The number of new crossbows hitting the market for 2016 will blow your mind. It’s honestly hard to believe the amount of new entries into this category. These are exciting days for the crossbow shooter and hunter. Here’s a look at some of the top crossbows for 2016.
Barnett Ghost 415 Revenant
The new Barnett Ghost 415 Revenant is a flagship crossbow from a company that’s been building and improving on crossbows with the needs of serious hunters in mind for 50 years. It’s a top-quality bow with custom composite laminated limbs capable of shooting a bolt 415 feet per second and delivering 153 foot-pounds of kinetic energy downrange.
That hard-hitting power comes out of a bow that is compact — 20 inches axle to axle — and even lighter, at 7 pounds, than previous versions of the Ghost line despite generating more power. Barnett’s goal is to give serious, experienced hunters a flatter-shooting crossbow that hits the target harder.
Features:
- CNC Machined 7/8” Picatinny Rail
- Bristle Retainer (patent pending)
- Custom Composite Laminated Limbs
- Carbonlite Riser
- Finger Reminders and Pass-Through Foregrip
- Lightweight Composite Stock
- Crosswire® String and Cable System
- Adjustable Butt Pad
- 20” Axle to Axle
Contact: www.barnettcrossbows.com
BEAR ARCHERY FISIX FFL
Two years in the making, Bear’s new line of crossbows have been engineered from the ground up to deliver the ultimate crossbow shooting experience: Amazing balance, fast, fully adjustable, and deadly accuracy. With a draw weight of 135 pounds, an axel-to-axel length (cocked) of just over 11 inches and a power stroke of 17.5 inches, the Fisix delivers an arrow speed of 375fps utilizing a Forward Facing Limb (FFL) design this bow is like nothing you’ve ever seen.
CONTACT: Bear Archery at (800) 694-9494 or www.beararchery.com
BROWNING ONESIXONE
The OneSixOne from Browning is the culmination of years of design and development. Their new ZeroSeven series is the collection of four new patented innovations. The Picatinny flight tracks, on both the left and the right, make this bow ambidextrous and enables you to customize rests, flashlights, laser lights and slights. The OneSixOne also has a unique built-in crank cocking device that can be concealed by a spring-loaded compartment in the cheek piece. With a draw weight of 135lbs, power stroke of 14.625 inches the OneSixOne delivers an arrow speed of 350fps.
CONTACT: Browning at (844) 283-7250 or www.browningcrossbows.com
CARBON EXPRESS X-FORCE ADVANTEX
The new X-Force Advantex features a narrower front end for increased maneuverability, a split limb design for improved performance, open stock design, precision trigger mechanism for an amazingly crisp trigger pull, adjustable foregrip as well as single-point or traditional sling mounts. The X-Force Advantex weighs in at just 6.9 pounds, has a draw weight of 165 pounds and shoots arrows at 320fps. Carbon Express offers the bow as a ready-to-hunt package which includes: a 4 x 32 scope, three PileDriver 20-inch arrows with field points, quiver and rail lube.
MSRP: $399.99
CONTACT: Carbon Express at (800) 241-4833 or www.carbonexpresscrossbows.com
DARTON TOXIN 180
Darton is introducing its all-new TOXIN line of crossbows for 2016, each featuring a compact bullpup tactical stock, an off-hand guard, a trackless aluminum barrel design, patented barrel dampener and suppressor as well as a dry fire prevention system. The TOXIN 180 features a 185-pound draw weight and an 18-inch power stroke that shoots 400-grain arrows at 400fps, while the TOXIN 150 has a 180-pound draw weight and a 15-inch power stroke that will shoot 380fps. The TOXIN 135 is the smallest in the lineup. With a 180-pound draw weight and a power stroke of just 13.5 inches it is rated at 350fps. All of the TOXIN bows include a fully machined arrow track, Teflon coated barrel, Weaver-style scope mount and integrated LimbSaver noise and vibration dampening system.
MSRP: $1,050 (TOXIN 180), $999 (TOXIN 150) and $895 (TOXIN 135)
CONTACT: Darton Archery at (989) 728-9511 or www.dartonarchery.com
EXCALIBUR SAPPHIRE
Specifically engineered for the small-framed shooter, the new Matrix Sapphire is lightweight, compact and maneuverable in any situation. Designed for comfort, the Sapphire has a narrow Profile and short stock. Weighing in at a petite 5.5lbs., this 200-pound draw weight bow produces an arrow speed of 305fps. Available accessories include: Dead-Zone Scope, Four Diablo Arrows w/ 150 gr. Fieldpoints, Four arrow quiver and rope cocking aid.
MSRP: unknown
CONTACT: Excalibur at (519) 743-6890 or www.excaliburcrossbow.com
HORTON STORM RDX and LEGEND ULTRA LITE
The 370fps, 165-pound, reverse-draw Storm RDX features a lightweight, highly adjustable platform which allows for a customized position and length of pull. The three piece ABX butt stock and barrel receiver adjusts to seven positions, while the butt plate adjusts to three positions. The Storm’s barrel is slotted to reduce weight and the measures 10 inches axle-to-axle when cocked. It is also equipped with a 2.5-inch bullpup version of Horton’s patented, 3.5lb. T2 trigger. The Legend Ultra Lite offers comparable features with a 175-limb assembly which produces a 330fps arrow speed.
