Reviews of all the new and popular crossbows and crossbow accessories in the market.

Excalibur Hybrid-X

Best Crossbows of 2024, According to Testing

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more ›For 2025, crossbow manufacturers seemed to collectively decide to slow things down a bit. A few short years ago, major crossbow…
Man jailed after ‘hunting down police’ with crossbow

Man jailed after ‘hunting down police’ with crossbow

On Wednesday, Aylesbury Crown Court heard Jason King had stabbed neighbour Alistair Mahwuto with a “small knife” during an altercation which had arisen as a result of a “long-standing” dispute. Police were called to the scene on School…
The Best Crossbows, Accuracy and Speed Tested

The Best Crossbows, Accuracy and Speed Tested

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. A few years ago there was an incredible speed race in the crossbow market. It…
Save Hundreds on Crossbows from Ravin, TenPoint, and Wicked Ridge

Save Hundreds on Crossbows from Ravin, TenPoint, and Wicked Ridge

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Are Crossbow Hunters Really the Bad Guys?

Are Crossbow Hunters Really the Bad Guys?

If you’ve read enough of my articles, perhaps you recall that I worked for a decade in a family owned archery pro shop. In addition…
Misguided Crossbow Marketing? | Grand View Outdoors

Misguided Crossbow Marketing? | Grand View Outdoors

I’ve recently seen these crossbow advertising statements: Rifle-like accuracy built into every product, every time. Astounding…
Crossbow Review: Excalibur Mag Max

Crossbow Review: Excalibur Mag Max

The Excalibur Mag Max is a compact yet powerful crossbow that delivers high-end performance at an extremely reasonable price. If…
Crossbow Review: Excalibur Hybrid X

Crossbow Review: Excalibur Hybrid X

The Hybrid X is a very well-balanced and comfortable crossbow to handle and shoot, with a balance point just in front of the trigger rather than way out front. Fundamentally,…
Crossbow Review: Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX BUKOPS

Crossbow Review: Barnett Hyper Raptor BCX BUKOPS

The Hyper Raptor BCX is ultra-comfortable and well-balanced. It’s also a tight setup with a cocked limb width of only 7.5 inches. For…
Wicked Ridge Rampage 360

NRA Women | Review: Wicked Ridge Rampage 360 Crossbow

My first time deer hunting during the two-day Ohio youth gun season several years ago, I realized that you can’t hunt with a rifle all season. Although every state has different regulations, in Ohio gun season lasts…