What is the difference between the Horton Storm RDX and the Horton Vortec RDX Crossbows? We often have people ask us “Horton Storm vs. Horton Vortec – which is better?” The word “better” is hard to define. It really depends on what is important to you. The simplest difference between these two reverse limb crossbows is price. The […]Read More
Most crossbow companies measure the speed of their crossbow using a lightweight arrow so the speed rating is higher. However, those super fast speed ratings may not be helping you in the treestand. Most crossbow companies measure the speed of their crossbow using a lightweight arrow, often between 350 and 380 grains. The reason […]Read More
A broadhead that flies great out of someone’s compound bow at 280 fps might not fly well at all out of a crossbow shooting 400 fps. One of the most common questions we get at CrossbowExpert.com is “what is the best broadhead?” That’s a tough question to answer and it’s almost as tough as “what […]Read More
What is the best target for shooting crossbows? It really depends on how you want to use it and your general needs when it comes target shooting. What is the best target for shooting crossbows? It really depends on how you want to use it and your general needs when it comes target shooting. Do […]Read More
On the surface it may appear that you’re paying $100 more just for cool camo but the Micro 335 Kryptec Raid has more than just the camo! What is the difference between the Excalibur Micro 335 and the Micro 335 Kryptec Raid? On the surface it may appear that you’re paying $100 more just for cool camo but […]Read More
In late 2016, Excalibur added two new crossbows to their 2017 lineup, the Excalibur Micro Kryptec Raid 335 and the Excalibur Matrix Bulldog 380. While the scope and price are similar, they are two very different crossbows. In late 2016, Excalibur added two new crossbows to their 2017 lineup, the Excalibur Micro Kryptec Raid 335 and the Excalibur […]Read More
A reverse cam crossbow looks very similar to most other crossbows on the market. The difference is the string comes off the front of the cam(closest to the stirrup) on a reverse limb crossbow. On a standard forward draw crossbow, the string comes off the back of the cam. By now many people have seen […]Read More
The crew at Excalibur Crossbows broke the 400 fps barrier with the Excalibur Matrix 405. While the 405 was definitely a speed burner, it wasn’t quite what Excalibur had hoped it would be. So they reinvented the 405 into the Bulldog 400. The Bulldog has just about the same speed as the 405 but is […]Read More
Is your TenPoint Crossbow cocked but won’t shoot? Before you take it to a professional, try this first. Is your TenPoint Crossbow cocked but won’t shoot? Before you take it to a professional, try this first. Before you do anything, make sure there is no arrow in the crossbow. Then look at where the string is in […]Read More
Following these tips will make you and your crossbow quieter come hunting season. Crossbows are louder than vertical compound bows. The sound you hear when shooting a crossbow is simply energy leaving the bow. Most vertical compound bows have 60 or 70 pound limbs. Your average crossbow is usually somewhere between 150 and 200 pounds […]Read More