MSRP: $1049 (Storm w/Dedd Sled 50), $1,249 (Storm w/ACUdraw), $749 (Legend w/Dedd Sled 50) and $949 (Legend w/ACUdraw)
CONTACT: Horton Crossbow Innovations (800) 548-6837 or www.hortonscrossbows.com
MISSION ARCHERY MXB-SNIPER LITE
Designed for superb balance and accuracy, the MXB-SNIPER LITE weighs less than six pounds and is incredibly easy to cock. The MXB-SNIPER LITE features the Smart Guide Cable Slide (patent pending) which alleviates downward pressure on the cable, as well as Mission’s new SyncCams. The result is less torque within the cam system, enhanced durability and accuracy, an ultra-smooth draw cycle for incredibly easy cocking, and precision cam synchronization that self-centers at full draw for consistent shot placement. The bow also features the first ever silent-drawing mechanical cocking device on the market—the Removable Silent Draw System. The MXB-SNIPER LITE measures 20.5-inches wide, has a 150-pound draw weight, 14-inch power stroke and fires arrows up to 310fps.
MSRP: $599
CONTACT: Mission Archery at (608) 269-2728 or www.missionarchery.com
PARKER AMBUSHER
The lightweight and compact Ambusher features a split-limb design, ballistic polymer barrel, machined aluminum riser, RED HOT synthetic string and cables. Having an adjustable draw weight from 135-160 and a power stroke of just over 11 inches, the Ambusher has an arrow speed of 315fps. It comes with a premium optic, string suppressors, quick-detach quiver and four arrows with fieldpoints.
MSRP: $499.95
CONTACT: Parker Bows at (540) 337-5426
SA SPORTS EMPIRE AGRESSOR 390
The Empire Agressor 390 has a tactical look and feel due largely in part to the integrated, full-barrel Picatinny rail, adjustable Picatinny mount foregrip, ergonomical tactical drop front grip, adjustable AR-style rear stock, and side-mounted Claw Lever Latch quick detach quiver with Picatinny mount. The CNC machined cams offer a 65% letoff and the trigger assembly breaks at 3.5 pounds. The package includes a 4 x 32 illuminated, multi-range scope a rope cocking device, the side-mount, quick detach quiver and three 20-inch carbon arrows as well as hex keys.
MSRP: $599
CONTACT: SA Sports at (610) 841-2929 or www.sa-sports.com
SCORPYD VENTILATOR EXTREME
The Ventilator Extreme has to have gotten its name from the extremely FAST 440fps arrow speed. Its solid Barnsdale limbs, 175-pound draw weight and 18.5-inch power stroke work to produce an amazing 173 foot pounds of kinetic energy from a crisp 1.95lb trigger. All of this power is built into a compact reverse-draw system which is paired with a folding stock—making the Ventilator Extreme an extremely maneuverable weapon in tight situations. The bow weighs 8.1 pounds and measures 35.5 inches in length and is 13 inches wide between axles when cocked. The base kit includes: string stops. sling studs, scope rail and cocking aid. The Scope Plus kit adds your choice of Hawke scope, quiver sling, Bowjax limb dampeners and six Gold Tip arrows.
MSRP: $1,529.95 (Base Kit) or $1,829.95 (Scope Plus Kit)
CONTACT: Scorpyd at (319) 331-4700 or www.scorpyd.com
TENPOINT CARBON NITRO RDX
The Carbon Nitro RDX’s wrapped carbon fiber barrel and unique polymer stock combine to reduce weight, while the Zytel Limb Suspension System isolates the limbs from direct contact with the riser for reduced noise and vibration shot noise and vibration. The Nitro’s 165 lb. draw shoots 385 fps and weighs in at 7.8 pounds. The Nitro RDX is sold only as a package, which includes your choice of cocking device, illuminated RangeMaster Pro scope, quiver, six Pro Elite carbon arrows, and string stop system. Also worth mentioning is the new Dedd Sled 50 cocking aid, which is made from PolyOne OnForce long glass fiber nylon. The new design reduces the force required to cock a crossbow by half.
MSRP: $1,599 (w/DeddSled 50) or $1,799 (w/ACUdraw)
CONTACT: TenPoint at (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com
TENPOINT TURBO GT
Combine TenPoint’s time-tested and field-proven technologies with a new, shorter, Fusion S stock and barrel design and you have the new Turbo GT—a solid bow that delivers an arrow speed of 350fps. The Turbo GT features a 19.5-inch synthetic barrel, a 175-pound XLT bow assembly, measures 13.5 inches wide (cocked), is 35 inches long and weighs 6.5 pounds. The Turbo GT comes as a complete package that includes a TenPoint 3x Pro-View 2 Scope, your choice of cocking aid, three Pro Elite carbon arrows and quiver.
MSRP: $799 (w/ rope cocker), $899 (w/ACUdraw 50) and $999 (w/ ACUdraw)
CONTACT: TenPoint at (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com
WICKED RIDGE WARRIOR G3
The new Warrior G3 from Wicked Ridge focuses on weight reduction and safety. Equipped with 12.3-inch limbs, this 155 lb. draw weight design produces 320fps arrow speed from a bow that measures 19-inches wide between the axles when cocked and weighs in at 6.6 pounds (bare bow weight). The bow also features long, glass-reinforced nylon safety wings to ensure thumb and fingers are kept safety out of harm’s way. The Warrior G3 can be purchased as a complete package that includes a TenPoint 3x Multi-Line scope, quiver and three Wicked Ridge aluminum arrows.
MSRP: $449
CONTACT: Wicked Ridge at (800) 548-6837 or www.wickedridgecrossbows.com
