Great content I just switched to swacker 150gr I was shooting 100 gr rage I can wait to try them in the 2nd season here in pa I shoot a centerpoint amp415 and the scope is dead on out to 40 yards with the swacker 150 gr and love the penetration much more than the 100gr
Another great video! You have taught me sooooo much in the last few years! The conversation about broadheads is like a conversation about who makes the best pizza, lol, its all about personal preference... nothing could pull me from my 150 gr Tooth of the Arrow solid fixed broadheads...NOTHING... you are awesome my friend! Congrats on that nice buck this season! God bless you and your family this holiday season!
As a new hunter I've appreciated your videos. I'm happy to report I took my first ever deer (a doe) with a crossbow. Thanks for all the helpful content! I was using borrowed gear but I think I am ready to start looking into my own setup.
I moved from a 2in swhacker to a 200grain single bevel from VPA. IMO best move I ever made, I can put the bolt at any angle through the vitals, which means no tracking.
I was witness to the Swahacker damage this year when my buddy shot a buck on my property. You could smell the blood trail it was so heavy! Best blood trail I have ever seen and I shoot a 4 blade Swat Moab. 😳
Another excellent video, Rich! I love the Lumenoks! Seven shots with the crossbow in three seasons and seven deer recovered using the Sevr Robusto 2.0 150 grain broadhead. My 10 year old grandson got his first deer ever using my setup. I tried sending you a video of his shot but it wouldn't go thru to your old email. Anyway, keep up the good work! 🦌
I like excalibur trail blazer, 2" 3 blade 150 grain stainless steel no collar or rings opens on contact since I started using everyone at camp has changed to them because of the awesome blood trails. Last buck shot thru left shoulder 1" of broadhead thru the right shoulder.
Rich, thanks again for a great video. Lots of info in there. I have used Swhacker in the past and have recently come full circle back to them. They really do leave an incredible exit hole. Question...Have you ever had a deer not drip any blood after using those. It has happened to me on two occasions. With using a compound a few years ago, and, just recently this year with a crossbow. Both times the deer was quartering to me. The broadhead entered just behind the shoulder and exited just passed the last ribs on the opposite side. Both times HUGE hole on exit, but, due to the quartering too angle and the downward angle from shooting from the tree stand, the exit wound was plugged with guts and bled internally only. Even the fur around the exit hole was as clean as the rest of the deer. Thankfully both deer were recovered. I just have to remember to have more patience and wait for that perfect broadside shot.
I've never had that happen to me but I will say that if the exit wound is through the opposite shoulder then it does seem to block some of the blood as the deer runs and moves the shoulder in front of the hole if that makes any sense. So the blood is farther apart. But then again I've had that with every Broadhead I've ever used on occasion. It's the nature of the wound, not the broadhead. But I can tell you that across the board the performance of these is 100% consistent.
This year I bought 3 relatively inexpensive 2 blade mechanical broadheads from Walmart. I know not a good idea but when opened they were large cut broadheads. I shot two deer with them and both had very very good blood trails. Even through I had success I recommend a better quality head such as the Schwacker.
Rich maybe it's that we are pretty close in age😊 but you have followed my exact path. Excalibur Mega 405 with the bolt cutter. Had perfect shot on a doe and only found like 2 drops of blood 😢. So I just walked in tge direction I thought the doe ran and a bit later I just ran across that doe not following any blood trail. Just dumb luck. I was done with fixed heads period. Along came swhacker 2" cut. Much better blood trail. Then i found the 3" 150 gr Swhacker and I am done testing BH's❤❤❤. Flat out best Blood trails. I wish I could send you a picture of my buck from this year showing the 3"150gr swhacker entrance and exit. Beautiful and perfect operation. Goid video Rich. GOD BLESS and Merry Christmas to you and yours
@11:23 - that IS a beautiful blood trail. I feel the same. I don't care if the blades are bent beyond recognition.... If the blood trail looks like someone left the sprinkler on over night, then I am happy to buy new blades 🙂
Nowadays there are numerous great broadheads available. I must say, for my .02 I love a good mechanical in a crossbow! The Swahacker is a great head! I have had great success with the SWAT Broadheads. The accuracy has been outstanding and the carnage is incredible! 2” hole going in and up to 4” hole coming out. The deer I’ve taken with it were dead in seconds. Although they didn’t run much, blood was everywhere. A good performing head is an essential part of success. I’m actually excited about the many great heads out there and when you find one that works great for you, it’s worth it’s weight in gold!
Great Video ! Congrats on winning the election for D.A. I supported my Huntingdon Co. D.A Dave Smith. Was at the polls spring and fall for over 13 hrs. each time. You know there is another Attorney by the name of Rich A. Wilson in Huntingdon Co. Pa . He represented me in a SSI disability claim , it must be the Name , You are Both Great Attorneys!
@@Deathbybunjie A number of yrs. ago a fake attorney in Huntington Co used another Attorneys law license # and practiced law and was voted the president of the Huntingdon Co. Bar Association, not once but twice. Richard A. Wilson as attorneys in the same state , Nothing Fishy There , I Know You Both ! Stay Safe & Healthy ! God Bless !
I took your advice and got the 100 grain 2 inch swackers first mechanical broadhead that I've used, took the largest buck of my life, next year I will go to the 3inch 150gr. Thank for your videos you guys do a great job
I've noticed that the 100gn Swhackers diameter are smaller than a crossbow arrow and the blades hit the insert instead of the ferrule, giving about 2/16 more cutting diameter.
