LAST UPDATED: May 8th, 2015
Each at the Archery Trade Association Show, the manufacturers from around the world unveil their new products to archery dealers. Crossbows and crossbow accessories are garnering a larger share of the archery market every year and this year there were some wonderful new kids on the block at the trade show in Indianapolis. As a matter of fact, there were so many new models that the ones included here are just some of the more prominent additions to the long and growing list of crossbow options for the horizontal bowhunter.
01-Arrow Precision’s Inferno Hellfire II
The Inferno Hellfire II crossbow by Arrow Precision has a 185 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 310 feet per second. It comes equipped with a 4×32 Multi Reticle Illuminated Scope, Quick Detach Quiver, 4- 20” carbon arrows, padded shoulder sling, rope cocking device and anti-dry fire mechanism. It comes in a camo pattern and has an ambidextrous auto safety with anti-dry fire Mechanism. It has a Lightweight Machined Aluminum Riser, Precision Machined Aluminum Wheels and a large boot style foot stirrup. It weighs just under 7 ½ pounds, is 36.5” long and 28” wide. The limbs are made of Compression Fiberglass, the barrel is machined aluminum and the riser is case aluminum. The best thing about the Hellfire is that the entire package is delivered to you for under $500. For more information visit their website at: www.arrow-precision.com
02-Carbon Express Covert SLS
The Covert SLS crossbow by Carbon Express has a 185 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 355 feet per second. The Covert SLS measures 36” long by 17” wide, but is only 13” wide when loaded. Precision Aluminum Alloy Cams, the Picatinny Rail system, adjustable forearm and tactical foregrip help to make the Covert SLS a comfortable fit for anyone. It has a compact CNC machined aluminum riser and Compact Bull-Pup stock with custom adjustments. It has an Anti-Dry-Firs System and ambidextrous safety. The Covert SLS kit includes a Rope Cocker, Quick Detach 3 Arrow Quiver, 3 Maxima Hunter® 20″ Crossbolts, 4×32 Deluxe Multi-Reticle Lighted Scope, Rail Lubricant and 3 Practice Points all for under $600. For more information about the Carbon Express Covert SLS, visit their website at www.carbonexpressarrows.com
03-Darton FireForce
The FireForce crossbow by Darton has a 185 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 395 feet per second. It had larger axels, sealed oversized Quad Ball Bearings, wide/stronger laminated Quad limbs, all combined with a compact front riser and redesigned Tactical Darton Stock first introduced in 2011. With Darton’s DualSync cams you have added performance and accuracy in a crossbow bow that is flat out fast, durable and accurate, shooting a 400 grain arrow a blurring 395-400fps. The FireForce is equipped with an integrated riser/string suppressor system and new Barrel Dampener [Patent Pending] to help reduce noise and vibration. It has 17 ¼” power stroke, weighs 8.6 pound in weight. It is 36” long and 24 3/8” wide. For more information about the FireForce visit the Darton website at www.dartonarchery.com
04-Excalibur Eclipse XT
The Eclipse XT from Excalibur has a 200 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 330 feet per second. It has a thumbhole stock in a black gun finish and has Excalibur’s fine trigger, the S5 Sound and Vibration Control System as well as a matching cheek-piece. It has a 15 ½ inch power stroke and weighs only 6.3 lbs. Its overall length is 37.4” and it shoots a 400 grain, 20” arrow. The Eclipse XT comes in a complete package including our Shadow-Zone scope and mounting hardware, four Firebolt arrows with target points, the Excalibur quiver mounting bracket and a matching quiver. For more information on the this and other fine bows from Excalibur, visit their website at www.excaliburcrossbow.com
05-Horton Fury
The Fury crossbow by Horton has a 160 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 360 feet per second. With its CNC-machined riser and lightweight aluminum barrel it produces incredible balance and accuracy. Precision CNC-machined cams and advanced laminated limbs optimize speed, integrated stumper arms maximize stealth while our custom Viper X strings deliver ultimate speed and durability. It is 35 1/4” long and 17 ½” wide with a 15 3/8” power stroke. When it is loaded it is a mere 13” wide. It weighs 8.1 lbs and shoots a 20” arrow. For more information on the Horton Fury, visit their website at www.hortonarchery.com
06-Maximus Crossbow’s Ergo
