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Barnett Hyper Raptor vs Mission Sub-1 XR

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Barnett Hyper Raptor is cheaper at $699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Barnett Hyper Raptor or Mission Sub-1 XR?

The Barnett Hyper Raptor wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Barnett Hyper Raptor is the cheaper at $699.99. The Barnett Hyper Raptor both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Barnett Hyper Raptor Mission Sub-1 XR
US price $699.99 $2299
BrandBarnettMission Crossbows
Released
Bow type compound compound
Advertised speed (fps) 410 410
Draw weight (lb) 214 250
Power stroke (in) 14 14.625
Kinetic energy ftlbs 142
Cocked width (in) 7.25 9.1
Overall length (in) 32.5 30.5
Weight (lb) 7.1 7.6
Cocking mechanism rope-sled rope-sled
Arrow length (in) 20 19
Scope included Yes Yes

Sources — Barnett Hyper Raptor: barnettcrossbows.com (verified 2026-07-11). Mission Sub-1 XR: missioncrossbows.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Barnett Hyper Raptor and Mission Sub-1 XR?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Draw weight (lb): Barnett Hyper Raptor 214 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 250
  • Power stroke (in): Barnett Hyper Raptor 14 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 14.625
  • Cocked width (in): Barnett Hyper Raptor 7.25 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 9.1
  • Overall length (in): Barnett Hyper Raptor 32.5 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 30.5
  • Weight (lb): Barnett Hyper Raptor 7.1 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 7.6
  • Arrow length (in): Barnett Hyper Raptor 20 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 19

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