I shot my 5-point whitetail this year with the swacker 3" out of a PSE fang with full metal jacket crossbolt full pass through 35 yard shot almost cut the heart in half he did a 100 yard death run great blood trail there great broadheads
Good morning. I have been a compound shooter and recurve since the mid 70s. Tried a BUNCH of broadheads, some worked great so.e not so great, both fixed and mechanical. Several years ago I switched to the Shwacker 2 blade with great success. couple years ago I went to the Shwacker 3 blade mechanical!! Holy " bungie" those performed amazing! This year I started shooting a cross bow and used the Shwacker 3 blade mechanical with GREAT SUCCESS, a beautiful 9 ptr. Sadly I went to order more, or new blades either ones I could get, Shwacker no longer makes the 3 blade mechanical, however they do make a 3 blade fixed. I'm sure it's a great broadhead, I'm just seriously STUCK, no pun intended on their 3 blade mechanical! it's devastating!! Hopefully Shwacker will bring back their 3 blade mechanical! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Really enjoy your vlogs!
i'm a new crossbow hunter . i use grim reaper whitetail extreme with dental bands with a Barnett DRT405 . i figure that will have enough energy and cutting area to quickly put down the dear if i do my part on the placement .
Missed my venison this year but had some fur on the fletching. Good ol 3b. Had 4 to go with before season but 3 flaked out and workstuff came up so 3 full hunting days for me cause i gotta go with someone. Glad your freezerS are full😊
I tried out to new broadheads this year the sevr 1.75 and the g5 mega meat, sevr did all right it performed like it was supposed to, but I didn’t have a huge blood trail and it started at about 25 yards away with the mega meats my blood trail started on impact and was spraying on trees for feet off the ground as it was running I’m sold on the mega meats now
Those Burt Coyotes are the bomb. Swackers are great if your state allows mechanicals. Muzzy’s/Wasps are the go to for me, never an issue with about a dozen or so deer.
Rich, you're looking trim! Great video per usual. Santa just ordered my Christmas prezzie. Hickory Creek mini vertical crossbow. I'll keep you posted about it. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Great video Rich. You mentioned you are shooting up front more, through shoulder. What is your reasoning behind this and where are you aiming, right in center of shoulder blade? Keep up great videos.
I will do a longer video on this someday but the reasoning is there's more arteries, the heart and lungs up front like that. In the past with archery equipment we have been taught to avoid the shoulder because of penetration issues and instead aim close to it but not at it. You may have heard it described as upfront in the vital v. The setup I have now, and other modern setups make that unnecessary.
Hey rich I started with a axiom and bolt cutters like you then I made a bad liver shot on a deer thankfully did find it. But then I upgraded to 250 grain singel bevels that I hand sharpened arrow totaling 530 grains. I SHOT a 152 lb 9 point at 16 yards he hopped 20 yards and I watched him tip over. Went through his front shoulder and broke his opposite leg in half he had no idea what happened. Love watching your videos even if I don't agree with everything you say.
What gets me is the guy who has $800-1000 in his bow another 100 or so in arrows then complains about replacing blades on his broadheads. They aren’t meant to be reused really. Love the swhacker/zombie slayer combo. ALL HAIL !!!
My swagger/swackers, came with the practice broadhead. But they also included the blades for it. Of which you can add to the practice tip, if / when you choose. Which would make them a complete killing broadhead. Have to admit, I appreciate that. It was a nice touch. No pun intended.
I had some issues, but they seem to be resolved at least for now, and I love the thing and I will not hunt without it, for me it's part of that perfect setup. To each his own but I really love it.
@@Deathbybunjie yes sir I really enjoy your videos. I just got into crossbow hunting. I am learning a lot. Thank you sir happy holidays from our family to yours.
Hello Mr. Bunjie. Great information! I would like to know if a 1.75" 100 grain swhacker on a 40 ft-lb recurve bow would be sufficient to get a pass-through at 20 yards on medium game such as roe deer or smaller wild boars. Kind regards 😉
@@Deathbybunjie Good day! It's also just a hypothetical question for emergencies. Bowhunting is banned here in Germany. But who knows what misfortune this government will get us into! That's why I wanted to know if it would be enough power with a 40 ft-lb recurve crossbow. So you think it would be enough and even overkill for roe deer or have I misunderstood you? Best regards and thanks for the interesting videos! I've already learned a lot, even if I can't apply it directly, except for my training in the garden :) . Many greetings to your adorable daughter!
@@Deathbybunjie I have a Cobra Siege 300 compound which makes 300fps with 280 grain 15" arrows. And a modified Cobra RX Recurve which makes about 270fps with that same arrow. These are not large hunting crossbows like you professionals use. The advantage is that they can be cocked very easily using a lever. It should only do the job for absolute emergencies. I've seen the former head of Coldsteel hunt with it successfully. But I'm particularly interested in whether the Swhackers (1.75") can also be used to achieve a full penetration shot with the lower kinetic energy (40 - 50 ft-lb) on medium game. The Swhackers simply fly incredibly well, which could be an advantage for a completely inexperienced emergency hunters. On 20 yards hitting an apple is no problem. Thanks for answering again and good hunting! :)
@sirjayyessir3088 best I can do is suggest that you look at our calculators on deathbybunjie.com. you are right to be looking at the smaller ones. But I think you need to figure out how much kinetic energy and in particular how many slugs of momentum you have. personally, and I'm only speaking from my own experience, I would like to see .5 slugs of momentum or more before I use those.
Took my first deer with a swhacker this year. Didn't have to track anything the trail was like a lit highway. That was with an original Bungie crossbow. I have a new Tenpoint Viper 430 and was wondering if I could still use them?
I haven’t tried swacker but I haven’t had a better blood trail with any head other than a G5 mega meat. With the mega meat I haven’t had a bad blood trail yet, crossbow or virtual bow.
