The SA Sports Ambush Crossbow is an entry level priced, recurve crossbow bow with a price ranging from $210.00 to $299.99. The affordability of the model makes it suitable for the beginning archer. An investment in the SA Sports Ambush gives the archer enough power for target practice and hunting deer and elk, but it does not have enough power for moose or bear hunting; this lack of power is why the bow proves more appealing to the neophyte archer. An upper end, more powerful and more expensive bow might appeal more to the avid archery enthusiast.

Design

The SA Sports Ambush features a string that measures 38 inches. From the tip of one limb to the tip of the other, the bow measures a full 28.5 inches in width. If measuring the bow length in the absence of the foot stirrup, the bow measures 35 inches. Since the limbs are compression fiberglass, the bow weighs all of 6.25 pounds. Equipped with a 150-pound draw, this bow delivers an arrow at the speed of 285 feet per second.

Features

The SA Sports Ambush comes equipped with the hex keys and assembly tools one needs to put the parts together quickly. The crossbow comes with a complete package containing a weaver-style scope mount that is adjustable an ambidextrous auto safety feature. To spot prey or a target at a distance, the archer can rely on a powerful scope that comes with the SA Sports Ambush: A 4X32 Multi-Reticle Scope. The rear of the stock is light and made of synthetic materials. The device is compatible with a cocking device, but you have to buy it separately from the crossbow. This bow also features a string system with integrated cable and camo accents.

The archer investing in the SA Sports Ambush is getting a bow that is light, accurate, and easy to transport: The device weighs all of 6.25 pounds. The stirrup on the SA Sports Ambush is large allowing for ease of use. The manufacturer has fitted the bow with aluminum wheels, a vented aluminum barrel, and an automatic safety that works for left or right-hand oriented archers.

Assembly

The owner’s manual sold with the device makes it easy to put the crossbow together once you pull it out of the box. If the owner’s manual is not quite enough information, you can access a tutorial made available on YouTube as well. It takes about 15 minutes to complete the bow’s assembly.

Speed & Accuracy

This arrow definitely does not serve up top speeds since it delivers an arrow at 285 feet per second if the archer is using 375-grain arrows. As the arrow flies, it puts about 68-foot pounds of kinetic energy into the arrow. This gives the archer plenty of power behind the arrow so it can pierce into a target, but not through it. After sighting in the bow’s scope, the SA Sports Ambush will let the archer strike a target’s bulls eye from about 40 yards with incredible consistency: it is easy to maintain a ¾ inch grouping. Moving out to 60 yards, an archer can easily maintain an inch wide grouping.

The SA Sports Ambush is a great bow if you are deer hunting, but it really does not offer up the amount of power you would need for hunting bigger game. Nevertheless, you will find this bow is light, easy to transport to and from your favorite hunting spot, and is the perfect bow for hunting down that coveted buck, big doe, or wild turkey. Cocking this bow is easy for the archer without the use of an accessory, but the bow does come with a rope cocking device if the archer prefers to use one: Doing so will help enhance the archer’s accuracy, since the device ensures an evenly pulled back string every time the archer draw’s back the string.

Conclusion

If looking for a bow with a spectacular affordability factor, the SA Sports Ambush is the bow of preference. The avid archer and big game hunters may find this bow doesn’t offer quite enough power, but the neophyte archer will find the Sports Ambush an option that’s saves on the wallet while delivering ample power for small game hunting and target practice. The package that comes with the bow promises the archer plenty of accessories to get the best use out of the SA Sports Ambush crossbow: The bow, once enduring a brief 15 minute assembly period and some sighting in of the multi-reticle scope, is ready to use immediately.

The SA Sports Crusader Crossbow delivers an arrow at blistering speeds, and gives the archer ample power for hunting both big and small game alike:
This makes the SA Sports Crusader a promising bow for the avid archer, whether out in the woods hunting live prey or out on the range enjoying some target practice. The SA Sports Crusader will even appeal to those archers who participate in competitions, and if the individual is new to archery, the Crusader is a great bow to train with as well. This bow is heavy duty, and its lightweight design makes it a bow easy to transport to one’s tree stand or favorite on-the-ground hunt destination.

Design

The design of the Crusader is sharp: The Next Camo™ limbs, camo stock, and copper rail make it easy for the hunter to blend into the natural environment. The limbs are made out of compression fiberglass, and the Crusader features a durable machined aluminum riser. The rear stock hosts a skeletal design. The combination of fiberglass limbs and the skeletal-designed stock ensures the SA Sports Crusader is a lightweight bow weighing all of 6 pounds, 8 ounces. A larger foot stirrup ensures greater ease of bow draw back.

