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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 2026-10-20). 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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