I’ve seen some old archery hunters that have switched to crossbow. Of course, some of the old archery knowledge that they developed from vertical bow hunting stayed with them. There are those who believe that accuracy alone overcomes all. I do not discount accuracy. What I mean is that if they use small fixed broadheads, they will have better success if the shot is placed perfectly. In other words mechanical heads are for those who are not as accurate. Bull! With archery, deer die from blood loss or exsanguination. No one can realistically place a perfect shot with every shot under field conditions every time. More tissue damage equals more blood loss. Faster blood loss equals quicker kill, no matter how accurate the shot is. Take a rubber flask filled with water and poke it with a needle. Now puncture it with an axe. Which pours water faster?
Take out the old one and put the new one in, but seriously it isn't that hard depending on what's in there already. I do have a video coming on these during Crossbow Appreciation Month, only a month away!
I totally understand the benefits of that extra push with the Swackers, not opening until after passing through the hide, but am curious with the modern crossbows going at 400+ fps, is it so much of a concern? Just started crossbow hunting this year, but the 100grain rage broadheads helped get complete passthroughs on the deer I shot this fall. That said, when I use them up, I will probably bump up at least to the 125 grain, but I've had such good luck with the rage, I'm hesitant to switch. :)
I love the rage broadheads and have used them for years in the past. The advantage however also is that these blades are sharp cutting through the vitals whereas every other Broadhead has dull Blades by that point.
That's never been a problem for me but I've heard others having that problem. Make sure the battery is installed properly. Other than that I might look into that this summer and see if I can come up with other ideas.
Best heads really are, best of both worlds. Better than mechanicals that open on the outside and better than fixed because they don’t open until inside giving fresh new blades. You simply can’t beat them. I would love to see proof of failure with these heads and to have in depth detail. I heard some people say they will fail one day…… I don’t understand how they can.
New sub and really enjoy your channel! I am also new to crossbows and have not killed with one yet. I am using fixed but you sold me on the swacker. Question. Do you have to aligned the broadhead with your vanes to get good flight like you do with the fixed? Thank you and Happy New Year!
Didnt know you changed your point of aim with the swhacker setup. If youre hunting with original bunjie are you still aiming for the heart through the leg or back in your bunjie triangle?
Now, with the heavier arrows on The OB (563 grains total setup) and the Swahackers, yes I aim more up from. Not TOO far up front, but I'm not in the "Vital V" or "Bunjie Triangle" any more, either. Top of heart, bottom of front of lungs, where all the action is. IMO that's the new POA for modern crossbows (shooting .7 slugs of momentum or more, that's a good POA IMO). So, it's not just the Swahackers that changed my point of aim but they are a part of the overall setup. Arrow weight and speed are factors, too.
Have you ever tried these broad heads on Bungie? Is 330 fps. fast enough to allow them to open up on a pass through? I have a Bungie and now you have me thinking of switching broadheads on the "stock" ones I use. Thanks for the video.
Actually, I originally got into these broadheads for use on that old slow crossbow. They work great on it! They are part of a perfect Arrow setup on that crossbow, the rest of it being a heavier Arrow, for me around 563 grains total. Opened every time, perfectly, even opened on a watermelon last year during crossbow appreciation month!
I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'm not much of a crossbow hunter or even a big game hunter. But I do go out and use the Excaliber my wife bought me (birthday) 15 years ago. I filmed a few hunts. We have only had a deer season here the past 4 years as we are pretty far north for deer. If you are curious, my channel is called "Musher's Tails." We have big deer compared to you. Trapping, dog sledding, and ,generally, my way of life are on the channel. The Firebolts are too light for the Swhacker? Should I switch to the Dragon Claw bolts? BTW: Yours is the only deer hunting/xbow channel I subscribe to. I like the family aspect and I learn stuff. Thanks for that.
@@mushercdn the fire bolts are not heavy enough for the older slower crossbow because they don't produce enough momentum. On a more modern and faster crossbow you have a lot more options.
Boltcutters....I had xbow that didn't shoot for crap. Called the manufacturer and they said use Boltcutters. 3 deer shot and never found by a family friend. The swhacker came out in 150 grain and it was 2 inch groups At 40. I went with it. I killed so many deer with that 3 inch cut. Sadly I had to replace that crossbow and have to use 100 grain swhacker. Still works but I miss that 3 inch cut. The butcher once said, 'what did you use! An axe 🪓!?'
@@Deathbybunjie the groups were really bad, same with 125. I put hundred grain heads on and it shoots so much better. Next season I'm putting a different scope on it next season and going to try for the heavy stuff again
I been shooting the Swhacker for most of this season and I love them but the downside is out of my ravin r500 it will destroy the broadhead on every shot so you can’t reuse them
raves about shwackers, immediately show one with a complete blade failure. Exactly the reason I switched from mechanicals to single bevels this year. Blades turned 90 degrees don’t cut. 🤷🏼♂️
I took my first doe a few years ago with a g5 Stryker fixed broadhead and the doe went 10 yards and fell over so accuracy is definitely the most important thing
I shot my biggest buck at 15 yards with a 300win short mag and double lunged him but hit him high . It never came out the other side . He ran about 100yards maybe a bit more . Never dropped any blood until 10 yards before he dropped. Thank God I knew I hit him and followed his tracks! That was probably one of the most memorable hunts with my dad and brothers all together. That was the last time we were all together until my dad’s passing earlier this year two months after his 70th birthday! I LOCE YOU DAD I MISS YOU!!!