This model comes complete with the hex keys and tools needed for complete assembly. The Crusader has a 225-pound draw weight and a 13.5” power stroke. Without the foot stirrup in place, the bow measures 35 inches in length. The Axle-to-Axle width (cocked width) of this bow is 28.3 inches. The Crusader comes fitted with an ambidextrous auto safety feature, and the bow is ideal for left or right-handed dominant users.

Features

In addition to the durable bow, the Crusader comes with anti-dry-firing features to protect the user from accidental injury or from firing the bow without an arrow. The anti-firing feature also helps in preventing the damage of the bow. The Crusader comes with a rope cocking device, which lends to the ease of drawing back the bowstring. To make transport the of bow comfortable for the archer, the Crusader comes complete with a padded shoulder sling. Also in the package that comes with the SA Sports Crusader is a 4X32 Multi-Yardage, Multi-Reticle Scope for sighting in one’s target or prey. The bow also hosts a weaver-style scope mount.

Assembly

The bow comes with everything necessary to put it together. It takes 15 to 30 minutes to assemble the model. What’s nice about the Crusader is that it is already strung when you get it. The archer can connect the body to the riser, followed by connecting the foot stirrup and quiver mount. The quiver bracket is the next piece to install, and once completed, the quiver is connected to the installed bracket. Once the bow is together, the scope is connected and the archer must sight it in for accuracy.

Power & Speed

The archer gets four 20-inch long, 100 grain carbon arrows with field tips. A quick detach quiver offers up enough capacity for the four included arrows. The bow features a superior trigger mechanism, and once pulled, it can set off an arrow that flies at 330 feet per second. The bow is easy to hold thanks to its ergonomic design and thumbhole style grip.

If you are looking to hunt big game like bear, buffalo, and moose, the SA Sports Crusader is definitely a bow worthy of your consideration. The price of the bow puts the Sports Crusader in the mid-level range, since it ranges in cost from 385.00 and $499.00. The archer will ultimately find the bow and its package offer up a great value. The bow, as noted previously, is superior for hunting and it can be used for target practice, but some users of the bow find the Crusader so powerful that it can put an arrow through a target. There is so much power coming from an arrow delivered from the Crusader it can pass into solid wood at a depth of about three inches. The Crusader is a bit on the noisy side due to vibration, but the addition of dampeners, silencers and string suppressors will help in minimizing the sound the bow produces when in use.

Conclusion

The SA Sports Crusader Crossbow is an attractive option for the archer in need of a powerful hunting recurve compound bow. The package that comes with this bow is exceptional, giving the hunter everything needed for the bow’s best use. The crossbow is a bit wide, but its light design still makes it easy to transport. This bow, while usable for target practice, might better serve an archer who is more interested in hunting endeavors; the power of the bow may seem excessive to some archers who seek out less powerful bows for target shooting. Finally, the mid-level price also makes the Crusader a particularly attractive option.

The SA Sports Empire Terminator Crossbow has an exceptional price tag, making it perfect for the brand new archer looking to get familiar with the sport. The bow costs between $160.00 and $199.00. If the archer is seeking a crossbow purchase with a great affordability factor, the Empire Terminator fits the bill. This bow is ideal for small game, deer hunting, elk hunting, and target practice, but it doesn’t have quite enough power for big game like bear and moose.

Design

The Empire Terminator delivers an arrow at a speed of 260 feet per second. The bow has a draw weight of 175 pounds. If you are seeking an ultra light weight bow, the terminator only weighs all of 4.5 pounds, and it is therefore roughly 2 to 2.5 pounds lighter than the average crossbow. No doubt, the weight makes the power suitable for transport to any destination. The power stroke of the SA Sports Empire Terminator is 11-inches and the axle-to-axle measurement is 26 inches. The length of the bow is 35 inches. When you buy the Empire Terminator, you get a bow that is already prestrung. The bow has a full barrel Picatinny rail, a rear stock that is adjustable, and the design allows for a good degree of shooting power. The bow serves up a decent performance, and its camo-colored exterior along with its black-colored Picatinny rail ensure ease of environment immersion when hunting prey. The bow is sold with a rope cocking device, a 4X32 Multi-range scope, and a total of two 16” aluminum arrows.

Features

The Empire Terminator comes with a trigger assembly and Precision Scope Mount. It hosts a Gull Wing™ recurve design and brass string roller seats. The bow comes with an ambidextrous auto safety feature, and it is ideal for left or right-hand dominant individuals. The bow comes complete with a quick detach quiver as well.

Assembly

As mentioned earlier, the bow is prestrung so the archer doesn’t have to struggle with the effort of trying to string the bow. The bow takes about 20 minutes to put together, including all accessories and parts. The archer has to connect the rear stock and the bow assembly must be mounted to the stock. Once the latter step is completed, the archer has to install the crossbow’s foot stirrup and mount the quiver and scope. The hex keys needed for complete assembly are included with the bow’s package.

