I bought the Killer Instinct Swat X1 from Lancaster Archery and they were discontinued for $800 and the bolts for the crossbow were also discontinued to $35 for 6 bolts. I’m glad that I got a great deal at the beginning of this January 2025. The crossbow fits perfectly. It’s very compact and well balanced with a great design.
Glad you're coming around to k I. Bought a boss a year and a half ago. Extremely nice crossbow. Much faster than advertised. At least mine is. Bumped up to 4 sixty seven, bolt weight. And still shooting four seventeen. Five hundred shots under this original set up. Probably due for new cables and string. But i'm afraid I'll lose my speed, lol. Took my first buck with this set up, this year. On the ground, twenty yards or so out. Freaking amazed, how fast the bolt was on him. So was he. Pretty much a straight on shot, one you're not supposed to take, unless you're extremely confident in your shot. I was extremely amazed at how fast it hit him. As was he. He looked at his left lung/ shoulder area, "' like what the hell was that". I might have been amazed as much as him. Reckon we were both amazed, at how fast it happened. He stumbled off another twenty yards maybe, took a dive, it was over. Not the brute I was hunting, but a d*** nice eight pointer all the same. I guess it's just amazing .How fast these things are. Especially if you stay within your comfort zone. Mine is thirty yards. Don't plan to change that. I know a lot of people are Pushing the comfort zone, especially with these super fast crossbows. Yes, i practice beyond that. Often. But I respect the animal too much, to wonder outside that zone. I might take a forty yarder, if everything's right, and it's a monster. Big munster though. I reckon, in-closuring, just because a crossbow stipulates, it's this fast, don't always mean it's gonna be that fast. Might be slower, or in my case, might be faster. Either way, i hope. With everything getting so fast, we all don't lose respect for the animal we're hunting. Keep it humane as we can, with proper respect to the animal, we're hunting, in the sport we all so desperately love. I just hope it doesn't get too crazy. With all of the speed,😊.
Greetings from Holyoke Massachusetts, I greet you (The Junior). Very good video and I'm glad you talked about the SWAT X1 because it is my favorite even though it has given me problems but its warranty and its comfort For me, moving around in the mountains makes it unique, as it is small, comfortable and light. I think I will follow your advice and take advantage of the fact that many people want to get rid of them and I will buy a second SWAT X1 Crossbow
I bought a Vital X a year & half ago. It's slower than the Killer Instinct I traded for it but it's alot lighter. Same arrow setup but only 10 or 12 fps slower. Have a great day
Very sad to see the Swat X1 go. I ended up going with an Excalibur Wolverine, but the SWAT X1 was on my short list. Hopefully the X1 will make a return.
Killer instinct came a long way I hear so many mixed things about their customer service and scopes but over all the actual product it’s self is really darn good for what you pay, definitely can’t argue with that. For those that like compounds and don’t want to spend a lot it’s probably the company to go too, I don’t really know how scorpyd is doing these days but that a very high end company too. So probably won’t get affordable prices. I will be looking forward to this range finding scope you got coming out. This is going to be the future of scopes and sights in all archery. Probably won’t be allowed them in tournaments but I know compound bows already got some digital range sights actually Burris has one or some.
I never considered a KI crossbow. Then I picked up a fatal-x and liked the way it fit me. End of season I found a great deal on one and couldn’t pass it up. Who knows maybe KI will get a ton of backlash over the discontinued Swat X1 and come out with a faster model?
I have two KI X1 crossbows. They are not going anywhere. I wonder if KI pulled the X1 off the market to boost the sales of their new crossbows while they work on improving the X1. If so, I wouldn't be surprised to see a "new and improved" X1 introduced next year. I can hear the ad now......We're bringing back the X1 with these exciting new improvements.........
Not sure that would be possible excalibur did that and recalled them they crack, there is a lot of pressure and vibration that occurs with shooting and cocking, it would be extremely difficult and if they found a way to do it in no way could that be cheap. The idea is nice but practically speaking I can’t see it being done.
Was hoping for a upgraded swat x1 with deckocking and upgrades.. i think killer instinct made a bad decision coing away with the swatt. They went with a longer bigger platform where most every other manufacturer is making something similar to the.swat x1 compact size.. hope ki gets there engineering dept heads out of there a$$ and bring back an upgraded swat x1!
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Which models? Do you have a favourite? I am partial to Bear because I got into archery with a Bear recurve, but I evened up getting a Wrath 430x, because I didn't want to be locked into Bear's proprietary arrows
🎯👍, I have a KI Ripper 415 & KI Ripper 425 affordable, fast & accurate, I use a 390 gr tw arrow(2" cut Swhacker)always an exit for me even thru the shoulder blade if I hit a tree after pass thru I can't get my broadhead back I am very interested in that new Logix 435 X cam crossbow with the release let down decock.🎯👍
15:53 couldn't have said it better myself. Your channel and website are looking great, my friend. Keep spreading the good word based on physics!
Bring on the scopes🎉. Can't wait. Thank you for the info on new products.
I bought the Killer Instinct Swat X1 from Lancaster Archery and they were discontinued for $800 and the bolts for the crossbow were also discontinued to $35 for 6 bolts. I’m glad that I got a great deal at the beginning of this January 2025. The crossbow fits perfectly. It’s very compact and well balanced with a great design.
Rich, thanks for sharing.
Great info thank you!!
