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.
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.
It’s never too late to become a bowhunter, and getting started is easier than you think. Here’s how to go about the process, including bow selection and fit, broadhead selection, practice drills and crucial hunting techniques.
Based on the superior qualities of the Hoyt REDWRX Carbon RX-1 as a hunting bow—mainly its quietness and shootability—you’ll be ready to jump on the carbon-riser bandwagon and proclaim it a better mousetrap.
Archery season is just around the corner in many states (if it hasn't opened already), but it's never too late to update your equipment. Here are this year's best new compound bows for hunters looking to make a last-minute upgrade.