Crossbow Speed Test Results
Every crossbow I have put over a chronograph, in one table: the manufacturer's speed rating next to the range I measured. 17 of 18 landed within 2% of their rating.
Updated October 16, 2026
Rated vs measured speed
Sorted by rated speed. "Gap" compares the middle of my measured range with the rating. Open any review for the full test notes.
| Crossbow | Rated | Measured | Gap | Weight | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TenPoint TRX Ultra | 515 FPS | 511–517 FPS | -0.2% | 8.4 lbs | $3,495–$3,515 | 4.9 |
| Ravin R470 Stealth Gray | 470 FPS | 463–472 FPS | -0.5% | 6.9 lbs | $2,450–$2,550 | 4.7 |
| TenPoint TX Ultra 29.5 | 460 FPS | 456–463 FPS | -0.1% | 8 lbs | $2,499–$2,599 | 4.8 |
| Ravin R29X | 450 FPS | 444–454 FPS | -0.2% | 6.75 lbs | $2,499–$2,999 | 4.8 |
| Barnett Hyper Raptor T-Rex | 440 FPS | 435–443 FPS | -0.2% | 8.2 lbs | $1,199–$1,299 | 4.5 |
| Killer Instinct Logix 435 | 435 FPS | 429–436 FPS | -0.6% | 8.4 lbs | $550–$700 | 4.2 |
| Ravin R10 Pro XK7 | 420 FPS | 415–423 FPS | -0.2% | 6.8 lbs | $1,499–$1,799 | 3.9 |
| Barnett Hyper Whitetail 410 | 410 FPS | 404–412 FPS | -0.5% | 7.6 lbs | $425–$485 | 4.3 |
| TenPoint TX Ultra 26.5 | 410 FPS | 406–413 FPS | -0.1% | 7.7 lbs | $1,999–$2,199 | 4.6 |
| TenPoint Titan X De-Cock | 400 FPS | 395–404 FPS | -0.1% | 7.3 lbs | $799–$899 | 4.5 |
| Ravin R26X | 400 FPS | 395–403 FPS | -0.2% | 6.5 lbs | $1,999–$2,199 | 4.7 |
| Wicked Ridge Invader M1 | 390 FPS | 384–393 FPS | -0.4% | 7.1 lbs | $769–$799 | 4.4 |
| TenPoint Venom X | 390 FPS | 385–394 FPS | -0.1% | 6.9 lbs | $999–$1,199 | 4.6 |
| Excalibur Mag Air | 305 FPS | 299–308 FPS | -0.5% | 4.9 lbs (6.7 lbs with accessories) | $785–$815 | 3.4 |
| Ballista Bat Crossbow | 300 FPS | 293–304 FPS | -0.5% | 2.46 lbs | $299–$399 | 4.2 |
| Avalanche Anaconda Crossbow | 245 FPS | 232–241 FPS | -3.5% | 5 lbs | $219–$239 | 4.0 |
| Barnett Demun Accu Strike | 190 FPS | 184–193 FPS | -0.8% | ~2 lbs | $145–$165 | 4.1 |
| Steambow AR-6 Stinger II | 180 FPS | 176–184 FPS | 0% | 2.56 lbs | $145–$165 | 4.4 |
How these numbers were measured
Speeds are chronograph strings shot with the bolt weight the manufacturer used for its rating where possible. The range is the slowest to fastest shot in the string. The full protocol, including temperature and string condition, is on the testing methodology page. Crossbows without a chronograph string are left out rather than estimated.
How to read the gap
A few percent under the rating is normal: ratings are best-case figures, and heavier bolts, a worn string or a cold morning all slow a bolt down. To turn speed into energy for your own bolt weight, use the kinetic energy calculator, and see how fast a crossbow bolt travels for what the numbers mean in practice.