Sanlida Dragon X8 Setup and Shooting Test

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Join me as I setup the Dragon X8 and shoot it. This bow is going to be a great starter package for the price.
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@thehon3ykomb_hideout521 3 жыл бұрын

I literally went to Academy Sports purchased a Bear Rant at $373 after tax. Saw this video took it back and bought a Dragon X8 for $200 great video thanks

@GameChameleonChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I keep seeing great reviews and terrible review on this bow, how has this bow been treating you?

@grundan69 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Jeremy. Thanks for your time publishing great content

@anthonydescalo9915 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video, appreciate the amount of work you put into this!

@missmisiowa 3 жыл бұрын

i wanted to point out that what you said about the poundage screws is absolutely correct. screw them all the way in and THEN unscrew equal number of turns. i have done the opposite - i unscrewed both all the way out (up to the limit) and then screwed in an equal number of turns. i could not get the arrow to sit parallel. the alignment was visibly off. it turns out that the poundage screws are of slightly different lengths.

@fredj.quinones40 2 жыл бұрын

My son and I just got into archery and you’ve proven to be reliable and knowledgeable. Thank you.

@elfears0234 2 жыл бұрын

I bought this bow te pro version. It comes with 12 arrows and a release. This is so easy to adjust I literally have never touched a compound bow before. But wanted something that wasn't going to brake the bank, to get into the sport. I was able to follow this video and set it to my needs.

@JamesKing2understandinglife 3 жыл бұрын

Great video . Thank you for doing so much explaining .

@IntuitiveUniversity 2 жыл бұрын

Just added one to my cart through the link. I'll be getting it when I get paid. Thanks for the review.

@davidvargas6080 3 жыл бұрын

Good review thanks! I had already purchased it and so far so good.

@mpoutdoors7791 3 жыл бұрын

Haha me too it had really good reviews

@danomano1423 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, really helped. Just got my first bow...

@mattdriessen8883 8 ай бұрын

This was a fantastic video, nice work.

@1RobHunter1 3 жыл бұрын

Mine feels like a 55lb bow on pull, but it is actual 65lbs due to cams being very smooth. Drill the peep site out by hand with a 5/32 drill bit, taking your time and the peep sight is fine. Jeremy did an outstanding job in this review and showing aspects. This bow is very well worth its money and take it to Jeremy and "The Archery Shack" for them to help you set up yours.

@jaybooutdoors2735 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video between your video and someone else’s video it inspired me to purchase this very same bow I’m very excited i’ve been shooting archery for over a decade The last Bow that I got my hands on was in the early part of the 2000s it was a used Matthews solo cam i’ve been looking at all these new bows for years and just can’t bring myself to spend an extreme amount of money but with your help and one other it inspired me to purchase this very same product I’m excited it will be here tomorrow can’t wait to shoot it

@supertrippyjohng Жыл бұрын

Can I hear an update on your experience with the X8. Thank you

@supertrippyjohng Жыл бұрын

Can I hear an update on your experience with the X8. Thank you

@1RobHunter1 3 жыл бұрын

With your arrow speed - 259fps with a 380gr arrow = 57lbs of Kinetic Energy at bow and 49lbs kinetic energy at 50yds. So that is more than enough to kill any whitetail deer, turkey, antelope out there. I have mine maxed limbs out at 70lbs @ 28" draw = 65lbs actual draw pull. It shoots 450gr arrows @ 255fps = 65lbs of Kinetic Energy at bow & 58lbs kinetic energy @ 50yds. That is more than enough for any Elk, deer, hogs, black bear, turkey, etc. Mine is dead accurate also. Fit and finish I give a 10/10. You might want grip tape or black athletic tape around the grip.

@joelow6086 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremy for your review. I'm going to purchase the premium package` My draw length and draw weight is same as yours.

