Top 5 Budget Blasters in 2022

[@1998232v6]

My neighbor was getting rid of their teenager’s toys and they gave me a free working Rapidstrike with 3 drum mags, a free Rival XV-700, and a free Nerf Vortex Pyragon with this big ole drum mag. They are all spotless. I had actually never seen the Pyragon before, it shoots disks of all things. It’s pretty neat.

[@mr.wublin]

that’s awesome! a few years ago, my neighbor was going away to college and gave me a bunch of his old dart tag blasters in great condition, including a quick-16, micro blaster, strikefire, hyperfire, and swarmfire. They’re really cool blasters and I’m very thankful for them.

[@Seththenerfer]

Earlier this year my friend from my theatre group gave me his Nerf Alpha Trooper. Me.l being me, I’ve already shoved a bigger spring in it.

[@1998232v6]

I now have three Rapidstrikes and I’m completely okay with it. Lol My wife and I battle it out from time to time. I can’t wait until my twin boys get old enough to go to war with me.

[@skipsnapdoesfish8457]

I have 3 pyragons with their drums, I love doing 2v2s with my friend group (the odd friend out gets a revonix, but we still have fun)

[@ChrisD__]

What! Give it back to them!

[@notnuffnerf]

Dictator is a no brainer at $24.99. If I didn’t have ANY of these, I would do a Villainator/Magnum X2/Dictator sweep. Good buying guide, Drac’o!

[@techcenter9191]

Bro I finally got a dictator I love it. You should do a NNN review!

[@m00k61]

Agreed, 3 of the best and somewhat underrated blasters.

[@m00k61]

@@techcenter9191 would love to see a mod guide too.

[@foamtastic]

@@m00k61 that would be sweet!

[@pcell7405]

Dude I love your videos. Would love to see group or individual reviews. Either is fine with me!

[@kingofgames234]

Just so you know, the max stryker is currrently on sale at the exact same price as the nexus pro so it is a great time to choose either one you want without price being a factor! also have much love for the magnumx2. I started my channel with that blaster and a black friday sale on them last year is what propelled me into the hobby. Bought 10 of em for my whole family at that time and for $100 plus a couple boxes of ammo our family had a new tradition.

[@MeanBeanComedy]

That's awesome, buddy. 😎👍🏻

[@mattorama]

Coming to the foam blaster hobby from the actual firearm hobby can be interesting. "A hundred dollars is a ton of money!" The stock on one of my AR-15s is over a hundred dollars. This stuff is so cheap, which is why I find it so much fun.

[@Future_Doggo]

Aeon Pro deserves a mention too, basically a mini Nexus Pro for half the price.

[@eschultz-iv8pq]

It's about $5 more than half the price, and it doesn't have a stock attachment point.

[@MasterKydis]

I won one at Nerfing for Autism!

[@jujuu1339]

crazy how u can mod it to hit 270fps

[@dandanger5637]

How about to do this list without dart zone? Ya know, for anybody who doesn't live in USA/Canada?

[@m00k61]

I think then he'd have to deal with people who can't get Buzzbee or people who don't get a specific nerf blaster. I think it'd be hard to please everyone. Plus DZ is becoming available in several other countries.

[@m00k61]

Though I think a nerfer not based in the US should definitely do a list.

[@skippyb.coyote895]

Great little list! My only critique is that last I checked the Adventure Force Liberator only hits around 70 to 80 FPS out of the box, and at $25 the Aeon Pro definitely deserves consideration for budget conscious foam flingers =)

[@FarragoFox]

For a new nerfer, the Amazon Spectrum pack shouldn't be overlooked. $45 plus batteries for a decent flywheeler and four mags!

[@jerfsjourneys]

A hint to people looking for a Nexus Pro, check your walmarts. I had my eye on one for a long time and noticed my local one started clearancing blasters but not the Nexus. I kept my eye out snd kept price checking and finally found it on the regular shelves for $27

[@Seththenerfer]

Nice!

[@Wicked_Runs]

I would definitely recommend regularly monitoring sites like Amazon, Walmart, and Target if your on a budget. They have random deals (Target tends to change $ on Sundays). You can even add all the blasters you're interested in to your Cart or Save For Later area and check daily for $ changes. Walmart recently had the Nerf Rival Perses for $40. Amazon currently has the Dart Zone Pro-Series MK-2 for $54.99. I was able to get a Dart Zone Max Tomcat from Target for only $7.49 the other day. 🤯

[@Powerhauz]

Nabbed an Aeon Pro for $8.50. No mags, no adapter. Picked up an adapter and short dart mag for $8. That's a pretty good deal.

[@Valandar2]

As someone with a Dictator, it is amazingly comfortable to use, and the main grip is one of the most comfortable I have ever felt. Add a scar, and it's competative almost anywhere (I'm designing one to also make it resemble a double-barrel tech shotgun) :D

[@Rowsima]

I have a deep love for the Magnum, I've run that at so many events even when I brought "better" blasters with me.

