Best light weight crossbow for women

Huntespo · Aug 13, 2024

My wife is a very tiny woman who has difficulty drawing back a compound bow. She wants to get into the sport but is having a hard time with draw weight.

I suggested to her to give a crossbow a try. The issue is I am not familiar with crossbows at all. I figured I would come on here and ask the right people.

My question is what would be the best and most realiable light weight crossbow for a first time user, preferably something that she would have to pull back, possibly a crank pull.

Thanks for any tips in advance

arkyarcher · Aug 13, 2024

I have a Barnett Whitetail Hunter STR. Its weight is about 6 ½lbs and it is small. It has to be cocked with a pull rope but I believe you can get a crank cocker. For the coin it is a good little compact crossbow with lots of power.

Huntespo · Aug 14, 2024

That's sounds great, will have to look into that.

robertyb · Aug 14, 2024

Walmart sells the Barnett line and most are rated fairy well in the forums. Go to the Crossbow Nation Forum and tead the posts on the Barnett sub forum.

JOE PA · Aug 14, 2024

Yep, Barnetts are very light. I would look at one of the XP series since they have adjustable butt stocks. Another to look at would be a Wicked Ridge Rampage XS.

Huntespo · Aug 15, 2024

Ok I will definitely look into Barnetts. As for wicked ridge, I heard their limbs are questionable, and tend to fail over time.

Best light weight crossbow for women

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