LAST UPDATED: March 29th, 2024
Crossbows continue to grow in popularity among hunters in search of extended seasons and opportunities in the deer woods. Here’s a look at the best new crossbows for 2024.
TenPoint TRX 515
TenPoint crossbows is boasting the release of what’s being called the fastest and most accurate crossbow the world has ever seen. It’s their all-new TRX 515 crossbow. It’s a reverse-draw design that shoots 515 FPS and features new Twin-Riser Technology that reduces riser flex and limb torque for greater down-range accuracy.
Measuring just 29” short and 6” narrow, the TRX 515 is equipped with a newly developed custom-built TriggerTech Trigger, NEW ZERO-Trac Barrel, and GUIDE-Lock Arrow Rest System that create the most secure, consistent launch platform ever built for a crossbow.
The ACU-Lock Scope Bridge provides the ultimate foundation for scope stability and the new ACUSlide MAXX provides silent and safe de-cocking. Specs on the crossbow include a 29″ length, 12″ uncocked width and 6″ width cocked, 16″ powerstroke, 300# draw weight, and weight of 7.2lbs.
Price – $3499
Ravin R50X
The Ravin brand of crossbows has continued to find its place at the front of the pack when it comes to the leading innovation in crossbow technology. For 2024, Ravin has launched their DuoMax Cam System with the launch of the all-new Ravin R50X. It’s being touted as a new standard in precision and performance, designed to enhance and extend the overall user experience. Crossbow shooters will experience the perfect combination of power, precision and a remarkably smooth shooting process with the DuoMax Cam System. The design harnesses more power and extends string life, but also significantly reduces vibrations, ensuring comfort and control with every shot.
It’s an industry-first, dual-track system that achieves a perfect rotational balance, resulting in blistering speeds and increased accuracy that instills users with a newfound level of confidence. Developed with the most innovative dual-loop string construction on the market, the technological pairing of the cam and string systems transfer efficient energy through the power stroke and into the arrow, virtually eliminating any antagonistic rotational forces. The DuoMax Cam, a pioneering technology in the industry, collaborates seamlessly with advanced string technology to achieve an impressive 360-degree rotation. This entirely new system transfers massive amounts of harnessed energy with maximum rotational stabilization. The combination of the two will reduce limb wear, increase string life and extend effective shot count. The R50X delivers a staggering 505 FPS speed with a 400-grain arrow. It has a slim axle-to-axle width of 4 inches when cocked, 8 inches un-cocked, weight of 8.4 pounds and a total length of 28 inches.
Price – $2449
Excalibur REV X
The Excalibur REV X Crossbow is being touted as the crossbow where innovation meets excellence. With its new integrated Charger X crank platform, Excalibur has redefined the crossbow experience, offering a sleek and streamlined design for better balance and ease of use. You can cock it effortlessly with reduced effort, and enjoy the added safety of easy decocking. It maintains Excalibur’s renowned recurve design that provides durability and confidence second-to-none. It’s easily one of the most reliable and user-friendly crossbows ever built. Specs on the crossbow include speeds of 400 FPS, 33″ overall length, weight of 7 lbs, and 16 lb draw effort.
Price – $1599
Ballista MegaBat
The all-new Ballista MegaBat created a lot of buzz at this year’s ATA show. In fact, it was awarded Best New Bow for the 2024 show for its innovative design and ease in handling. The bow is being touted as the easiest cocking crossbow ever built thanks to its quick, easy, and noiseless loading system unlike any other. It’s the only full size crossbow in the world with a built-in self-retracting cord tensioner. It’s a great option for younger shooters, as well as the older generation of archers that can no longer physically draw most other bows or crossbows on the market. The bow delivers plenty of power on the range or in the woods with its high tension force and modern materials for greater penetration. The bow delivers speeds of 420 FPS, weighs, 8.92 pounds, measures 12.9” uncocked and 9.1”cocked. It’s 33” in length, has a 10.6” power stroke, and has a pull rod draw weight of 110 pounds.
Price – $999.95.
Killer Instinct Vital X 430
Killer Instinct’s new Vital X 430 Excels in performance with industry-leading X-Cam technology to produce the smoothest, fastest, and easiest to draw 430 fps crossbow on the market.
The team at Killer Instinct says the Vital X 430 outperforms the competition in its price range and delivers superior accuracy thanks to a fully synchronized cam system and CNC machined aluminum rail. The X-Cam requires less effort to draw than most crossbows with its impressive 50% let-off design and shoots quieter with less vibration for the ultimate hunting crossbow. Specs on the crossbow include a speed of 430 FPS, 152 FT-LB Kinetic Energy, 6.75″ width (cocked), 10.75″ width (uncocked), 35″ overall length, 7.8 lb weight, 195 lb draw weight, and 15″ power stroke.
