on the menu and select BOLT2 or BOLT1. But I'll verify. Plan is actually to save one for Bunjie and one for Bunjie III. We'll see!

[@troy9250]

Question if I have my scope zero on 40yards but a deer come in at 20yards how do I get the kill with the crossbow

[@Deathbybunjie]

You should have reticles for 20, 30, 40 etc?

[@ringosty]

What the maximum range until you run out of scope and lose the dot on low and high magnification? Obviously not for hunting, but for long Target shooting. Thanks & great video!

[@Deathbybunjie]

It's going to vary from one crossbow to another based on speed. With my old excalibur, the high-end might be a hundred yards. On the newer faster 400 ft per second crossbow, we might be looking at 150 or even more!

[@ringosty]

@@Deathbybunjie if you end up looking through it on your bow could you let me know plz. Be very interested, actually it would make it a good quick vid since it's not widely available info yet 👍🏻 Thanks for the reply & happy hunting!

[@JohnTomasella]

I have to do some adjustments soon. I got my Spinal Tapps and I'm moving to 150 grain heads. I'll be at 472 grains for this season. I think they will moose out of my Micro 340.

[@vincentrogers1223]

great scope great video

[@PandY7190]

Great video! If anyone is contemplating this one or the Omega? 💯 Burris Orical X and worth the extra money. Don’t make this mistake.

[@peggoty75]

hey rich another burris question, when the battery dies, will i need to re sight in when replacing battery?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Nope should be all good

[@peggoty75]

Excellent thank for reply

[@slingshotwarrrior8105]

Great shooting bro!

[@debrabailey8933]

I really like your videos. Your daughter is great too! My question is that after I get my Burris set at 20 yrds perfectly I move on to truing and I'm trying to set up at 38 yrds fory sr1. My first bolt was about 8 inches high and didn't even hit the target. My question is how do I set this up right? I did it exactly as I was told and Everything IS TIGHTENED DOWN. I CANT AFFORD TO KEEP LOOSING MY ARROWS PLEASE HELP!!!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Something sounds off to me but what I would do is move the dot for sr1 up the 8 in or so and then shoot again and see if it's accurate, and continue to adjust it until it is. Then save it and move on to sr2. Maybe move it up to 32 yards or so instead of 38 so there isn't as much difference. I hope that helps! The other thing you can do is stack Targets on top of each other, and aim at the center of the two Targets if you're not sure where it's going to go, I had to do that with my old slow crossbow because it was shooting way low at 30.

[@robertbryce7626]

New to the Oracle X, and trying to figure out the sight-in steps. Several things the manual does not cover, one being the actual distance settings. I read to shoot at 30 yds, 45, 60, etc, but not clear how those distances are entered into the scope for the 4 options. I want my crossbow calibrated for 30, 40 and 50 yds. Max I can shoot at where I hunt is 50 yds, rarely a 60 yd shot. Also, I don't have anywhere to shoot at 60 yds, where I sight it in has a max of 50 yds. Does the scope automatically put the distances in based on the distance it reads at the time of the shot, or do you enter those distances somewhere else in the software?

[@Deathbybunjie]

After you get 20 perfect, then you use the rangefinder button on top of the scope too true it at two or three distances past 30 yards. I suggest in your circumstances something like 32 yd, 40 yards and 50 yards. The scope figures out every distance in between based on some algorithm. You can probably get away with just 32 yd and 50 yd

[@ceupi6214]

I have Tenpoint flatline 460 crossbow. i think something is wrong because even though i put the scope all the way up, its still down about 5 inches. how do i fix it please

[@Deathbybunjie]

Shims

[@chrisruzsa2798]

That is a very nice scope there rich.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Thanks, we'll see how it works out!

[@chrisruzsa2798]

@@Deathbybunjie best of luck this season to you both.

[@BackyardBroadheads]

Where is the video of you shooting your scorpyd in the basement when it was real quiet?

