Excalibur
Excalibur Rev X TD
$1999.99Cheaper
Best Crossbows · head-to-head
Excalibur Rev X TD vs Mission Sub-1 XR
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Excalibur Rev X TD is cheaper at $1999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mission Crossbows
Mission Sub-1 XR
$2299
Which is better: the Excalibur Rev X TD or Mission Sub-1 XR?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly. The Excalibur Rev X TD is the cheaper at $1999.99.
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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 |  Mission Sub-1 XR |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1999.99 | $2299 |
| Brand | Excalibur | Mission Crossbows |
| Released | — | — |
| Bow type | recurve | compound |
| Advertised speed (fps) | 400 | 410 |
| Draw weight (lb) | — | 250 |
| Power stroke (in) | — | 14.625 |
| Kinetic energy ftlbs | — | — |
| Cocked width (in) | 21 | 9.1 |
| Overall length (in) | 33 | 30.5 |
| Weight (lb) | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Cocking mechanism | integrated-crank | rope-sled |
| Arrow length (in) | 16.5 | 19 |
| Scope included | Yes | Yes |
Sources — Excalibur Rev X TD: excaliburcrossbow.com (verified 2026-10-12). Mission Sub-1 XR: missioncrossbows.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Excalibur Rev X TD and Mission Sub-1 XR?
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 Mission Sub-1 XR compound
- Advertised speed (fps): Excalibur Rev X TD 400 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 410
- Cocked width (in): Excalibur Rev X TD 21 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 9.1
- Overall length (in): Excalibur Rev X TD 33 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 30.5
- Weight (lb): Excalibur Rev X TD 7.5 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 7.6
- Cocking mechanism: Excalibur Rev X TD integrated-crank vs Mission Sub-1 XR rope-sled
- Arrow length (in): Excalibur Rev X TD 16.5 vs Mission Sub-1 XR 19