Glad you're coming around to k I. Bought a boss a year and a half ago. Extremely nice crossbow. Much faster than advertised. At least mine is. Bumped up to 4 sixty seven, bolt weight. And still shooting four seventeen. Five hundred shots under this original set up. Probably due for new cables and string. But i'm afraid I'll lose my speed, lol. Took my first buck with this set up, this year. On the ground, twenty yards or so out. Freaking amazed, how fast the bolt was on him. So was he. Pretty much a straight on shot, one you're not supposed to take, unless you're extremely confident in your shot. I was extremely amazed at how fast it hit him. As was he. He looked at his left lung/ shoulder area, "' like what the hell was that". I might have been amazed as much as him. Reckon we were both amazed, at how fast it happened. He stumbled off another twenty yards maybe, took a dive, it was over. Not the brute I was hunting, but a d*** nice eight pointer all the same. I guess it's just amazing .How fast these things are. Especially if you stay within your comfort zone. Mine is thirty yards. Don't plan to change that. I know a lot of people are
Pushing the comfort zone, especially with these super fast crossbows. Yes, i practice beyond that. Often. But I respect the animal too much, to wonder outside that zone. I might take a forty yarder, if everything's right, and it's a monster. Big munster though. I reckon, in-closuring, just because a crossbow stipulates, it's this fast, don't always mean it's gonna be that fast. Might be slower, or in my case, might be faster. Either way, i hope.
With everything getting so fast, we all don't lose respect for the animal we're hunting. Keep it humane as we can, with proper respect to the animal, we're hunting, in the sport we all so desperately love. I just hope it doesn't get too crazy. With all of the speed,😊.
Greetings from Holyoke Massachusetts, I greet you (The Junior). Very good video and I'm glad you talked about the SWAT X1 because it is my favorite even though it has given me problems but its warranty and its comfort For me, moving around in the mountains makes it unique, as it is small, comfortable and light. I think I will follow your advice and take advantage of the fact that many people want to get rid of them and I will buy a second SWAT X1 Crossbow
People are forming a class action lawsuit against Killer Instinct for selling knowingly selling defective bows
Great vlog Rich. I’m glad I’ve got an X1 & a VX430.
That’s not to say that the new 435 & rangefinding scope won’t be delivered here
I'm a simple man: I see a new Bunjie video, I click and like
Thank you for that!
I bought a Vital X a year & half ago. It's slower than the Killer Instinct I traded for it but it's alot lighter. Same arrow setup but only 10 or 12 fps slower. Have a great day
I own two and a Barnett. The only thing about the KI’s I don’t care for is disengagement of the safety’s are kind of loud.
Love it!!
Very sad to see the Swat X1 go. I ended up going with an Excalibur Wolverine, but the SWAT X1 was on my short list. Hopefully the X1 will make a return.
Interesting to see them get rid of what i considered to be their flagship product. I strongly considered a Swat X1 before buying my Tenpoint.
Killer instinct came a long way I hear so many mixed things about their customer service and scopes but over all the actual product it’s self is really darn good for what you pay, definitely can’t argue with that.
For those that like compounds and don’t want to spend a lot it’s probably the company to go too, I don’t really know how scorpyd is doing these days but that a very high end company too. So probably won’t get affordable prices.
I will be looking forward to this range finding scope you got coming out.
This is going to be the future of scopes and sights in all archery. Probably won’t be allowed them in tournaments but I know compound bows already got some digital range sights actually Burris has one or some.
Oh wow want to see that range finding scope
I have ordered the venom X390 and Certis scope
I like the TemprX 405
I never considered a KI crossbow. Then I picked up a fatal-x and liked the way it fit me. End of season I found a great deal on one and couldn’t pass it up.
Who knows maybe KI will get a ton of backlash over the discontinued Swat X1 and come out with a faster model?
I have two KI X1 crossbows. They are not going anywhere. I wonder if KI pulled the X1 off the market to boost the sales of their new crossbows while they work on improving the X1. If so, I wouldn't be surprised to see a "new and improved" X1 introduced next year. I can hear the ad now......We're bringing back the X1 with these exciting new improvements.........
KI gets their speed using a 370gr bolts.
I love my Diesel X but I find most KI crossbows a bit front end heavy, i would like to see them come up with a lighter riser.
Not sure that would be possible excalibur did that and recalled them they crack, there is a lot of pressure and vibration that occurs with shooting and cocking, it would be extremely difficult and if they found a way to do it in no way could that be cheap.
The idea is nice but practically speaking I can’t see it being done.
Was hoping for a upgraded swat x1 with deckocking and upgrades.. i think killer instinct made a bad decision coing away with the swatt. They went with a longer bigger platform where most every other manufacturer is making something similar to the.swat x1 compact size.. hope ki gets there engineering dept heads out of there a$$ and bring back an upgraded swat x1!
Swat barrel really is a cool thing too
Awh, Rich! You said it! You like integrated cranks!
I’m writing this down.
😂
😄👍😅
Maybe someday I’ll be able to upgrade.
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I email them about the swat x1 the reply said it has been discontinued FYI 😢
Well that's that!
I own two and a bear
Which models? Do you have a favourite?
I am partial to Bear because I got into archery with a Bear recurve, but I evened up getting a Wrath 430x, because I didn't want to be locked into Bear's proprietary arrows
@8Seven65 bone collector 370 vital x not sure of bear model
🎯👍, I have a KI Ripper 415 & KI Ripper 425 affordable, fast & accurate, I use a 390 gr tw arrow(2" cut Swhacker)always an exit for me even thru the shoulder blade if I hit a tree after pass thru I can't get my broadhead back
I am very interested in that new Logix 435 X cam crossbow with the release let down decock.🎯👍
This crossbow looks like toy... Only Excalibur for me
Toy 😆
I’ve heard the discontinued the SWAT X1
That is true
I love my killer instinct
My r29x shoots 460 fps with a 400 grain arrow.
Cool i think mine was 454 or so, good stuff
remember.... you get what you pay for.
LogiX, 8.4 lbs!!!! Nope!