Best Excalibur Crossbow Reviews 2017 – Comparison Chart

1. Excalibur Crossbow Matrix Bulldog 400

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The latest crossbow in the Excalibur lineup is the much anticipated Matrix Bulldog 400. While designing this bow, the people at Excalibur listened to the owners of their other models and made changes that will please them. This new bow does not disappoint. It is lightweight – weighing only 6.2 pounds so there is no chance to get tired while shooting it. The bow is powerful, Excalibur made sure that feature didn’t change.

They trimmed down the stock and swept back the riser. This created a longer power stroke and put less pressure on the limbs. The camo finish was made darker so it can truly hide effectively in a blind or treestand.

Most of the customer reviews about the Excalibur Bulldog 400 are positive, but there are a few features that are not up to snuff. The trigger was the one feature that will need attention with the next redesign. It just isn’t as smooth as it should be. The other issue with the bow is that the limbs are the same ones that were used in the earlier model. Some customers had issues with the limbs wearing out too quickly. To remedy, the issue, Excalibur set them at a different angle so they would not snap or break like the previous models.

All-in-all, the Excalibur Crossbow reviews have continued to be more positive than they are negative. The bows are high quality and lightweight making them accurate in the field and in the woods.

If you do buy an Excalibur Crossbow, the limited warranty makes it easy to get the bow repaired, especially if you do not alter the bow with too many accessories and add ons.

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2. Excalibur Matrix Crossbow

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One of the most popular Excalibur crossbow is the Matrix 380 Crossbow Package, Realtree Xtra, 260-Pound. This crossbow is an ideal bow for hunters who like to use blinds and tree stands because it is a small, compact crossbow. It shoots at fast speeds and has a high quality anti-dry fire that actually works every single time.

It also has a cocking aid that not only helps with cocking, but with uncocking the bow, too. The bow is easy to maintain and it is easy to store, too. Owners love the fact that there are plenty of instructional videos available to help with all aspects from setting it up and taking it down.

Despite all of the positive aspects that come with the Excalibur Matrix 380, there are a few qualities that have been disappointing. One of them is the quiver. Customers have complained that the quiver is rather small, so it is difficult to even fit two bolts in it. The hood is also too small. Excalibur does have a soft case that holds the bow nicely, but it hard cases are more durable and offer a better level of protection.

Customers do complain that there is not a hard case that is designed to hold this bow. The other complaint comes with the size of the bolts. When it comes to accuracy, the recommended 18-inch bolts are not as accurate as 20-inch bolts are.

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3. Excalibur Micro Crossbows

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The other popular Excalibur option is the Micros 335 Crossbow. This is one of the lightest crossbows on the market and it is as accurate as it is light. The trigger is smooth, offering a quality fire that drives the bow right to the target. This is also a good bow for blinds and tree stands because of its compact size. It actually weighs in at under five pounds. Instead of using cams, it is a recurve bow. This means that there are fewer moving parts that can fail. The string is easy to change, even in the middle of a hunt or during target practice.

On the flip side, there are some flaws that potential owners should be aware of. The first is that Excalibur Crossbows do have a one-percent return rate. So, there is a chance that every 1 out of 100 bows could have flaws. The Micro Crossbow comes with scope rings that are do not clamp on tightly. The included rings make the scope wiggle, which take away the accuracy of any shot.

Therefore, many owners have purchased different rings to get the stock to clamp on properly. The bolts that come with this set are too long, so the kinetic energy does not reach its peak. There is also a small design flaw that resulted in a tiny gap near the safety between the rail and the stock. While none of these are safety issues, they are issues that could affect the accuracy of your shot.

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