the sevr heads are also much more consistent and accurate than the shwahachers....the ONLY plus to the shwackers is a slightly larger exit whole...you are also giving away on penetration.....sever heads are also more durable
hi....if you want your perfect crossbow set up to be SUPER PERFECT....switch to SEVR 2.0 heads.......much better....ZERO percent failure.....just sayin.....THE RIXTER.......do a review on these and you WILL be impressed....huge entrance holes....just as or more important than exit hole size
Comparing a 2-blade mechanical broadhead to a 3-blade or 4-blade fixed broadhead in this manner is a bit deceptive. A 2-blade broadhead can only give you a one-dimensional cut. A tiny 4-blade Stick Standard broadhead with 1" blades is giving you a 1" + 1" = 2' of total cut, which is EQUAL to any 2" two-blade mechanical on the market. As far as flight goes, the four 1" blades may have superior flight to the two 1" blades of a Swhacker in flight. A Slick Trick Standard is their original Magnum broadhead (exact same ferrule) with 1" blades instead of their Magnum's 1 1/8" blades (= 2.25" total cut). I believe the Standards may fly better & penetrate elk better for vertical bow guys. I'm not promoting Slick Trick. I just know their blades without looking them up. It would be the same type of numbers with Magnus & other brands, too. I'm not knocking 3" Swhacker broadheads in the least. If you have the horsepower to push them through every time, by all means go for it on whitetails. Crossbows level the playing field, & that is why so many people love them! A 10 year old child could send one through a deer if the crossbow is set up right. I shot a doe & a nice 11 point buck (60 pound compound bow) this past fall using a small Slick Trick Viper Trick 4-blade broadhead (1 15/16" total cut) that I made sure was razor sharp I didn't track either deer. I heard the doe drop (vegetation was too thick to see her 50 yards from my stand in late September). I just walked to where I heard her crash. The 11 pointer took about 5 jumps, stopped to look at his side, wobbled a bit, & fell over backwards about 35 yards from my stand in early November. Who needs a blood trail? My point is any good broadhead will put a deer down quickly if a good shot is made. I shot a late season doe with a .308 Winchester 150 grain Remington Core Lokt round this past weekend. Her front shoulder was destroyed, but she ran the furthest of the 3 deer I shot this fall. I didn't see or hear her drop. I own a Swat X1. I just haven't taken it out of the box yet. So please don't slam me for not being a crossbow hunter. I own two of the darn things! 🤣
@@Deathbybunjie I couldn't pass up the $620 deal on the Swat X1, but I'm not the type to change what I do mid-season. You had a great season this past year! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
@driftlesshunter9200 I totally get not changing up mid stream! I think you'll be impressed. It's a great representation of a modern crossbow, and perhaps it'll convince you penetration is not an issue with the modern crossbows and we can use the mechanical broadheads all day long. 😀 I know, I know, different strokes for different folks but when you find something you like, you want to tell the world and you want other people to like it too. That's kind of where I'm at. 😅 Oh and thank YOU for watching!
all my broadheads fly the same out of my crossbows! its not about blade size its about shot placment i have had doe i shot with a muzzy i had a complete pass through and blood was every where and she dident go 20 its shot placment why dont people understand that......
Great content I just switched to swacker 150gr I was shooting 100 gr rage I can wait to try them in the 2nd season here in pa I shoot a centerpoint amp415 and the scope is dead on out to 40 yards with the swacker 150 gr and love the penetration much more than the 100gr
That's great! It sounds like the extra 50 grains up front more than makes up for the extra inch of exit wound!
@@Deathbybunjie I think they fly better to and I think that 3inch cut is going to be devastating
Another great video! You have taught me sooooo much in the last few years! The conversation about broadheads is like a conversation about who makes the best pizza, lol, its all about personal preference... nothing could pull me from my 150 gr Tooth of the Arrow solid fixed broadheads...NOTHING... you are awesome my friend! Congrats on that nice buck this season! God bless you and your family this holiday season!
As a new hunter I've appreciated your videos. I'm happy to report I took my first ever deer (a doe) with a crossbow. Thanks for all the helpful content! I was using borrowed gear but I think I am ready to start looking into my own setup.
That's fantastic congratulations! Good luck choosing your own rig.
Congrats!!!
Great video, I really appreciate your honesty.
I moved from a 2in swhacker to a 200grain single bevel from VPA. IMO best move I ever made, I can put the bolt at any angle through the vitals, which means no tracking.
I was witness to the Swahacker damage this year when my buddy shot a buck on my property. You could smell the blood trail it was so heavy! Best blood trail I have ever seen and I shoot a 4 blade Swat Moab. 😳
I have not experienced that smell yet that's amazing. I have seen a lot more blood on trees than ever before though.
Another excellent video, Rich! I love the Lumenoks! Seven shots with the crossbow in three seasons and seven deer recovered using the Sevr Robusto 2.0 150 grain broadhead. My 10 year old grandson got his first deer ever using my setup. I tried sending you a video of his shot but it wouldn't go thru to your old email. Anyway, keep up the good work! 🦌
@one-eyedarcher
That says something, because those Moab’s really do damage and create big blood trails.
I like excalibur trail blazer, 2" 3 blade 150 grain stainless steel no collar or rings opens on contact since I started using everyone at camp has changed to them because of the awesome blood trails. Last buck shot thru left shoulder 1" of broadhead thru the right shoulder.
Rich, thanks again for a great video. Lots of info in there. I have used Swhacker in the past and have recently come full circle back to them. They really do leave an incredible exit hole. Question...Have you ever had a deer not drip any blood after using those. It has happened to me on two occasions. With using a compound a few years ago, and, just recently this year with a crossbow. Both times the deer was quartering to me. The broadhead entered just behind the shoulder and exited just passed the last ribs on the opposite side. Both times HUGE hole on exit, but, due to the quartering too angle and the downward angle from shooting from the tree stand, the exit wound was plugged with guts and bled internally only. Even the fur around the exit hole was as clean as the rest of the deer. Thankfully both deer were recovered. I just have to remember to have more patience and wait for that perfect broadside shot.
