Can it shoot 100 yards out of the box? We unbox and review the Axe 405
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@wilsonrawlin85472 жыл бұрын
Such a well built rock solid bow. Best reverse limb bow for the money on the market.
@erichouser1187 Жыл бұрын
This is crazy!! I just got the axe 440 and was watching videos on these bows and low and behold I see a friend I haven't seen in years! Hi Josh!
@EFactorOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Haha very nice!!!
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
I am in the market for a crossbow and because of this specific video I have chosen this one! I was stuck with the choice of Ravin (which is very nice) however there are safety issues that kept me on the fence. One of them is the crank being able to free spool causing damage is a big one for me as I do a lot of elk hunting by horseback in very remote areas. Amazon had a deal for $1197 and I jumped on it. They’ve already raised the price!! Looking forward to the second video and perhaps a Target recommendation
@MrAtaripitbull3 жыл бұрын
I believe the reason it's not as quiet as some other crossbows is the lack of string stops on the front. I have the old Carbon Express CX2 which is heavy but has served me well. My CX2 never had string stops, but for some reason it came with tapped hole's to mount some, so I ordered some SA sports stoppers and they mounted perfectly. Stoppers sure help out in shot vibration and actually knocked down the sound noticeably.
@matthewlovings99993 жыл бұрын
I won this same brand crossbow in a raffle at a local outdoor store. 10.00$ ticket for a 1499$ crossbow. This thing is amazing, I'm looking for a target now the bolts don't blow through. Great video guys!
@shane3878 Жыл бұрын
Did you find one? I trashed 2 bolts sighting mine in. One blew thru a pretty new 425 bag target. One is currently stuck in my BLOCK broadhead target. Each end is sticking out each side.
@joshl775311 ай бұрын
Iron man targets stop my 470 fps tenpoint
@shane387811 ай бұрын
@@joshl7753 I picked up the 18-1 block and that is doing a good job so far. Being micro bolts, there isn't anything grabbing onto the shaft after the 1st couple inches.
@firewoodtime23 жыл бұрын
That's impressive. Left to right was dead nuts in a few shots Similarly, I noticed when I went to the IQ bow sight, my compound accuracy became amazing.
@mtc0193 жыл бұрын
I just started looking into the IQ sights. They are very interesting.
@newt20102 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very impressive crossbow. I have a Killer Instinct 405 and like it a lot. Good CB for the money
@Dutch.17223 жыл бұрын
Have that same scope. One of the screws to mount base broke so I replaced the mount with lower rings. It with additional fussing it works great.
@larrycollier81322 жыл бұрын
Thanks you guys, well done..
@donfarmer40202 жыл бұрын
Would have liked to see a group at 100 yards.
@dougchurch96262 жыл бұрын
I agree if i had the money i would love to have one of these, being disabled and on disability money tight.
@Hammerback0 Жыл бұрын
I have a Horton 150 (22 years old) it shoots a strapping 260 fps, valued at 60.00, dialed in at 20 yards, at 30 yards the bolt will dig up worms. Technology has came a long way, as well as the manufacturers asking price
@51cathedral513 жыл бұрын
Bar none y’all!!!!!! I’m older than dirt and have shot it ALL. The absolute best broadhead EVER shot from a crossbow is the slick trick broadhead. Same hole accuracy out to 75 yards. Smaller diameter is going through 300 lb pigs ALL DAMN DAY! Just fyi y’all. 100 gr. Original is a dart. Like shooting a .243!
@mtc0193 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. I am new to crossbows and like you I have a $300 X bow with a sight I upgraded to. But I am hooked. This was a great video from people like me that may be looking to upgrade. Thanks.
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
I agree great video!