Power & Accuracy

An investment in the SA Sports Terminator gives the archer a bow that offers up a good deal of power if the archer wants a bow for small game or target practice. The bow offers up an arrow at 260 fps and 60 foot pounds of kinetic energy. Despite its low level of power, which might make it a less attractive option for the big game hunter, the bow does deliver in terms of great performance and overall accuracy. Once the included sight is sighted in, it is possible to maintain 1/2-inch groups at a distance of 40 yards from one’s target. Moving out 50 to 60 yards distance from one’s selected target, it is possible to maintain one-inch groupings. When using the bow for target practice, it will send an arrow out to plunge into a target deep enough to stick, but not deep enough to travel through the selected target. If the archer relies on arrows featuring 425-grain, the arrow will fly at about 250 feet per second; the arrow will maintain the 60-foot-pounds of energy at point blank range. At about 30 yards, you will have about 55-foot pounds of kinetic energy backing the shot. Ultimately, the bow is ideal for hunting boar, black bears, elk, and deer, but it is not good for hunting Cape buffalo or bigger bears like the Grizzly.

Conclusion

An investment in the SA Sports Empire Terminator Crossbow is a wise decision for the neophyte archer seeking a dependable, light, easy to use bow. It is an equally wise buy for the archer seeking a bow for target practice or for hunting small game. The bow has an easy draw back when an archer uses the included rope cocking device. They include scope makes picking up the visual of a prey at a distance is simple: The archer can get a clear and crisp sighting of the selected target, even at a distance of 50 or 60 yards out. Ultimately, the Empire Terminator is reliable, powerful, accurate, and amazingly affordable.

The Velocity Lionheart Compound Crossbow with a realtree camo exterior is a sporty looking crossbow with a reasonable entry-level price tag. The bow has a price range of $254.00 and $370.00. This model is perfect for the archer on the hunt for a crossbow capable of high speeds, the veteran archer, and the new hunter looking for a bow that offers up great control, accuracy, and safety. The crossbow is ready to shoot once you follow the brief steps to assemble it. The Velocity Lionheart Compound Crossbow is perfect for hunting bear, elk, deer, small game, and it’s also for target practice and archery competitions.

The Package

When you invest in the Velocity Lionheart Compound Crossbow package, you get the equipment you need to go about making the bow ideal for any archery situation. The bow comes with four carbon arrows, a sling, a rope-cocking device, and a quiver with a six-arrow capacity. The red dot scope makes seeing prey or a target easier, and the owner’s manual makes for an easy mastering of the bow’s features. Whether you use the manual to assemble the bow or you use the manufacturer’s videos on the web, you’ll find the assembly of the Velocity Lionheart a breeze. The full assembly, if done correctly, takes less than 12 minutes. Once the cable slide is installed, the stock gets attached to the bow limbs, and the footstep is installed after the latter attachment. Once you have to bow together you can mount to scope, quiver, and you can then attach the sling.

Design and Power

The red dot scope that comes with the bow is an attractive accessory that’s easy enough to sight in within four shots. At point blank range, this bow delivers 310 feet per second along with 85-foot pounds of kinetic energy. The bow’s lightweight design makes it weigh all of 7.5 pounds. It is easy to tote to your tree stand or ground site without exhausting yourself before the hunt. This means you can hunt and still have enough energy to retrieve your kill! This bow will give you enough power to take down an elk with impressive ease at 45 yards.

The bow is crafted with a 175-pound draw weight so you will want to use the included rope-cocking device when drawing the bow. If you don’t like the rope-cocking device you can always opt for the universal crank device instead. You will find a crank cocking device will readily connect to the butt stock of the Velocity Lionheart. Drawing back the bow will prove the draw is not only consistent, but smooth, and this bow, with its ambidextrous safety feature along with the dry fire inhibitor ensures greater safety, and a lower chance of bow damage or unintentional self-injury.

This bow is crafted with quad limbs made of fiberglass material. The riser is CNC machined. The stock’s finish is flawlessly applied. You may want to invest in some sound and vibration dampeners however, as the bow is a bit noisy just before the firing, during the firing, and once the arrow is released. Bear in mind, even with noise dampening accessories installed, the Velocity Lionheart will still produce some degree of noise. This makes the bow a better option for the skilled hunter instead of the neophyte. The trigger release mechanism is at a crisp 4 pounds. The bow comes with a full five-year warranty.

While not a top of the line upper market bow, the Velocity Lionheart Compound Crossbow makes a solid addition to anyone’s bow collection. For a new hunter learning how to shoot a bow, an investment in field points will be necessary as the bow does not come sold with practice points. This bow delivers for the adept hunter with coveted power while still giving the neophyte hunter plenty of punch.

