The Archery Trade Association Show allows dealers and press to see and shoot many new products from primitive gear to the hottest crossbows. I killed two deer last year with Excalibur crossbows and was anxious to try the new Micro 335, a small, light, compact model that still generates plenty of hunting speed. The previous shooter had shot a perfect bull’s-eye, and I wasn’t going to be outdone. Like a golfer’s hole-in-one, I put my carbon bolt exactly into the end of his; it was a perfect Robin Hood moment. Aside from great accuracy, which I expected, the bow had an excellent trigger and good balance, putting it at the top of my bows to field test this year. Here are the specs on the new Micro 335, a bow you’ll want to check out at your nearest pro shop.

 

Excalibur Micro 335 Crossbow

• The most compact hunting crossbow on the market
• Shoots bolts up to 335 fps
• Short 9.5″ power stroke and 25″ width
• Skeletonized Feather-lite stock

Perfect for blinds, stands or spot-and-stalk hunting, Excalibur’s Micro 335 Crossbow is the most compact recurve hunting crossbow on the market. A short 9.5″ power stroke and 25″ width deliver unprecedented maneuverability, yet it still shoots bolts at a devastating 335 fps – more than enough power to take down any big-game animal in North America. Feather-lite skeletonized stock sports rubber grip inserts and an ambidextrous cheek piece for comfortable shooting, and an oversized trigger guard makes it easy to hunt while wearing heavy gloves.

Power stroke: 9.5″.
Draw wt: 270 lbs.
Length: 32.5″.
Width: 25″.
Wt: 5.2 lbs. (without accessories).
Camo pattern: Realtree XTRA.