Crossbows Articles

The new flagship Excalibur REVX is light, well-balanced, dependable and deadly accurate.

Practice makes perfect, but only when you have targets specifically designed to tame today’s incredibly powerful crossbows.

The AT400 from CenterPoint is an advanced and feature-packed addition to its line of high-performance crossbows.

The “Connecting with Conservation” video series simplifies the message on how conservation is funded and informs hunters, anglers, trappers and shooters how they are primary funders of land, fish, and wildlife conservation in America.

The author field tests a Barnett Whitetail Hunter 400XTR during two deer seasons in Wisconsin, and along the way learns that this model overdelivers in almost every way.

The new-for-2024 Ravin R50X delivers a staggering velocity of 505 fps with a 400-grain arrow and has an axle-to-axle width of only 4 inches when ready to fire.

Feature rich and value priced, the Barnett Recruit XP Crossbow delivers deadly downrange performance.

String-jumping can occur regardless of your crossbow’s speed, but here’s a tip — learned the hard way — on how to reduce it.

In the author’s opinion, the Barnett Recruit XP sets the bar for value crossbows.

For the first time, the author's home state of Minnesota is allowing crossbows for use during the general archery season — no age or physical condition limitations — and as expected, compound shooters are not pleased.

The Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock checks the right boxes for bowhunters who have about $750 to spend.

Not sure which features are most important when shopping for your first crossbow? Class is in session!

New for 2023, the Hawkeye Crossbow Scope from Omega Sights is a digital reticle sight, rangefinder and HD video camera, all in one.

You’ve probably never seen something so remarkable in the crossbow world.

The Barnett Recruit XP represents an exceptional value in a crossbow that is incredibly easy to use while delivering deadly downrange performance.

The author relies on a handful of proven gear items to maximize his success while crossbow hunting from the ground.

Rock-and-roll legend Ted Nugent is a pro-hunting patriot — and he’s not afraid to speak his mind.

After running the Wolverine through its paces, the author believes it is the perfect tribute to Excalibur’s 40 years in the recurve crossbow business.

Each type of archery equipment provides a unique shooting and hunting experience. Here’s how to pick the right tool for your bowhunting needs.

During brutally cold conditions in northern Wisconsin, the ultra-reliable Excalibur Assassin Extreme recurve crossbow proves to be fast, accurate and comfortable to shoot.

Crossbows provide the impetus for increased recruitment and retention among modern bowhunters, and play an expanding role in big game management.

The author learns that you don’t want to shoot too many bolts in a group with the Killer Instinct SWAT X1 because you’ll probably wreck them. It’s that accurate.

The compact TenPoint Flatline 460 crossbow shoots shorter-than-standard arrows — 16 inches — at 460 fps.

The Gold Tip Superfly Pro crossbow bolt delivers durability and reliable straightness retention and is available in 20- and 22-inch lengths.

The author finally finds a variable-power crossbow scope that is accurate, bright and an excellent value.

The new BearX Constrictor LT proved to be well-balanced, fast and accurate.

The CenterPoint Hellion 400 crossbow is outfitted with premium features at a value price.

The compact Ravin R5X crossbow is built for shooting from close quarters.

The TenPoint Nitro 505 sends a 400-grain arrow downrange at 505 fps, making it is the fastest crossbow in the world. It’s also easy to load and deadly accurate.