[@ClintsReptiles]

These are some great budget blasters! I love it when Friday comes early!

[@Riverfrog124]

Hi clint

[@skippyb.coyote895]

It's kind of amazing when you discover that one of your favorite KZbinrs for one hobby (your videos really helped me get started keeping tarantulas!) is into your other big hobby! I just gotta ask... what's your favorite blaster, Clint? ^_^

[@metanoba4099]

Dart Zone/Adventure Force just needs to make their version of a EAT!

[@SNAO69]

Blaster Barn is the nerf gun equivalent of Cars and bids 😂.

[@flyingchicken40]

Someone referred to us as the GameStop of Nerf and I'm mad because I can't argue with it 😭

[@Andygriff1975]

It’s an interesting site. I’ve bought several blasters and accessories from there. Mixed bag of great deals, ok deals and not so good deals. I like that the level 4 blasters for parts are getting new life.

[@flyingchicken40]

@@Andygriff1975 What do you think are some of the not so good deals?

[@Andygriff1975]

@@flyingchicken40 The not so good deals may be mostly a function of Walmart and Amazon providing price updates so frequently as well as they often have free shipping or store pick up. Again, some great deals I've purchased from Blaster Barn so I'm not throwing shade. For example your NIB Rough Cut at $17, that's been available for $6 at Walmart recently and under $10 at Amazon. The Flip Fury at $15, this blaster has been below $10 at Amazon for most of the last 3 months. The Desolator at $30 is an ok deal but I've purchased it recently at Amazon for $21 with free shipping. The Peres at $60 was a solid deal until Amazon ran both the blue and red at $50. Hope this input was helpful. Thank you.

[@jasonjulian1]

AF Spectrum and Aeon Pro shouldn't be overlooked either. $25 or less each with amazing out of the box performance.

[@Seththenerfer]

I agree. The spectrum is one of my favorite blasters. I would use it more in battle if I didn’t prefer my Alpha Trooper

[@Andygriff1975]

Agreed. The Amazon deal where you get a Spectrum and 5 mags for $44 is excellent value.

[@Padgriffin]

Shame that you can’t really get any of these (except for the Nexus) in the UK without paying a crap tone in import taxes.

[@calebtamayo331]

I got a Nexus pro at Walmart for $19, it was in the clearance section. Really enjoying it rn.

[@jerfsjourneys]

Wow thays great. Mine was also on clearance but for $27

[@rolvirata9003]

Found a Conquest Pro at my local Walmart for $20 myself.

[@jerfsjourneys]

@@rolvirata9003 I think my walmart had that one for $19. I passed on it though cause I like the option of full size darts.

[@rolvirata9003]

@@jerfsjourneys Guess it was a full franchise sale. I purposefully do not go after full length dart guns. By limiting my ammo, I limit the number of guns I can buy. My wallet appreciates it

[@realmofrandom3696]

The dart zone tomahawk and the adventure force matrix fire are also very good blaster options for fairly low prices, the tomahawk offers similar ability to the villainator but with 60 rounds and as a semi automatic flywheeler. The matrix fire is only about $35 and is probably the cheapest full auto flywheeler that's actively on shelves, also holds 40 rounds in a hopper firing full length darts with good performance, it also has some 3d printable parts to convert it to magazines without any modifications at all

[@rolvirata9003]

The Tomahawk was $40 for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. Couldn't beat that price.

[@Seththenerfer]

Yeah and if you convert the Matrixfire to be may fed, it turns into a dart hose.

[@mitchelltravis1187]

Lurking on the Facebook Buy/sell can be pretty lucrative as well, lots of 'my kids old nerf junk' bundles

[@jackreese3807]

The Walmart I work at was getting rid of the nexus pros they had on the shelf to make room for the dues pros and stuff so they put all the conquest pros and nexus pros on sale. I got twi conquest pros and two Nexis pros all for $19 a piece for Christmas gifts.

[@viciousviolet3783]

Got to love import taxes. In Australia the nexus pro is $159. Really sucks.

[@andysimmons2438]

I think you should have include the Nerf Trailblazer. While its hitting standard fps, its got 8 rounds and is fun to play with. May not be a primary by any means, but as a sidearm at $15, I totally think its worth it

[@masonc73]

Max Stryker is currently on sale for $40 at Target. Get it

[@JustAPaperface]

While this was about primary class, its good to mention the best budget secondary, the Dart Zone Storm Squad is a 5 dollar 4 shot revolver powerhouse. Accurate too

[@2dansonfan]

I Hadn't played with nerf guns in like a decade, but then my sister grabbed me an Nerf Ultra 5 last Chirstmas on sale for like $15. After that I fell into the rabbit hole of dart blasters and came to realize that most people don't care to much for the ultra series lol, Then I got me a Nexus pro and then the Aeon Pro and then recently bought a Nightingale for my first flyweight. ANYWAYS I have been hooked on your videos since I got my ultra 5 for christmas last year thanks.

