Barnett® is proud to include three models to their legendary line of hunting crossbows. The updated Explorer (“XP”) series is designed with the serious hunter in mind. Veteran outdoorsmen and beginners can now find a quality, reliable, and deadly-accurate bow at an affordable price, all in the same crossbow series.
Barnett’s XP lineup introduces three lightweight, powerful hunting crossbows, each constructed with foot stirrups mounted onto diecast magnesium risers and with machined, drop-in flight tracks. Additional features include a pass-through foregrip, three composite Picatinny rails, and a TriggerTech™ metal-injected molded trigger. Safety features include Trigger Tech’s Anti-dry fire (ADF) trigger and a Soft-Lok bristle retainer to keep arrows secure.
Each crossbow in Barnett’s Explorer Line comes complete with a ready-to-hunt accessory package containing a lightweight quiver, rope-cocking device, lube wax, and two 20 in. Headhunter arrows. Measuring just 13 in. to 13.1in. axle-to-axle cocked, these compact, accurate, and reliable crossbows offer ultimate maneuverability and performance. Barnett ensures that the performance and function of the XP line make it the ultimate hunter’s crossbow package.
Recruit XP
Barnett Recruit XP is perhaps the easiest-to-use crossbow ever made. The perfect combination of size, weight, and ease of cocking makes this the ideal choice for anyone looking for a crossbow that suits youth, women, and men alike. The Recruit XP is built to be both fun to shoot and lethal to hunt. With a 330 FPS rating, it sends arrows at speeds with pinpoint accuracy that rival the best top-of-the-line vertical bows. The light 125 lb. draw weight is reduced by half when cocking with the included rope cocking device, making this bow possibly one of the easiest to draw crossbows on the market.
Additionally, the lighter draw weight extends the life of the crossbow. If you’re looking for your first crossbow or your last crossbow, look no further than the Recruit XP. It’s the perfect crossbow for hunting, shooting, and training for all ages and abilities.
Offered with Barnett’s standard Explorer accessories package, including a 1 x 30mm 3 dot, 2-color illuminated scope, the Recruit XP provides an exceptional value with a $299.99 price tag. The Recruit XP is available with gray stock and limbs, red and black strings, and black cables.
Recruit XP Features:
TriggerTech™ 3 lb. zero creep frictionless release technology ($200 value)
CNC-machined aluminum flight track
Pass through foregrip
Soft-Lok floating bristle arrow retainer
Adjustable butt stock
Single bolt assembly
CCD compatible
Metal-injected molded (MIM) trigger
Anti-dry fire (ADF) trigger system
Recruit XP Specs:
330 FPS
125 lbs. draw weight
92 ft./lbs. kinetic energy
13.6 in. power stroke
6 lb. overall weight
13.1 in. axle-to-axle length (cocked)
Model # – BAR78184
XP 385
The new Explorer 385 shoots an arrow up to 385 FPS, delivering bone-crushing kinetic energy of 122 ft/lbs. The power stroke is 13.6 in., and the draw weight is 185 lbs. It comes equipped with a 4 x 32 mm multi-reticle scope and is available in “Veil Cervidae” pattern camouflage. Weighing in at just over 7 lbs. (scope included), the Explorer 385 is light enough to carry anywhere your hunt takes you and powerful enough to get the job done every time. This performance-packed bow is offered at $399.99 MSRP.
XP 385 Features:
TriggerTech™ 3 lb. zero creep frictionless release technology ($200 value)
Rope hold roller ball technology
CNC machined aluminum flight track
Pass through foregrip
Soft-Lok floating bristle arrow retainer
Adjustable butt stock
Single bolt assembly
CCD compatible
Three Picatinny rails
Metal-injected molded (MIM) trigger
Anti-dry fire (ADF) trigger system
XP 385 Specs:
385 FPS
185 lbs. draw weight
122 ft./lbs. kinetic energy
13.8 in. power stroke
6 lb. overall weight
13 in. axle-to-axle length (cocked)
Model # – BAR78185
XP 405
Barnett’s Explorer 405, available in a popular Veil Stoke camouflage pattern, is the ultimate compact hunting crossbow. With a potent draw weight of 200 lbs. and a power stroke of 13.6 in., the Explorer 405 delivers a devastating 135 ft/lbs. of kinetic energy at a blistering speed of 405 FPS. It comes equipped with a 4 x 32mm 2-color illuminated scope for ultimate shot placement and pre-installed string dampeners to reduce sound and vibrations. This tack driver is offered at $499.99 MSRP.
