Typical Bowtech ... cleverness. I like it. Other than the typical dreadful Excalibur camo color. 😂

 

Well its different I'll give Excalibur that.

A+ for getting out of the box thinking.

Wonder if you need a press ?

A narrow fast RDT recurve whats this world coming to .

 

It's different.... and UGLY!! 🤣😂

 

First off ... all Excaliburs are ugly. Other than a couple Wildcatter had redipped in a nice camo pattern. 😂
#2. In reality any crossbow with wheels is a Frankenbow. Recurves are the original pure crossbows.
#3. The "Customer Base" was clearly in mind with the ghastly colored camo. It's the most visible of the links to their past. And since 67% of our incoming sense are visual, it's a big'un.
#4. The "Twin Bow" was a great idea that in typical fashion DNRs jumped on banning it. That and the performance was too pedestrian.
#5. I give Excalibur/Bowtech credit for putting out a legitimate 400fps crossbow that "likely" won't be snapping limbs like their other attempts to stay relevant in a world selling speed.

 

The stock looks like a Rev X and that didn't work for me. But I appreciate that they are trying something different. I may end up with one but will need to shoot one first and see how it feels off hand.

 

It is the Rev X rear stock and crank system. Wyvern has a video explaining the bow and shooting it at 60 yards. He said it is very accurate. In a second video, he shows how to change the string and cables. Seems like a Mickey Mouse way to hook it to the trigger mechanism.

 

I see no string stops on it...kind of concerning.

 

That's that's the string is for 👍🏻

 

435/440 fps with 18" V-Flight Pro bolts, moon Rhino nocks
I certainly will not mind putting it through consumer trials.

 

I like Excaliburs but I ain't shootin no butt backwards bows no matter who makes em 😖

 

It is kind of a Frankenstein bow but I cant wait to see how this new chapter unfolds.
I hope they tested the heck out of this to get the bugs worked out and have a reliable bow.
The last thing Excalibur needs is a bunch of limb failures or other issues 350 lb draw weight is not insignificant.
I hope it comes with the lifetime warranty.

 

Trying to stay relevant in the speed game. If it can't be let down and worked on without a press and have other big advantages, I don't see this as a bow that is going to inspire people to move away from other compound crossbow brands like Tenpoint, Mission and Ravin at that price point.

 

Interesting configuration with stationary front riser mounted, slight lobed cam/idler wheels, sitting on a Rev-X stock.

 

I don't know about everyone, but its not for me. Falls in line with the Twin Strike gimmicky bow that went over like a lead balloon.

 

No gimmicks

 

Cept for the nitemare butt backwards limbs, not all that diffrent from what I proposed back in 2021. https://www.crossbownation.com/thre...-it-was-up-to-you-to-design-the-2022-excalibur-flagship-bow.116027/post-1552279

Would need a sled to cock it tho an I hate sleds 🤕

 

Cept for the nitemare butt backwards limbs, not all that diffrent from what I proposed back in 2021. https://www.crossbownation.com/thre...-it-was-up-to-you-to-design-the-2022-excalibur-flagship-bow.116027/post-1552279

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Would need a sled to cock it tho an I hate sleds 🤕

I've thought along these lines too, but reckon the added drag of the rollers would slow it down a lot.

 

I love my recurve Excals for the ability to easily maintain from home or field and I do not think that will not be the case with this bow but as long as they keep offering the recurves I have no issue with them trying to capture the other end of the market .
Pease just do not abandon the customers base that has been so loyal over the years with the traditional recurve bows.
I do give them credit for out of the box thinking if the bow proves reliable over the long term and the price is not sky high they may do very well.
I will never be buying $3000 crossbows no matter who makes them

 

I love my recurve Excals for the ability to easily maintain from home or field and I do not think that will not be the case with this bow but as long as they keep offering the recurves I have no issue with them trying to capture the other end of the market .
Pease just do not abandon the customers base that has been so loyal over the years with the traditional recurve bows.
I do give them credit for out of the box thinking if the bow proves reliable over the long term and the price is not sky high they may do very well.
I will never be buying $3000 crossbows no matter who makes them

Who says you can't?

 

Be nice if BPS would've included in their photos, a top-down shot of it 'uncocked'...ya think.

