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When to Replace Bowstrings and Cables

Is it time to outfit your compound or crossbow with a new set?
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6 Killer Crossbows

Purchasing a new crossbow is a significant investment, so it pays to find the one best suited for your needs.
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Crossbow Field Test: AXE AX440

In an industry where innovation is the name of the game, the new AXE AX440 crossbow stands near the top of the heap for 2022.
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TenPoint ACUdraw De-Cock System

The TenPoint ACUdraw De-Cock System works for select TenPoint and Wicked Ridge models and allows users to safely and silently de-cock their crossbow without firing an arrow.
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Crossbow Review: Steambow AR-6 Stinger II

The Steambow AR-6 Stinger II holds six 6-inch arrows that can be fired in quick succession.
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Video: Thief Steals Crossbow in His Sweatpants

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, a thief walks out of retail store with a crossbow hidden in his sweatpants.
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Video: Young Girl Kills Mature 4x4 Whitetail With Her Crossbow

A father and daughter share a ground blind in Texas, and they have several close calls before she finally pulls the trigger on a big whitetail buck.
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Video: Wisconsin Crossbow Hunter Frees Locked Whitetail Bucks

The hunter could legally have shot either buck, but instead he set them both free.
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Crossbow Field Test: Gearhead X16 Tactical

The Gearhead X16 Tactical is an excellent crossbow for hunting, and was designed to provide a lifetime of accurate shooting.
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TenPoint Nitro 505 Crossbow

TenPoint Crossbow Technologies has introduced the fastest crossbow in its product lineup — the new Nitro 505.
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Year-round Crossbow Challenge

The most successful crossbow hunters use their gear year-round.
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Bow Review: CenterPoint Wrath 430

The CenterPoint Wrath 430 was so accurate during testing that the author had to shoot one arrow per bull’s-eye to avoid busting nocks and arrows.
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Swagger Stalker QD42 Field Test: A Game-Changing Crossbow Rest for Treestand Use

After years of searching for an effective crossbow rest to use in a treestand, the author finally finds one in the Swagger Stalker QD42.
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Crossbow Tip: Slip Off the Safety Sooner Rather Than Later

Wait too long to slip off a crossbow’s safety and it could cost you a close-range shooting opportunity.
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Rocky Mountain RM-415

The Rocky Mountain RM-415 crossbow package is affordable — MSRP of $349.99 — lightweight, reliable and accurate.
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Bloodsport Hunter Strobe Lighted Nock Crossbow Arrows

Innovative strobing lighted knocks on Bloodsport Hunter Strobe crossbow arrows make it easier for bowhunters to see their shot and retrieve arrows.
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Crossbow Review: Barnett HyperTac Pro 430

When it comes to top-notch features and performance, the Barnett HyperTac Pro 430 delivers in spades.
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Premium Optics for Today’s Crossbows

With top-of-the-line crossbows rivaling custom rifle cost, it is time for superior optics to match what these bows offer.
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10 High-Performance Crossbows for 2021

Fast. Compact. Deadly accurate. These 10 modern-day crossbows are pushing the performance envelope to the extreme.
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Steambow AR-6 Stinger 2 Repeating Crossbow

Take shooting fun and efficiency to the next level with the Steambow AR-6 Stinger 2 repeating crossbow.
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Crossbow Review: Mission Sub-1 XR

The Mission Sub-1 XR meets all the requirements of the serious crossbow hunter or shooter. It is well-balanced, solidly built and supremely accurate.
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Burris Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight and Oracle X Crossbow Scope

Regardless of whether you bowhunt with a compound or a crossbow, Burris Optics offers a rangefinding sight that ensures you’ll always know the exact distance to your target.
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Halo Hyper X Laser Rangefinding Crossbow Scope

Forget guess-timation. With the Halo Hyper X crossbow scope, you can dial in distance and calculate point of aim using three distinct modes for different hunting applications.
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Plano Bowmax Stealth Crossbow Case

The Plano Bowmax Stealth puts the technology of a hard crossbow case in the efficiency of a soft case.
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Crossbow Review: BearX Intense

The BearX Intense is an affordable and accurate crossbow, and it comes in a ready-to-hunt package with scope, quiver and arrows included.
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Ravin R18 Crossbow

The Ravin R18 Crossbow uses the company’s new VertiCoil cam system.
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Wicked Ridge NXT 400

An ultra-narrow 6 inches wide when cocked, the American built Wicked Ridge NXT 400 unleashes speeds up to 400 fps with tremendous kinetic-energy and match-grade downrange accuracy.
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Ravin R500E Crossbow Breaks the 500 fps Speed Barrier

The new-for-2021 Ravin R500E raises the bar with the fastest crossbow yet with speeds of 500 fps.
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Excalibur TwinStrike Crossbow

The Excalibur TwinStrike is the first crossbow with the ability to fire two arrows in milliseconds.