@TomOnTheRun2 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@tygappleberry55713 жыл бұрын
I can't agree with everything that you guys are saying about the bolts,, I believe with any crossbow,, when you find the bolt that works with you,, whether it's heavy or not,, it's as accurate as the shooter sets it up to be,, I have a killer Instincts Boss 405 crossbow shooting 550 grains light and 683 grain heavy and I am dead on at my distances that I'm shooting at,, And keep in mind that I am shooting with the bolts that came with the crossbow,, I will never take a shot at an animal 100 yds however,, Does it hit targets at a 100 yd accurately yes,, Will I put it against pretty much any other crossable out there yes,, I am a shooter and I am a hunter and I set my crossbow to work with me,, I don't think there's a need to spend that much money on a crossbow to do the same thing that I am doing with my $300 crossbow,, Will I take a crossbow company with a superior customer service yes all day long over a crossbow company that blacks the service,, and my warranty lasts a lot longer than 2 years,, So why would I pay that much extra to do the exact for that crossbow to do same thing I'm already doing with my crossbow,, Don't get me wrong I am not bashing that crossbow,, This is just my opinion about the crossbow I shoot in comparison to that crossbow,,, If you take the time to set up,, tune,, practice and know your weapon of choice it will exceed and perform flawlessly in all aspects that you thought for possible,,
@christopherwalsh77002 жыл бұрын
I disagree
@demonic25342 жыл бұрын
Heavy bolts useless cuts speed down common sense plus u will break stuff plus ur really nor suppose to shoot em alot I was told ravin u can shoot up to 400 times which is funny cuz a friend I went to school with his blew up didn't even shoot it 400 times u got to replace limbs with all these crossbow higher price makes me think if u get ur money out of em
@oldArmyVet2 жыл бұрын
A light bolt may work but it's hard on the limbs
@oldArmyVet2 жыл бұрын
I agree, hype is what your paying for. Everyone wants speed, I want accuracy and shot placement and 300 dollar crossbow will give you just that
@oldArmyVet2 жыл бұрын
@@demonic2534 heavir bolts give more energy at a lesser speed however that heavier bolt is taking more energy vs a light bolt. Light bolt is harder on the limbs
@kevinr5187 Жыл бұрын
Great review guys.
@etrainwilson990 Жыл бұрын
Feradyne has a 750.00 mail in rebate right now if you buy by 10-31-22. I bought a 405 today off ebay and will be sending in rebate form when I get bow. I'll have paid 250.00 for bow after I get rebate back
@iHustleLXXXI3 жыл бұрын
You guys don’t know what Excalibur offers in respect to warranty. They build their bows with lifetime warranty for any manufactures defects. Yes. They only make recurve crossbow’s and they are bigger but otherwise, it doesn’t bother me. I have the Bulldog 440 with a silent crank and although it’s wider the bow cocks in silent and you can change the strings on the fly. You can’t with a compound bow so if something happens to your bow during a hunt, say goodbye, your hunt is over. If you have an Excalibur you can change the strings in the stand or blind and continue your hunt and you won’t lose accuracy. The Bulldog 440 shoots a 450FPS crossbow, chronoed. I paid $1399 for my Excalibur and it’s the last bow that I ever need to buy. It comes with a lifetime warranty and I had some issues with the limbs and Excalibur has sent me 2 sets of limbs and I didn’t have to pay anything and I could install them myself with the stringing kit. For a $1000+ bow you should get a lifetime warranty. Like I said, if you break a limb or strings on your crossbow your hunt is over. If you did on a hunt with an Excalibur you can change everything with the correct tools and stringing kit.
@jimfargo95013 жыл бұрын
I had an excalibur Axiom and absolutely hated it. The trigger was ridiculously long to pull and it would never zero no matter what I did. I went through two different scopes and a new set of limbs on it and it would still not zero. I finally sold it and bought a Tenpoint Turbo GT and have not looked back. I'm not bashing excalibur, just stating my experience. I won't touch one of their crossbows ever again. Good luck to you this season.