 

Be nice if BPS would've included in their photos, a top-down photo of it 'uncocked'...ya think.

Yep

 

I like it, but won’t get one. My BD400 (with improved limbs but slowed some with the Flemish string) FINALLY actually obtains 400/350g arrow. My RevX is actually faster than spec and is 403/350g. So, I expect this small Excal will meet it’s speed claim (350g?).

 

New arrow is 400 GRN w/100grn tip, using a brass insert. Speeds are rated at 400grn, without rubber dampers installed. And it's hitting them.

 

Well - not the same ‘ol Excalibur. Will be interesting to see how it all unfolds - personally don’t have any plans on being a beta tester though…

Accuracy, durability, actual speeds, warranty, ease of maintenance… All questions that will be answered along the way and interesting none the less. I’ll bet the hunting shows that have been slipping in the RevX and Twinstrike will have this front and center in the future…

Also - how wide is it uncocked/after the shot?

 

Well - not the same ‘ol Excalibur. Will be interesting to see how it all unfolds - personally don’t have any plans on being a beta tester though…

Accuracy, durability, actual speeds, warranty, ease of maintenance… All questions that will be answered along the way and interesting none the less. I’ll bet the hunting shows that have been slipping in the RevX and Twinstrike will have this front and center in the future…

Also - how wide is it uncocked/after the shot?

This bow has been through its paces for a while now. Possibly the best kept secret in years.

This is the most accurate Excalibur released to date. Completely field serviceable.

Unlocked at its widest point it's 18 5/8".

 

The Hybrid-X is completely field serviceable.

 

Was looking to buy Mission Sub 1 XR and this might swing me around. Personally looking forward to hearing more about non proshop/bow press maintenance, string and limb life, and trigger assembly.
Credit where it’s due for thinking outside the box!

Godspeed and Good Hunting, Always!

 

Very interesting bow and design

 

If it's shooting 440fps with a 400gr total arrow weight, should hit ballpark 415fps with a 50gr increase to 450gr total arrow weight, figuring a 5fps loss per every 10gr increase. Ain't a thing wrong with that kinda speed!

 

My concerns. As soon as the Matrix series was introduced. I had a 380, 2 405s and a BD400. 3 of these broke limbs (years later the improved limbs and revised limb pockets helped). Then the Micros came 330 and 355. A large # of limb breakages. Then the HO limbs came, breakages seemed to decrease. I got a RevX, which of course, has HO limbs. Shooting 450g arrows, I had a catastrophic limb break after appx 50 shots.

My BD 400 with the newer limb pocket designed riser and improved limbs and Flemish strings, is, in my estimation, extremely reliable. I had expected my RevX to be, but every new Excalibur bow model I’ve had (Matrix -2, BD400 1, & RevX -1) has had broken limbs. SWATs and 2 VitalXs - none and lots more shots than the Excals.

So, I have concerns but hope it’s bulletproof, or as close as possible.

PS. If I had no crossbow but could choose any crossbows regardless of cost, I’d own 2 X1s (different optics) , a BD400 (mine - new riser, 1.5# TT, improved limbs, and my Boo Flemish string) ; and, if I added another, a Micro 380. So, there is no anti Excal bias on my part.

 

I kinda like it lol.

 

Hi

are you THE one eyed archer featured in death by bunjie vids?

 

I am not buying one until they drag it behind a truck , throw it out of a helicopter , have a Gater chomp on it and then shoot a bulls eye .
Just saying 😁

 

I !am not buying one until they drag it behind a truck , throw it out of a helicopter , have a Gater chomp on it and then shoot a bulls eye .
Just saying 😁

Hold my fake Heineken !

 

Has a groove in the limb like the Twinstrike for string changer. Not sure how it will work but possibly able to change them out easily???

 

Exactly! Good eye

 

Lots of good stuff being said. Can't wait to shoot one.

 

Lots of testing went into this bow. Folks hunted with it this fall. Not me, but others. It is 100% different and hence the name Hybrid. It does have the RevX stock so you get that great crank. The bow will come with 100gr and 150gr field points. You can pick your set up from there. It is incredibly accurate with stock arrows. The 150’s up front really dial it in. All field work done with the stringer.