The author field tests a Barnett Whitetail Hunter 400XTR during two deer seasons in Wisconsin, and along the way learns that this model overdelivers in almost every way.

The BearX Impact is a great-performing crossbow with loads of value.

In the author’s opinion, the Barnett Recruit XP sets the bar for value crossbows.

You’ve probably never seen something so remarkable in the crossbow world as the Ravin R18.

After running the Excalibur Wolverine through its paces, the author believes it is the perfect tribute to the company’s 40 years in the recurve crossbow business.

During brutally cold conditions in northern Wisconsin, the ultra-reliable Excalibur Assassin Extreme recurve crossbow proves to be fast, accurate and comfortable to shoot.

The author learns that you don’t want to shoot too many bolts in a group with the Killer Instinct SWAT X1 because you’ll probably wreck them. It’s that accurate.

The new BearX Constrictor LT proved to be well-balanced, fast and accurate.

The TenPoint Nitro 505 sends a 400-grain arrow downrange at 505 fps, making it is the fastest crossbow in the world. It’s also easy to load and deadly accurate.