@shanenelms97402 жыл бұрын
Love how this cat starts how Excalibur is the best and lifetime warranty on a $ 1,300 bow but then turns around and said well I did have a issue with my limbs and had to have them replaced haha and that’s what happens when u buy Excalibur bows u spend a fortune on the bow and a fortune on ur hunting trip u go way off grid to ur favorite spot hunting to get there u have spent a lot of $$$ to find out u have a limb problem ya I won’t take that chance
@shanenelms97402 жыл бұрын
Love how this cat starts how Excalibur is the best and lifetime warranty on a $ 1,300 bow but then turns around and said well I did have a issue with my limbs and had to have them replaced haha and that’s what happens when u buy Excalibur bows u spend a fortune on the bow and a fortune on ur hunting trip u go way off grid to ur favorite spot hunting to get there u have spent a lot of $$$ to find out u have a limb problem ya I won’t take that chance
@chickimac12 жыл бұрын
I also own a bulldog 440 but haven’t had a chance to shoot it yet
@robbywhite42912 жыл бұрын
@@jimfargo9501 I just purchased the new TenPoint Havoc RS 440. I opted for the Pro EVO-X scope instead of the Garmin Xero, or the new Ballista Oracle. Why? The biggest reason is because this crossbow absolutely doesn't need them! Don't get me wrong both the Garmin Xero, and the new Ballista range finding Oracle are just badass technology imo, but they are "VERY" heavy! And here's another little FYI for anyone who does decide to purchase one of these crossbows from TenPoint with the new range finding scopes. Garmin only gives the buyer a one year warranty on their new Garmin rangefinding Xero scope, however Ballista warranties their new rangefinding Oracle scope for a lifetime! Ballistas warranty is also transferable to anyone, under any circumstance! 50 years down the road if you sell, or give the crossbow to somebody, Ballistas complete full lifetime warranty for the Oracle goes with it! If you call Ballista and tell them that you ran the scope over purposely with your truck just to see how well it would hold up, but it broke the lens, they will replace it free of charge with "ZERO" questions asked, and they'll tell you that first hand. That in itself is pretty darn amazing if you ask me! I have a nerve disorder, and I can barely use my left hand. The new RS 440 Havoc crossbow with the AcuSlide technology allows me to easily cock it. It is unmatched in ease of use, as well as accuracy. TenPoint has also released the newest beast, the new Havoc RS 505! The new 505 is actually lighter than the RS 440. To all the other manufacturers out there all I can say is...GAME OVER! As far as present fps goes and feel. The new 505 is everything they say it is, and a whole lot more! I have held a lot of crossbows in my hands and the new Havoc 505 is just amazing. I honestly cannot say enough about this crossbow guys. I'm not employed by TenPoint, and I get no brownie points for any of this. I will be getting this bow next, and I will yet again gladly save up and spend the $3,600 for it, that's without the Garmin, or Ballista Oracle. Either one of those options and it's going to cost you right around $4,600! I only live 5 minutes away from TenPoints headquarters, and I shoot at it's sister retailer Hunters Complete Outlet, which is directly beside it. These crossbows are absolutely amazing! People say "I will never spend that kind of money on a crossbow!" And I fully understand that some people simply just don't have that kind of money. I'm not dogging anyone's financial status. Most people can't afford to go out and spend $3,500-$5000 on a crossbow. And there are plenty of other crossbows that absolutely can, and do get the job done of filling tags every single year. But for me and my disability it just makes sense. I can't pull a traditional bow back, nor a compound, and definitely not a crossbow. Speaking for the disabled hunters out there like myself who've had to give up the love of bow hunting because of a life altering injury, the AcuSlide and cranking technology has brought back the absolute love I have for our sport. The two stage S1 trigger with the zero creep design is also unparalleled in the industry. I will never buy another crossbow! I have previously shot Excalibur's, the PSE Fang, Barnett's, etc... Believe me when I tell you that the proof is deep in the pudding here. Do yourself a favor and go out and shoot one of these crossbows, even if it's only for only the experience!!
@robertvillafane53082 жыл бұрын
Great video a lot of good information my only concern is how it feels for left handed shooting
@jwoyshnar3 жыл бұрын
Nice shooting but did you notice the flight on the second shot of 60?
