NEW CROSSBOW SCOPES for 2025!

[@hunterdan2002]

Fun fact, I bought the buk ops in the beginning of November and sent it back. Scope is rated to 450 fps, my bow is shooting 420 fps. The scope itself is just a speed ring scope with a rangefinder. So there is no actual ballistic compensation for shots between yardage lines. That said, the scope with the speed ring maxed out at 450, was still hitting 3 inches high at 40 yards. Sent it back and bought the Zulus and don't regret it. DNT is releasing a new Zulus in 4k that is shaped like a traditional 30mm tube scope, but without the IR module attached for 699.

[@stevenhicks815]

@@hunterdan2002 will it have a remote for it to range yardages

[@hunterdan2002]

@stevenhicks815 I don't know. I have no problem hitting the range button while on target with a deer.

[@timmy2guns00]

Great video. I STILL LOVE my Burris X scoop and I’m looking to pickup a second one. Thanks buddy

[@harveyfamily1281]

Rich, I really liked my Hawke xb1 and 30pro speed ring scopes and had good success with them but noticed after a bunch of time on the stand never used most of the reticles and when illuminated were just too bright in low light on their lowest settings. So I did some research and really seemed to gravitate toward a single point “daylight bright” aim point 2nd focal plane LPVO. I hunt hardwoods and out of the last 10 deer I’ve shot not one has been over 25 yds. Comparing all the daylight bright LPVO’s on the market I settled on a Swampfox 1-4 Tomahawk 2 and man it was exactly what the Dr ordered. Liked it so much I bought another and put my Hawkes up for sale.You can adjust magnification without changing aim point, has 12 individual brightness settings with 2 night vision settings that are absolute money in low light! Wanted to keep it super simple…clear glass great eye relief and really couldn’t be happier!

[@nathanmorkovsky2855]

Good info thank you!!

[@billgalante1181]

Rich, great video, very informative, thanks for sharing.

[@AtTheHelmOutdoors]

Always a good day when a new bunjie video pops up.

[@rongarofalo3482]

Great information Rich

[@islandrevo]

Great info

[@BackyardBroadheads]

good vid

[@liggett3982]

Good info🎯👍

[@jermsman18]

Thanks for this update. I am going to save up for the borris for now

[@six5grendel4]

I will be adding the new Excalibur scope to my crossbow, love that reticle.

[@GregK-pv5xe]

Thanks Rich. Found out a lot about these other “rangefinder” optics. I might consider a Zulus once I can find out more about their new one. True range finding like the Oracle but lighter weight would be nice. But, it’s still gonna be hard to get me away from the Oracle I’ve got a Darton Renegade 370 that’s already way too heavy to put an Oracle on. It will likely stay with a speed ring or possibly a good fixed power just to keep weight down

[@drewwagner9584]

Thanks Rich.

[@boomerrangerron]

I think the best feature on these scopes is the Micro SD card slots so I'm guessing you can film through these scopes. Nice review Rich, but I'm just overwhelmed with the technology. And how many more things can I control from my iPhone? I'm doing the GoPro with Quik App, and My Tactacams too! My last ten deer have been taken between 12 and 20 yards, so I'm just going to continue to keep it simple! Thanks for sharing!

[@weekender38]

I liked it. Excellent presentation loaded with info.

[@jameskyle4841]

Thanks Richard almost bought a buck opps from lancasters,it was in cart ,then I watched your vid,thinking b uckopps worked like the orical x. Deleted it ,now getting the certs when out.

[@neabowhunters8107]

Excalibur once again has the best scope for hunting in the tact hunter. 60 yard reticles and not all that hundred yard clutter crap or full of electronics to fail. They finally listened to their base and brought back the tact zone basically!!!

[@Deathbybunjie]

I wonder why it took Excalibur this long to make it, though. I think it was a good idea before the rangefinding Scopes but now with all thede range finding scopes, to me there's no comparison. Once I started using one, just can't go back.

[@neabowhunters8107]

@ that’s great It’s just not for everyone and that’s ok to. That’s why America is great we can all love crossbow hunting but love different ways of doing it. I’m an Excalibur loyalist because I don’t care about speed at all I care about simplicity. I also am a 60 yard max scope as I don’t practice past 40 and out of all the deer I have harvested 2 have been at 30’they rest were 20 and in. Now I have upgraded technology on my EDC firearm to a red dot but for me that makes practical sense. Keep up the videos!

[@walteastling6685]

Hey Rich I watched a video from the ATA show and Certis battery is on the side way easier than the Burris it says!

[@Deathbybunjie]

Sounds like a big improvement!

[@rexrice4496]

All I want is a crossbow scope is four primary cross hairs with four little subtension lines between each primary cross hair. For instance, my first two cross hairs are coming in at 20 and 34 yards - so the 4 subtension lines would be for 22, 25, 28 and 31 yards. Add the range finder and I'm good to go.

[@robertwhite3752]

Are you wanting a scope with 2 and 3 yard increments for competitive shooting or competition? Surely not for use in a hunting application?