[@rokushou]

Speaking from experience, do not get a moddable blaster like a longshot or retaliator expecting it to be a budget option. By the time you get it to 200 fps, you've likely spent more effort and money (on aftermarket parts) than buying and assembling a kit for a community design.

[@Andygriff1975]

Dart Zone Blitzfire X2 for $10 at Target Nerf 2.0 Commander $8 at Walmart Nerf Fortnite SMG $15 at Walmart Above worth mentioning. I’ve seen the Camo Roughcut 2x4 in stores for like $6 recently too.

[@mantahcorpproductions2711]

Adventure force Jurassic pro hvz or competition primary?

[@Ezero8]

I got a Dictator for $35 2 months ago and it was still worth it. I also just recently picked up BOTH the X-Shot Respawn and Ragequit for $20 on sale at Target.

[@abquintic]

I haven't seen an orange Nexus Pro in two months - it appears to be discontinued via Adventure Force...

[@RhysticTutor1]

Unrelated but related question: does the Longstrike work without a jam door, and are 3d printed Longstrike jam doors available

[@kc.0457]

I’ve been into real steel for a fat minute and it’s nice to see my favorite childhood blaster KZbinr still going strong

[@grantdavis3195]

What would you say are some great budget tactical gear

[@MidnightBlasters]

The Fate is still less than 8 dollars at Target, Walmart, and Amazon. It’s better than the Knockout and with an in-line barrel kit and upgraded Spring from OoD’s it’s a really inexpensive upgradable blaster that has a cool form factor and can be easily changed between halfdarts and rival.

[@zabduhamel6745]

I really like the titanium, super easy to make a homemade hopper, double feed and its a laser with a stiffer spring. The liberator is great too tho !

[@OGclasshole]

The Motoblitz on sale for $27 is a hell of a deal IMO

[@Removeddd-h6y]

I nabbed it on Amazon for 15, and it was new

[@davidpyo3455]

It should be noted that regular nexus pro is out of stock at most Walmarts. They were clearancing them off for a while now, so they aren't really much of an option anymore

[@wadekirby8575]

My mother texted me yesterday to ask if I wanted one because she found some at Wal-Mart for $20. (So I'm getting a third.)

[@sambrown6426]

The best thing I ever thrifted was an in-box Hakvokfire. I picked it up for $25, and sold it for $950. No idea what it was doing there, since I don't think it was sold here in the U.S, but it was there, and I made a big profit on it.

[@trciproductions7978]

The dart zone pro series mk-2 is on sale for 50 dollars!

[@Cooleepable]

Just FYI, Amazon has a bunch of new paint scheme Hammerstrikes for under 20$ at the moment. I even caught it at a good time and got mine for under 15. Wouldn't make this list, but not bad for the best secondary Hasbro has ever made.

[@Godsire69]

I run a mk 3, a Nexus and a hammershot. Hope to see you at JEBBHE

[@anong345]

Just got two dicators at 15 each :). My local target had a huge sale outta nowhere

[@05weasel]

Went to target to grab the xshot long shot but saw the dictator at $25. Had to go for the dictator. Also, it’s on clearance now at my target so you may want to snatch it up if you haven’t

[@eagelcat]

Family is the most important part of the holidays

[@O4kl4nd]

I went with the spectrum for my flywheelrrrr and Stryker for my springer 🙂 very happy with DZ and with the spectrums value set on Amazon the blaster is so inexpensive!

[@hellfirez95]

Nerf rival persus in walmart was 40 for BF and CM

[@joshuahamann1284]

Instead of the liberator get the xshot ragequit which actually hits 100fps for a rival option

[@Removeddd-h6y]

why are the faze reskins so cheap 💀

[@kriss3401]

the video actually starts at 4:13

[@KDWolf27]

Number 5: got it. Removed the trigger lock. Number 4: got it. Number 3: Had one of the older versions that looked like Robocop's pistol. Number 2: got it. Number 1: Had one. Prefer the Max Stryker.

[@Maniac4Bricks]

All good choices, I have the Liberator, Nexus Pro and Villianator personally

[@sambrown6426]

I have a Superdrum, and it's wonderful. Highly recommend.

[@twistedsaltypretzel7727]

Good video Drac. Scored a couple of those Nerf x Fortnite Six Shooters. Damn comfortable for big mits and solid quality all round. Not bad for $19 ea!