Price – $649
Barnett XP405
The XP405, like all Barnett crossbows, is designed with hunter safety in mind without compromising performance. An ambidextrous safety, anti-dry-fire trigger, and pass-through palm rest with finger reminders keep shooters’ fingers safe while also providing smooth execution shot after shot. The trigger comes equipped with Barnett’s proprietary TriggerTech® with 3 lbs. Frictionless Release Technology, a $200 value, gives users deadly consistent shots and improved accuracy.
The XP405 crossbow comes with a package of accessories, including two 20-inch Headhunter Arrows with 100-grain target points, a 4×32-mm illuminated red/green multi-reticle scope, side-mount three-arrow quiver, rope cocking device, and string and lube wax. With the XP405 from Barnett, hunters will take the lead dog position on the hunt, howling success on and off the trail! Specs on the XP 405 include: 405 FPS, draw weight of 200lbs, 13″ axle to axle, 6.2lbs, 138lbs kinetic energy, and 13.8″ powerstroke.
Price – $629.99
CenterPoint AT400
CenterPoint takes great pride in offering quality crossbow design at an affordable price point to meet the needs of hunters. For 2024, they proudly present the AT400 – an advanced and feature-packed addition to its renowned line of high-performance crossbows. Specifically created to provide hunters with the ability to enter into the crossbow market without sacrificing power or performance, the AT400 sports competitive features that redefine the standards in its class.
The AT400 delivers a competitive velocity of 400 fps while maintaining an efficient, lightweight design that tips the scales at a nimble 7.5 pounds. Crafted with an all-composite rail and stock, the AT400 ensures durability for extended use. Equipped with precision optics in the form of a 4x32mm scope, a 15-inch power stroke for optimal performance and a compact size measuring 14.5 inches when cocked, the AT400 provides hunters with a versatile and agile partner for various hunting scenarios. The inclusion of a detachable silent crank, adjustable foregrip, roller retention spring and advanced safety features further solidify the AT400 as a top choice for entry-level and seasoned hunters alike.
Price – $349.99
CenterPoint Sinister 430
The Sinister 430 introduces CenterPoint’s first fully integrated silent crank system, equipped with an auto-retracting sled, to create a worry-free cable management design and allow for seamless cocking. Prioritizing user experience and adaptability, the Sinister 430 features an adjustable bullpup-style stock and an upgraded 1.5-5x32mm speed-ring scope. Compact and maneuverable at 8.6 pounds and 9 inches when cocked, this crossbow is the perfect companion for use in stands, blinds or saddles. With a robust 225 pound draw weight and a 14 5/8-inch power stroke, this upgraded model offers an impressive speed of 430 fps with a 400-grain bolt. These technological additions have been specifically developed to ensure every user can achieve precise and effective shots consistently, hitting the target with confidence.
Price – $799
AXE400
The all-new AXE400 Crossbow delivers on speed, accuracy and value all in one exceptional package. The crossbow has plenty of power, sending crossbolts down range at a deadly 400 feet per second, yet features a price tag that’s hard to beat. It’s lightweight, compact, ambidextrous and extremely adjustable. With a state-of-the-art ambidextrous safety mechanism and patented Anti-Dry Fire feature the AXE400’s trigger is just one of the many safety and performance-driven metrics. This bow’s backbone is a multi-position buttstock, easy step through foot stirrup and an ergonomic/adjustable foregrip the stock resembles those found on high end tactical firearms. The extruded aluminum rail is designed for repeatable accuracy and pairs perfectly with ultra-durable 200-pound compression molded limbs to deliver feel and function sought after by today’s demanding hunters. The quiver mounting system holds tight against the stock for an improved, streamlined fit and better overall aiming. A premium AXE optic is ideally matched to the crossbow’s ballistic profile with a 4X multi-reticle scope with precision windage and elevation adjustment, that’s sturdily mounted to a cantilever-style mount above the rail. Dual string suppressors and limb dampeners help improve accuracy and eliminate noise while keeping the 400 dead-in-the-hand. Specs on the AXE400 include: 400 fps, 135 ft-lbs kinetic energy, 200 lb draw weight, 14.25″ cocked / 17.75″ uncocked, 35 length.
Price – $699
Barnett Accu Strike
The Demun Accu Strike looks like a toy, but it can actually pack quite a punch. It’s designed as a high-quality break-action pistol crossbow tailored for mid-level beginners eager to delve into the excitement of crossbow shooting and hunting. The Demun Accu Strike is equipped with a foldable foregrip for personalized comfort and control, an adjustable fiber optic sight for superior accuracy, and a single-stage break-action reloading system that reduces draw weight by around 50%. Be ready to confidently and precisely target objects or small prey in crossbow adventures with the Demun Accu Strike Handheld Crossbow. Specs on the Demun include a speed of 190 FPS, weight of 2.1lbs, 6″ power stroke and overall length of 13.3″.
Price – $TBD
Check back often for the latest updates and additions to the best new crossbows for 2024.