[@jeffsalsieder640]

Rich, I am curious that at about 3:40 in the video you said you had it set for 30, 42, 60 and 72 but later you shot at 40. Why the difference? I just got mine at sighted in at 20 and verified windage is accurate to 60. I will go through truing process next time I get out there. My understanding is that when you do a Sight Range (SR) you will set the target up at , say 40 yards, but if the range finder on the Oracle X finds it at 42, then the 42 will incorporated into the computer ballistics table. I noticed this because I used another range finder to get my 20 yard line (done previously) but then found the Oracle had it at 19, so I moved back a couple of feet until the scope read 20, then did sighting in.

[@Deathbybunjie]

It was originally sighted in for 30, 42, 60, and 72 before I shot this video. When I shot this video I was playing around and that second target just happened to be at 40 so I shot at that. It really doesn't matter...the scope figures out the arc. I don't need to set the targets out of specific ranges as long as they're over 30 yards of spread out pretty good. I hope that makes sense.

[@jeffmiller2204]

Hey Rich, When you get everything dialed in with that scope on the Scorpyd, I’d like to see how good it would do on the original Bunji.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Gonna find out soon I hope

[@PandY7190]

Just purchased this scope. Quick question..when you shot high and right at 40yds. I noticed you hit top arrow button to move red dot up. What about the windage since you shot right? I’m a little confused at this stage of truing. One would think that Burris would put out an in-depth video. Your video is much better. Thanks!

[@Deathbybunjie]

The windage can be adjusted at 20 yards. If you see that it is off at longer distances, then a slight adjustment to bring it back to Center is all you will need. You'll be using the physical windage adjustment, just like you did at the beginning, there's nothing digital about the windage. Does that help I hope?

[@PandY7190]

@@Deathbybunjie thank you this helps

[@jeffsalsieder640]

@@Deathbybunjie I just ordered one. Regarding windage: My strategy will be to zero in at 20 yards as normal, but then I will walk it back to further distances to make sure windage is still accurate further out, adjusting as necessary. As we know a windage error at 20 may be insignificant but at 60 it may become a problem. Once I am confident that windage is on, only then will I go through the truing process. I am curious to see how well the scope works at shorter distances with a sharp angle, say 20 feet up a tree and a deer 12 yards from the base of the tree. Thanks for the video - Great Job!

[@Deathbybunjie]

@@jeffsalsieder640 that's not a bad plan, but I think if you are off at 60 just give it a click in the right direction and you should be fine. Either way works I'm sure. I think you will find it works great on angles.

[@mikeleone1805]

So there is no left or right adjustments once you have set your 20 yard adjustment?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Correct, like most every other scope...

[@raymondcava4669]

Great video Rich, after your scope is calibrated to all your distances intended , will this scope compensate for being high in a tree shooting down. My handheld rangefinder compensates for the angle in order to have the true distance.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good question and yes it does! The red dot adjusts accordingly.

[@DadHacksCentral]

Hey man, I’m looking to get into crossbow hunting this season. What is a brand/ crossbow that will get me through my first and second season until I am ready to drop a good amount of money on one that will last me and be a loyal companion

[@cliffsense3741]

Hi friend, I'm not the guy you're addressing so you can disregard if you wish! I am new to the crossbow world as well. This spring I bought a Killer Instinct Ripper 425. I bought it brand new off Ebay and it cost me $280. I am very happy with it and would highly recommend it for a starter crossbow. I believe the Speed 425 is similar, just has a speed ring scope. I have gotten mine shooting 2" groups at 70 yds. I am using the arrows that came with the bow. I did swap the nocks for lighted ones and put in heavier inserts. The arrow weight is up about 80 grains over stock. I added the weight in hopes of adding some life to the crossbow limbs. I put a couple hundred shots through it so far with no issues and highly recommend it! Looking forward to putting some meat in the freezer with it in another month or so!