Conclusion

In terms of price the Velocity Lionheart Compound Crossbow will certainly appeal to the new archer and that’s a great buy if the bow is to be used on the target range. If the Velocity Lionheart will be used for the hunt, it is better off in the hands of a skilled hunter who can get a shot in with one shot only. The bow is noisy is likely to alert the live prey to the presence of a hunter. A skilled hunter is more likely to be able to make a fast, ethical kill with the Velocity Lionheart Compound Crossbow. All in all, the Lionheart is a spirited model worth every penny spent.

The Barnett Wildcat C6 is a reasonably priced crossbow with a starting price between $349.00 and $399.00. Compared to some of the upper-end bows by the same manufacturer, this bow has considerable value, especially to the neophyte archer looking for a solid bow for buying consideration without going overboard in terms of an initial investment. The Barnett Wildcat C6 comes with a decent enough packages that it will be perfect for target shooting or the hunt. It features a composite stock that is light so it makes the bow highly portable. The bow measures from axle to axle 26.25 inches. The bow is also equipped with a riser crafted out of magnesium, so the piece remains durable.

Features

An initial investment in the Barnett Wildcat C6 gets the archer three Headhunter arrows measuring 20 inches each, a lightweight quiver with a three-hour capacity, and a red dot premium sight for easy spotting of a selected target. The Barnett Wildcat C6 can shoot an arrow at a speed of 320 feet per second. It has a 140-pound draw weight and a 13.5-inch power stroke. The entire bow weighs all of seven pounds so it is definitely light enough for the hunt. The bow measures a full 35.75 inches by 21 inches.

In addition to the light composite stock and magnesium rise, the bow has a pass-through fore grip and finger reminders. The latter features ensure an easy grip and a repetitious holding pattern every time the bow is used. Barnett identifies the Wildcat C6 as company tradition citing it as one of its best selling compound bows across all time. The unit is available in black and white or camo. Sometimes you can get the unit with a 4X32 Scope instead of the red dot scope. The bow’s design is reminiscent of the classic wood style of the original Barnett Wildcat sold more than a generation ago. Other than that, the valued pricing is really the only similarity the modern bow has when compared to its predecessor with the same name.

Design

The Wildcat C6 is a boon in terms of its inexpensive price tag, excellent trigger mechanism, and its quiet operation. If the bow hunter is seeking a no frills simple bow, the Wildcat C6 is affordable and a good value for the price overall. The bow is powerful enough for hunting small game, elk, deer, bears, and moose. It is also a good option for target shooting.

The bow itself is quite easy to put together. When in use, the bow can easily handle 400-grain arrows and fire them off at with about 91 foot-pounds of kinetic energy. Even if you are firing at something from 80 yards distance, you will only lose just fewer than 10 percent of the kinetic energy this bow has to offer and you will be firing an arrow about 85-foot pounds of energy.

Accuracy and Safety

This bow has a no-frills, straightforward style, but it does not compromise on functionality at all. You will find your eye easily aligns with the bow’s scope because of the improved design of the cheek piece and thumbhole. The bow has flare guards on each side: This gives your fingers extra clearance and the bow a greater degree of security. The fore grip, finger reminders, and bow shape make for a super easy grip of the bow. With hands going in the precise position every time, it guarantees greater accuracy in terms of the archer’s shot.

The trigger mechanism on the bow is easy and has little to travel before it releases cleanly at 3.5 pounds. The archer will find this bow easy to handle, sporty, and impressively accurate. The bow is great when on the range or in the field. With the lightweight body, you can carry the bow around with ease while conserving all of your energy for the hunt and prey retrieval. While the axle-to-axle size is not excessively small nor too large, the bow is still incredibly portable. With a scope featuring several reticles the accuracy of your shot is practically assured.

If seeking a bow that’s quiet, you’ll find the Wildcat C6 doesn’t disappoint. This is because the bow is equipped with a relatively low draw weight. There is minimal noise during the draw, fire, or after the arrow release. If you were to put on additional sound dampeners and vibration controls, this bow would be one silent beast of a weapon.

Conclusion

The beginner and the adept will find the Barnett Wildcat C6 a splendid addition to any collection. The price tag makes it good for the beginner; its raw power makes it ideal for the avid archer. The simplicity of the bow’s design does not in any way compromise the bow’s power. The Wildcat C6 is a bow that gives you plenty of value for the price tag.

The Barnett Ghost 410 is a high-end carbonlite crossbow, available in both a black and camo exterior. The price specs are the same no matter what color exterior the archer covets. As a high-end crossbow, the price tag that accompanies the model might deter the new archer seeking a basic bow to get started in the sport. To the adept archer who loves archery, hunting, competitions, or all of the latter, the Barnett Ghost 410 is one of the best bows on the market to date. The price for this unit ranges between $851.00 and $1,999.00, but you will be paying for one of the most powerful bows ever produced: One with an 185-pound draw and one that delivers an arrow at a blistering speed of 410 feet per second.

