I wasn't ready for what I learned with these NEW ARROWS!

Genevieve and I have new arrows to test for the 2024-5 Crossbow Seasons. Will these get the job done?
AJ's Custom Arrows, LLC
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These are Reaper FOC shafts, 8.35 GPI (40 Ton Carbon) with 110 grain inserts and Vanetec Swift 2.25" vanes on the SWAT X1 and Reaper 9.6 GPI shafts (24 Ton Carbon) with 110 grain inserts and Black Sky vanes on Bunjie, Jr.
I am not sponsored by anyone! But I do share what I like and what I don't like. And I like a good coupon code to save a few bucks as much as you do (see below). My "perfect" crossbow setup these days includes:
Killer Instinct SWAT X1 (starting 2023)
Burris Oracle X Scope (since 2022)
Dragon Claw arrows from Wyvern Creations (good outfit, been buying different gear there for years, these arrows were great in the SWAT X1 throughout the 2023-4 Crossbow Seasons!)
A.J.'s Custom Arrows (now in 2024)
Bunjie and I also recommend the following, 100% of time:
Burt Coyote Lumenoks (since 2012 or so) (save 10% on lumenok.com with coupon code BUNJIE )
Swhacker #251 3" cutting diameter crossbow broadheads (for our last 20 or 30 deer/hogs and woodchucks). Swhacker stopped production of the #251 in 2023 but never fear: the #243 is the same exact item, although a different color. You're good to use that one :)
Check out the Gear Page on our website, deathbybunjie.com. Again, I am not sponsored by anyone! But you can see what gear I like and don't like on that site. And if you buy from Amazon.com using one of those links, Death by Bunjie receives a small referral fee and you DO NOT pay more! How cool is that?
Bunjie (The Original Bunjie, The O.B.) is my 2010 Excalibur Axiom that got me hooked on crossbow hunting. This was my "one gun" for more than a decade and Bunjie's reliability is the reason I ONLY hunt with a crossbow. After killing dozens of deer, hogs, squirrels, woodchucks, and even a bear, Bunjie is now semi-retired, but still gets out every year and even killed two deer 2023--and a woodchuck at 81 yards!
Bunjie, Jr., is my daughter Genevieve's crossbow, an Excalibur Micro Suppressor 355. This crossbow was also a much appreciated gift from a Friend of Bunjie, and it changed Death by Bunjie forever by inspiring Genevieve to become a part of our story as a second-generation crossbow hunter, and it also convinced me there is a benefit to a newer, faster crossbow back in 2020 when I began the Quest for a Successor to Bunjie.
Enter Bunjie III (or Bunjie '21, Bunjie 3.0, The Slick Black Cadillac of Crossbows), a 2021 Scorpyd Deathstalker 420, the result of trying various models and looking at dozens of them online for characteristics I liked. It is, in fact, a gift from a Friend of Bunjie, which goes to show how important Friends of Bunjie are to this channel and what an impact they can have. Bunjie III is a testament to modern crossbows, producing over .7 slugs of momentum and almost 140 ft-lbs of kinetic energy with stock arrows--at around 400 fps! This crossbow helped expand the Kingdom fo Bunjie by introducing me to compound crossbows and showing me they're nothing to be feared, and also helped me get my first deer on public ground. This crossbow also inspired the "Rule of 400" that I talk about from time to time: a crossbow that can shoot a 400 grain arrow at 400 feet per second is the definition of a modern crossbow--producing over .7 slugs of momentum and over 140 foot pounds of kinetic energy, the envy of the archery world.
Again, I am not sponsored by these companies. I am sponsored by Friends of Bunjie! (I'm not asking for gifts whatsoever--please don't feel like you should send me stuff! But I do appreciate the support I've received over the years! I'm just trying to express my appreciation for that.)
Bunjie and I have written two books: The Death by Bunjie Crossbow Method ( amzn.to/3zJbAI0 ) and The Death by Bunjie Crossbow Story ( amzn.to/2Peq4aC ), both available on Amazon.com with those links.
Check out the Death by Bunjie podcast, Talking with Bunjie! It's available on deathbybunjie.com or on the podcast app of your choice.
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This channel is the result of combining my interest in filming and hunting...and music, too! The soundtrack for this channel is provided by my band, Yankee Militia. The albums "Live Free or Kill" and "Zombies Gotta Eat, Too!" are available on Amazon.com and elsewhere. A third album is in the works.
If you've read this far, then there is only one thing left to say:
All Hail Bunjie!
--Rich Wilson
Death by Bunjie

[@srj263]

Awesome arrows. That’s all I shoot out of my Excaliburs. Aj’s Custom Arrows is going to get real busy real fast. Great guy. Highly recommended.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah anyone interested should hit him up now...dont wait until closer to season 😆

[@one-eyedarcher]

Great video Rich! Those are some beautiful arrows. 😍 Glad you like them. 👍

[@Deathbybunjie]

Thanks again!

