January 2025
Crossbows: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of crossbows rankings posted by key online experts, as of January 2025.
Summary
On 5 Jan 2025, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 102 crossbow endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
71 crossbows were endorsed in total, only 22 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 5 Jan 2025, Ravin R29X Sniper takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed crossbow with 4 expert endorsements. 3 experts out of 4 recommended it as the '#1 crossbow' this month.
Brand breakdown
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TenPoint Crossbow Technologies: 16 crossbows
(#1 is TenPoint Flatline 460)
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Barnett: 10 crossbows
(#1 is Barnett Whitetail Hunter II)
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CenterPoint: 9 crossbows
(#1 is CenterPoint Sniper 370)
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Excalibur: 7 crossbows
(#1 is Excalibur Micro Suppressor)
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Ravin: 6 crossbows
(#1 is Ravin R29X Sniper)
Price breakdown
At a glance - January Ranking
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Field & Stream
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lindaperhacs.com
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Deer & Deer Hunting
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huntinggiant.com
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Bow Hunting
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Crossbow Joe
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Target Crazy
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10k Reviews
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Outdoor Life
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web1.ursuline.org
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Ravin R29X Sniper
The Ravin R29X Sniper crossbow is highly praised by experts for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it a top choice for hunting and shooting activities.
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TenPoint Flatline 460
The TenPoint Flatline 460 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, noise level, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it an ideal choice for hunters in need of a fast, accurate, quiet, compact, and reliable crossbow.
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Barnett Whitetail Hunter II
The Barnett Whitetail Hunter II crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, making it a great choice for hunters of all skill levels, with its Trigger Tech trigger system, velocity range, compact size, and safety features.
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Barnett Hypertac 420
The Barnett Hypertac 420 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, safety features, and durability, making it an excellent choice for precision shooting and hunting.
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Barnett Jackal
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4
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TenPoint Invader 400
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Ravin R20
The Ravin R20 Crossbow is a highly praised and recommended choice for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts due to its accuracy, speed, compactness, safety features, and durability.
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15
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TenPoint Viper S400
The TenPoint Viper S400 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, low noise level, compact size, safety features, and durability, making it an ideal choice for hunters and target shooters.
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14
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Excalibur Micro Suppressor
The Excalibur Micro Suppressor crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, quietness, compact size, safety features, and durability, making it a versatile and reliable choice for hunting and other shooting activities.
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13
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TenPoint TX 440
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Barnett Hyper Raptor
The Barnett Hyper Raptor crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, low noise level, compact size, and safety features, making it a suitable choice for hunting and shooting activities up to 80 yards.
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CenterPoint Sniper 370
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Excalibur TwinStrike
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18
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Excalibur REVX
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TenPoint Vapor RS470
The TenPoint Vapor RS470 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, noise reduction capabilities, size and weight, safety features, and durability, making it an excellent choice for hunters and long-range shooters.
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Excalibur Matrix Grz 2
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6
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Tenpoint TRX 515
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Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock
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Bear X Intense
The Bear X Intense crossbow receives positive reviews for its accuracy, velocity, compact size, safety features, and durability, making it a top choice for hunters.
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Ravin R500
The Ravin R500 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, quiet operation, maneuverability, and durability, making it a versatile choice for hunting and target shooting within a range of 100 yards.
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Wicked Ridge RDX 400
The Wicked Ridge RDX 400 crossbow is highly praised for its accuracy, quietness, compact size, safety features, and durability, making it an excellent choice for hunters and shooters.
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CenterPoint CP400
The CenterPoint CP400 crossbow is highly regarded for its accuracy, speed, compact size, and safety features, making it a top choice for experts and hunters.
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We ranked Ravin R29X Sniper #1 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
- Out of those, 3 experts ranked Ravin R29X Sniper as #1.
Crossbow Joe
For the high rollers
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Helicoil Technology
Durable Vortex strike eagle scope
Improved stock design
Long lasting and durable
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Above average price tag
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Outdoor Life
Editor’s Choice
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Compact
Accurate
Easy to shoot off hand
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Short length of pull might be uncomfortable for tall shooters
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web1.ursuline.org
The Most Powerful Crossbow
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It’s compact and lightweight
Has a low draw height
Comes pre-assembled
Has incredible speeds
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Hefty price tag
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We ranked TenPoint Flatline 460 #2 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked TenPoint Flatline 460 as #1.