I've never had that happen to me but I will say that if the exit wound is through the opposite shoulder then it does seem to block some of the blood as the deer runs and moves the shoulder in front of the hole if that makes any sense. So the blood is farther apart. But then again I've had that with every Broadhead I've ever used on occasion. It's the nature of the wound, not the broadhead. But I can tell you that across the board the performance of these is 100% consistent.
This year I bought 3 relatively inexpensive 2 blade mechanical broadheads from Walmart. I know not a good idea but when opened they were large cut broadheads. I shot two deer with them and both had very very good blood trails. Even through I had success I recommend a better quality head such as the Schwacker.
Rich maybe it's that we are pretty close in age😊 but you have followed my exact path. Excalibur Mega 405 with the bolt cutter. Had perfect shot on a doe and only found like 2 drops of blood 😢. So I just walked in tge direction I thought the doe ran and a bit later I just ran across that doe not following any blood trail. Just dumb luck. I was done with fixed heads period.
Along came swhacker 2" cut. Much better blood trail. Then i found the 3" 150 gr Swhacker and I am done testing BH's❤❤❤. Flat out best Blood trails.
I wish I could send you a picture of my buck from this year showing the 3"150gr swhacker entrance and exit. Beautiful and perfect operation. Goid video Rich. GOD BLESS and Merry Christmas to you and yours
That's great to hear congratulations!
@11:23 - that IS a beautiful blood trail. I feel the same. I don't care if the blades are bent beyond recognition.... If the blood trail looks like someone left the sprinkler on over night, then I am happy to buy new blades 🙂
Lol 💯
Nowadays there are numerous great broadheads available. I must say, for my .02 I love a good mechanical in a crossbow!
The Swahacker is a great head!
I have had great success with the SWAT Broadheads. The accuracy has been outstanding and the carnage is incredible!
2” hole going in and up to 4” hole coming out. The deer I’ve taken with it were dead in seconds. Although they didn’t run much, blood was everywhere.
A good performing head is an essential part of success. I’m actually excited about the many great heads out there and when you find one that works great for you, it’s worth it’s weight in gold!
Great Video !
Congrats on winning the election for D.A.
I supported my Huntingdon Co. D.A Dave Smith.
Was at the polls spring and fall for over 13 hrs. each time.
You know there is another Attorney by the name of Rich A. Wilson in Huntingdon Co. Pa .
He represented me in a SSI disability claim , it must be the Name , You are Both Great Attorneys!
Oh, wow, that's very interesting and great to hear, glad all is well, and thank you
@@Deathbybunjie
A number of yrs. ago a fake attorney in Huntington Co used another Attorneys law license # and practiced law and was voted the president of the Huntingdon Co. Bar Association, not once but twice.
Richard A. Wilson as attorneys in the same state , Nothing Fishy There , I Know You Both !
Stay Safe & Healthy !
God Bless !
Great video Rich. I bought some shrink wrap tubes so I can cut my own bands. I can make them as thick as I need them. ❤
I took your advice and got the 100 grain 2 inch swackers first mechanical broadhead that I've used, took the largest buck of my life, next year I will go to the 3inch 150gr. Thank for your videos you guys do a great job
Awesome congrats!!
I've noticed that the 100gn Swhackers diameter are smaller than a crossbow arrow and the blades hit the insert instead of the ferrule, giving about 2/16 more cutting diameter.
I shot my 5-point whitetail this year with the swacker 3" out of a PSE fang with full metal jacket crossbolt full pass through 35 yard shot almost cut the heart in half he did a 100 yard death run great blood trail there great broadheads
Perhaps a list should be compiled off the best or most effective broadheads.
Such a list does exist, I believe.
Good morning. I have been a compound shooter and recurve since the mid 70s. Tried a BUNCH of broadheads, some worked great so.e not so great, both fixed and mechanical. Several years ago I switched to the Shwacker 2 blade with great success. couple years ago I went to the Shwacker 3 blade mechanical!! Holy " bungie" those performed amazing! This year I started shooting a cross bow and used the Shwacker 3 blade mechanical with GREAT SUCCESS, a beautiful 9 ptr. Sadly I went to order more, or new blades either ones I could get, Shwacker no longer makes the 3 blade mechanical, however they do make a 3 blade fixed. I'm sure it's a great broadhead, I'm just seriously STUCK, no pun intended on their 3 blade mechanical! it's devastating!! Hopefully Shwacker will bring back their 3 blade mechanical! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Really enjoy your vlogs!
That's really interesting! Too bad I never got to try that. Maybe it will come back. But I'm loving three inch either way haha
The containment bands are made from heat shrink tubing. If loose you can heat them up to shrink them back to a snug fit.
Good tip thanks!
i'm a new crossbow hunter . i use grim reaper whitetail extreme with dental bands with a Barnett DRT405 . i figure that will have enough energy and cutting area to quickly put down the dear if i do my part on the placement .
Great set up man I agree with u I use rage but with these modern crossbows broadheads should open all the time
Those are still a great choice 100%
The little hair bands for braids would make a good substitute for the bands that come with them if you run out or loose them.
Missed my venison this year but had some fur on the fletching. Good ol 3b. Had 4 to go with before season but 3 flaked out and workstuff came up so 3 full hunting days for me cause i gotta go with someone. Glad your freezerS are full😊
I tried out to new broadheads this year the sevr 1.75 and the g5 mega meat, sevr did all right it performed like it was supposed to, but I didn’t have a huge blood trail and it started at about 25 yards away with the mega meats my blood trail started on impact and was spraying on trees for feet off the ground as it was running I’m sold on the mega meats now
Those Burt Coyotes are the bomb. Swackers are great if your state allows mechanicals. Muzzy’s/Wasps are the go to for me, never an issue with about a dozen or so deer.
Rich, you're looking trim! Great video per usual. Santa just ordered my Christmas prezzie. Hickory Creek mini vertical crossbow. I'll keep you posted about it. Merry Christmas to you and your family!