@ar.abdulrashidothman7053 3 жыл бұрын

Super budget bow

@b4bluey 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody Good review >> Thank You

@chefsartimanman8711 2 жыл бұрын

Good review..👍👍👍 Dragon X8

@balasikoutdoor1594 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, your are also a good archer.

@mrwickairsoft6345 3 жыл бұрын

Might look into getting one

@sandybartlett1333 2 жыл бұрын

I bought one as my first compound bow ever. It wasn't hard to setup on my own with these good videos helping. It shoots great at 20 yards and I'm having fun with it. I'm a big time gun and cross Boe hunter and didn't want to spend $1500 on a bow to find out I hate it. I think I'm going to go buy a high end bow now that I've used this one a bit and I'm having fun. I definety need to practice my groups suck

@splinterdevilblood6366 2 жыл бұрын

You can go to a bow shop and try a bow before you buy one. Dropping 1,500 bucks on a bow you’ve never shot would be advised against by anyone selling it to you. You did that on a 200+ dollar bow and honestly that’s surprising. You can get quality bows that perform competition level for way less than 1,500. Good luck and have fun

@walterschmitz3091 4 ай бұрын

i got one from Mamazon and it was less than 2 bills with a release a stand a doz arrows !!! it was listed as refurbed , but was just repackaged , the pro version. i have been shooting for 50 years , it is smooth quiet and accurate and totally adjustable , i will never need another bow .... well maybe in another 20 yrs ....

@jamesdeveney7638 3 жыл бұрын

Based on your evaluation I purchased and received the bow. Excellent info for setup. I adjusted the cams to 4 because I also have a 28 inch draw however when I flipped it over to screw in the otherside there were NO Screws to tighten Am I missing something???

@blindsquirrel7802 3 жыл бұрын

Other side screws are under the limbs. You have to rotate the cams to get at them.

@mattl1758 3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I’m looking for. My son is 12 and wants to start bow hunting. This is something that can grow with him so in a year or two he can successfully go out. Great video. You answered all questions I had! Thx Jeremy

@mattl1758 3 жыл бұрын

Update it came a week ago I could not wait to open it I am so excited for my kid the quality is well beyond what I had hoped thank you again

@danc3831 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattl1758 My grand daughter is 11 yrs old just shy of her 12th. I bought her a child's compound off of Amazon I think it was like 40.00. That was a month ago. The first time she drew that kids compound bow my jaw dropped. Now I have been shooting for 45 years so I know. Her form on the first draw, that being her stance elbow position and get this her anchor point was perfect, naturally...I mean perfect. I did not show her anything and just told her to never draw the bow without a arrow nocked and never dry fire ANY bow. That was it. In ten minutes from 12 yards with this cheap piece of junk she was hitting the inner ring, and a occsional "flier" and not the bullseye but get this...all shooting bare fingers. After about 10 shots she said her fingers were burning. ;-) Fast forward to last week when I purchased the x8 for her. Set poundage and draw which was comfortable for her. Third round of arrows I put the target out to 20 yds just to see what was going on here or if I was dreaming..no Bull. She consistently was dropping the arrows in the inner ring with a occasional Bullseye. My hunting partner came over to shoot this last Saturday to see for himself because he thought I was embellishing my exuberance because she was my grand daughter. After she shot he said Dan ,this is incredible, I think she could possibly have what it takes eventually to go Olympics if she stays with it. No Bull. OK lets not get carried away...but... This bow can't be beat for a beginner or ANYONE at this price point from beginner to well...me. Smooth draw back wall, easy valley and quiet. Your child as my grand daughter will have all the time they need to grow out of this bow...if they stay recreational probably until they wear it out. I can't believe the quality. Now how long will it hold up? I don't know and I don't care but for 190.00 this bow is unmatched. I will say however the bow for a young child it is a bit heavy for a 12 year old but when we shoot together we rotate and I take my time to let her recover. I already see her endurance moving up slowly. I am thrilled about this bow for her and hope I still know who I am (:-) if she should she eventually do something special with archery in the future. Good luck, health and happiness and I hope your child has many happy moments coming in their lives with this bow and further.