Field & Stream
Best Overall
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By far the fastest bow in the test
Compact yet balances well
Crisp Trigger
Best cocking/de-cocking system out there
Very good accuracy
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Expensive
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Outdoor Life
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Compact
Easy to shoot offhand, kneeling, or seated
Easy to cock and decock
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Forend is not ideal for shooting off a tripod or bag
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend crossbows.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of crossbows, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for January 2025 ranking
Field & Stream
lindaperhacs.com
Deer & Deer Hunting
huntinggiant.com
Bow Hunting
Crossbow Joe
Target Crazy
10k Reviews
Outdoor Life
web1.ursuline.org
We ranked Barnett Whitetail Hunter II #3 in January 2025 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
Best Budget Crossbow
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The package comes with essential accessories.
It offers value for money.
It is easy to assemble and use.
And it has a MIM trigger system.
There is a manufacturer’s warranty
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You have to shoot a bolt to remove it because of the ADF feature
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Target Crazy
Best Entry Level Crossbow
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Low price range
Powerful but easy to handle
Light weight
Anti-dry-fire protection
Picatinny rail
Beginner accessories
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Draw weight
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10k Reviews
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One of best rated crossbows
Powerful and faster
Perfect downrange accuracy
Best for professionals and beginners
Lightweight
Beautifully designed compound crossbow
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ADF system break down
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web1.ursuline.org
Best Budget Crossbow
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It comes ready to use
Lightweight for easy carrying
It has dry-firing protection
High arrow speed
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The scope is not easily adjustable
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We ranked Barnett Hypertac 420 #4 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
Crossbow Joe
Ultimate Hunting Experience
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Lightweight Construction
Above average FPS
Good amount of extra accessories
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Mixed reviews on the quality of the crank system
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We ranked Barnett Jackal #5 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Barnett Jackal as #1.
lindaperhacs.com
One Of The Best Beginner Crossbows
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It is suitable for beginners.
It is simple to use and maintain.
Affordable.
Sturdy and durable.
It takes a few minutes to assemble
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Not suitable for serious hunting activities
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web1.ursuline.org
Best Crossbow for Beginners
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It has a comfortable grip
Better safety
Powerful
Has high accuracy
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Lacks cocking aid
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We ranked TenPoint Invader 400 #6 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked TenPoint Invader 400 as #1.
Crossbow Joe
Best bang for the buck
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Lightweight design
Advanced cocking mechanism attachment option
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Noisey when shot due to lack of damping system
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Target Crazy
Best Overall
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Fast 400 fps
Powerful 140 fpke
ACUdraw 50 rope cocking system
Pro-View scope
Added accessories
Light weight
Versatile hunting bow
Durable semi-skeletal frame
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Nothing!
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We ranked Ravin R20 #7 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
The Most Compact Crossbow
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It comes with 6-arrows.
Sturdy and durable.
It is user-friendly.
It’s quiet and highly accurate
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The bowstring is weak
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10k Reviews
Best Crossbow for the money
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Compact yet powerful crossbow
Lightweight
The lowest draw weight in the crossbows fray
Top quality scope
Takes on a target from 100 yards
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More expensive under 3000 bucks
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web1.ursuline.org
The Most Compact Crossbow
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Lightweight design
Top-tier scores that improve accuracy at 40 yards
Built-in Versa-draw cocking mechanism
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The unlocking procedure is complicated
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We ranked TenPoint Viper S400 #8 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
A Lightweight & Highly Maneuverable Crossbow
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It comes with fantastic tech parts.
A simple decocking system.
It is excellent for seasoned hunters.
It increases accuracy by 48%.
The assembly takes a few minutes.
It provides value for money
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Some parts may be missing on delivery.
There is no left-handed model
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web1.ursuline.org
Best Crossbow for Deer Hunting
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Compact
Impressive 400 FPS speed
Very safe
Easy cocking and decoking
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Storage case not included
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We ranked Excalibur Micro Suppressor #9 in January 2025 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
The Most Silent Crossbow
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The accuracy level is impressive.
It is simple to assemble and use.
Value for money.
It is affordable.
It has all the necessary accessories
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Cocking it is tiresome.
