

BearX ConstrictorĪlmost any list of best bows for the money would include something from Bear Archery, and their new 2020 crossbow lineup is my best long-term value pick. This may not be the best of the best in 2020 but is a solid value crossbow for the money. The 175-pound draw weight and 360fps speed put it right in the average for draw-weight with slightly above average speed in its class. For about $400, you’ll be shooting in no time. The SA Sports’ Empire Beowulf crossbow kit comes with a quiver, scope, rope cocking device, and carbon arrows-even a hex key. SA Sports Empire BeowulfĪ solid mid-range contender that comes ready-to-shoot with all the bells and whistles. However, the Sniper 370 is a great affordable package to get you started with crossbow action this season. But the overall gains in speed for the extra draw weight rank it lower than the Barnett Avenger in my book. The 185-pound draw weight provides impressive speeds of up to 370 feet per second (hence the name). For under $250 this crossbow is an Outdoor Life Great Buy and comes with features you would expect at a much higher price range. Of course, it includes important safety features such as an anti-dry fire trigger and automatic safety. The CenterPoint Sniper 370 puts affordability and quality at your fingertips with all the features that made compound crossbows the powerhouses they are. This is the beginner or entry-level crossbow for the compound class. But I’ve seen it on Amazon for under $225, making it the among the best entry level crossbows for the money in 2020.

At Barnett’s website, it’s currently $300 with a scope, quiver, rope cocking device, and string wax. with a draw weight of 130 lbs., and shoots at an impressive 330 feet per second for being so compact. My favorite features are an anti-dry-fire safety, and a “frictionless” trigger release called Trigger Tech. It requires minimal assembly, so if you’re anxious to get out shooting, this will have you flinging bolts in about 15 minutes. Barnett bills the Avenger as the best crossbow for the “smaller framed or up-and-coming hunter”. The Barnette Avenger Compound Crossbow is their entry level model. It’s durability and dependability put it in our list of best crossbows for the money today. The Excalibur Matrix Grizzly is a durable mid-price crossbow with a price tag of about $500. You can even change the string in a few minutes, which might save your whole hunt or range time. Excalibur crossbows have the big advantage of simple field maintenance. If you’re wondering if a recurve crossbow is best for bowhunting compared to modern compound crossbows, it’s a matter of choice. It may be available in different similarly priced models. The Grizzly 5.5-pound recurve crossbow bow has a draw weight of 200 pounds and shoots at 305fps, plenty fast for any archer’s task.
#Best crossbow 2020 under $400 series#
Excalibur’s Matrix SFX Grizzly does not disappoint as a simplified version of their popular Matrix series (at a significantly reduced price). Excalibur makes some of the best recurve crossbows for hunting or target shooting. Excalibur Matrix Grizzly Recurve CrossbowĬheck out this video for proof that if Timex made a crossbow, Excalibur would beat it in super-durability. You can get the Titan M1 for $700-800 depending on features and is probably the best overall crossbow for the money in 2020 considering all factors. This crossbow has a draw weight of 180 pounds, boasts speeds up to 370 feet per second, and weighs only 6.4 pounds. AccuDraw technology holds the weight of your draw, making it possible for archers of almost any size to use the Titan M1. Opt for the AccuDraw technology if you can. The package comes with optics, cocking device, arrows, and quiver. By feats of engineering wizardry, they made the Titan M1 9.5 inches narrower, while gaining 30fps in speed. But with TenPoint, entry level is some of the highest quality around. The Titan M1 by TenPoint is a completely revamped version of their entry level hunting crossbow. Whatever your budget, these crossbows will serve you well. I selected them based on power, ease of use, accuracy, price, and buyer ratings. In the market for a new crossbow- or your first? This list covers seven of the top-rated crossbows in early 2020, the best picks for your hard-earned money.