Specifications

With an investment in the Barnett Ghost 410, you are getting a bow that comes complete with a comprehensive user’s manual, a 20” axle-to-axle design, a 3X32 Scope for easy sighting of your prey. Fantastic for the hunt, the Barnett Ghost 410 will take down just about any prey, big or small, with ease. This bow is light, fast, and even more powerful than the bows that have come before it, including the Ghost 400 by the same manufacturer. In fact, the Barnett Ghost 410 takes everything exceptional in the Ghost 400 and carries it over in its own design, but adds more to it thereby rendering a powerful carbonlite bow like no other.

As mentioned earlier, the Barnett Ghost 410 serves up 410 feet per second when the arrow flies. It has a 185-pound draw weight, 15.375” power stroke, and it weighs all of 7.2 pounds. The bow measures 37.375” x 21.875”. The illuminated scope that the bow comes with is ready to install and use the moment you pull it out of the box. If you were to invest in a similar scope with the same kind of performance, you could expect to spend at least $200.00 or greater. With just a couple of days spent out on the shooting range practicing, if you grow accustomed to handling the Barnett Ghost 410 quickly you can hit a two-inch circle with shocking accuracy from a distance of about 60 yards out.

Features

When you invest in the Barnett Ghost 410, you get a decent package, including three Headhunter arrows measuring 22 inches each. The bow comes with a Talon Crossbow sling and cross premium arrow quiver with a three-arrow capacity, a rope-cocking device, and a premium-illuminated scope for the sighting of prey.

Design

The Ghost 410 has an ultra sweet design thanks to the Carbonlite Riser Technology: A proprietary offering by the manufacturer that leads to a shift of the bow’s balance point so it is away from the rise and it goes back to the shooter’s shoulder instead. In addition to the Carbonlite riser, a patented feature, this ultra light bow has a five to one safety factor giving the archer a bow that delivers an absolute balance between speed and bow weight. The riser ends up being an entire 43 percent lighter than other bow risers. If you opt for the bow with a mossy oak finish, you blend in perfectly with the woodland scenery, but the flat black bow also helps in camouflaging you well!

This bow has a flight track made of CNC machined aluminum. The 7/8” Picatinny Rail is also CNC machined. The limbs are composite laminated. The cable system and the Crosswire® string bring this flawless unit together. Another advantage with the package that comes with this crossbow is you end up getting a quiver that not only secures the arrows correctly but also has very little vibration.

Conclusion

The Ghost 410 by Barnett: It is a top-of-the-line, state-of-the-art, flawless bow that really cannot be beaten in terms of its light, sturdy, and highly attractive design. The impressive speed of the shot you get from this bow ensures you have got a seriously powerful weapon in hands if you are the lucky owner of this bow. You can count on the accuracy of the 410 and the bow’s design ensures very little vibration and minimal noise. The price tag may deter less skilled archers, but to the skilled shooter the Barnett Ghost 410 is a dream weapon come true: The Bentley of compound bows. This bow is the best if you want one of the hardest hitting weapons available on today’s market.

The Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw is a mid-level compound crossbow with a price typically ranging between $582.00 and $750.00. The bow is an attractive option when you are in the market for a powerful reverse draw compound crossbow. This bow is American made so you are supporting the American economy when you buy, and you can rest assured in knowing the bow’s integrity remains protected via the inclusion of a lifetime bow warranty. The bow is equipped with precise geometrically designed contours for repetitious and easy handgrip and with the perfect revolver grip so the recoil is reduced when firing an arrow. You can expect fantastic accuracy, a powerful strike, and a rapid acquisition of any target with the Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw.

One look at this bow and you will immediately witness just how sleek this unit is; the sheer appearance of this compound bow is breathtaking and intimidating. This bow promises remarkable speed, but a super lightweight, making it excellent for hunting excursions, travel, and transport. The camouflage exterior makes it super easy to blend into the environment as you hunt prey.

Specifications

The Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw bow pulls off a full 300 feet per second. It has a 155-pound draw weight, and a 15.125” power stroke. The mass weight of the bow is 6.5 pounds. It measures 31.7 inches by 17.25 inches. The exterior of the bow is decked out in high definition camo.