[@Deathbybunjie]

That is all I wanted, too, until I used a range finding scope LOL

[@BeetleBuns]

I'm sure the 2 yard difference will be huge lmao... why would you want that?

[@jeffhays1968]

The problem with range finding, night vision, infared gear is simply the cost. Most touch the $900 + range. I would love to see some solid gear in the $500 range. I did finally get a $500 infared handheld unit this year just for finding downed deer and it's awesome.

[@Deathbybunjie]

The Zulus was 449 i think, they're only getting cheaper each year at least

[@hunterdan2002]

@@Deathbybunjie the one you linked in the video doesn't have the built in laser rangefinder.

[@cray-z7404]

There is a 500$ range finder , night vision , video, zoom etc. Check out draggin deer outdoors KZbin channel

[@hunterdan2002]

@cray-z7404 there is, but it's a brand with zero us based customer service who's only authorized retailers are Amazon, ebay and AliExpress

[@hunterdan2002]

@cray-z7404 it's also quite large in comparison to the Zulus.

[@donfinley7502]

The biggest issue with the burris is "loose screw-itis". My matrix 380 and burris didn't work well together. I had the mounting screws on the scope fixed at burris and put it on my matrix 355. The scope and the 355 got through the whole season flawlessly. I put a garmin on my matrix 380 and the on a micro 380 and had a flawless season. The mounting system on the Garmin is much more robust than the burris. The mount on garmin is integrated into the scope body, it looks and is rock solid. The burris mounting is a tripod system, only one screw in the back. Even when everything is tight on the burris, I can make it move slightly. When you review the instinct scope, please examine the mounting system.

[@seajay958]

IMO ....Vortex Crossfire 2 at 200.00 beats them all

[@charlesbeaver5665]

Another great video as usual Rich. The one thing I wish you would have commented on regarding warranties is what each of those scopes has for a warranty.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah, that would be nice but they didn't really provide that information on each site, some of these things aren't even out yet LOL

[@patrickchannell-l8q]

I will stick with the Burress Oracle X because of the warranty and the ability to zoom. Use the zoom feature a lot and electronics break so warranty is a big plus.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Warranty gets no better than the Burris, good point

[@pauliasselin3102]

Rich do you know the warranty on these range finding scopes seems like it's top secret can't find any information on any warranty other than Burris

[@one-eyedarcher]

Limited lifetime warranty to original owner on the Certis. I believe Zulus is 2 years. Garmin 1 year... which is the most expensive of any of them. Go figure...

[@Deathbybunjie]

Garmin 1 year 😬

[@brianscott1894]

That Certis is the winner

[@ultraclassic01hd]

WOW!

[@vince7416]

The old Excalibur tact zone scope is one of the most useful scopes of a majority of what most people need.

[@chrishaberl5780]

I like the new CERTIS. I have 3 Oracle X scopes, all set at 4X. Don't need any more magnification at 50 yards than that. The CERTIS magnification is fine. A 4X at 50 yards is like 8X at 100 yards. How much magnification do you need for deer?

[@Deathbybunjie]

I think everybody's different, longer range shots, even in the backyard, I do zoom in quite a bit and I also use it to get better looks at things in the woods even if I don't shoot with a zoom at a particular setting. I do find myself at 4x quit a bit also though.

[@philiplang5256]

Seems like KI is doing well in offering a overall combo package at a competitive price. If the gertis had the focus or vid cam, which option would you pick, only one.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I pick zoom over camera but I have lots of recording options But if I didn't have lots of recording options, I'd pick the recording video option, I think recording SOMEHOW is very important

[@frankbrowning328]

Many hunters would love to have a range finding scope for their crossbows but scopes like the Burris are far too expensive at this time for the average person. The Burris is also enormous and will not be a great fit for many because of its size and weight. Even $600.00 is a lot for the average shooter to spend and in many cases is more than they spent for the bow itself.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I agree, but they'll only get smaller and cheaper over time

[@jimowens381]

I've been looking at the KI scope and while I understand entering the speed, I don't know how it would give you accuracy without also inputting the arrow weight. I do love seeing more offerings in this space though. I'm still loving my Oracle X

[@hunterdan2002]

It uses different ballistic coefficients since arrow weight really doesn't affect the rate of drop, since the rate which gravity acts on an object is constant regardless of the weight.

[@paulbernitt4280]

I use an illuminated speed ring scope. The simple point and aim/size/weight and accuracy gets the job done consistently at 5-35 yards, which is the shot I take. If the laser range finding instant dot on target could be combined with a speed ring scope weighing in at 1 lb or less at a price point of $299, I would make the purchase. A laser rangefinding dot on target type scope will not improve my outcomes. My current scope gets the job done without spending more on the latest greatest bleeding-edge scope technology. Hunting from a saddle or mobile treestand in hill country, my 10 Point crossbow is heavy enough as it is. I think we will laugh at the size and weight of the current Burris and Certis models 10 years from now....I kinda do now.