@travelcompass591 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy, great review. Could you suggest a backup of strings and arrow package for this bow so I can do the whole purchase at Amazon?

@yewtreeknives5834 Жыл бұрын

Thx for all the nice vids, I subbed. Wich limb-silencers or other do you recommend for the Sanlinda Dragon X8? Kind regards from the Belgian Ardennes, Yves.

@BushCampingTools 3 жыл бұрын

I'm def thinking about this model (as a Bear shooter) now.

@michaelhopkins3959 3 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong i don't think. I bought one and got back into shooting this month. Placed 2nd and was off 1st place by 4 points with believer archery. I highly recomend

@BushCampingTools 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelhopkins3959 Hi that's good to know. I ended up ordering one anyway, still waiting on delivery general international couriering nowadays. How did u find it to tune? Obviously it must be good from those results!

@melissawood4210 11 ай бұрын

It would have been helpful if you would have shown close ups of the parts as you put them on. Your camera was to far away to tell exactly how to put them on. All the you tube videos have this same problem from the ones I have seen

@texczechbohunk2143 Жыл бұрын

Thanks…

@inubanged2729 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.. is the bow material (riser, limbs, etc) strong enough for long term use? Please advice before i buy ..

@darkdemon2288 3 жыл бұрын

What is the best arrows to shoot with Sanlida Dragon X8 bow

@JW-bw8nj 3 жыл бұрын

The specs on this bow are almost identical to my Bear Archer Cruzer but at a lower price point

@boogernana 3 жыл бұрын

See Sean’s Outdoor Adventures for a side by side comparison of Bear Cruzer and Dragon X8

@JW-bw8nj 3 жыл бұрын

Ok, sweet! I like Sean's reviews.

@codybaldwin7253 3 жыл бұрын

Cruzer always has and always will be a perfect entry level bow, but as much as I’m surprised to admit....this Amazon special X8 “out bows” the Cruzer in almost every class. I’m lost for words lmao I’m ordering one next week for my girlfriend and she’ll harvest her first deer with it next year

@aaronsinterests9692 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is reeeeeaaaaallllyyy late, but is the Bear Cruzer a good bow? I'm very new.

@Amanet13 2 жыл бұрын

Actually this one has better specs then a Cruzer 2

@gcnphilly 3 жыл бұрын

Have been shooting with the bow a few months and overall I like it. Only concern is how loud the bow is. Did you find the bow/string is fairly loud? Almost a distinct crack sound? Can’t tell from your vid as you have music playing over your shooting. Would love to see video without the added music and anything you recommend to get the bow to be nice and quiet. Have done dampeners already. This is more when the string fires and hits the string suppressor.

@brandonnutumya7644 Жыл бұрын

What would be a good drop away rest and sight would be good for this bow? I'm looking to upgrade my bow . Any recommendations would be great. Thank you and God bless.

@Hogslayerpapua Жыл бұрын

please do a review of white deer hunting with sanlida dragon X8🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@davidspies7036 3 жыл бұрын

What is the spine of the arrow you're using. I've tuned my bow and I am getting straight flight path from 10 to 30 yards but I am noticing some lateral paper tears. I am using a 500 spine arrow and I am about 5 full turns off full draw. (this should be about 45-50# draw) The groups are tight but I am not happy with the tune. you mention the type of arrow but not the spine is it a 300 spine?

@Apostolis_Fishing_LRF_Spinning Жыл бұрын

good evening for those who have the dominant left eye it fits!! or is it for both?

@zxtuner4lyfe 2 жыл бұрын

What arrows do you recommend for the x8? Thank you!

