TOP 5 MOST POWERFUL CROSSBOWS 2022

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 cocking 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. 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 a crossbow for leisure, hunting or sports, these are some of the best models available on the market today. The new Sub-1 XR is designed for hard-hitting accuracy and superior stealth. The pinnacle of performance, delivering groups that are Sub-1 inch at 100 yards. At the heart of all Sub-1s is the benchmark fire control system, which allows you to cock and decock the bow without having to shoot it off. The match-grade trigger of the XR is tuned to break at a crisp 3 pounds. The adjustable cheekpiece and adjustable length of pull allows you to customize the fit of the XR to your specific shooting style. The XR features the BOSS system, or back-out system, which allows you to back out the limb bolts to reduce the draw weight or to replace the string in the cables without the use of a bow press. The overall length of this bow is only 30.5 inches long. And when the XR is cocked, it's only 9.1 inches axle-to-axle, making this a sub-compact crossbow. The XR features cams that are synchronized together and deliver 80% let-off, making the bow both easy to cock and decock. The short, wide limbs give you torsional rigidity. The target limb cups deliver the ultimate in accuracy. At the heart of this system is controlled acceleration. The high let-off cams coupled with the CNC machine riser give you precision knock travel both horizontally and vertically. The two-stage arrow retention finger allows you to load the bow easily, but also gives you enough downward force to deliver those sub-1-inch groups at 100 yards. The Sub-1 XR comes in either a black finish or the new Realtree Edge camo. It comes as bow only or as a kit. The kit features a Hoff 1.5-5 scope with a ballistic-ranging reticle, rings that come mounted on the scope, flip-up scope covers, a machined aluminum level that comes mounted on the bow, arrow web quiver, three match-grade arrows, as well as the patented claw system, which allows you to attach and detach a quiver easily in the field. The benchmark fire control system features an ambidextrous safety, which makes it user-friendly for both left- and right-handed shooters. The safety is automatically engaged when you cock the bow, and the anti-dry fire feature prevents the safety from being moved into fire position without the arrow being loaded on the flight deck. The new XR can be cocked by hand with a rope cocker, or the accessory RSD silent draw system can be easily mounted to the PCC anchor. The integrated foot stirrup is machined into the riser, which gives you the ultimate in control when cocking the bow, but reduces the overall length to just 30.5 inches. All Mission Crossbows are backed by an unconditional lifetime warranty. The Sub-1 XR was built for the high-performance crossbow hunter, somebody who's looking for bows with speeds over 400 feet per second, but still delivering groups their Sub-1 inch at 100 yards in a small, compact platform. Introducing the first crossbow with a built-in range-finding scope. TenPoint and Garmin deliver the most accurate long-range crossbow ever, the Vapor RS470 Zero, featuring the revolutionary Garmin Zero X1i range-finding scope. Shooting up to 470 feet per second, equipped with the most advanced aiming system to hit the market, the Vapor RS470 Zero is the industry's most powerful, most accurate long-range crossbow ever. The Garmin Zero 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-located 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 arrow configurations, integrated mount, one-year battery life, multicolor display, the Zero X1i range-finding scope. While other crossbows decock, the Vapor does it safely with the revolutionary AccuSlide cocking and decocking system. Silently cock the crossbow 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 backwinding 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 RS470 Zero unleashes lightning speeds up to 470 feet per second, producing knock-breaking downrange accuracy and 191 foot-pounds of devastating power. In addition to its speed, the Vapor RS470 Zero measures an ultra-narrow 6.5 inches wide, giving you more shot opportunities in tight shooting situations. The Vapor RS470 Zero is equipped with an S1 trigger. This two-stage, zero-creep design features an advanced roller sear system that delivers a consistent, crisp 3.5-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 RS470 Zero the smoothest and most accurate 10-point crossbow to date. The Vapor RS470 Zero has our ultra-light, two-piece Tech-X 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. 10-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 RS470 Zero 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 RS470 Zero includes the most complete hunting package on the market. The robust package includes the Accu-Slide cocking and decocking system, the Garmin Zero X1i range-finding scope, narrow soft case, six-pack of Evo-X 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. So next in line, we're going to talk about the Raven R29, coming at you next. So hopping right into the specs of the R29, this bow is 29 inches from top to bottom. It's also 10.5 inches axle-to-axle when uncocked, and when the limbs are compressed and cocked, it squeezes down to a mere 6 inches. This bow is also very fast. It shoots 430 feet per second with amazing 164 foot-pounds of kinetic energy. Now this bow has a 12.5-inch power stroke and a 12-pound draw. The R29 hits the scales at 6.75 pounds. As you can see, the R29 is available in Predator Dusk camo. And the R29 does come complete with sling and backpack attachments located here, here, and here. And in that box with your new R29, you're going to find a quiver, a quiver mounting bracket, six Raven arrows, your scope, a draw handle, and your instruction manual that will tell you anything you need to know about the new R29, as well as all the warranty and registration information. And as always, our Raven bows come complete with helicoil technology, which includes the track trigger firing system, the anti-dry fire, the frictionless flight system, as well as the VersaDraw cocking system. So for size comparisons, we have the R29 at 29 inches and the R26 at 26 inches.