TenPoint Crossbows’ new Flatline 460 and Flatline 460 Oracle X bows shoot a sizzling 460 fps from a compact 26.5-inch package loaded with features. $1,499+ | TenPoint Flatline 460, Flatline 460 Oracle X TenPoint Flatline 460 It’s one of the wildest designs, but nothing unexpected from Ravin as it continues to push the edges. And it fires arrows up to 360 fps in testing. The three-dot Reflex sight allows for multiple “pins” for shooting. It weighs just six pounds, less than some premium hunting rifles. The overall package is just 18 inches long (25 inches with the removable stock attached) and 4.75-inches wide. The small cams rotate 720 degrees, creating an axle-to-axle height of just 1.3 inches when fully cocked.

The design is unique, to say the least, with limbs that compress vertically thanks to its VertiCoil Cam System. What stands out most about the Ravin R18S crossbow? It’s hard to pick just one thing, to be honest. The bows measure just 13 inches axle-to-axle cocked. The bows include a ready-to-hunt accessory package containing a lightweight quiver, rope-cocking device, lube wax, and two 20-inch Headhunter arrows. Safety features include Trigger Tech’s Anti-dry fire (ADF) trigger and a Soft-Lok bristle retainer to keep arrows secure. Additional features include a pass-through foregrip, three composite Picatinny rails, and a TriggerTech metal-injected molded trigger. The Recruit XP, XP 385 and XP 405 are built with foot stirrups mounted onto diecast magnesium risers and with machined, drop-in flight tracks. $599 | Barnett XP Series Barnett XP 405īarnett is adding three new models to its legendary Explorer (XP) Series, which is designed for veteran hunters and newcomers. The Hyper Raptor is loaded with numerous other features, as well, along with a 4x36 illuminated, multi-reticle scope with flip-up caps, quiver, three arrows, rope-style cocking device and wax. Arrows are held secure with Barnett’s Soft-Lok bristle retainer system and the CNC machined aluminum flight track provides consistency shot after shot. Barnett’s new Halo system eliminates cable crossing and cam lean for better accuracy. The Hyper Raptor sends small-diameter HyperFlite arrows downrange up to 410 fps with 142 foot-pounds of energy. That pays off in stands or blinds when minimizing movement is critical. The Hyper Raptor features a lightweight composite riser and measures just over seven inches axle-to-axle when cocked. $299 and $449 | Barnett Hyper Raptor Barnett Hyper Raptorīarnett’s Hyper series hit the mark with hunters a couple of years ago, and the new Raptor should grab attention with updates for 2023.

Interesting, to say the least, but the look like fun and another option in the crossbow world. The BAT Reverse has many of the same features and hits speeds up to 420 fps. It can handle any scopes thanks to its 21mm mount, and can be reloaded in three seconds. It packs a punch, with 120-150 pounds of energy, hitting speeds of 330 fps. It’s petite, at just 2.4 pounds with a 16-inch by 5-inch frame. Touted as the “world’s smallest crossbow,” the Ballista BAT pistol crossbow definitely will make you take a second look. (Check back for updates on this story from ATA Show 2023.) Ballista BAT Ballista BAT Look for these new crossbows and other archery equipment in your favorite stores or online sites soon. Some of the best new crossbows of 2023 have tweaks and updates that certainly help hunters in the field. Crossbow technology and design continues to evolve, with faster speeds and new ideas grabbing attention each year.

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