@fenf777 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy, what if you give a try at it max draw length? 31

@chrississon2646 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@HVACJack Жыл бұрын

“Anywhere in between.” 😂

@rick31869 2 жыл бұрын

i recently bought two PSE "UPRISING"BOWS XMAS 2021 .i figured one to set up as a target bow ,one to keep to hunt . can you give your honest opinion on my PSE please . would you sell these two to get the dragon ?

@buckfever9049 3 жыл бұрын

How accurate and forgiving is it?

@johannes2344 2 жыл бұрын

I am not shure to buy a new x8 Dragon or a used PSE stinger max 2020 , What would you recommend ?

@juanrodriguez530 3 жыл бұрын

Does the bow have to be shot with the things you were using with your hands or can I just use my fingers like with a recurve bow

@JW-bw8nj 3 жыл бұрын

You can shoot compound bows with fingers but you run the risk of twisting the strings and having them come off the cams (the wheels on the ends). It's much safer to buy a cheap release for $20 to avoid that.

@kevindonahue7355 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have 80 percent letoff I'm thinking about getting one

@jkpisces 3 жыл бұрын

any long term reliability or safety hazard with this bow?

@sethstrate 2 жыл бұрын

Is it good for a deer?

@PeterTeglas-lt9ld Ай бұрын

What is the maximum poundage of the bow in the 28 inch draw length?

@Dawkman72 10 ай бұрын

What Brand/Model vise are you using ?

@dowtie1997 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you would do close up so we can see what your doing

@repentant 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure i just saw an E.T. In the dark behind ya Jeremy.

@RomSolene 11 ай бұрын

I bought this Dragon X8 as my first compound bow. Although it appears to be of good quality build, the bow came with very little in the way of instructions. The manual stated to use KZfaq for detailed instructions on how to put it together, and I ended up here. Good verbal instructions but lousy visual queues. The entire video is a head-on distant shot and I have no clue where you are attaching the accessories or even how. Next time, you may want to show close ups if your intent is to teach someone how to put something together as a first-time user.

@808Dpayne 2 жыл бұрын

Aloha What arrows are you using?

@haleymillegan2094 Жыл бұрын

im new at hunting with a bow will it work for me

@blindsquirrel7802 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this bow, but the peep sight was not installed. Bummer.

@WBR44 Күн бұрын

My sights light doesn't seem to work out of the box. I removed the plastic housing and the plastic spacer but still get no illumination. Anyone else have this issue? Did I miss something? I am brand new so I assume operator error but maybe it's just defective.

@jamesdeveney7638 3 жыл бұрын

I do not have a bow scale so I was wondering if you knew what the bow was at when originally received??

@davidvargas6080 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't have one either and bought one on Amazon I think mine was at 40 pounds.

@texasbassin1462 3 жыл бұрын

i would say about 30 ish pounds

@lamardaniels6625 10 ай бұрын

Where can I find this in Left handed? I've searched Everywhere

@Thegoat-rg7kp 3 жыл бұрын

What is a way I can check bow poundage cause I bought this now used and I can’t draw it back should I take it to a bow shop

@archeryshack 3 жыл бұрын

You would need a scale, easiest way would be to run by a shop. You could also buy a scale if you might need it in the future. Last chance archery has a handheld digital scale

@CodyRiedFilmandPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking into getting this bow but I’m not sure what arrows to get. Have any suggestions in terms of weight and all that? I’ll be shooting it with about 28” draw length and 65-70lbs of weight with a 100grain tip. Thanks

@archeryshack 2 жыл бұрын

Look into a Black Eagle Outlaw 350, or the Easton 6.5 Bowhunter 340. Both great options that don't break the bank

@CodyRiedFilmandPhoto 2 жыл бұрын

@@archeryshack ok, thank you!