@donwilson3503 жыл бұрын
Really good video man but really reason why these companies are all going to these specialty arrows is because they want to make all the money if you can buy other arrows for your crossbow they're losing out so they're making these like Raven you have to have the Snap-on knock you got the new hyper ghost 425 and 405 by Barnett that they've got a specialty arrow for that that snaps onto the string as well it's all about the money they want all the money
@EFactorOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I have to agree that’s a part of it 😤
@robbywhite42912 жыл бұрын
Don Wilson you hit that nail in the head. That's pretty much it in a nutshell. They figured out they can make that much more money making their bows in such a way that they have to shoot a specific arrow because the knocks made specifically and what not.
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
I also agree but how the no K’s stay on the cable is an awesome feature especially for someone like me who does 99.9% spot and stalk.
@hunterdemmon39162 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you described business 101- make money
@benoitdelorme52563 жыл бұрын
thanks for survey...so this monster xbow is ridiculus thing!!
@cottojn Жыл бұрын
Hey I like to ask everyone that has this crossbow what broad heads are you using for you deer hunts? Being that this is a ultra fast crossbow mechanical broad heads are going to have trouble opening and expanding because they are designed for crossbows of lesser than 350 FPS. I want to go with a fixed blade but not sure on which will be adequate for this ultra fast designed crossbow. Would be awesome is someone made a video covering these questions because they’re none as of today. Thank again
@jakeevans273 Жыл бұрын
Montec m3 is what I use in it
@douglasprice4268 Жыл бұрын
Hypodermic nc broadheads,, 100 grain.. field point accurate. Rag an trocar make great crossbow broadheads.. This company also carries them.
@cottojn Жыл бұрын
@@douglasprice4268 thank you I also got a response from another video I commented on they said dead ringer Xtreme double 2-3/4 inch blades. So I was wondering and also looking to see if anyone done a video of both of these crossbow broadheads and see had the match up. It would be a very interesting matchup.
@douglasprice4268 Жыл бұрын
Hypodermic Rage an Trokar hc by muzzy both are rated for speeds exceeding 400fps
@douglasprice4268 Жыл бұрын
I've seen videos of these 2 broadheads an really good shoots,, an with their pinpoint design an wound channels I've seen?? I would rate them highly,, several people I've spkoe with recommended those 2 broadheads. That use the 405 an the 440 AXE SERIES?? IF YOU FIND A GOOD VIDEO OF AXE SHOOTING BROADHEADS , PLEASE SHARE OR TAG,, THANKS!! AT WORK AN THATS WHY MY OTHER MSGES WHERE SHORT.. BUT I ORDERED BOTH AN AT STORE THEY ARE Doa in the bullseye up to 30 yrds ,,so I wouldn't be afraid to shoot 50 yrds an more with some more bow time in..
@WytesOwnley3 ай бұрын
Yak yak yak Shoot already
@tygappleberry55712 жыл бұрын
try adding weight to the bolt to quiet it down some,, 500gr 525gr 550gr,,
@aaronmeeks11553 жыл бұрын
Cool but I'll stick with my excalibur micro 355! Life time warranty, hardly any moving parts other than two recurve limbs and a trigger. Also can change the string yourself. Had mine for 4 years now with no issues and a lot cheaper forget to mention it only weighs 5lbs lol
@EFactorOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Yea we have an excaliber also. Good shooting little xbow.
@chrisc1823 жыл бұрын
I got rid of my mega 405. Never buy another Excalibur. Limbs split 3 times! Its still sitting in the shop trying to be sold for the last 2 years! Two of my buddies have the micro 355 and both had limbs break while in the stand.. no thanks!
@woofman47963 жыл бұрын
i've had my excalibur micro 335 for almost 5 years,, no issues
@techstuf46373 жыл бұрын
If anything, this highlights why my $275 Barnett DRT 405 is a much better deal. Mine's got a good crank, best trigger on the market, same speed and accuracy, but at 7lbs with scope, it's a lot lighter than the Axe's over 10lbs, which would be like lugging a men's bowling ball around the woods. With the money I saved, might take the wife on a 5 day cruise, and put a down payment on a new car...
