Best for Traveling Hunters
Excalibur RevX TD
$2,000-$2,300Excalibur's recurve crossbows have earned a reputation for near-indestructible reliability, and the RevX TD takes that platform somewhere new. Archery Business reviewers who tested recent Excalibur models consistently found them “lights-out accurate,” while the Grand View Outdoors tester called the Quick-Loc Technology a genuine solution for “horseback elk hunts, African adventures entailing multiple flights” and remote backcountry trips. On the community side, hunters who've researched reliability issues on compound crossbows note that recurve Excaliburs are the solution — “the best choice for me was a recurve, specifically an Excalibur.” The one noted gripe: the suppressor accessories have a tendency to pop off after minimal use, which is a fixable nuisance rather than a dealbreaker.
what experts say
- >“Excalibur RevX TD — selected as one of the top crossbows of 2026 in the annual test”— Field & Stream
- >“The RevX TD shoots lights-out accurately.”— Archery Business
- >“Always on a mission to innovate and solve problems without compromising its heritage, Excalibur has launched the ultimate crossbow for traveling hunters. Whether you are planning a horseback elk hunt, an African adventure entailing multiple flights, or a mile-deep jaunt into remote whitetail country hauling a bulky 3-D decoy, a crossbow should not be a source of difficulty.”— Grand View Outdoors
- >“The only problem is the Ex-act Fit Suppressors flew off after only 10 shots. Unfortunately, this has been my experience every time I've tested recent Excalibur crossbows.”— Archery Business (con)
what the community says
- >“After doing a lot of research and seeing all the horror stories of broken limbs, cams, strings/cables on various budget brands and even higher end compound crossbows, I decided the best choice for me was a recurve, specifically an Excalibur.”— r/Crossbow
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Quick-Loc Technology allows disassembly and reassembly in seconds with a button pull
- +Built on the proven Excalibur RevX platform, lauded by reviewers and consumers
- +R.E.D.S. Suppressors and Sound Deadening System for quiet shooting
- +Premium trigger engineered for smooth, crisp travel
- +Rhino Nock system provides positive audible confirmation when loaded for safety
[-] what's not
- -Ex-act Fit Suppressors reported to fly off after only 10 shots in multiple reviews
- -Recurve design is inherently bulkier and heavier than compound competitors
- -Premium price around $2,200 for a recurve-based platform