That's pretty exciting! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours, also!
The bolt cutter is one the best broadheads out there
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Great video Rich. You mentioned you are shooting up front more, through shoulder. What is your reasoning behind this and where are you aiming, right in center of shoulder blade? Keep up great videos.
I will do a longer video on this someday but the reasoning is there's more arteries, the heart and lungs up front like that. In the past with archery equipment we have been taught to avoid the shoulder because of penetration issues and instead aim close to it but not at it. You may have heard it described as upfront in the vital v. The setup I have now, and other modern setups make that unnecessary.
Yeah. I can’t argue with you on these mechanicals. What got me is they open inside. 2 bucks down so far this year with em. They didn’t go far. 😂
Hey rich I started with a axiom and bolt cutters like you then I made a bad liver shot on a deer thankfully did find it. But then I upgraded to 250 grain singel bevels that I hand sharpened arrow totaling 530 grains. I SHOT a 152 lb 9 point at 16 yards he hopped 20 yards and I watched him tip over. Went through his front shoulder and broke his opposite leg in half he had no idea what happened. Love watching your videos even if I don't agree with everything you say.
What gets me is the guy who has $800-1000 in his bow another 100 or so in arrows then complains about replacing blades on his broadheads. They aren’t meant to be reused really. Love the swhacker/zombie slayer combo. ALL HAIL !!!
A great point!
Hahaha so true. I love replacing my broad heads because it usually means I have gotten a bunch of deer 😜
My swagger/swackers, came with the practice broadhead. But they also included the blades for it. Of which you can add to the practice tip, if / when you choose. Which would make them a complete killing broadhead. Have to admit, I appreciate that. It was a nice touch. No pun intended.
Hey how u doing ? Hey I bought a Burris crossbow scope this past summer. Didn't get use it. I got cold feet an return it. How u like yours
I had some issues, but they seem to be resolved at least for now, and I love the thing and I will not hunt without it, for me it's part of that perfect setup. To each his own but I really love it.
Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you for watching!
@@Deathbybunjie yes sir I really enjoy your videos. I just got into crossbow hunting. I am learning a lot. Thank you sir happy holidays from our family to yours.
I bought them now for my 505 ,I lookin forward how they perform together
Keep me posted, very interested also
I've tried several broadheads and now im sticking with the NAP killzone. No collar, no rubber bands or strink bands just self locking and a 2" cut
Id like to try the 150 grain swhacker, but im worried that may be too much as mu arrows are already 445 grains with 100 grain broadheads.
What crossbow?
Hello Mr. Bunjie. Great information! I would like to know if a 1.75" 100 grain swhacker on a 40 ft-lb recurve bow would be sufficient to get a pass-through at 20 yards on medium game such as roe deer or smaller wild boars. Kind regards 😉
I think that's pushing it, I'd stick with fixed blades personally 🤔
@@Deathbybunjie Good day! It's also just a hypothetical question for emergencies. Bowhunting is banned here in Germany. But who knows what misfortune this government will get us into! That's why I wanted to know if it would be enough power with a 40 ft-lb recurve crossbow. So you think it would be enough and even overkill for roe deer or have I misunderstood you? Best regards and thanks for the interesting videos! I've already learned a lot, even if I can't apply it directly, except for my training in the garden :) . Many greetings to your adorable daughter!
@@sirjayyessir3088 how many fps is the crossbow? And what make and model?
@@Deathbybunjie I have a Cobra Siege 300 compound which makes 300fps with 280 grain 15" arrows. And a modified Cobra RX Recurve which makes about 270fps with that same arrow. These are not large hunting crossbows like you professionals use. The advantage is that they can be cocked very easily using a lever. It should only do the job for absolute emergencies. I've seen the former head of Coldsteel hunt with it successfully. But I'm particularly interested in whether the Swhackers (1.75") can also be used to achieve a full penetration shot with the lower kinetic energy (40 - 50 ft-lb) on medium game. The Swhackers simply fly incredibly well, which could be an advantage for a completely inexperienced emergency hunters. On 20 yards hitting an apple is no problem. Thanks for answering again and good hunting! :)
@sirjayyessir3088 best I can do is suggest that you look at our calculators on deathbybunjie.com. you are right to be looking at the smaller ones. But I think you need to figure out how much kinetic energy and in particular how many slugs of momentum you have. personally, and I'm only speaking from my own experience, I would like to see .5 slugs of momentum or more before I use those.
Took my first deer with a swhacker this year. Didn't have to track anything the trail was like a lit highway. That was with an original Bungie crossbow. I have a new Tenpoint Viper 430 and was wondering if I could still use them?
Yep 💯 in my opinion
Great video! I’m using g5 megameats this year
How they'd do?
@@mr.skeptical3071 they did really well
I have heard good things about those for what it's worth
@@Deathbybunjie those broadheads you shoot are amazing big holes lol
@@mr.skeptical3071 really good
Great informative video, I have a question when replacing the battery on Oraclex do you need to sight in Xbow again?
I haven’t tried swacker but I haven’t had a better blood trail with any head other than a G5 mega meat. With the mega meat I haven’t had a bad blood trail yet, crossbow or virtual bow.
I’ve seen some old archery hunters that have switched to crossbow. Of course, some of the old archery knowledge that they developed from vertical bow hunting stayed with them.
There are those who believe that accuracy alone overcomes all. I do not discount accuracy.
What I mean is that if they use small fixed broadheads, they will have better success if the shot is placed perfectly. In other words mechanical heads are for those who are not as accurate.
Bull!
With archery, deer die from blood loss or exsanguination. No one can realistically place a perfect shot with every shot under field conditions every time. More tissue damage equals more blood loss.