[@jonathanyates5198]

They are some beautiful arrows for sure. Good to see you on another video Jimbo, Gen's new arrows are going to be deadly from Bunjie Jr!

[@robertwhite3752]

Those are some beautiful looking arrows guys. Happy Independence Day to everyone.

[@ronlongwellphoto]

Great video, Rich. I bought a new Tenpoint Siege 425 this year and ordered some Reapers from A.J. Mine weigh 488 grains with 150 grain points, and come off my crossbow at a chronographed 391 fps, which makes me very happy indeed!

[@Deathbybunjie]

😃😯💯

[@mattmusselman5055]

Awesome brother..can't wait to see what you and Genevieve hammer with those new arrows..

[@kelleymandolins6519]

Good video with good people!! Swa-Hacker never gets old!!😆

[@wildturkey8752]

Very nice. Congratulations. Look forward to seeing them used.

[@jonathanyates5198]

AJ makes the absolute best arrows on the planet. He made me a set of Reapers last year and was very impressed with how well they shoot. Folks, AJ is also a Swat broadhead dealer. When I say Swat is the best head available, I mean it 💯. Swat broadheads fly just like a field point, and leave an absolutely huge hole. Dead deer in under 40 yards guarantee

[@10zig52]

Ive been watching your videos for years, you cant fool me. Its the arrows! 😊

[@Deathbybunjie]

😆😅

[@user-cv1jf1wq2m]

I’m really enjoying this post! I’m sure the info is helpful and useful for some people! However, my Excalibur GRZ2 Crossbow says it’s a 200 pound draw weight and the velocity is 306 FPS . So far everything I’ve shot with it died very shortly thereafter. If it ain’t broken don’t fix it ! 🏹🦌🏹🐗🏹🦌🏹🐗

[@JGsgarage_unboxings]

Rich i just ordered crossbow method, can't wait to receive it. I very much loved the confessions of a crossbow hunter. Keep em coming buddy!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Thanks I hope you like it!!

[@wes4557]

I’ve been researching this same topic and have found a few articles and videos here and there on the same subject. I’ve been needing to buy some bolts and wondered if anyone did spine matching like this. Now I know. Thanks for the info

[@jonathanyates5198]

You will not regret letting AJ make you a set of arrows, and they are very affordable

[@piedpython1]

Really neat video!! Congrats to Gen and Rich!! And a shout out to OEA!! As well as AJ. Good folks ALL!!

[@daniellewis9761]

Thanks, Rich, for a great educational video

[@billgalante1181]

Rich, fantastic video, those are mighty good looking bolts.

[@paulheberling2750]

Those look super durable!

[@marksaalfield7653]

Can't wait to see the results with those in 60 yd range

[@markdenney3903]

way to go getting in shape. Makes so many things better.

[@jimowens381]

Early video on 4th of July! And a bonus appearance by OEA! It just don't git no better!! I can speak from experience, those arrows are legit.

[@ronaldbeasley4945]

Those are very nice. Congratulations

[@nathanmorkovsky2855]

Awesome 💪

[@raymondcava4669]

I’d be curious to see between the new arrows with the wrap and your old ones for the pivot point is. I sure like the idea of the spine being consistently the same with the new arrows. Excellent!

[@Koopwins]

AJ is the best, if it wasn't for user error i would of filled both tags last year. Ohh well, happens to all of us right? PS: Giving the deer a heart attack is not effective

[@Deathbybunjie]

😁😅

[@Johnsplots]

And just like that, I have the itch to start shooting my bow again!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

😄

[@BackyardBroadheads]

If you are shooting from a BOG style tripod then your shots and those arrows are perfect If you go to a bipod with a squeeze bag in the back your groups will shrink way down

[@boomerrangerron]

Great video Rich! Those arrow shafts look very similar to PHOENIX SIRRIUS bolts. And I love the way that KI SWAT locks the arrow in place! I don’t think achieving ant better accuracy is possible. Good luck this season!

[@davez3887]

Good Morning!

[@Zackp90]

Dusted my crossbow off last weekend glad i did was 24 clicks high at 20 yards. You have seriously made me consider a range finding scope not sure what to choose and that would be an expensive purchase for me but take ethical shots is where i want to and should be at all times.

[@Deathbybunjie]

You would still have to sight in the rangefinding scope and make sure it's still on, of course, but what it really does nicely is give you confidence on every shot you take. No more guessing at the yard at the time of the shot and no more worrying about what 15 yd is or 25 yards is that sort of thing. I really really like it.