Features

Barnett serves up quite a package of features in the Buck Commander Raptor Reverse. From Axle to Axle its 16.75”. The bow has string suppressors, a reverse limb, and a riser crafted out of carbon. The pass-through fore grip and finger reminders promise ease of handling the equipment when in use. The flight track is CNC machined aluminum. The bow has both laminated limbs and butt pad with adjustable features. In addition to all the latter, the bow comes with a cross premium quiver with a three-arrow capacity, a rope-cocking device, and a premium illuminated superior scope for easy spotting of your intended target. You also get three Headhunter arrows measuring 20 inches each in length.

Advantages

The Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw bow has myriad of advantages for the adept archer looking for a lightweight, ultra compact, reverse draw functioning bow with, a superior trigger mechanism. All of the latter features make the bow perfect for hunting excursions, whether hunting small game, bear, moose, elk, or deer. The package that comes with the bow is decent as well, and could be otherwise labeled perfect if it had a few practice field points included with all the other perks that come with the model. The scope is powerful and is pretty much the standard many archers use: a 4×32 millimeter multi-reticle illuminated scope.

The Raptor’s Energy Output

If you are an adept archer looking for a powerful bow, one generating plenty of energy, look no further than the Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw bow. With this model, you will have no problem hunting any kind of prey you desire: The 155-pound draw weight along with the 15 plus-inch long power stroke ensures a screaming speed of 330 feet per second when the arrow flies! Using a 20-inch arrow for each shot, it means you getting a whopping 97-foot lbs or energy with each shot. Hunting in the region of North America: The Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw will help you take down that game quick!

Design

The design of the Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw is coveted because rather than having the limbs of the bow curving toward the archer, the limbs curve in the opposite direction one would expect when using a compound bow. These leads to an ultra unique, sleek, compact style, and a bow with a design meant to inspire! What’s more, with reverse configured limbs, the archer ends up with tighter grips and even greater controls. To add to the breathtaking design of the speed demon, the manufactured added a stock with a skeletonized design: This not only looks hot, it makes the bow even lighter than other models. The string stops are positioned perfectly to ensure a sound dampening effect. The archer never has to worry about an injury of the thumb and fingers thanks to the forward grip design, and with fitted grooves serving as finger reminders, the archer’s hands grip the bow in a natural way, making the bow feel as if it is a natural extension of the archer’s body.

Conclusion

The Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw is ideal for an adept archer seeking a bow as attractive as it is functional. A neophyte archer may want to eventually upgrade to the Buck Commander Raptor once a long-term interest in archery reveals itself. The price of the bow makes it one better for an archer who is really committed to the sport. Nevertheless, it serves as an exceptional upgrade for the archer who has gained enough skills to handle its power. With an outstanding price, design, and features, the Barnett Buck Commander Raptor Reverse Draw is a phenomenal piece of equipment.

If you are in the market for a high-end bow, the TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe is one of the leading bows on the market. This bow lands in the high-end category because it is typically priced between $1727.00 and $2,720.00. With a pretty posh price tag, the TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe may not be the best investment for a brand new archer, but the serious archer who has an intense passion for archery may find the price of the TenPoint crossbow more than worth the investment.

Design

The TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe achieves speeds of 345 feet per second. The bow has a carbon barrel, a thumbhole stock that’s laminated, and an Acu Draw Crank Cocking Aid. The exterior of the crossbow is sleek and attractive. The model is fitted with a 7/8-inch machine dovetail on which a Range Master Pro Scope is mounted. The price of the scope that comes with this bow is $300.00 if you were to buy it separately. It has five calibrated dots for 20, trough 60 feet in 10-foot increments, and three duplex crosshairs. The scope has illuminated and non-illuminated features. The exterior of the scope is made of durable aluminum.

The TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe is light, compact enough for travel, and it comes with a high-quality storage case. The crossbow is also airline approved. The TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe weighs in at about 7.3 pounds so it is easy to transport to your tree stand or favorite hunting spot. To lend a greater degree of ease of transport to this device, you can make use of the included TenPoint Branded Sling featuring a non-slip design, adjustable straps, and custom swivels.

Package

The package that comes with this compound crossbow is nothing short of massive. The TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe comes with an amazing package. You get a quiver bracket so you can side mount the quiver and the bracket is ambidextrous so you can mount it to either side. The quiver features a fast disconnect lever. You get a total of six ten point 20 inch Pro Hunter Elite Bolts, broad heads, and lighted nocks. You get an additional six ten point carbon 20-inch bolts with field points on them for target practice.

When you buy the TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe, it comes with a care kit to ensure the longevity of your equipment. You get the carry case, trigger lube, flight rail lube, string wax, and a precision oiler. You also get the Bowjax Noise Dampening Kit, an instructional DVD serving as an owner’s guide, a staff shooter field cap, and a grip guard for additional safety. You even get to maintenance certificates that are valued at $99.00 for each certificate.

An investment in the TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe assures you have a bow that works well for small game hunting as well as hunting for elk, deer, bear, and moose. Those who use a crossbow for target shooting only will also appreciate the impressive accuracy, speed, and power of this model.

