Barnett Recruit XP review

Position 2 of 10 · tested by Dale Renner · last run

Barnett Recruit XP crossbow

Holds up

  • Adjustable stock and draw
  • Compact and manageable

Loses points

  • Slower than the rest here
  • Basic scope

Data sheet

Advertised speed
330 fps
In the box
quiver, rope cocker, arrows
Model number
BAR78184

Who Barnett Recruit XP is for

Built around adjustability rather than speed, which is exactly right for a shooter who has not settled on a stance yet.

What the maker claims

Straight from the manufacturer's own listing, unedited. We have not independently measured these figures - where our testing disagrees with a claim, we say so above.

BARNETT EXPLORER RECRUIT XP CROSSBOW: Compound crossbow with complete hunting accessory package in Gray. This Barnett crossbow is the perfect combination of size, weight, and ease making it perfect for hunters of all ages and abilities

DURABLE: The Recruit was built to be fun to shoot yet lethal to hunt with. With a 330 FPS rating, it sends arrows at speeds rivaling premier vertical bows while offering more accuracy. Plus is light draw weight makes it a workhorse for many shots

SAFETY FEATURES: Barnett put safety first. Featuring a Soft Lok Floating Bristle Arrow Retainer, Anti-Dry Fire (ADF) Trigger System, and TriggerTech Frictionless Release Technology, the Recruit is a great choice for hunters of all ages & abilities

READY TO HUNT PACKAGE: Includes 1x30mm 3-Dot Sight, Lightweight Side-Mount Quiver, Two 20" Headhunter Arrows, a Rope Cocking Device, and Lubrication Wax. Ships mostly assembled. The color is Gray

BARNETT: The most trusted name in crossbows since 1962

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Questions

Is the Barnett Recruit XP a good first crossbow?

Built around adjustability rather than speed, which is exactly right for a shooter who has not settled on a stance yet.