Howdy, and welcome to this review of one of the most unique crossbows ever designed. The Killer Instinct SWAT appears to be a real game-changer, hiding a 17.5-inch power stroke inside a x-bow that’s just 29 inches long. It accomplishes this by compressing the string into the barrel using Concealed String Technology (CST) compression levers. […]
Crossbow Reviews
TenPoint Carbon Phantom RCX Review – Compound Crossbow
Welcome to another x-bow review, this time for the TenPoint Carbon Phantom RCX. TenPoint has a solid reputation for building top-of-the-line crossbows, but you’ll pay for the name on their signature lines. Let’s examine the Carbon Phantom RCX and see if it’s worth the money. What’s Included in the Box? When you unpackage your new […]
Ravin R9 Predator Review – Compound Crossbow
Howdy, and welcome to another crossbow review. This time around, we’re looking at a product from a relative newcomer to the game, Ravin. Ravin means “violent seizure of prey,” and that’s what the x-bow we’re looking at is meant to do. The Ravin R9 Predator was bred from innovation by a group of hardcore hunters […]
Parker Tornado XXTreme Review – Compund Crossbow
Hi, welcome to my review of the Parker Tornado XXTreme crossbow. Parker is well known for its compound bows, but the company also makes some excellent x-bows. The Tornado XXTreme is new for 2017, and incorporates Parker’s Xtreme Xbow Technology (XXT). XXT includes inverted cams, a split limb array, a cavity-back riser, and high performance […]
Horton Crossbow Innovations Vortec RDX Review – Reverse Crossbow
Hello, and welcome to my review of the Horton Vortec RDX crossbow. Nothing warmed my heart more than when TenPoint revived the Horton name as Horton Crossbow Innovations. Let’s take a gander at the Vortec RDX, and see if it lives up to Horton’s famous reputation pre-TenPoint. What Comes With This Crossbow? When you unbox […]
Excalibur Micro Suppressor Review – Compound Crossbow
Welcome to this review of the Excalibur Micro Suppressor crossbow, a new recurve model that is compact, lightweight, and powerful. Excalibur makes some great x-bows, but is the Micro Suppressor one of them? It’s got the price tag to suggest it’s supposed to be among the best, so let’s find out if it’s worth the […]
CenterPoint Gladiator Whisper 405 Review – Compound Crossbow
Thanks for stopping by to read my review of the CenterPoint Gladiator Whisper 405 crossbow. CenterPoint is owned by Crosman, and in recent years has really made a name for itself. CenterPoint x-bows are economical, but usually good quality. Let’s take a look at the Gladiator Whisper 405 and see if it meets that reputation. […]
CAMX X330 Review – Compound Crossbow
Thanks for checking out my review of the CAMX X330 crossbow. CAMX is a relative new kid on the block, so I was eager to take the X330 for a spin when it became available. (The X330 was just announced at the 2017 Archery Trade Association show.) Let’s see how the x-bow compares to the […]
Browning OneSevenOne Review – Compound Crossbow
Thanks for reading what I have to say about the Browning OneSevenOne crossbow. Browning has been innovating the firearms industry for years. In 2016, the company set out to do the same for crossbow hunting. Unfortunately, the 2016 models, OneSixOne and OneSixTwo, both came under a recall due to faulty nock sensors. The remedy, replacing […]
Barnett Buck Commander ReVengeance Review – Reverse Crossbow
Hey there, thanks for stopping by. We’re looking at one of Barnett Crossbow’s latest products, the Buck Commander Revengeance. Barnett has built quite a reputation lately for fantastic products, so I was excited to get my hands on the Revengeance. Let’s see if Barnett is still producing great x-bows. What Comes With This Crossbow? When […]
The Top 10 Apps For Serious Hunters
Whether you’re hunting deer, bear, upland birds, or waterfowl, you want to have every edge you can. You buy ScentLok camouflaged clothes, great binoculars, spotting scopes, and the best weaponry you can. You scout your hunting locations with care, placing game cameras throughout to find out where the animals are traveling and bedding down. Do […]
Nock Out Illuminated Nocks Review
One of the biggest problems many bow hunters face is knowing exactly where their arrow flies. Whether it is a clean miss or a good hit, being able to see your arrow, especially in low light conditions, can be quite difficult. Add to that the increased speed of a crossbow, and it is easy to […]
Stryker Katana Kit Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Stryker Katana Crossbow Check price on Amazon.com | 155 lbs. | 13" | 385 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 20" | 35" / 6.5 lbs. |
Bear Archery Fisix FFL Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Bear Archery Fisix FFL Crossbow Check price on Amazon.com | 135 lbs. | 17.5" | 375 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 22" | 36.75" / 9.9 lbs. |
Parker Ambusher Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Parker Ambusher Crossbow Check price on Amazon.com | 135 - 160 lbs. | 11.25" | 315 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 20" | 32.25" / 6.5 lbs. |
Barnett G350C Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Barnett G350C Check price on Amazon.com | 165 lbs. | 14.2" | 350 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 20" | 36.25" / 7.1 lbs. |
Center Point XR175 Review – Recurve Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Center Point XR175 Recurve Crossbow Check price on Amazon.com | 175 lbs. | 10" | 245 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 16" | 34.5" / 5.75 lbs. |
Barnett Quad Edge Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Barnett Quad Edge Crossbow Check price on Amazon.com | 125 lbs. | 14.625" | 340 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 22" | 36" / 6.9 lbs. |
TenPoint Wicked Ridge Invader G3 Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Wicked Ridge Invader G3 Check price on Amazon.com | 165 lbs. | 13.5" | 330 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 20" | 37.75" / 6 lbs. 9 ozs. |
Barnett Droptine Review – Compound Crossbow
Model | Draw Weight | Stroke | Velocity | Suggested Arrow Length | Crossbow Length / Weight |
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Barnett Droptine Crossbow Check price on Amazon.com | 160 lbs. | 13.5" | 350 FPS Crossbow Academy: ballistics, sighting, tuning | 20" | 35.75" / 7 lbs. |