Ease of Assembly

The TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe comes with a printed owner’s manual and a DVD, both of which offer instructions about the assembly and use of the bow. The setup of the bow is fairly straight forward. You can attach the prod to the bow’s stock. Attach the quiver mount, and put the scope on the bow. The Bowjack noise-dampers can then be installed to ensure the absolute quiet operation of the crossbow. With the dampener kit, you can minimize the decibel level and make noise duration shorter. The kit comes with barrel dampeners, a retention spring dampener, and limb vibration dampeners.

Accuracy

The accuracy of this bow is amazing. Even at a distance of 80 or more yards from the target, the impact of the bolt is powerful and dead on accurate. The bow is fitted with a flawlessly polished bolt rail that produces absolutely no friction whatsoever against the bolt’s acceleration. You can easily take down and Elk or deer even if you are at 70 yards distance. The SteddyEddy™ monopod is made of aluminum and allows for an even easier shot. The monopod allows for motion free shooting with the bow.

Conclusion

If you want a crossbow with a massive package that matches the massive price tag, but that is built to impress, the TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe serves as the ultimate crossbow investment. A model best for the skilled archer, this bow comes with everything you possibility need for an accurate hunt or target shooting session. Appreciated for its sleek design, durability, and a long list of exceptional accessories, the TenPoint Carbon Xtra Deluxe is a top notch compound crossbow for the archer’s investment.

The 185 Pound Tactical Compound Bow by Southland Archery Supply (SAS) is also known as the Torpedo model. This crossbow is reasonably priced between $399.00 and $449.00, so it is a good investment of the new archer as well as the skilled looking for a new bow to invest in or a new unit to add to one’s crossbow collection. The SAS 185 Pound Tactical Compound Crossbow’s design is sleek and clean. The exterior of the bow is jet black, and you get an ultra powerful bow for the price. The speed of this crossbow is 335 blistering feet per second, and the bow’s kinetic energy production is 102 ft-lbs. Great for target practice, competitions, or hunting, the Torpedo is a coveted crossbow among archers today.

An investment in the SAS 185 Pound Tactical Compound Bow means you get the crossbow, four aluminum bolts, a rope cocking device, protective glasses, rail lube, a 4×32 Scope, and a quiver. The draw weight of the bow is 185 pounds. The bow features a Picatinny rail that is positioned at the front of the bow for bipod or foregrip. An anti-dry-firing system protects you from firing the bow without a bolt in place and damaging your equipment or injuring yourself. The bow has a five position adjustable foregrip to ensure comfort and safe use. The stock is an AR-style Extensible Tactical Stock.

Design

The SAS 185 lb Tactical Bow is one that features a light design. The bow weighs about 9.15 pounds, so it is heavier than some crossbows on the market, but not excessively so. The width of the bow is 24.25 inches and the length of the bow is 36.5 inches without the stirrup connected, and 40 inches with the stirrup attached. The power stroke of this crossbow is 14 inches. The bow is sold with an embroidered front sling quiver. Some archers may find the front sling quiver desirable while others may prefer a different style quiver to ensure ease of bolt access. The downside to the bow’s design is that it is only available in black and this may disappoint the hunter that prefers camouflage.

Accuracy

The SAS 185 lb Tactical Crossbow is impressive in terms of its speed and accuracy. The bow is sold with a 4×32 illuminated reticle scope to ensure the greatest visibility of the target. The illumination makes the bow perfect for hunts during pre-dawn and dusk hours. The scope features a red/green illumination feature, and it is fitted with flip covers to ensure clean lenses and the best visibility at all time from protected lenses.

Noise

As a crossbow, this model is somewhat noisy when you fire a shot off. Even in the face of the bow’s superior design, when the bolt releases from the rail on the bow, a sound occurs that could otherwise hinder your hunt. You will need to invest in silencers and dampeners to ensure the bow is as quiet as possible if you plan on using it to hunt live prey. Otherwise, the use of the bow may alert the target to your presence. It’s better to prepare in advance and get some accessories to quiet the bow’s action down. In lieu of silencers and dampeners, the bow is a better option for a shooter more accurate. When noise occurs, an accurate shooter has a greater chance of getting the prey down with one shot.

Safety

The fact that the manufacturer sells the SAS 185 Pound Tactical Compound Crossbow is a testament to their concern for the archer’s safety. The anti-dry-firing feature keeps you protected from potential injury. The foregrip with its adjustable positioning ensures maximum comfort and therefore safety due to a better grip of the device.

Warranty

The SAS 185 Pound Crossbow comes with a full three year warranty with purchase. The warranty will cover damaged products, replacement of parts, and repair of any defective parts. The warranty is hassle free.


