Excalibur
Excalibur Rev X TD
$1999.99
Best Crossbows · head-to-head
Excalibur Rev X TD vs Barnett Hyper Raptor
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Barnett Hyper Raptor is cheaper at $699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Barnett
Barnett Hyper Raptor
$699.99Cheaper
Which is better: the Excalibur Rev X TD or Barnett Hyper Raptor?
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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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec |  Excalibur Rev X TD |  Barnett Hyper Raptor |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1999.99 | $699.99 |
| Brand | Excalibur | Barnett |
| Released | — | — |
| Bow type | recurve | compound |
| Advertised speed (fps) | 400 | 410 |
| Draw weight (lb) | — | 214 |
| Power stroke (in) | — | 14 |
| Kinetic energy ftlbs | — | 142 |
| Cocked width (in) | 21 | 7.25 |
| Overall length (in) | 33 | 32.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 7.1 |
| Cocking mechanism | integrated-crank | rope-sled |
| Arrow length (in) | 16.5 | 20 |
| Scope included | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Excalibur Rev X TD: excaliburcrossbow.com (verified 2026-10-12). Barnett Hyper Raptor: barnettcrossbows.com (verified 2026-10-20).
What's the difference between the Excalibur Rev X TD and Barnett Hyper Raptor?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bow type: Excalibur Rev X TD recurve vs Barnett Hyper Raptor compound
- Advertised speed (fps): Excalibur Rev X TD 400 vs Barnett Hyper Raptor 410
- Cocked width (in): Excalibur Rev X TD 21 vs Barnett Hyper Raptor 7.25
- Overall length (in): Excalibur Rev X TD 33 vs Barnett Hyper Raptor 32.5
- Weight (lb): Excalibur Rev X TD 7.5 vs Barnett Hyper Raptor 7.1
- Cocking mechanism: Excalibur Rev X TD integrated-crank vs Barnett Hyper Raptor rope-sled
- Arrow length (in): Excalibur Rev X TD 16.5 vs Barnett Hyper Raptor 20