@TrippTabbulous 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first compound bow and I really appreciate the info on setup. I was wondering, on all my traditional bows I put the arrows with the odd color facing out. I have shot with whisker biscuits before but this is my first time using this particular, type. When I put the arrow in the "usual" way of odd arrow out, the fletching don't line up with the three "grooves" (for lack of a better term) and I am noticing that it makes my arrows fly inconsistently. In your video you have the odd arrow facing up. I have tons of arrows and none of them are default setup to have the odd arrow up when knocked (even if I turn it around the other way). Is this something that requires special arrows or re-configuring the notch on some of my current arrows or am I just screwing up the install or some other stupid thing. Appreciate any info you got. If I gotta reconfigure my arrows I'd almost rather just get a whisker biscuit.

@JW-bw8nj 3 жыл бұрын

On recurves and longbows the odd fetching points to the side, but on compound bows the odd fetching points up. Some arrows allow for the nock to turn easily to adjust for the different direction.

@masterski03 2 жыл бұрын

Will this bow actually hit 70 pounds or close on a 28 inch setting?

@scottdavis2133 Жыл бұрын

Actual pull is 65lbs at 28" draw, maxed out

@connorstrackeljahn7435 3 жыл бұрын

is this usable for bow fishing?

@archeryshack 3 жыл бұрын

It is! I actually thought about making a video about that

@Thegoat-rg7kp 3 жыл бұрын

Is it a good starting bow that’s good for hunting I’m 14

@archeryshack 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@daddydoom1270 3 жыл бұрын

Can't find one of these anywhere

@tugrenlad70 3 жыл бұрын

Just purchased a black x8 from amazon at 4am eastern time and they had 6 left and camo versions then after reading your comment I went back to see how many were left and all were sold out and it doesnt arrive until January 5th,pretty amazing how fast there selling

@darkdemon2288 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the camo hint (in the woods) when hunting

@yeetyeet3015 3 жыл бұрын

Where can i get a replacement string?

@boogernana 3 жыл бұрын

I had to go to my local bow shop to get it restrung... I contacted Sanlida and they plan to put replacement strings on Amazon hopefully soon

@1RobHunter1 3 жыл бұрын

1 x 58" string & 2 x 33" cables

@merrittoutdoor2427 Жыл бұрын

Do you archery 🏹

@Alex-ih3yk 3 жыл бұрын

Can kill with him a big deer? With a broadhead on it for sure... Can it? Please respond.

@garrettskovira2194 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@Adolf.Kittler_ 2 жыл бұрын

I kill 3boar with The same bow

@FlyinZX10R Жыл бұрын

They claim up to 310 fps IBO. So are they lying about the 310fps? Did they use a different grain arrow?

@paulodoria8373 2 жыл бұрын

is this bow 60lbs? is he capable of killing an adult boar?

@UltraLimitedHD Жыл бұрын

Muted

@randallalexander9209 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to mention due to the video I cannot see anything you're doing

@splinterdevilblood6366 2 жыл бұрын

This bow next to another 200 dollar bow might be okay but be honest, it’s not a good bow.

@luk8751 3 жыл бұрын

Ваше виде не информативно вообще! Зайдите на канал Константина Мазилы! Он вам расскажет как надо настроить! Ваши балалайки!

@1RobHunter1 3 жыл бұрын

Вы очень ошибаетесь, мой друг. У Sean's Outdoor Adventures этот лук заблокирован для того, как он работает. Вы обманываете себя, если думаете иначе и зря тратите время и деньги товарищ! Даже американцы понимают, что этот лук хорош по своей конструкции и дизайну. Показанная демонстрация очень и очень хорошая / профессиональная. =------->

@randyperkins5063 3 жыл бұрын

259 omg my 220 Swift shoots much faster.

@9unslin9er 3 жыл бұрын

I really don't want to support Jeff Bezos (ie. WaPo hit machine). Has anyone bought this bow directly from Sanlida? Their website is pretty comprehensive. I particularly lol'd at their Archery Dodgeball range.

@JW-bw8nj 3 жыл бұрын

You may be able to call these guys (Archery Shack) directly and purchase it over the phone. Their phone number is in the description of this video.