The Ergo crossbow by Maximus Crossbows has a 175 lb draw weight and launches its arrows at right around 330 feet per second. It is 31¼ inches long and 18¾ wide, axel to axel and weighs 8 lbs with optics installed. Unique features include an under-mount stirrup, a handshake pistol grip, elevated comb height and a winged and vented barrel for forehand safety. It has a vented forearm, extended scope rail (for eye-glass wearers), an ambidextrous safety with anti-dry fire device and a 100% metal trigger with only a 2.5 lb trigger pull. The efficiency of its design is also complimented by a 50% rear-of-center balance point for fatigue free shooting. The package comes with an innovative 20 to 100 yard, 3-power scope with regular or illuminated reticle. Cushioned scope rings, flip-up scope caps, 3-arrow side-mount quiver, 3-Maximus 100% carbon Slayer Arrows with field points and the new 102 grain Hammer inserts and a Universal rope cocking aid featuring their new safety hooks and T-handles. For more information about the Maximus Ergo visit their website at www.maximuscrossbows.com
07-Parker Tomahawk
The Tomahawk crossbow by Parker has a 160 lb draw weight and launches a 20”, 400 grain arrow at right around 320 feet per second. The Tomahawk is 34.25” long, 20.375” wide and weighs in at 6.5 lbs. It has Advanced Split Limb Technology, a G2 Bull-Pup Trigger, an auto-engage, ambidextrous safety and an auto-engage anti-dry fire mechanism. The Tomahawk has a machined aluminum riser with a ballistic Polymer stock. It has a vented forearm with safety finger flange comes with an option of regular or illuminated 3X Multi-Reticle scope. All packaged include 4-Arrow Quick Detach Quiver and four arrows with field tips. For more information about the Tomahawk visit the Parker website at www. parkerbows.com
08-SA Sports Vendetta
The Vendetta crossbow by SA Sports has a 200 lb draw weight and launches a 20” arrow at right around 375 feet per second. It has a 14” power stroke and is only 19” wide when loaded. Some of the top shelf features included as standard equipment are a finely crafted machined riser, a lightweight extruded and machined barrel, an ANTI Dry-fire trigger mechanism, 3.5lb trigger pull, high performance machined aluminum cams, illuminated red/green/black reticle 4×32 multi range crossbow scope, quiver with 4 carbon arrows, padded shoulder sling, ambidextrous auto safety, lightweight skeletal stock, and crank cocking device compatibility. It comes standard with a rope cocking device, an Integrated Step Through Foot Stirrup and is clad in Next G1 Camo. It also includes assembly tools and hex keys for quick assembly and maintenance. For more information about the Vendetta visit their website at www.sa-sports.com
09-Scorpyd Ventilator
The Ventilator crossbow by Scorpyd has a 150 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 400 feet per second with 140 lbs of kinetic energy. The new Ventilator is only 19.5 inches wide, axle to axle, and only 12.75 inches wide when cocked which makes this crossbow easy to maneuver in a treestand or the tight quarters often found in a pop-up ground blind. The Ventilator is a mere 35.75 inches long and comes with a folding stock which makes cocking the crossbow easier in the seated position. It weighs in at 7.9 lbs thanks to the vented barrel and a lightweight forged riser. The solid limb Ventilator is built with top notch components including Barnsdale limbs which are considered some of the toughest, longest-lasting limbs in the archery industry. The Ventilator is available in draw weights 100, 125 and 150 lbs. The 150 draw weight produces 140 lbs of kinetic energy and will throw an arrow up to an incredible 400 FPS. Like all Scorpyd crossbows, the Ventilator comes with reverse draw limbs and has a generous power stroke of 18.75 inches thus producing more kinetic energy with less draw weight than other crossbows. As a result, the Ventilator is extremely quiet when shot because large amounts of weight aren’t needed to produce extreme speeds. The Ventilator also comes with a light three pound trigger. Find out more about the complete line of Scorpyd Crossbows by visiting www.scorpyd.com
10-Stryker StrykeZone 380
The StrykeZone 380 crossbow by Stryker has a 160 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 380 feet per second. The StrykeZone 380 measures 34.375” long by 19.2” wide axel to axel and weighs just 7 lbs. It has a 15.5” power stroke and 123 foot pound of kinetic energy. It has a double jaw string capture and the Killswitch Trigger of less than 3lbs. It has the Auto-Flip™ magnetic safety that clicks into the safe position every time the bow is cocked and is engineered to click back into safe mode if the crossbow is dropped or the bolt is removed. The Cease-Fire™ safety plug is a double barred insert that slides into place, locking the jaws and immobilizing the trigger until you remove it and are ready to shoot. The StrykeZone 380 is available in Mossy Oak® Treestand™ or Optifade® Forest. For more information about this bow, visit www.strykerxbow.com.