Faster blood loss equals quicker kill, no matter how accurate the shot is.
Take a rubber flask filled with water and poke it with a needle.
Now puncture it with an axe. Which pours water faster?
100%
I’m very tempted to try the Levi Morgan 125 grain broadheads with the steel ferrule. Just wondering what you think about them ? Thanks
Smaller cut diameter is my only real concern
What is the process to changing to a lighted knock.
Take out the old one and put the new one in, but seriously it isn't that hard depending on what's in there already. I do have a video coming on these during Crossbow Appreciation Month, only a month away!
I totally understand the benefits of that extra push with the Swackers, not opening until after passing through the hide, but am curious with the modern crossbows going at 400+ fps, is it so much of a concern? Just started crossbow hunting this year, but the 100grain rage broadheads helped get complete passthroughs on the deer I shot this fall. That said, when I use them up, I will probably bump up at least to the 125 grain, but I've had such good luck with the rage, I'm hesitant to switch. :)
I love the rage broadheads and have used them for years in the past. The advantage however also is that these blades are sharp cutting through the vitals whereas every other Broadhead has dull Blades by that point.
SWAT X MAG BROADHEADS ARE THE WAY TO GO WITH THE SWAT X1
Dude I smoked my 7 point with the 150 gr 3 inch he didn't go 25 yards. Best broadhead ever!
Love it! Congratulations!
Do they make them in 100grain ?? Love your videos very very informative. Thank you.
Yes but 2" not 3 I think
Do you ever have a problem with the lumenok insides coming apart? Has happened to me twice
That's never been a problem for me but I've heard others having that problem. Make sure the battery is installed properly. Other than that I might look into that this summer and see if I can come up with other ideas.
These have been out of stock for a while. Any idea on how to get them?
They quit making the #251 but the #243 is the exact same thing, just different color. This, I am told by the company.
Best heads really are, best of both worlds. Better than mechanicals that open on the outside and better than fixed because they don’t open until inside giving fresh new blades. You simply can’t beat them.
I would love to see proof of failure with these heads and to have in depth detail.
I heard some people say they will fail one day…… I don’t understand how they can.
Agree, not much room for failure here
@@Deathbybunjie not at all. Glad I made the switch.
New sub and really enjoy your channel! I am also new to crossbows and have not killed with one yet. I am using fixed but you sold me on the swacker. Question. Do you have to aligned the broadhead with your vanes to get good flight like you do with the fixed? Thank you and Happy New Year!
I do not, I just screw on and go. Sight in first but they should be ok from one to the next. Good luck!
I was told the crescent nock and half moon nock are the same? I got the vital x430 and can’t figure out for the life of me witch lighted nock to get…
I say call the company or the company that makes the nocks, some have more of a capture style than others and it does matter
if the blades get bent i hammer them flat and resharpen. works like new
I always change blades on my broadheads after it's been through a deer. I feel it's just the cost of doing business
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Do you heat shrink the bands when you put them on or not?
I don't, haven't had any issues...
My bands are dry rotted. Could scotch tape be used as a substitute?
Some people use shrink tube that I just put on two bands
Didnt know you changed your point of aim with the swhacker setup. If youre hunting with original bunjie are you still aiming for the heart through the leg or back in your bunjie triangle?
Now, with the heavier arrows on The OB (563 grains total setup) and the Swahackers, yes I aim more up from. Not TOO far up front, but I'm not in the "Vital V" or "Bunjie Triangle" any more, either. Top of heart, bottom of front of lungs, where all the action is. IMO that's the new POA for modern crossbows (shooting .7 slugs of momentum or more, that's a good POA IMO). So, it's not just the Swahackers that changed my point of aim but they are a part of the overall setup. Arrow weight and speed are factors, too.
All Hale Swhacker! ❤
Indeed!
Have you ever tried these broad heads on Bungie? Is 330 fps. fast enough to allow them to open up on a pass through? I have a Bungie and now you have me thinking of switching broadheads on the "stock" ones I use. Thanks for the video.
Actually, I originally got into these broadheads for use on that old slow crossbow. They work great on it! They are part of a perfect Arrow setup on that crossbow, the rest of it being a heavier Arrow, for me around 563 grains total. Opened every time, perfectly, even opened on a watermelon last year during crossbow appreciation month!
I really appreciate you taking the time to reply. I'm not much of a crossbow hunter or even a big game hunter. But I do go out and use the Excaliber my wife bought me (birthday) 15 years ago. I filmed a few hunts. We have only had a deer season here the past 4 years as we are pretty far north for deer. If you are curious, my channel is called "Musher's Tails." We have big deer compared to you. Trapping, dog sledding, and ,generally, my way of life are on the channel. The Firebolts are too light for the Swhacker? Should I switch to the Dragon Claw bolts? BTW: Yours is the only deer hunting/xbow channel I subscribe to. I like the family aspect and I learn stuff. Thanks for that.
@@mushercdn the fire bolts are not heavy enough for the older slower crossbow because they don't produce enough momentum. On a more modern and faster crossbow you have a lot more options.
Just bought a ten point turbo s1. Can I use my schwacker broadheads or do I need to buy the ones that say crossbow?
I have a video coming on this but they quit making the ones that say crossbow, number 243 is a 3 inch 150 grain, should be good!
Boltcutters....I had xbow that didn't shoot for crap. Called the manufacturer and they said use Boltcutters. 3 deer shot and never found by a family friend. The swhacker came out in 150 grain and it was 2 inch groups At 40. I went with it. I killed so many deer with that 3 inch cut. Sadly I had to replace that crossbow and have to use 100 grain swhacker. Still works but I miss that 3 inch cut. The butcher once said, 'what did you use! An axe 🪓!?'
Ax LOL how come you can't use the 3-in now?