@jasscarborough2 жыл бұрын
$1500 crossbow minus $275 cheap ass crossbow leaves $1,225.00. all that cash left over you put a down payment on a vehicle and take the wife on a 5 day cruise . GTFOH man . Can't afford it just pass on by vs giving asinine comments
@techstuf46372 жыл бұрын
@@jasscarborough Barnett's have been winning tournaments for years. You overpaid. But to some, that's chump change.
@ericarneil95982 жыл бұрын
Ok it's been a year, how do the guys like them?
@EFactorOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Still like it. Just upgraded to the 440. Biggest issue is finding a target to stop the bolts. Pretty much has to be a bag target.
@huntervu11452 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on the 440, been trying to decide between the two and Ive been having a hard time finding reviews. Ive also heard that some people have had crank issues with the 405, how has your experience with that been so far?
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
I contacted Feradyne and the recommended the hurricane bag they sale.
@montyhaskett93923 жыл бұрын
I am curious after almost 9 months what your review is now. Also have you tried other arrows since you mentioned that in your video? Does the knock that comes with the "factory" arrows cause it to click into place or can you use another type?
@EFactorOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Still like it. You have to use the arrows and nocks it comes with
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
I second the need for more videos about this crossbow!!
@Sonjaorleans Жыл бұрын
They are 700 dollars off the price now
@jeffs.34402 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I just ordered one since they are offering a 500.00 rebate until 8/31/22. Can you let me know what broadheads you would recommend using. Thanks!
@EFactorOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
Rage NC
@yengmoua93533 жыл бұрын
Sounds good but nothing compared to my ravin lol
@EFactorOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Your raven sounds good but nothing compared to my AXE
@gordmonteath60903 жыл бұрын
Ravin siunds good but i'm fanning 75 more $20 bills through my hands and saving monthly for new strings
@Greenkabin2 жыл бұрын
The bow is too high from hand grip to the scope can't get a case that fit, too heavy and it won't be able to sib flat like others, also the limbs keep on split and chipping of, even after replaced them 3 times still happen again and again no good, only the cocking is nice
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
Would it help or hinder If I added a 150 grain broad-head to these arrows? My target game is Antelope Deer and Elk. Thanks!
@EFactorOutdoors2 жыл бұрын
short answer, stick with the 100 grain tips. Long answer: 150 grain tips would increase penetration due to weight increase. But it would reduce trajectory. In other words your arrows being heavier would drop quicker. Considering that with our 100 grain tips the bolts still blew through the target, I don’t think I’d be worried about increasing penetration. I’d rather have a flatter trajectory.
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
@@EFactorOutdoors thanks for the reply!!
@wcwcgarner27173 жыл бұрын
The axe weigh is 12 pounds. Fact. Bow hunter planet. Did a review on it.
@jeffster7113 жыл бұрын
9.5 LBS
@gordmonteath60903 жыл бұрын
12 with quiver loaded and scope on
@officer1032 жыл бұрын
💪💪💪
@peterpirog30893 жыл бұрын
Get better target
@akantpersaudsookdeo14043 жыл бұрын
This Xbox have warranty
@EFactorOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Axe is owned by Feradyne Outdoors. They have a great warranty return and overall customer support.
@akantpersaudsookdeo14043 жыл бұрын
@@EFactorOutdoors you guys have any outlet in Canada or I have to buy on line
@passeagle55263 жыл бұрын
Yeah same here I will stick with my excalibur crossbow which does cock the same way as this one. I can let go of the handle halfway or in whatever position it is and will not unspool or bust my knuckles. Also I have dry fired my excalibur by accident 2 or 3 times.... (I know I am going to catch hell for admitting that.) Any how after all that it still holds zero and hunts for the last 3 seasons. And using very heavy bolts👍👍
@EFactorOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
We have 1 excaliber and like it as well. Good luck this season!!
@passeagle55263 жыл бұрын
@@EFactorOutdoors same to you. You guys give great content to all the new guys and spend the big bucks so we do not have to.