[@brandonkeller5912]

I'm surprise the Aeon Pro didn't make the list

[@noneofurbuisness657]

Should be dart zone top 5 list

[@potatoterror]

I mean a Tennis racket and some shoes can Set you back a decent amount too

[@justinbond7243]

you forgot the brief window on black friday when the Tomcat was (I'm assuming mistakenly) listed for $7.49 XD

[@capness1228]

You say you want a resolution, well you know, we all wanna shoot some foam.

[@benlam419]

$8 Tomcat though

[@techcenter9191]

Typo though

[@bukemdukem1870]

I'd like to give a shoutout to the tomcat, yes its nornally $70. But the sale rn at target has it for $40. I'm not into nerf as much as i used to be, but I had to get the tomcat for that price

[@Gelunix]

Sad I missed the $8 tomcat at target

[@FoxKnight-by6vt]

stryyyyyyyfe! stupid amount of customization but i feel it goes without said lol

[@alexknouse9133]

My loadout for Nerf most of my real steel kit, rifle plates included 😅 way more than even the $500 price point

[@spaceflightguru5380]

why is the only place you can get a nexus pro in the uk £70 like $85 thats double the price

[@drondello1]

one word socialism

[@harvindersingh7786]

I love your videos I enjoy your videos. Are you doing your video make the best videos

[@skyatnight-cj4zh]

yea i just straight up whant a cliburn v4 in white and dark red

[@aaronglendenning8818]

Oh my god! I just went to blaster barn and I swear I just went to nerf heaven 😱 I’m Australian so it’s really hard to get the blasters I want but most are on your site. I’m gonna be back on in a couple of weeks when I got some money again 😅

[@voidmobile094]

Can you please start making Stryfe mods again?

[@AdventureMonte]

Is it he tipping his hat to the Nerf 6-SH for the later video? I see those listed for $10. That's a good deal, I think.

[@TheKid377400]

Now list your top 10 favorite jolts

[@Amiral_VCZ]

In Europe, every blaster on this video are expansives. Kill me.

[@ianbui5356]

Jolt?

[@MrBurningrubber]

Shame can't get any of these in the uk 😭

[@thekailwolfsinshow8374]

Disappointed that the pathfinder isn't seen as the rival alpha trooper it is, it's soo good

[@Seththenerfer]

I’ve been meaning to get one of those actually

[@mrshawn6708]

you rock man

[@RockyAndSuch]

I think the aeon still deserves a mention here

[@NobleKensaman]

As an Australia I am very sad

[@Blaster_Tactics]

Surprised that $8 tomcat isnt on here lol

[@PhoenixFyre]

Funny enough I have everything here minus the half dart blasters

[@mjjjjones8977]

Man forgot the spectrum.

[@wyattyoung8365]

this kind of annoys me... we don't have targets in canada so how are we supposed to get a dictator?we can't so it feels kind of annoying to be shown a nice looking blaster and say it's a good price but we can't get it but I totally understand it was good for this list and I'm sure looking for cheap but still good blasters wouldn't have been easy but it still annoys me

[@y0utub3_liz]

What is the best for a 9 year old? I think he wants Nerf brand.

[@bengineerr]

being in canada sucks for nerf stuff

[@trentencraig5622]

Blaster barn is so cool butttttt... the shipping cost

[@hokabrock9967]

I live in Georgia how can I donate to the Blaster Barn?

[@flyingchicken40]

Send us a message through the "Contact Us" section of the website :)

[@vincentstefanelli2556]

then? why not you tube more battle footage?

[@harvindersingh7786]

. I have joy and love your video.

[@abquintic]

I think I would have suggested the Sentry X2 over the Liberator for the Rival space. It's cheaper and a little punchier.

[@JacobHGamez]

Cool

[@coltstewart7913]

What's up guys it dude bros!

[@OlaftheGreat]

i go to goodwill lol

[@sweetlikechocothai]

Blaster barn is so expensive.

[@flyingchicken40]

Our prices are usually pretty reasonable. They're based on average to lower-than-average resale value. You can certainly find stuff cheaper if you look patiently and hard enough, but you won't find a service nearly as consistent. Honestly the worst part is always shipping costs, which is unfortunately out of our control.

[@abbleshawce]

hey bud. take some weight off your shoulders. youre clearly leading almost the entire community with just being you. i personally dont think you need to explain yourself so much and just have fun. i dont mean to make any assumptions or insults in any way. youre incredibly talented and smart.

[@abbleshawce]

p.s. [point pre-proven], i explain myself wayyyyyyyyyy too much

[@abbleshawce]

p.s.s. i just left my job in aviation 4 days ago as a temporary retirement. recruit me to scavange goodwills for the rest of my life to add to blaster barns inventory. xD

[@abbleshawce]

also the conquest pro have been on closeout for 21 dollars for like 6 months.

[@abbleshawce]

k im done

[@tiktok17]

FIRST

[@turnersawman]

I scored some nexus pros camo version for 20 and some Jurassic pros for 25 at s Walmart so the sales do pop up.