@@Deathbybunjie the groups were really bad, same with 125. I put hundred grain heads on and it shoots so much better. Next season I'm putting a different scope on it next season and going to try for the heavy stuff again
I been shooting the Swhacker for most of this season and I love them but the downside is out of my ravin r500 it will destroy the broadhead on every shot so you can’t reuse them
I agree about not being able to reuse a broadhead just like you don't reuse a bullet from a rifle
Try magnus heads and do thorax shot.
Ummmm, maybe and no, thank you lol
@@Deathbybunjie They make a 4 blade.
@@Dutch.1722 will check them out, just not big on thorax shots lol
What is your favorite Swhacker
Told u years ago they were awesome back when u were using the rage
Yeppers!
raves about shwackers, immediately show one with a complete blade failure. Exactly the reason I switched
from mechanicals to single
bevels this year. Blades turned 90 degrees don’t cut. 🤷🏼♂️
Blade failure 😁😅🤣😂
Howdy, have you tried lining up the blades with the cock fletching for better flight? Or do you just screw them on and go?
Screw on and go
I would shoot the swhackers even without the huge cutting diameter. They fly so nice
I agree that's huge for me too
Started to use these heads last season superior flight and devastating wound channels not sponsored by Swhacker
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I took my first doe a few years ago with a g5 Stryker fixed broadhead and the doe went 10 yards and fell over so accuracy is definitely the most important thing
No more zombie slayers?
Definitely using those on the OB but right now these are working pretty good on this new crossbow
I believe that Mechanical heads are superior in modern crossbows. We know that there is empirical evidence that supports this.
I shot my biggest buck at 15 yards with a 300win short mag and double lunged him but hit him high . It never came out the other side . He ran about 100yards maybe a bit more . Never dropped any blood until 10 yards before he dropped. Thank God I knew I hit him and followed his tracks! That was probably one of the most memorable hunts with my dad and brothers all together. That was the last time we were all together until my dad’s passing earlier this year two months after his 70th birthday! I LOCE YOU DAD I MISS YOU!!!
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the sevr heads are also much more consistent and accurate than the shwahachers....the ONLY plus to the shwackers is a slightly larger exit whole...you are also giving away on penetration.....sever heads are also more durable
I don't think I'm giving away penetration when I get passthroughs on all but spine shots lol
ya if blades can go through the deer and smash into the ground and rocks while also never getting bent there probably not optimized for best damage
I agree!
hi....if you want your perfect crossbow set up to be SUPER PERFECT....switch to SEVR 2.0 heads.......much better....ZERO percent failure.....just sayin.....THE RIXTER.......do a review on these and you WILL be impressed....huge entrance holes....just as or more important than exit hole size
They're a good head
Comparing a 2-blade mechanical broadhead to a 3-blade or 4-blade fixed broadhead in this manner is a bit deceptive. A 2-blade broadhead can only give you a one-dimensional cut. A tiny 4-blade Stick Standard broadhead with 1" blades is giving you a 1" + 1" = 2' of total cut, which is EQUAL to any 2" two-blade mechanical on the market. As far as flight goes, the four 1" blades may have superior flight to the two 1" blades of a Swhacker in flight. A Slick Trick Standard is their original Magnum broadhead (exact same ferrule) with 1" blades instead of their Magnum's 1 1/8" blades (= 2.25" total cut). I believe the Standards may fly better & penetrate elk better for vertical bow guys. I'm not promoting Slick Trick. I just know their blades without looking them up. It would be the same type of numbers with Magnus & other brands, too.
I'm not knocking 3" Swhacker broadheads in the least. If you have the horsepower to push them through every time, by all means go for it on whitetails. Crossbows level the playing field, & that is why so many people love them! A 10 year old child could send one through a deer if the crossbow is set up right.
I shot a doe & a nice 11 point buck (60 pound compound bow) this past fall using a small Slick Trick Viper Trick 4-blade broadhead (1 15/16" total cut) that I made sure was razor sharp I didn't track either deer. I heard the doe drop (vegetation was too thick to see her 50 yards from my stand in late September). I just walked to where I heard her crash. The 11 pointer took about 5 jumps, stopped to look at his side, wobbled a bit, & fell over backwards about 35 yards from my stand in early November. Who needs a blood trail? My point is any good broadhead will put a deer down quickly if a good shot is made. I shot a late season doe with a .308 Winchester 150 grain Remington Core Lokt round this past weekend. Her front shoulder was destroyed, but she ran the furthest of the 3 deer I shot this fall. I didn't see or hear her drop.
I own a Swat X1. I just haven't taken it out of the box yet. So please don't slam me for not being a crossbow hunter. I own two of the darn things! 🤣
I won't slam you for not being a crossbow hunter! You've done that to yourself by not taking that SWAT out of the box haha 😆
@@Deathbybunjie I couldn't pass up the $620 deal on the Swat X1, but I'm not the type to change what I do mid-season. You had a great season this past year! Thanks for sharing it with all of us!
@driftlesshunter9200 I totally get not changing up mid stream! I think you'll be impressed. It's a great representation of a modern crossbow, and perhaps it'll convince you penetration is not an issue with the modern crossbows and we can use the mechanical broadheads all day long. 😀 I know, I know, different strokes for different folks but when you find something you like, you want to tell the world and you want other people to like it too. That's kind of where I'm at. 😅 Oh and thank YOU for watching!
Don't need a blood trail if they only go 20 or 30 yards then die. Nice videos rich
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More tissue damage equals more bleeding.
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all my broadheads fly the same out of my crossbows! its not about blade size its about shot placment i have had doe i shot with a muzzy i had a complete pass through and blood was every where and she dident go 20 its shot placment why dont people understand that......
With the Swahackers I have shot placement AND huge blade size. Why settle for one? 😁