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Crossbow Comparison 2026
All specs in one place. Compare the top crossbows across every price range, from budget entry-level to elite competition models.
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The table combines product specs, owner rating data, price positioning, and HuntGearGuide category notes so shoppers can compare the same decision points across every model.
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Current data
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Ballista BALLISTA BAT Compound Mini Crossbow
★★★★★(227)
300
FPS
80 lbs
Draw Wt.
14"
Width
3.5 lbs
Weight
Beginner
View Deal →Best Budget
$339Barnett BARNETT Whitetail Hunter II Crossbow
★★★★½(1,248)
350
FPS
150 lbs
Draw Wt.
17.5"
Width
6.4 lbs
Weight
BeginnerIntermediate
View Deal →CenterPoint CenterPoint Wrath 430X Compound Crossbow
★★★½★(202)
430
FPS
185 lbs
Draw Wt.
11.5"
Width
7.5 lbs
Weight
BeginnerIntermediate
View Deal →Most Popular
$1,849.99Ravin Ravin R10X Pro
★★★★½(2,100)
400
FPS
100 lbs
Draw Wt.
10.5"
Width
6.8 lbs
Weight
IntermediateAdvanced
View Deal →Ravin Ravin R29X
★★★★½(12)
450
FPS
100 lbs
Draw Wt.
10.5"
Width
6.5 lbs
Weight
IntermediateAdvanced
View Deal →Best Package
$2,549.99Ravin Ravin R29X XK7
★★★★½(740)
450
FPS
100 lbs
Draw Wt.
10.5"
Width
6.5 lbs
Weight
Advanced
View Deal →Top of the Line
$2,949.99Ravin Ravin R500E XK7
★★★★★(3)
500
FPS
100 lbs
Draw Wt.
10.5"
Width
7.9 lbs
Weight
Advanced
View Deal →| Model | Price | FPS | Draw Wt. | Width | Weight | Rating | Skill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballista BALLISTA BAT Compound Mini Crossbow | $299.95 | 300 | 80 lbs | 14" | 3.5 lbs | ★★★★★ | Beginner | $299.95 View Deal → |
Best Budget Barnett BARNETT Whitetail Hunter II Crossbow | $339 | 350 | 150 lbs | 17.5" | 6.4 lbs | ★★★★½ | BeginnerIntermediate | $339 View Deal → |
CenterPoint CenterPoint Wrath 430X Compound Crossbow | $399.99 | 430 | 185 lbs | 11.5" | 7.5 lbs | ★★★½★ | BeginnerIntermediate | $399.99 View Deal → |
Most Popular Ravin Ravin R10X Pro | $1,849.99 | 400 | 100 lbs | 10.5" | 6.8 lbs | ★★★★½ | IntermediateAdvanced | $1,849.99 View Deal → |
Ravin Ravin R29X | $2,349.99 | 450 | 100 lbs | 10.5" | 6.5 lbs | ★★★★½ | IntermediateAdvanced | $2,349.99 View Deal → |
Best Package Ravin Ravin R29X XK7 | $2,549.99 | 450 | 100 lbs | 10.5" | 6.5 lbs | ★★★★½ | Advanced | $2,549.99 View Deal → |
Top of the Line Ravin Ravin R500E XK7 | $2,949.99 | 500 | 100 lbs | 10.5" | 7.9 lbs | ★★★★★ | Advanced | $2,949.99 View Deal → |
Best Budget Pick
Barnett Whitetail Hunter II
Best value under $400. Great trigger, lightweight, and ready to hunt.
Best Mid-Range
Ravin R10X Pro
Ravin's entry point. 10.5" cocked width and Helicoil accuracy.
Best Premium
Ravin R500E XK7
500 FPS with electric drive cocking. The top-of-the-line option.
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