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

The R18, a takedown-style crossbow from Ravin, uses a VertiCoil Cam system to compact a full-power crossbow into a fractional-sized package.

The days until Christmas are ticking down, and the frenzy of the holiday shopping season is upon us. No need to panic; we've assembled a handful of gift recommendations for every outdoorsman on your list to fit just about any budget.

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.

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.

Ravin Crossbows has introduced its new R26 crossbow, the company’s most compact, lightweight crossbow to date. Weighing in at 6.5 pounds, the R26 is sending arrows off the rail at speeds of 400 fps from a 9.5-inch powerstroke, and has a mere 5.75-inch axle-to-axle width when fully drawn.

Ravin Crossbows introduces its new R26, the most compact and lightweight crossbow the company has ever created. Weighing in at just 6.5 pounds, the R26 is sending arrows off the rail at speeds of 400 fps.

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.

With a 190-pound draw weight and a 13-inch powerstroke that launches a 400-grain arrow at 390 fps with 135 ft.-lbs. of kinetic energy, the Ravin R9 is one of the fastest and most powerful crossbows on the market. With an axle-to-axle width of just 6 inches when cocked, it's also one of the most compact.