11-TenPoint’s Carbon Elite XLT™
The Carbon Elilte XLT crossbow by TenPoint has a 185 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 360 feet per second. Like all XLT models, the Carbon Elite XLT’s bow assembly measures 13.5-inches from axle-to-axle when cocked and weighs just under 7 lbs. The riser comes with a detachable, lightweight, coated aluminum foot stirrup and its 11-inch IsoTaper Limbs™ are double laminated for improved strength and durability and are equipped with NEW MRX™ cams and D-75 string and cables. The Carbon Elite XLT also features TenPoint’s patented DFI™ (dry-fire inhibitor), highly regarded 3.5-pound patented PowerTouch™ trigger and patented GripSafety™. Equipped with the ACUdraw™ or ACUdraw 50™, TenPoint’s patented cocking units, and the RangeMaster Pro™ variable speed and power scope, the Carbon Elite XLT is double-dip fluid imaged in Mossy Oak’s® popular Break-Up Infinity® camo pattern. The model is sold only as a complete package that includes a soft case, carbon arrows, silencer kit, and quiver. For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com.
12-Wicked Ridge Raider CLS
The Raider crossbow by Wicked Ridge has a 180 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 330 feet per second with 101.6 fp of kinetic energy. The Raider features an economically executed variation of TenPoint’s powerful Compact Limb System™ (CLS) bow assembly. Unlike TenPoint’s one-piece CLS riser and foot stirrup, the Raider comes with a detachable, lightweight, coated aluminum foot stirrup. Its 12-inch IsoTaper Limbs™ are fitted with MR™ cams and D-75 string and cables. Together, these features create a smooth-handling, high-performance crossbow that shoots 330 fps with 101.6 foot-pounds of kinetic energy. With its NEW CLS bow assembly and an injection-molded composite semi-skeletal Verton® stock and ACRAANGLE™ barrel assembly, the Raider weighs in at 7-pounds. In addition, the stock is fitted with a safety-engineered winged fore-grip designed to help prevent finger and thumb injuries. The Raider CLS comes equipped with a TenPoint™ 3x Multi-Line™ Scope and, like all Wicked Ridge models, it features TenPoint’s patented DFI™ (dry-fire-inhibitor) and patented 3.5-pound PowerTouch™ trigger. Equipped with the patented ACU-52™, the Raider CLS is double-dip fluid imaged in Mossy Oak’s® popular Break-Up Infinity® camo pattern. For more information, contact Randy Wood, Vice President of Sales (800) 548-6837 or www.tenpointcrossbows.com.
13-Winchester Stallion
The Stallion crossbow by Winchester Archery has a 165 lb draw weight and launches its arrow at right around 350 feet per second with 110 fp of kinetic energy. It has a 12.5” power stroke and measures 17” wide axel to axel. The Stallion crossbow highlights the patent pending 12/277,860 Accu-Speed Technology (AST-X) cams to the patent pending Ultra Match stainless steel trigger. It has a padded pistol grip, forearm and cheekpiece and weighs 7 lbs. The Stallion has a retracted cocking platform, a bull-pup stock configuration, along with a fully machined barrel and riser. It has limb and string dampeners, and our sophisticated dual 3K carbon rod string stop system making it one of the quietest crossbows available. For more information about the Stallion visit the Winchester website at www.winchesterarchery.com.