It’s a bit heavy
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10k Reviews
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Powerful and fast
Best crossbow with compact design
Quiet and vibrations free
Easy to assemble
Best for hunting and target shooting
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Pricey
More draw weight
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web1.ursuline.org
The Most Silent Crossbow
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It has noise-dampening features
Ideal for narrow areas hunting
Safety features to prevent unintended shots
Comfortable finger grip and superior control
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280 pounds draw weight
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We ranked TenPoint TX 440 #10 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
We ranked Barnett Hyper Raptor #11 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
Field & Stream
Best Budget
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Second most accurate bow in the test
Second fastest bow in the test
Second least-expensive bow in the test
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Hardest to cock
Fit and finish not equal to top crossbows
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We ranked CenterPoint Sniper 370 #12 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
Great for Entry Level
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It offers value for money spent.
A sturdy and durable crossbow.
Easy to assemble and adjust various features.
It is accurate.
It is suitable for beginners.
Performs better than some high-end hunting crossbows
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Instructions in the manual are confusing.
The bolts are low quality
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web1.ursuline.org
Best Compound Crossbow for Entry Level
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Ideal for quiet firing
Lightweight and easy to use
It has an anti-firing safety mechanism
It is robust and ideal for a beginner
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Poor quality arrows
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We ranked Excalibur TwinStrike #13 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
web1.ursuline.org
Best Crossbow For Hunting
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Fantastic price for the value
Lightweight and balanced
Perfect starter crossbow
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It might be loud due to a lack of suppression
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We ranked Excalibur REVX #14 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
Outdoor Life
Best Recurve
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Easy to cock and load
Accurate
Easy to change string
Fun to shoot
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Not as much momentum or speed as compound competitors
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We ranked TenPoint Vapor RS470 #15 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
The Safest Crossbow
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It has the best accessories for hunting.
It offers incomparable speed.
The accuracy level is incredible.
It is light and has an ergonomic design.
Quiet cocking and decocking
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Not suitable for beginners.
There are no assembly instructions.
It is expensive
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web1.ursuline.org
The Safest & Fastest Crossbow
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It has a very high speed
Lightweight
Impressive safety features
It is ready to use package
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It is expensive
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We ranked Excalibur Matrix Grz 2 #16 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
One of the Best Recurve Crossbows
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It is lightweight and all-weather resistant.
There is a camouflage color.
Bolts can hit targets at 30ft dead on.
It is simple to unload arrows
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Assembly instructions are horrible
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web1.ursuline.org
Best Recurve Crossbow
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Lightweight
It is powerful
Easy to maintain and assemble
It comes with a variety of accessories
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It has a plastic bow
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We ranked Tenpoint TRX 515 #17 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
Outdoor Life
Fastest
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Fastest crossbow in the world
Safety is easy to actuate with firing hand
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Very expensive
Trigger is heavy
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We ranked Wicked Ridge Raider 400 De-Cock #18 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
Field & Stream
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Good accuracy
Good power
Extremely lightweight
Excellent value
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So-so trigger
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Outdoor Life
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Light
Very adjustable length of pull
Easy to cock and de-cock with a rope cocker
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Heavy trigger
A lot of post-shot vibration
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We ranked Bear X Intense #19 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
A Durable and Fast Crossbow
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It has a military and tactical design.
Affordable.
Durable and sturdy.
It has camouflage colors
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The cocking rope is weak
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web1.ursuline.org
A Durable and Fast Crossbow
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It’s compact
Delivers powerful strokes
It comes with an anti-dry fire mechanism
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Cocking rope isn’t strong enough
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We ranked Ravin R500 #20 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
Outdoor Life
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Fast and accurate
Narrow profile
Easy to use
Good trigger
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Difficult to clip bolts onto the string
Quiver and crank are poor quality for the price
Expensive
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We ranked Wicked Ridge RDX 400 #21 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
Best Reverse Draw Crossbow
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It is lightweight, weighing 7.6 pounds.
It comes with a multi-line focus scope.
The crossbow is sturdy and durable.
It shoots fast and precisely
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The Omni Nock breaks easily and damages the bowstring
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web1.ursuline.org
Best Reverse Draw Crossbow
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Lightweight
It is powerful
Easy to maintain and assemble
It comes with a variety of accessories
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It has a plastic bow
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We ranked CenterPoint CP400 #22 in January 2025 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best crossbows” rankings.
lindaperhacs.com
An Affordable Top Tier Crossbow
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High speed and accuracy.
The bow is sturdy and durable.
It has a beautiful design.
The product is preassembled
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A low-quality crank cocking device
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web1.ursuline.org
The Affordable Top Tier Crossbow
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Features custom-designed risers
The crossbow has a five-year limited warranty
Ships with three 20-inch carbon arrows, rope cocker, and a 3×32 mm illuminated scope
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Lacks a cock cranking device
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