Conclusion

The SAS 185 Pound Tactical Crossbow is a great buy in terms of price. You get enough power to hunt small game, and the bow is durable in terms of construction so you can count on the longevity of the model. With adequate care, the bow will last for years to come. If you are looking for a quiet bow, you’ll find that this bow has little vibration, but it will still need the help of a few accessories to make it as quiet as it can be so it is appropriate for the hunt. A unit great fort practice or hunting, The SAS 185 Pound Tactical Crossbow is a good choice for neophyte and skilled archers alike.

The Barnett Jackal is a compound crossbow of superior quality. For starters, the model features a mid-level price range between $255.00 and $399.00, thereby making the unit affordable. Despite its mid-level pricing, the Jackal still hosts some high-end features, which means you get more for your initial investment. When you purchase the Barnett Jackal, you not only get the high-quality bow, you also get bolts, a quick-detach quiver, and a premium red dot sight.

The Barnett Jackal was released a year after the Barnett Brotherhood: It became available on the market in 2011. The ADF MIM trigger has a 3.5-pound pull, and the bow’s design ensures a comfortable grip and hand positioning. The Jackal also hosts a Picatinny Weaver Rail, an AVi Foot Stirrup, and an AVi Bolt Retainer. The foot stirrup is fitted with anti-vibration features. Along with the ability to shoot an arrow at excellent speeds, this bow is light enough to easily transport to your favorite hunting spot: The Jackal weighs 7 pounds. The bow is 26.5 inches wide from Axle to Axle and 32.5 inches long. It has a 12-inch power stroke. To ensure greater shot accuracy and precision, the Barnett Jackal is fitted with a 28mm Single Red Dot Scope.

The best size bolts to use with the Barnett Jackal measure 18 to 20 inches. In order to ensure the longevity of the bow, it is best to keep the bow in a climate controlled area when not in use. The bowstring needs to be waxed after every ten shots with the bow. When you buy the Jackal, it comes with a three arrow capacity quiver and three headhunter arrows.

Design

The Jackal is crafted with a durable stock, one that’s military style and camo covered. The camouflage exterior makes the Jackal excellent for blending into the natural surroundings during a hunt. The bow hosts a synthetic bowstring and durable cable system as well as compact Quad Limb high energy wheels: both of which contribute to the high speed and power this bow can deliver. The draw weight on the bow is 150 pounds, and an arrow shot from the jackal will travel 315 feet per second. The Barnett Jackal is sold with a user’s manual. The amount of energy the bow produces equals 95 ft lbs. The Jackal features a pass-through foregrip and finger reminders, a durable Crosswire® bowstring with patented fibers, and a strong aluminum riser.

Safety

The bow has anti-dry-firing features to protect you against making an accidental shot that might otherwise result in injury or equipment damage. The comfortable grip and design make the bow easy to hold and aim.

Power

The kinetic energy the bow produces is enough for you to hunt and conduct a quick, humane, and ethical kill. The bow is excellent for hunting elk, bear, and small game as well as moose and deer. The bow proves accurate and powerful enough to take out a moose at 40 yards.

Ease of Assembly

When the bow arrives, it comes with all the screws, bolts, and hex keys you need to maintain the bow and make adjustments. A full instruction manual will guide you through the steps you need to use the bow and to ensure its proper care. Overall, the assembly of the bow should not take longer than ten minutes. The installation instructions will guide you on how to connect quiver bracket to the bow’s stock, and how to connect the cams/limbs, cables, and string. The foot stirrup also needs to be attached to the bow set up, and when that’s complete, the red dot scope gets attached.

Noise Level

This compound bow is noisy, so you may want to invest in some dampeners and silencers. This is particularly true if you plan to use the bow to hunt. While the bow does absorb some noise, it may not be enough to keep the prey from being alerted of your presence once you fire a bolt. The bow does feature some anti-vibration technology in the foot stirrup and bolt retainer, but dampeners and silencers may improve the noise control to a greater degree.

Warranty

The Jackal comes with a five-year warranty on the device. The warranty is limited, covering the parts of the bow, but not covering the string, arrows, or cables. The limb assembly, trigger mechanism, and the crossbow stock is covered, provided you do not make any modifications to the bow.

Conclusion

At its best, the Barnett Jackal offers an archer a bow with an innovative, durable, sleek design, ensuring maximum comfort when in use. . The bow is crafted by hunters with the needs of the hunter in mind. If you are new to archery and you want a powerful bow at a very affordable price, look no further than the Barnett Jackal. Unquestionably, this compound crossbow has a price tag that gives you the best value possible. The bow is perfect for hunting legal game or you can use it for target shooting. When you invest in the Jackal package, you get all you need to use the bow immediately.