[@DadHacksCentral]

@@cliffsense3741 Hey bud, ended up going with the KIller instinct Burner 415, I am also excited to get out there this season. Let’s keep these comments going throughout the season to see how we are doing🤙🏻

[@cliffsense3741]

@@DadHacksCentral Great choice! I'm in Central Missouri and bow season opens September 15. Can't wait!

[@cliffsense3741]

@@DadHacksCentral Hey man! Just killed my first archery deer this morning! It's a modest 8 point buck. The KI crossbow delivered a heart shot from 25 yds. 🏹👌

[@DadHacksCentral]

@@cliffsense3741 hell yeah man, headed out Thursday my buddy has been passing up deer left and right. I’ll let you know how it goes! Looks like you’ll have some meat in the freezer this winter

[@TaberFamily-gp4dg]

How do you save bolt configurations? I have heavy and light bolts with varying broadheads. How do you save those configurations and menu to them in the field?

[@Deathbybunjie]

You can say two different Arrow setups. Under the menu choose bolt one or Bolt 2. Remember, though, when you switch from one Arrow setup to another you have to go back and change the 20 yard set up, so it almost doesn't seem worth it because that's such a pain.

[@user-dw4ci1ut8j]

Too much to deal with. I will keep my Ravin scope❤😂

[@Deathbybunjie]

If they work for you, go for it. They have way too much going on for me LOL my eyes can't distinguish between all those different reticles.

[@michaelhowell8898]

Do you range the deer than shoot? Or do you range the deer than use the dot sighted in for that distance? Hopefully I made sense.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I think it makes sense haha and it's hard to express it so I get what you mean. I think to answer your question, I put the center cross hairs on the deer and then push the remote button. That activates the rangefinder, which instantly puts a Red Dot on the vertical line on the scope, which means that I then move the crossbow up or down so that the dot is lined up with my preferred point of impact. When I pull the trigger, the arrow should hit wherever that red dot was. I think it's important to mention that the Red Dot is only in the scope and it doesn't project a red dot onto the deer or anything like that. I hope that helps!

[@michaelhowell8898]

@@Deathbybunjie That helps. Thanks for clarifying. That would be nice if the scope shot a laser dot onto the deer. Lol

[@phil_adventure]

how do you adjust you dot (left and right) at 40y?

[@Deathbybunjie]

That can only be done manually not electronically through the scope menu. You have to adjust the windage. The good news is that should not affect the elevation for your electronic settings.

[@sivyisxyooj6310]

damn, for the price($899) I would expect easy friendly user but again, everything got it advantages and disadvantages and NO thanks. Very informative for those that are willing to spend that kind of $.

[@peggoty75]

if you did not tru at 60 would it work?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yes, true at like 35 and 50, need two true points for best results I think

[@peggoty75]

@@Deathbybunjie get im sighting mine in tomorrow i did see you vid as how the scope may get confused with to many truing points , thanks for help rich

[@brucerogers4508]

I'm curious as to how well it performs in the actual woods as far as ranging. Will it pick-up everything except the deer?

[@Deathbybunjie]

It SEEMS pretty good in that respect but true test is this fall!

[@lugenbeel123]

Great channel! Would you recommend one of the newer Excaliburs? Like the micro 340? Or something with longer limbs like the matrix 340? Or should I go with something different? I’m driving myself crazy reading reviews!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Man thats a question no one can answer except you. I LOVE my OLD Excalibur, Bunjie...but it's nothing like the modern Excaliburs. I don't care for them in a lot of ways, and I don't like cranks. My daughter Genevieve though LOVES her Excalibur Micro, crank and all! That's why they make so many different kinds!

[@lugenbeel123]

@@Deathbybunjie thanks again! I appreciate you taking the time to reply! You’re a encyclopedia of crossbow info! Great channel, great content.

[@gr8whitailhunter505]

Wonder if that would work on a Airbow

[@Deathbybunjie]

Interesting question, I have no history with those but I bet it would, I don't think the speed would be a problem at least, unless there's some kind of recoil issue it would work?

