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At just 7 inches wide when cocked, the new Nitro XRT shoots 370-grain arrows at an impressive 470 fps and delivers 25 percent flatter arrow trajectory, generating impressive downrange accuracy and knock-down power.

Made for hunting and maneuverability at just 7.4 pounds, 30.7 inches long and 7 inches wide when cocked, the new Nitro XRT shoots 370-grain arrows at a speedy 470 fps and delivers 25 percent flatter arrow trajectory, generating impressive downrange accuracy and power.

Here's a detailed look at the most powerful crossbows on the market this year, including notable features and the pros and cons of each.

TenPoint announces its new Vengent S440, which the company claims is the fastest, narrowest crossbow ever released. It delivers speeds up to 440 fps, and features a new ACUslide cocking and de-cocking system.

Powered by a reverse-draw design that utilizes the full 17 inches of power stroke, the Vapor RS470 generates supercharged speeds up to 470 fps and is equipped with the TenPoint’s new revolutionary ACUslide silent cocking and safe de-cocking system.

TenPoint's new Vapor RS470 crossbow measures just 6.5 inches wide, weighs 8 pounds fully assembled and generates speeds up to 470 fps.

The Viper S400 is among the best crossbows we’ve ever tested in terms of value, features and performance. It’s safe, easy to draw and de-cock, quiet, compact, plenty powerful and ridiculously accurate.

Get a closer look at the some of the most noteworthy bows and archery gear introduced this year.

From a hunting efficiency standpoint—power, noise, accuracy and user-friendliness—the new Havoc RS440 Xero is the deadliest string-powered crossbow system ever conceived.