“Tag: Crossbows”

Are crossbows really that much easier to handle than a compound bow? Jeff Johnston takes a closer look at the debate.

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.

As crossbow popularity advances like tumbleweed in the wind, so too does crossbow technology. Here is the author’s top picks for 2016.

Rarely do we discover a tool that feels completely natural in-hand without modifications, but upon testing the Axe AX405 crossbow, that’s exactly how it performed. Here’s the 411 on the 405.

Barnett has updated its Explorer series of hunting crossbows with three lightweight, powerful options, each constructed with foot stirrups mounted onto diecast magnesium risers and with machined, drop-in flight tracks.

A reverse-draw crossbow from TenPoint, firing at up to 505 fps with a 400-grain arrow.

Made in Wisconsin, this Ravin crossbow is compact with a futuristic look. The limbs are small but mighty and are just 6 inches wide when cocked. The uncocked limbs are still only 10.5-inches axle-to-axle.

Wicked Ridge Crossbows has introduced its new Invader X4 for 2018, which has been designed 1.25 inches shorter, a half-pound lighter, 4 inches narrower and 30 fps faster than its predecessor.

This AR-15 accessory-called the "Tactical Assault Crossbow 15"-will morph your standard AR into a viable crossbow for hunting big game.