[@thee8]

is there a way to brighten Retacle in the scope?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yes, once it is on you can push the up and down buttons to make it larger or smaller. I haven't played around with it cuz it seems to be perfect every time I turn it on. But that's to my eye and my lighting conditions so that might be different for different people and that's why there is that option. But I think you have to do it every time you use the scope. Not that that's a big deal either.

[@ediewful]

the burris scope sets higher on the crossbow , what company did you go with to raise your cheek pad

[@Deathbybunjie]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHLFf5WpaN2Jn5I

[@ceupi6214]

I bought an Oracle X and had it I stalled with my Tenpoint Flatline 460 Crossbow. I sighted it in at 20 yards measured. I shot 3 arrows and it was 10 inches low. I tried to adjust up however it was at the end of adjustment. I shot 3 more and it raised it an inch. Still 10 inches low and out of adjustment. Anyone else having this problem? Is there something I'm doing wrong? Thanks for the help in advance

[@Deathbybunjie]

The Oracle does not work well on the 10-point without shims from the company. I am not sure why. But I think you have to contact 10 point for shims.

[@ceupi6214]

@@Deathbybunjie my crossbow already came with the shim. I don’t know why it’s too low

[@Deathbybunjie]

@ceupi6214 man that is weird. Call Burris and have them walk through it I guess.

[@Haqq2023]

So truing is only elevation?

[@Deathbybunjie]

You are going to adjust windage when you are physically adjusting the 20-yard reticle. If that is perfectly dialed in it shouldn't matter at distance and you shouldn't have to readjust it. If you aren't quite perfect at 20 it will start to show at 45 yards for sure. But basically elevation is the big deal at those distances yes.

[@sh4969]

I prefer crossbows to guns anytime silent, deadly ask any animal that's head mounted above a fire place , great for home defence & a thermal scope on your crossbow a nice broadhead.

[@jwoyshnar]

How is the clarity in the scope? I looked through it in a shop and I wasn't impressed. I thought it would be horrible in low light

[@Deathbybunjie]

In my low light test I'd say comparable to what I'm used to, pretty clear but it's new lol. It's NOT the BEST optic out there, but it's adequate I'd say. True test is this fall.

[@jwest613]

How good is this scope in low light last daylight conditions ?

[@Deathbybunjie]

That's a great question, and I answered it to the best of my ability in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpCylWSPhNWheJI

[@andrewsvarieties3102]

Thanks for the info!! Does it have a visible laser beam?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Nope, same as a rangefinder

[@andrewsvarieties3102]

Awesome, thanks for the response 👍 I appreciate it!!

[@mariusbuciuman307]

Technology at its best. Good for you doing this for the sake of the animal. No hunter wants to injure an animal. I bet that cost at least an arm and half a leg?

[@Deathbybunjie]

Pretty much lol they're pricey but I bet over time comes down in price

[@ryand8024]

Mr fancy pants lol. Jokes aside, I wonder if they have anything like that for hunting rifles.

[@jeffreykendrick3545]

Yes they do sir have one for my 308 and for my bear crossbow. Best part is they have several models for rifles there called the burris eliminator there up to the 5 model as it stands I have had my oracle x for a year and a half now I love them both alot

[@ryand8024]

@@jeffreykendrick3545 thanks, im gonna check em out.

[@mossymaple]

These are illegal in many states for hunting

[@Deathbybunjie]

Gotta check your laws but they're legal in most states that allow rangefinders, and everywhere I hunt at least. There's a map on the Burris website to help make sure.

[@Heaven-SentMemories]

Anybody here got a cigarette? Thanks. Anybody here got a dime?

[@Deathbybunjie]

I heard that Frankie got a blue corvette...she said to call her, anytime! Oh yeah!

[@garyadams2061]

not my cup of tea im old school