with two of the fastest crossbows ever made topping this roundup it's safe to say that the speed race is still running strong in the crossbow world so much so that 400 feet per second now seems to be the new unofficial barrier to entry in the flagship category but there are other advancements besides.

Raw velocity crank style caulking devices are getting safer easier and quieter a necessity since most high performance crossbows can't even be used without them triggers continue to improve too and not just by being lighter product recall lessons from a few years ago proved that ultralight trigger sears.

Have their limits when it comes to holding 200 plus pounds of limb pressure the best crossbow triggers rival those found on fine rifles and they're safer than ever too as to overall design there are both some radical new systems and some thoughtful updates from several heavyweight brands that have dominated the crossbow market.

For several years now while the prices of some have reached near ridiculous levels a few remain comparatively affordable however choosing the best crossbow can be an overwhelming task to save you the time we have compiled a list of the most popular and convenient.

Choices whether you want to crossbow for leisure hunting or sports these are some of the best models available on the market today this is the new rath 430 crossbow from centerpoint we started field testing this a couple weeks ago really impressed so far i'll tell you what my first.

Thoughts it's probably the best bang for your buck crossbow in the market and when you look at this it's just over 28 inches in length it's only nine inches axle to axle when it's cocked is really nice for shooters of all sizes and ages now let's focus on some of the features on this crossbow that i really like you know first off it has an adjustable.

Stirrup that locks into place in a couple different positions and it'll also completely fold back which makes it really nice the scope that comes with this package is a 4x32 illuminated scope with various red and green color options some of the other features i really like about this crossbow are the timing marks on the cams it allows you to to be able.

To check the timing of your crossbow make sure your crossbow's always in time the dampener is in between the cams and the limbs that helps a lot with vibration and noise and then if you look here at the quiver the the equivalent amounts to a picatinny rail here on the bottom it allows you to adjust your quiver forward and backwards you can.

Also adjust the quiver mount so that it's suitable for right-handed or left-handed shooters the ball bearing retention is a really nice feature it creates consistent pressure on your arrow and then the rope cocker it's made with a sled mechanism so provides a really consistent and smooth draw cycle but i'll tell you what the rath 430.

Coming in at 430 feet per second with all these features at the price point is that it's going to be really tough to beat introducing the physics from bear archery the physics is over two years in the making and engineered from the ground up the physics is incredibly adjustable.

Featuring the reversible bare hands fore grip ar style replaceable grip and an ar style buttstock with an adjustable cheek pad to tailor the perfect cheek weld the forward facing limbs and power v riser design work together to create an incredibly well-balanced crossbow the power link cable hangers virtually eliminate cam lean by allowing the use.

Of yoked cables which has been impossible in very narrow axle-to-axle crossbows until now the physics also comes with integrated string suppressors the gaff step stirrup is easier to put a foot in and doubles as a hook to hang your bow like all new bear crossbows the physics has the three-time safe trigger.

The 3xs trigger can be cocked with the safety in the fire or the safe position and the safety is always automatically set to the safe position during the cocking process there is also a built-in separate anti-dry fire lever and features adjustable trigger pull weight the physics shoots 375 feet per second with a mere 135 pound draw weight the.

Overall length is 36.75 inches with an axle-to-axle width of 15.1 inches at rest and 11.1 when cocked the raven r20 so the raven r20 is the r10s bigger batter brother it is our longest bow at 34.5 inches from top to bottom it also is our heaviest bow at 7.1 pounds but with those minute little differences between the r20 and the r10.

You're gonna get a lot of extra bang for your buck this bow is blazing blazing fast at 430 feet per second the raven r20 also has 164 foot pounds of kinetic energy the r20 has a 12 pound draw weight this bow also has a 12.5 inch power stroke and like the r10 the r20 has a 10.5 inch axle to axle when uncocked and once again the limbs.

Compressed out to a mere six inches when fully cocked your raven r20 also comes complete with sling attachments located at the top and the bottom of the stock and as always the r20 comes complete with helicoil technology as well as the track trigger firing system and the anti-dry fire system now the r20 does come fully assembled straightaway box.

The only thing you have left to do is put on the scope and get it dialed in and to get your bow fully dialed in we provide you with one two three arrows inside the box as well as a quiver a quiver mounting bracket you'll get a draw handle which performs all the caulking mechanisms of the bow introducing the first crossbow with a.

Built-in range finding scope 10 point and garmin deliver the most accurate long-range crossbow ever the vapor rs-470 featuring the revolutionary garmin xero x1i rangefinding scope shooting up to 470 feet per second equipped with the most advanced aiming system to hit the market the vapor.

Rs-470 is the industry's most powerful most accurate long-range crossbow ever the garmin xero x1i auto-ranging digital crossbow scope is the first of its kind automatically range game up to 250 yards away with a press of a single button precise illuminated aim points automatically adjust for both distance and brightness allowing you to see your.

Target unobstructed by reticle patterns forget the days of gap shooting with multiple aim points simply range lock and use the single aiming point provided by the zero x1i its laser locate waypoint projection feature works with compatible garmin devices to show you exactly where your target was located when the shot or.

Range was taken allowing you to better track your game after the shot three and a half power magnification custom arrow profiles for programming multiple aero configurations integrated mount one year battery life multi-color display the xero x1i rangefinding scope.

While other crossbows decomp the vapor does it safely with the revolutionary accu-slide cocking and decocking system silently cocked across bow with a mere five pounds of force in the event you don't take a shot during your hunt safely decock the crossbow by simply back winding the handle and unlike other decocking systems on the market stop at.

Any point without fear of damage injury or losing control the vapor features a patented reverse draw bow assembly that draws the strings through the riser creating an industry-leading 17-inch power stroke the increased power stroke generates more speed with less draw weight creating a smoother quieter shot thanks to an innovative 360 degree.

Rotation cam system the ultra smooth vapor rs 470 0 unleashes lightning speeds up to 470 feet per second producing knock-breaking down-range accuracy and 191 foot-pounds of devastating power in addition to its speed the vapor rs-470 measures an ultra narrow 6.5 inches wide.

Giving you more shot opportunities and tight shooting situations the vapor rs-470 is equipped with an s1 trigger this two-stage zero creep design features an advanced roller sear system that delivers a consistent crisp three and a half pound pull the s1 trigger gives you greater trigger control leading to tighter groups and.

Same hole downrange accuracy the combination of the s1 trigger and the narrow design make the vapor rs-470 the smoothest and most accurate 10-point crossbow to date the vapor rs470 has our ultra-light two-piece tekx stock that features multiple weight reducing cutouts as well as a pocket that houses.

The accu-slide cocking and decocking system the stock provides the shooter with ideal length of pull and a custom fit cheek piece for perfect alignment with the zero x1i scope ten point crossbows are the safest on the market boasting an unmatched combination of safety features including our accu slide cocking and decocking system dry fire.

Inhibitor and safety wings which help keep the shooter's hand and finger safely below the flight deck when it's all said and done the vapor rs-470 shoots lightning speeds up to 470 feet per second and measures only 6.5 inches wide and 31 inches long the crossbow is available in vail alpine the vapor rs 470 0 includes the most.

Complete hunting package on the market the robust package includes the accu-slide cocking and decocking system the garmin xero x1i rangefinding scope narrow soft case six pack of evox center punch carbon arrows six pack of lighted evo x center punch carbon arrows three pack of evo x center punch broadheads integrated.

String stop system sling and a six arrow quiver everything you need to head into the woods