[@Zackp90]

@Deathbybunjie I sight every season and check before each hunt with my bow but that exact yardage is a sense of peace that one doesn't have when splitting hairs between 25 yards and 20 yards. I love my current scope but second guessing myself is rough when I could be squeezing the trigger with a well placed ethical shot. Your videos are always on the top of my list to learn from and enjoy. Thank you for everything you show us as hunters.

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

i need to buy new arrows this year, all the work that goes with it

[@Deathbybunjie]

Now's the time for sure!

[@frederickbierweiler8020]

@@Deathbybunjie and the price per unit has really gone up, well tg my crossbow is the only addiction i have :))

[@jonathanyates5198]

AJs arrows are highly affordable

[@frankbrowning328]

I also number my arrows and group them together for which arrows shoot closest to each other. Even with spine matching (Yes I also shoot custom made arrows) you can still have an arrow or 2 out of 6 that flies a little off from the rest.

[@Deathbybunjie]

No doubt...inserts, vanes, etc all play a role. But so far no consistent flyers in this batch have been identified. The first one I shot at 20 was high but has flown great since then lol.

[@frankbrowning328]

@@Deathbybunjie Thats great news as having that 1 or 2 flyer arrow is not only annoying but costly with premium grade custom arrows. I love shooting long range for fun on a calm day. I keep my hunting shots to 55 yards (calm animal) but shooting out past100 yards is just plain fun with my Scorpyd Orion and Mission 360

[@MrRedfish1964]

It about that time of year again....the game is on in about two and a half months...can you tell us more about that target - the one I have just does not do what it is supposed to do! Keep on making crossbows fun!

[@Deathbybunjie]

www.deathbybunjie.com/gear/2021/3/21/ive-always-wanted-a-bulldog That post may help, good luck! More target talk coming in videos too.

[@BackyardBroadheads]

I can’t believe they are stiffer then a zombie, that’s impressive

[@Deathbybunjie]

Still under investigation, I am told that the new zombies are stiffer yet so we'll see

[@ckiefner715]

Up early today!

[@bigDbigDbigD]

I love this channel, but I shoot iron sights. Anyone else?

[@Kurtdog63]

Where do you get "arrow friends" like that? ha I shoot fixed heads, weighted inserts, and aluminum shafts. No indexing needed. Arrow systems around 475 grains seem to have a good balance between speed and penetration. Going from a 100 gr point to a 150 gr doesn't seem like that much of an increase, but you are increasing your actual point weight by 50 percent! This will usually take an arrow well above the 12 plus percent effect of FOC. My 150 gr point arrow system is at 14.5 percent FOC.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I agree modern speeds, 450 or so pretty solid setups

[@Artisanwoodworks73]

Love it Rich! I’ve been busy getting my clover food plots in the ground. How’s your plots looking.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I am ashamed to say I don't even know I haven't been there to check them out, but that is the plan tomorrow. This weekend I'll post some pics on Facebook and shoot a video about it most likely. I only have small Clover plots going right now so I can probably rehabilitate them if need be I'm hoping. Good luck to both of us!

[@sphinxios]

the best arrows are the ones that hit the target, i saw a video of a xbox shooting an arrow in slow motion adn there one could see the it wobbling/snaking as it was shot serch for this and you will clearly it wobble not a carbom arrow but "Shooting a 276 lb simple wooden crossbow", i am not an ballistic guy but i would think there is a magic number on where the balance need to be to get an arrow wobble less the more front heavy arrows the more wobble is my guess and to get less wobble the shaft material would need to thicker in the middle and taper to thin to the ends. here is another one where one can clearly see the wobble "Spanning and shooting a medieval Crossbow"

[@Deathbybunjie]

The SWAT X1 has an enclosed barrel that reduces wobble too

[@sphinxios]

man thats a heavy scope of almost 900gr thats must wobble as well on its mount nt only the arrows

[@Deathbybunjie]

It's not light lol but overall works well

[@mariusbuciuman307]

Is spine indexing when you find the spine before you attach your vanes? Thx

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeppers and line the vanes up with it

[@everettwilliams6952]

Could u maybe give us a link to that arrow builder ?? I looked and could not find it ?? Thank u sir

[@Deathbybunjie]

In description! FB and telephone number and email.

[@everettwilliams6952]

@Deathbybunjie thank u sir

[@moosejcthunter5686]

Happy Fourth of July FOB!

[@Deathbybunjie]

💯

[@moosejcthunter5686]

I'm having my folks up to the cabin. I rocked my dad's world and said my friend Rich always smokes cream cheese. Smoke some cream cheese and bring that up Nort. I cannot wait to get up there tonight so I can mash on it!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

@moosejcthunter5686 oh yeah good luck!

[@oldgrumpyhunter]

Wait a minute, my missing the point of aim is NOT the equipment's fault? 🤣🤣🤣

[@Deathbybunjie]

🤣

[@user-sv8cl3lu7n]

🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌 awsom video rich buetiful arrows. Logos are great. Death by bunjie