The Twin Strike gives crossbow hunters an advantage in the field they’ve never had: a follow-up shot. Two rails, two triggers, and the ability to shoot two arrows without the need to cock the crossbow again. Excalibur Twin StrikeĮxcalibur Crossbow’s 2021 flagship crossbow features a design principle never before seen in a crossbow. Don’t compare the actual weight to the crossbow’s advertised weight when shopping as this is not an apples-to-apples comparison. During testing, the crossbows were weighed with the scope and quiver mounted as you would use it in a hunting situation. It’s important to note that the declared weight of most crossbows is best described as a number often crafted by the marketing department and isn’t based on the way hunters use their crossbow. Lighter arrows will register higher speeds on the chronograph.Īctual weight of the crossbows was measured with a digital pull scale. Keep in mind, crossbow manufacturers use arrows with varying weights. The speeds were averaged to determine the net speed score. To measure velocity, I fired three shots with each crossbow through a Competition Electronics ProChrono Pal Chronograph. Trigger pull weight was determined with a Wheeler Trigger Pull Gauge. Arrow groups were measured with a 0.001-inch caliper. (Editor’s note: Ravin wasn’t able to provide a test model of the R500E, so its weight and measurements were provided by the manufacturer.) The bench-rest provides a stable shooting platform while still allowing for some human error, which reflects the ergonomics of the crossbow. With the annual Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show held virtually in 2021, we weren’t able to get our hands on all the new crossbows, but we can provide a fair representation of some of the best the market has to offer.Īll the crossbows tested were shot from a benchrest at 30 yards into a SpyderWeb Target. This year’s crop of crossbows offers features never before seen in the horizontal bow market. The good news is success leads to innovation. Consumers often found empty store shelves and online product pages adorned with “sold out” buttons. It didn’t take long to realize that demand would reach an all-time high, and instead of worrying about keeping the doors open, crossbow manufacturers would be putting in overtime to keep up. During the early stages of the pandemic, some were concerned manufacturers wouldn’t be able to weather the storm. Like every other business in the country, the crossbow industry suffered through major challenges last year.
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