The sleek black finish and aggressive aesthetics further add to its allure. The forward grip is also user-adjustable along a picatinny rail to further improve the balance point, and it has a forward sling mount that could be used with a mono/bi/tripod support system. This crossbow boasts an ergonomic stock that is adjustable for length of pull and has a well-balanced frame, allowing for comfortable handling and improved accuracy. When you first hold it, you can see this is crafted with precision and durability in mind. Coming in at a little over 7 pounds, I found it was the better balanced unit of the two full-sized crossbows. The first impression of the Killer Instinct Fatal X Crossbow is its rugged design and robust build quality. In this review, we’ll delve into the features, performance, and overall quality of the Fatal X to determine if it lives up to the hype. Combining new technology with rugged design, this crossbow promises to elevate your hunting experience to new heights. The Killer Instinct Fatal X Crossbow has been generating buzz among hunting enthusiasts and archery aficionados alike since 2021. See the quide at the end of the article.ĪDVERTISEMENT Killer Instinct – Fatal X Retail $569.99 With Crank Pro Package or Basic for $498.00 You can make them hunt ready by choosing a 100 grain broadhead. All crossbows come with the Killer Instinct Pro Package, which includes scope, 390 grain arrows, quiver, draw rope, rail lube and 100 grain field tips, making them ready to shoot right out of the package. When I adjusted the speed ring on the scope to the rated velocity of the arrows, I found the reticles in the scope were right on target at 30 and 40 yards. Once I got the scope sighted in at 20 yards, I was easily able to shoot groups of less than 2 inches. If in doubt, move the dials 1 inch at a time, fire another set of arrows, and adjust the group from there. Remember that to move the point of impact approximately 1 inch you will need about 16-20 clicks on the scope windage and elevation adjustments. Start at 20 yards and fire 3 arrows at a 400+ FPS approved crossbow target and establish a group. When I fired the first arrow from one of the 405 FPS rated crossbows, it was so fast that it fused the arrow to the foam of my target, and I had to get an arrow puller out to extract the arrow from the target. Choice of target is important, as I quickly learned when first I used my regular archery target that was listed as approved for both compound and crossbows up to 380 FPS. More often if the weather is very hot.ĭialing in the scopes on all the crossbows was easy. Reapply as necessary, and at least after every 20 or so shots. Lube the rails with the supplied rail lube as this is the protection from the string abrasion against the rails.

I would suggest as you take them out of the shipping package and inspect them while new, you check the scope mounts for proper torque and adjust the eye relief. The full-sized Diesel X, Fatal X, and Vital X which shipped from the factory ready to use, and the compact bullpup sized Swat X1, that came needing to have the scope mounted. We took to the range to look at 4 of Killer Instincts most popular crossbows.

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