“tenpoint crossbow”

Crossbow bolts are lighter and shorter than arrows used in vertical bows, plus they receive a more abrupt delivery of force and fly at higher speeds. All these factors affect arrow behavior in flight, especially with broadheads. Many companies now offer heads tuned for use with crossbows to optimize performance—both in the air and in game.

Looking for a new crossbow or to upgrade? Here are seven standouts for 2017.

Looking to buy crossbow bolts? Here’s what you need to know to make an informed purchase.

The new Shadow NXT is as narrow as any crossbow on the market and has all the qualities that make it a TenPoint, yet is competitively priced.

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.

You don’t need to dish out thousands of dollars to buy a great crossbow. There are many in the $500 range that are great, and several in the $750 range that are superb.

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

In Alberta, hunters like to hold out for big bears. It’s another thing entirely to hold out for a color-phase bear when coal-black, record-book bruins climb into your lap.