[@Glenn-q9e]

Hey bud I got question an u just the one. What do think about 3 inch swacker for turkey?? Saw some mark down like $15 Pak of 3 regular $34

[@Deathbybunjie]

I think it's a great pick!

[@chrisruzsa2798]

Burris has another great thing other scopes won’t have too, or at least yet, you can add different setups to the burris all the others are fixed so if you want change bolts for whatever reason you now have to fiddle and re sight in every time where as the Burris will store that memory. That’s another big thing too, especially if you travel and hunt other places like let’s say africa and they require you to use a heavier bolt well you can store that as setup 2 or whatever and never have to worry again. Unless you get a new or refurbished scope. However o doubt many will use that saving feature but it’s a nice option. This last scope though. The review does seem pretty good.

[@Deathbybunjie]

I use the 2nd bolt option for broadheads. Good point 💯

[@chrisruzsa2798]

@ thanks.

[@georgekeith7969]

Too bad that Buck ops doesn’t have a wireless remote. And still having to use drop reticles. What’s the point. I like the size though. Looks like Burris is still king. For now.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Yeah, I was a little disappointed in that, also, but I bet there are more coming for sure, and now that they have one set up like this I bet even this one can be modified down the road to offer those other options

[@ТониКарамфилов]

👍

[@myronchamberlain7734]

I have a question about range finding scopes in thick woods where i hunt what happens when the deer is between trees or branches do you get un accurate or no readings like a range finder does

[@Deathbybunjie]

It's going to function like any good rangefinder in my experience.

[@myronchamberlain7734]

Most range finders and I have 3 different ones will read anything in front of the deer with a regular scope you can shoot between the branches with a dot on a range finding scope it seems that you would get unaccuate readings

[@Guns4570]

Certis is fired 4x. Being 68 years old my eyes require more magnification to compensate for my glasses.

[@donsimpson12]

Awesome video. I have purchased a cheaper digital scope from amazon hoping it would perform adequately. Well, it worked, but the quality was so poor that it was unusable. My thoughts are: You get what you pay for in this arena. I also sent you an email.

[@dawheele1]

I prefer open sights on my crossbow. Don't have to deal with rain and fog on my scope lenses and at 50 yards and less there's really no need for a scope and it lightens up the crossbow quite a bit.

[@Deathbybunjie]

🤷‍♂️

[@tythomps]

Buk-Ops is definitely a major letdown. Zulus has super solid mounting, but like you said, really needs a remote. Certis has some great potential, definitely wish they wouldn't have basically copied the Burris OX base adjustment. Great stuff

[@toddneva]

Burris has had the ranging scopes out for years they haven’t caught on in rifles and in my opinion I don’t think they will catch on in crossbows. Dialing your scope Is the future. 1 range finder works for my rifles and my crossbow. Super simple easy to use scope have better optical quality lighter and tougher. Ravin has one HUSKIVA has one or the HHA Optimizer.

[@toddneva]

If Leupold comes out with a dialing CDS style scope I’ll buy it.

[@Deathbybunjie]

We shall see, but I'll take an instant dot with a remote any day over having to use a dial.

[@toddneva]

@@Deathbybunjieyou do you

[@larrye2749]

Rich, where's all the dang snow at your place???

[@Deathbybunjie]

We have gotten lucky so far! Lol

[@keithcushing8162]

The price i saw was around $1000

[@M1ke_G23]

Honestly I’m surprised tenpoint hasn’t made their own range finding scope yet, probably under contract with Garmin and Burris

[@Deathbybunjie]

They were offering Garmins pre installed at one point if I remember correctly, good question

[@stevenhicks815]

Where did you find that zulus for 449.99

[@Deathbybunjie]

I think it's on their website

[@hunterdan2002]

@@stevenhicks815 the one in the video doesn't have the rangefinder built in. The rangefinder version is $600.

[@stevenhicks815]

@ oh okay

[@stevenhicks815]

@ more than I got lol

[@stevenhicks815]

@@hunterdan2002 I know nothing about them all new to me sorry for all questions

[@beeteam25571]

I have been weighing the +/- of Zulus, Oracle, Certis. To me the oracle wins out. Why? Oracle - Positive - Remote, Still have reticle with dead battery, Lifetime warranty. Negative - No video Zulus - Positiver - Video. Negative - No reticle if battery dies, No remote, No lifetime warranty Certis - Positive - Remote, still have reticle with dead battery. Dont know what warranty is yet. Negative - No video I would love the video option, but in the end, a no questions asked lifetime warranty that transfers to each user if you sell it is a huge selling point. The remote and having a reticle if the battery dies adds to that.

[@Deathbybunjie]

Good points, consider recording with your phone. Lots of options.

[@BeetleBuns]

if they can't even quality check their website, I don't want to know how bad the qc is on their scope lmao

[@brianscott1894]

But the oracle is still #1

[@bigeclipse718]

Buk ops is NOT one which moves the dot. It's a speed ring scope.